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John P. Staman Jr.
SPRUCE HEAD - John P. Staman Jr., 86, of Rackliff Island, Spruce Head, died suddenly April 10, 2006.
Mr. Staman graduated from Princeton University in 1942. He served in Europe during World War II, reaching the rank of major in the U.S. Army.
He worked for many years in the veneer business with Thompson Mahogany Company in Philadelphia and retired as president of that company in 1985. He and his wife Jane then moved to Rackliff Island. There he enjoyed his love of sailing and the Penobscot Bay islands.
He was a member of the Episcopal Church of Saint John Baptist and an active volunteer with the Meals on Wheels Program and the American Red Cross.
He was predeceased by his first wife Margery Staman and daughter Judy Staman.
He is survived by his wife Jane Staman; his daughters, Ann Hollingworth, Mimi Peet, Sara Staman, Kate Staman and Polly Duxbury; his grandchildren, Alison Peet, David Peet, John Peet, Andrew Hollingworth and William Duxbury; his sister Jill Herring; and his brother William Staman.
A memorial service will be held June 17 at 2:30 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of Saint John Baptist in Thomaston.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the William Penn Charter School in Philadelphia or the charity of one's choice.
Arrangements are with the Burpee, Carpenter and Hutchins Funeral Home at 110 Limerock St. in Rockland.
Charles R. Godfrey Sr.
THOMASTON - Charles R. Godfrey Sr., 60, died unexpectedly April 15, 2006 at Penobscot Bay Medical Center in Rockport.
Family and friends are invited to visit from 6 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, 2006 at Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street, Rockland, where a celebration of his life will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, 2006.
Those who wish may make memorial donations to Make-A-Wish Foundation, 87 Elm Street, Suite 206, Camden, Maine 04843.
Barbara Shotwell
CAMDEN - Barbara Shotwell of Camden died April 13, 2006 at the Chestnut Hill Benevolent Association in Brookline, Mass. She was the wife of Robert Shotwell.
She was born in Los Angeles, Calif. and was the daughter of Roy E. and Irene (Snell) Diem.
Along with her husband, she is survived by her three children, Robyn Metcalfe of Boston, Mass., Jay Shotwell of LaSelva Beach, Calif. and Michael Shotwell of St. Louis, Mo.; and seven grandchildren.
A private family gathering was held in her honor.
Memorial donations may be made to the Christian Science Church, 1 Central St., Camden, ME 04843.
Arrangements are with the J.S. Waterman and Sons - Waring Home of Memorial Tribute in Wellesley, Mass.
Barbara Louise Warren
SEARSPORT - Barbara Louise Warren, 80, of Searsport, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2006, at a local health-care facility. She was born in Warren on Nov. 20, 1925, the daughter of Arthur and Ruth (Gray) Wall.
Barbara did laundry services for the schooners out of Camden for 27 years. She loved her family and enjoyed going to church, dancing and going to yard sales. Barbara was a member of the Overcomers Christian Fellowship Church in Belfast, where she loved to sing and play the organ.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her first husband, Charles Jewell; a son, Kenyon Jewell; and two sisters, Ruth Marie and Marie Ruth.
Barbara is survived by her husband, Albert Warren of Searsport; six children, Charliss Wilt and her husband, Danny, Shannon Jewell Flood, Randy Jewell and his wife, Laura, Darcina Jewell Robbins, Kim Ginn and her husband, Bryce, and Andrew Jewell and his girlfriend, Theresa Mollison; 12 grandchildren, Kevin, Johnelle, Kenny, Keri, Kellie, Shane, Katie, Eddie, Angel, Shayne, Travis and Reggie; 10 great-grandchildren; and several cousins. She is also survived by her husband Albert's son Joseph Warren and his girlfriend, Melanie, and her children, Miranda and Patrick, and Albert's daughter Judith Warren and her children, Jessica and Jonathan.
A visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. Thursday, April 20, at Crabiel-Riposta Funeral Home, 182 Waldo Ave., Belfast, where a funeral service will be held at noon Friday, April 21.
Those wishing to make memorial donations may do so to the Overcomers Christian Fellowship, c/o Rev. Harold and Gloria Cushman, 22 School St., Box 4, Belfast, ME 04915.
Gladys E. Riley
WALPOLE - Gladys E. Riley, 95, formerly of Portland, died April 13, 2006 at her home in Walpole.
She was born in Indianapolis, Ind. on March 29, 1911 and was the oldest of Karl and Edith Wolff's five children. After graduating from Rome Free Academy in New York in 1928, she moved with her family to Portland where she lived until moving to Walpole in 1996. She was happily married to Eric N. Riley from 1931 until his death in 1972.
Throughout her life, Gladys enjoyed working outside the home. She was secretary to the president of the Farnsworth Machine Company, and administrative assistant for the American Board of Ophthalmology, and later retired from the office of the Maine Employment Security Commission. She was past president of the Woodford's Corner Mother's Club and served as secretary/treasurer of the Deering High School Band Mothers. She was a communicant of Trinity Episcopal Church in Portland and later of Saint Andrews Episcopal Church in Newcastle.
She was admired for her independent spirit, quick wit and endless energy. She enjoyed music, traveling, reading American history, doing her daily crossword puzzle and caring for her home. She reveled in the accomplishments of her family and cherished her lifelong friendships.
Gladys was predeceased by her husband of 41 years, Eric; her parents, Karl and Edith Wolff; and two sisters, Katherine Fellows and Lucile Kaskiw.
She is survived by her daughter, Priscilla Smith and her husband David of Walpole; her four grandchildren, Eric W. Smith of Annapolis, Md. and his wife Kali, Sarah Letsky of Andover, Mass. and her husband William, Miriam W. Smith of Acton, Mass. and her husband Michael Acton, and Wilhelmina W. Smith of Riverdale, N.Y. and her husband Mark Mandarano; nine great-grandchildren, Kendra and Mariah Smith, Carter and Maci Letsky, Riley, Lillian, and Grace Acton, and Augusto and Giovanna Mandarano; two brothers, Donald E. Wolff of Closter, N.J. and Richard A. Wolff of Venice, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services were held April 15 in Evergreen cemetery in Portland. A memorial service will be held Monday, May 1 at 11 a.m. at Saint Andrews Episcopal Church in Newcastle.
Memorial donations may be made to the Maine Lung Association, 122 State St., Augusta, ME 04330; or Saint Andrews Church, Glidden Street, Newcastle, ME 04553.
Arrangements are with the Strong Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Damariscotta.
Elizabeth Wiley Kiniry Thomas
DAMARISCOTTA - Elizabeth K. Thomas, 94, died April 10, 2006 at Cove's Edge Nursing Home in Damariscotta.
She was born in Claremont, N.H. and was the eldest daughter of Ralph W. and Dorcas (Campbell) Kiniry. She graduated from Stevens High School in Claremont, attended Sweetbriar College in Lynchburg, Va. and then graduated from Kathryn Gibbs School in Boston. After completing her schooling, she moved to New York City with friends and began working at WPOR at Rockefeller Center. She met her husband, Robert DeFord Thomas, in New York. They married at her family home in Claremont, N.H. on May 28, 1938. The couple settled in New York where their three children were born.
Elizabeth's family was of utmost importance in her life. The family moved to Norwalk, Conn. in 1955. There she worked in the Admitting Office of Norwalk Hospital for many years. A year after Robert's death in 1972, Elizabeth moved to Maine to be closer to her children and grandchildren. She lived in Falmouth, Cape Elizabeth, Cumberland and Topsham before moving to Damariscotta. She came from a family of artists and created beautiful quilts and collages. In addition, she was an avid gardener and enjoyed trying out new recipes.
She was predeceased by her husband, Robert DeFord Thomas; her parents, Ralph Wiley Kiniry and Dorcas Campbell Kiniry; her brothers, Ralph W. Kiniry Jr. and Campbell Kiniry; and her sister Carol Kiniry Riley.
She is survived by her daughters, Carol T. Burrall and her husband Barnum of Bremen, and Jennifer T. Read of Bozeman, Mont.; her son, William C. Thomas and his wife Becki of Portland; five grandchildren, Wiley B. Macleod and her husband Eldon of Bath, Jennifer M. Burrall of Portland, Kristen A. Read of Bozeman, Mont., Zackery R. Thomas of Houston, Texas, and Michaela R. Thomas of Portland; and her first great-grandchild, Cameron B. Macleod, whom she met the day she died.
Family services with burial will be held at a later date at the Ascutney cemetery in Windsor, Vt.
Memorial donations may be made to a charity of one's choice.
Arrangements are with the Strong Funeral Home and Cremation Center at 612 Main St. in Damariscotta.
Elizabeth J. Hodgen
WISCASSET - Elizabeth J. Hodgen of Wiscasset and North Port, Fla. died April 14, 2006 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Elizabeth (Liz) was born on Aug. 18, 1922 and was the daughter of Walter and Uarda (Davis) Lane. She grew up with her twin sister Virginia and younger sister Marjorie in Cleveland, Ohio, where they were exposed to the many cultural and educational experiences provided by that city, and where she developed her lifelong love of art, opera and theater.
She graduated from Oberlin College in 1944 where she met her future husband, John Hodgen. They were married after he returned from serving in the Army in World War II and their first daughter, Judith Anne, followed in 1947. They moved to Barre, Mass. in 1949, where John served as principal of Ruggles Lane School and later worked for the School Building Assistance Bureau of Massachusetts. Both Liz and John were very active in the Barre Congregational Church, especially with the choir and fellowship. Daughters Nancy Elizabeth and Barbara Jean joined the family in 1952 and 1957, respectively.
Liz continued her career as an elementary school teacher after staying home to raise her three girls. She served many years at Roger Langley School in South Barre until she retired after 30 years in her profession. As a teacher she was an outspoken advocate for programs for gifted and talented students and was elected to join Delta Kappa Gamma, an honorary society for outstanding teachers. During that time she also attained her master's degree in early childhood education from Worcester State College, followed by her certificate of advanced graduate study, also in education. She was a third generation college woman graduate in her family. Both Judy and Nancy followed in her footsteps and also became teachers.
Travel was another of Liz's passions and after her husband's death in 1973 she visited many parts of the globe, including Australia and New Zealand while on a three-month expedition to visit Nancy.
Liz was also very active in the Barre Players Club for many years, sharing her talent as a performer and director. Some of her favorite shows included "Agnes of God," "On Golden Pond" and "The Octet Bridge Club." Her love of theater passed on to all three daughters and her two granddaughters, Emily Beth and Hilary Anne, and her fondness for narrating a good story passed on to her grandson Ryan.
One of Liz's passions was the game of bridge. The entire family learned the game. One of the highlights of her life was attending the yearly Duck Lake Invitational Bridge Tournament with daughter Nancy and friends Wilma and Laurie Miller.
In 1997, Liz lost her daughter Judy to cancer. A few years later she sold her beloved Barre home to move to North Port, Fla., where she became an active member of Pilgrim United Church of Christ in Port Charlotte. There she served as a Stephen minister, a deacon and a reading teacher for the STAIR program helping children learn to love reading, another passionate goal in her life.
Liz was a brilliant, outspoken, much loved sister, mother, grandmother and friend. No one can ever forget how much she loved life, how much she treasured her family, how passionately she defended what she believed and how great a faith she had in God. She was a fiercely independent and vibrant woman even through the tragedies and trials of her life. She was a power of example to many who knew her and loved her, and she leaves behind an unfillable void in the lives of many.
She is survived by her children, Nancy Durgin and Andy Camire of Wiscasset, Barbara Hodgen of Las Vegas, Nev., and Rob Walker and Kay Allison of Auburn; her grandchildren, Emily Walker and Albert Aeed, Hilary Walker, and Ryan Durgin; her sisters, Virginia O'Rourke and Marjorie and Louis Karabatsos; and many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws and grandpets.
A celebration of Liz's life will be held Wednesday, April 19 at 10:30 a.m. at the Wiscasset Congregational Church, followed by refreshments in Fellowship Hall.
Arrangements are with the Strong Funeral Home and Cremation Center at 612 Main St. in Damariscotta.
Florence E. McLeod
DAMARISCOTTA - Florence E. McLeod died April 13, 2006 at Miles Memorial Hospital in Damariscotta.
She was born on March 14, 1903 in Ganaoque, Canada
. She graduated from the Royal Victoria School of Nursing in Montreal, Canada. She married Harry James McLeod, M.D. in 1929. Shortly after their marriage, she moved to Englewood, N.J. where her husband established a medical practice. Florence was very active in the community and president of the British War Relief during World War II, covering Englewood and surrounding communities.
In 1938, she and her husband purchased a home in Bremen and became part-time residents of that community. She recently resided at Schooner Cove, Chase Point and Cove's Edge in Damariscotta.
She was predeceased by her husband, H.J. McLeod; and two sons, David E. McLeod of Bremen and Ian C. McLeod of Bremen and Closter, N.J.
She is survived by her daughters, Gail M. Clark and Carol M. West; and her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Services will be private.
Memorial donations may be made to Miles Memorial Hospital or one's favorite charity.
Arrangements are with the Strong Funeral Home and Cremation Center at 612 Main St. in Damariscotta.
Wayne Lee Harriman Jr.
MONTVILLE - Wayne Lee Harriman Jr., 21, of Montville, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, April 15, 2006, in Thorndike. He was born Oct. 8, 1984, in Belfast.
Wayne worked in construction and roofing and was considered a jack-of-all-trades. He enjoyed hunting and being in the outdoors, and had plans to join the military service.
Wayne loved his sister, Shana L. Harriman, and her fiancé and Wayne's very good friend, Paul Pyle. He is also survived by his mother, Terri Breton, and her husband, Ron, of Farmington, N.H., and his father, Wayne Lee Harriman Sr., and his wife, Lillian, of Montville; his grandparents, Regina and Joe Harriman, and Nancy and Marty Marcinkoski; his stepsister, Danielle Breton; stepbrothers, Philip Hodgdon, Ethan Hodgdon and Colan Merrifield; lots of aunts, uncles, great-aunts and great-uncles, and many friends.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 20, at Crabiel-Riposta Funeral Home, 182 Waldo Ave., Belfast.
Helen Langhorst Burke
APPLETON - Helen Langhorst Burke, 93, died peacefully on April 16, 2006 at Penobscot Bay Medical Center in Rockport.
She was born in Weymouth, Mass. on March 14, 1913 and was the daughter of Frederick and Caroline Briggs Langhorst. She attended Weymouth schools and went on to graduate from Fisher Business College in Boston.
Helen was employed with Norfolk Motors in Weymouth until she married Harrison L. Burke. After moving to Maine, she worked raking blueberries and as a teacher at Appleton High School from 1956 to 1964. Later she was employed as a legal secretary with the law office of Gilbert Harmon in Camden until her retirement.
She was a member of the Senior Citizens Group, the Appleton Historical Society and Appleton Baptist Church.
She was predeceased by her husband, Harrison L. Burke; her brothers, Donald B. Langhorst and Frederick Langhorst Jr.; and her son-in-law Larry Gushee.
She is survived by her children, Allison Boyington and her husband John of Appleton, Donald Burke of Appleton, Betsey Burke of Hulls Cove, Valerie Gushee of Union, and Sandra Rutiser of Brandywine, Md.; her sister Betty Andrews of Weymouth, Mass.; 14 grandchildren, Sylvia, Claire, Kristi, Kathi, Kendall, Peter, Hannah, Katie, Patrick, Dana, Sam, Alisa, Jake and Jessica; 27 great-grandchildren, Stacia, Ranga, Michelle, Melissa, Christopher, Erika, Gregory, Megan, James, Nick, Andrew, Amy, Libby, Ezra, Derek, Julianna, Aaron, Bethany, Andrew, Megan, Sierra, Jordan, Carrie, Caleb, Zachary and Jonathan, and was eagerly anticipating the arrival of her 27th grandchild; and her great-great grandchild Zachary.
Family and friends are invited to visit Thursday, April 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Burpee, Carpenter and Hutchins Funeral Home, where a celebration of her life will be held Friday, April 21 at 2 p.m. The Rev. Mark Adolphson will officiate. Interment will follow at Pine Grove cemetery in Appleton.
Memorial donations may be made to the Appleton Historical Society (for the meeting room in the new library), c/o Ruth Zrioka, P.O. Box 192, Union, ME 04862.
