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Robert Porter Ball
ROCKLAND - Robert Porter Ball, 73, died June 1, 2006 at Penobscot Bay Medical Center.
Ball was born in Belfast on July 2, 1932, one of identical twins. He graduated from Belfast High School and went into the U.S. Army on Dec. 4, 1952. He completed basic training in Fort Monmouth, N.J., where he met and married Pauline Brudis. He served in Europe with the signal corps as a corporal and helped restore communications in most of Europe after World War II. He was honorably discharged on Nov. 12, 1954.
He returned to Belfast and began a career as a supervisor with AT&T and worked there for 20 years. He also worked as a stern man and eventually retired while working for the state liquor store.
He enjoyed building and flying model airplanes with his friends and loved to go out on the water.
Robert was predeceased by his wife, Pauline Brudis Ball and his twin brother, Richard Ball.
His is survived by his two sons, Robert Ball Jr. of Hampden and Michael Ball of South Thomaston and his wife Lori and his three grandchildren, Shannon, William and Kyle.
A graveside service will be held Saturday, June 10 at 11 a.m. at Coughlin cemetery in Rockland.
Elizabeth E. Chase
WINTHROP - Elizabeth E. Chase of Winthrop passed away early Saturday morning, June 3, 2006, surrounded by her loved ones at the Hospice House in Auburn. She was born in Winslow on Oct. 22, 1921, the daughter of Edward J. and Gertrude (Perry) Estes.
Elizabeth was educated in Winslow schools and graduated from Winslow High School, class of 1939, and graduated from Thomas Business College in 1940. She worked briefly at the Waterville Airport, Morning Sentinel, and in the office of Hollingsworth and Whitney Co.
On Dec. 19, 1948, Elizabeth married Russell M. Chase at Pleasant Street Methodist Church in Waterville. She was always a member of her church choir, frequently playing the piano or organ. She was a dedicated and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother to her family.
She was an avid reader, and enjoyed swimming and family gatherings at her home on China Lake. Elizabeth made many lifelong friends and touched many lives while serving with her husband, a minister, in the communities of Madison, Fairfield Center, Vassalboro, Wilton, North Jay, Strong, Kingfield, Belfast, East Monmouth, North Monmouth, and Monmouth Center.
Elizabeth was predeceased by her parents; and her three brothers, Herman Estes, Carl Estes and Redford Estes. She will be sadly missed by her husband, Russell Chase of Winthrop; her son, Mark Chase of North Carolina; five grandsons, Gabriel Chase of Waterville, Brian Chase of Winthrop, Aaron Chase of Winthrop, Mark Russell Chase Jr. of North Carolina and Adam Chase, also of North Carolina; two granddaughters, Stephanie Frandsen and her husband, Chris, of Monmouth and Deborah Elizabeth Chase of North Carolina; three great-grandchildren, Stephen Cole, Bradley Arsenault and Crystal Frandsen, all of Monmouth.
A memorial service will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 17, at Vassalboro United Methodist Church, Route 32, in Vassalboro. Private family burial will take place at Maine Veterans Memorial cemetery in Augusta.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Elizabeth's memory to: Vassalboro United Methodist Church, Route 32, Vassalboro, ME 04989. Condolences may be expressed at lawrybrothers.com
Arrangements are with Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main St., Fairfield (800) 660-2111
Donald F. Ridgeway Jr. notice
UNION - Donald F. Ridgeway Jr. died from injuries sustained in an auto accident on June 1, 2006.
A celebration of his life will be held Tuesday, June 6 at 4 p.m. at Rockland Congregational Church at 180 Limerock St. in Rockland.
Memorial donations may be made to the Donald F. Ridgeway Jr. Scholarship Fund, c/o Erskine Academy, 309 Windsor Rd., South China, ME 04358.
Arrangements are with the Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home in Rockland.
Rev. Arthur Harris Kolsti Jr.
ROCKPORT - Rev. Arthur Harris Kolsti Jr. of Rockport died Friday, June 2, at the age of 80. He was born Oct. 14, 1925, in Boston, son of Arthur Kolsti and Augusta Johnson.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Josee Simone Bertrand, originally from Charleroi, Belgium; and his daughter, Diane Christine Rose, of Oakland, Ore. He is also survived by two grandchildren, Christopher Sean Bryan and Jennifer Kay Willcott, both of Kansas. His talented and beautiful son, Paul Arthur Kolsti, passed away Dec. 8, 2003.
After serving in the 759th FA Battalion during World War II, he returned to attend Harvard University to earn a degree in economics. It was at this time that he also married the love of his life, Josee, whom he met while based in Belgium. After graduating from Harvard, he followed a "calling" he often alluded to, but would never fully share. This subsequently led him to earn an additional degree in theology from Andover Newton Theological school in Newton Center, Mass., and begin a life of service to others.
Arthur was not only a loving husband and father, but a man who cast a brilliant light upon the lives of others, providing guidance, love and wisdom. He was a humanitarian of the highest degree who led his congregations with strength and insight by teaching them the power of love, acceptance and kindness. While in Topeka, Kan., where he served Central Congregational Church during the 1960s and 70s, he founded Door Step, a social service that became a much-needed resource for those struggling with life's bitter edge. Door Step exists to this day.
He was a community leader who was not afraid of standing up against racism and injustice. He spread hope and joy not only from his pulpit, but also through the media, where he spent 10 years on a weekly TV show, "Your Question Please," in which community members could call in questions regarding their religious dilemmas or issues.
After leaving Topeka, he served congregations in both New Haven, Conn. (Little Church on the Green) and finally retiring from Lexington Congregational Church in Lexington, Mass. in the early 1980s.
Throughout his ministry, he persevered in being a healer to the hopeless and a voice for the unheard. He also spread his message in four books he authored, published by the CSS Publishing Co. of Lima, Ohio. Without a doubt, he was one of the few steady rocks helping the rest of us cross the river of life. He spent his retirement in contented peace with his beautiful wife, enjoying the greatness of nature, and spoiling his beloved pets.
We will remember his sweet personality, his incredible sense of humor, his kind demeanor, but will also remember his determined heart, stout and courageous. His family will miss him, his friends will miss him, the world will miss him.
The memorial service is scheduled for 3 p.m. Friday, June 9, at the First Congregational Church, 55 Elm St., Camden.
Donations may be made to the First Congregational Church of Camden, in Rev. Kolsti's memory. Arrangements are under the care of Cremation Services of Maine, 182 Waldo Ave., Belfast.
Edward 'Bud' Knowlton, Sr., graveside serivce
CAMDEN - A graveside service for Edward "Bud" Knowlton Sr., 78, a life-long resident of Camden who died Saturday, May 13, 2006 at Togus Veterans Medical Center, will be held Wednesday, June 7 at 2 p.m. at Oak Hill cemetery in Camden.
The Reverend Wayne Sawyer will officiate.
Arrangements are with the Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home.
John Edward 'Jack' McCarthy
DAMARISCOTTA - John Edward "Jack" McCarthy, born Jan. 4, 1939, died suddenly on Saturday, June 3, 2006 in Damariscotta, having arrived in Round Pond to spend the summer with his family.
Jack had arrived in his favorite place away from home. He was the husband to his best friend and sweetheart, Nancy, for 53 years.
Jack graduated from East Hartford High School in 1947 and attended the University of Connecticut. Jack served proudly in the U.S. Marine Corp. An engineer with Pratt & Whitney, he retired after 35 years of service. Jack and Nancy spent time living in Tolousse, France and Seattle, Wash. performing pre-commercial flight tests of Pratt & Whitney engines on Airbus and Boeing airframes.
Jack enjoyed coaching in the East Hartford Little League for more than 18 years. His love for the game was shared with so many East Hartford youth.
He is the eldest son of Dennis and Nellie McCarthy. He is the brother to Dennis and Rosemary McCarthy of Wethersfield and to Richard and Jeanne McCarthy of East Hartford. He is the loving father to Susan and Kevin Kickery of East Hartford, Conn., Julie and Richard Landry of Vernon, Conn. and Timothy and Connie McCarthy of Leawood, Kan. The pride and joy were his grandchildren, Kate, Amy and Scott Kickery, Adam and Leah Landry and Ryan, Devin and Molly McCarthy.
Arrangements are with the Strong Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Damariscotta
Richard Carter
ST. GEORGE - Richard Carter, 71, died Saturday, June 3, 2006 at Maine Medical Center in Portland after heart surgery.
Born in St. George on June 27, 1934, he was the son of Raymond M. and Beatrice Smalley Carter. He attended St. George schools and was a graduate of St. George High School in Tenants Harbor.
On June 20, 1959, he married Eleanor M. Wall in St. George. The couple lived in the same house where Richard was born and raised until moving to their new home, built on adjacent property, in 1999.
In the early years of his career, Richard worked for three years at Pratt and Whitney in East Hartford, Conn. He then worked several years in the lobster and carpentery business and for 10 years with Marine Colloids FMC in Rockland. Ultimately, he retired from Penobscot Bay Medical Center after 11 years as printer.
He was a member of Harmony Bible Church in South Thomaston, where he served as a deacon and trustee. He also enjoyed membership in the American Rifle Association and the Knox County Amateur Radio Operators Club.
Besides his wife of St. George, he is survived by his daughter, Debra A. Carter and her fiancé Scott Cayouette of Oakland; his two cousins, Elliott Prior and his wife Sherrie and Jane Smalley all of St. George; and many nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 7, 2006 at North Parish Cemetery, Wiley's Corner, St. George. The Reverend Kenneth Anderson will officiate.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 343 Gorham Rd., South Portland, ME 04106 or the American Diabetes Association, Portland Maine Office, 163 Lancaster St., Portland, ME 04101.
Arrangements are with the Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home in Rockland.
Eloyce Annette Kenney
SWANVILLE - Miss Eloyce Annette Kenney, 64, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2006, at Waldo County General Hospital, surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born Sept. 19, 1941, in Bangor, to Meylan Marden and Annie Danforth.
"Annette" worked as a seamstress for many years and enjoyed cooking, songwriting and playing her guitar. She had a deep love for being outside in the sun and water and was always delighted to challenge any visitor to a game of Scrabble.
Surviving Miss Kenney are her father, Meylan Marden of Stafford Springs, Conn.; her mother, Annie Danforth of Frankfort; her siblings, Victor Marden of Galles Ferry, Conn., Ralph Marden of Harrington, Lana Kelegy of Stafford Springs, Conn., Loma Clark of Stafford Springs, Conn., Meylan Marden Jr. of Stafford Springs, Conn., Joseph Marden of Stafford Springs, Conn., Patricia Hanson of Middleton, N.H., Dennis Danforth of South Addison, Elsie Gerry of Northport, Daniel Danforth of Frankfort, Edna Bowden of Northport, and Norman Danforth of Frankfort; her children, Felicia Thomas of Belfast, Letitia Thomas of Belfast, Troy Thomas of Paisley, Fla., Annie Kenney of Rockland, Jessica Kenney of Greensboro, N.C. and Kara Kenney of Belfast; her grandchildren, Troy Thomas Jr. of Brooks, Annie Doughty of Interlachen, Fla., Kenneth Thomas of Paisley, Fla., and Paxton Mohney of Belfast; her great-grandchildren, McKenzie Thomas of Brooks, and Damian Doughtly of Interlachen, Fla.; many nieces, nephews, close friends and her faithful feline companion, Garfield.
Honoring her request, there will be no funeral service. Family and friends will celebrate her life at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 8, at the home of her daughter, Letitia Thomas, 52 Mill Lane, Belfast, ME.
Special thanks to the staff of Waldo County General Hospital and Dr. David Thanhauser for providing compassionate, exceptional care.
Memorials may be made to the Hospice Unit at Waldo County General Hospital, 118 Northport Avenue, Belfast, ME.
Arrangements are under the care of Crabiel-Riposta Funeral Home, 182 Waldo Avenue, Belfast.
Eleanore Godfrey Thorpe
DAMARISCOTTA - Eleanore Godfrey Thorpe, 84, died peacefully on May 29, 2006 after a long illness at St. Andrew's Gregory Wing in Boothbay Harbor.
She was born in Gardner, Mass., the second daughter of Henry and Blanche Godfrey. She graduated from Gardner High School.
Eleanore was married in 1942 to John Geyer Thorpe of South Bristol and had children Katie Thorpe Bryant of Newcastle, who died in 1989, Henry Thorpe of Haddam, Conn. and John Thorpe Jr. of Newcastle.
She was a talented and enterprising woman who ran a successful doughnut business out of her home from 1962 to 1969 and farmed a small vegetable garden, selling produce in local farmer's markets in the 1970s. Eleanore finally took up Norwegian folk painting, known as Rosemaling, and released a huge volume of decorated pieces, which were sold in Maine craft shows.
She was a dedicated mother, avid reader, knitter and active in Girl Scouts, community leadership and church activities. She was a supportive wife to her husband John, to whom she was married for 59 years until his death in February 2001. They sailed John's Friendship, the Ellie T out of Christmas Cove and then his catboat, the Eleanore out of Newcastle.
She is survived by her sister, Elizabeth (Betty) Jackson of Pittsford, N.Y.; her sons, Henry and John; her grandchildren, Nathaniel and Jonathan Bryant (sons of Paul Bryant of Newcastle), Courtney and Brooke Thorpe of Haddam, Conn. and Benjamin, Christa and David Thorpe of Newcastle.
A service will be held this summer at the North Woolwich Methodist Church in Woolwich.
Arrangements are with the Strong Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Damariscotta.
Larry Dale Hargrove
WARREN - Larry Dale Hargrove, 56, of Warren, died Monday morning, June 5, 2006 at the Knox Center for Long Term Care in Rockland.
He was born Dec. 29, 1949 in Wardell, Mo, the son of the late Lorn T. and Doris S. (Young) Hargrove.
On March 25, 1977, he married the former Frances Burns in New London, Conn.
Larry worked for Kaman Aerospace in Moosup, Conn. He always felt his best job in life was to be a foster father, 10 years in Maine and four years in Florida. Honoring his request his family remembers these five special children who lived within his heart during the years: Stacy B, Lance G, Jessica H, Liza and Andre M.
In addition to his loving wife of more than 29 years, Larry is survived by his two daughters, Alana Jones of Plainfield, Conn. and Cassondra Hargrove of Warren; his four sons, Russell Garner and his wife Don Samantha of Union, Kevin Garner and his wife Madeline of Plainfield, Conn., Thomas Hargrove and his wife Devon of Rockland and Wayne Hargrove of Warren; his grandchildren, Chase, James, Taylor, Gage, Gavin, Jaylen, Brianna, Ashley and Desiree; his three Sisters, Debbie Scavello of Westerly, R.I. and Connie Rivers and Della, both of Doe Run, Mo.; his four brothers, Dennis Gray of Hayti, Mo., David Gray of Athens, Tenn. and Tony and Randy Hargrove, both of California.
Services will be held at the convenience of his family.
Memorial donation of perennial flowers may be placed in Larry's memorial garden in front of the family home. This garden was created through the Dream Foundation and was planted by Warren community members in his honor.
Arrangements are with the Coast of Maine Cremation and Funeral Service in Waldoboro.
