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Paul D. Wheelden
2005-04-29

Paul D. Wheelden, 67, of Gray, died Friday, April 22, at his home.

He was born in Portland on November 27, 1937, to Shirley A. and Marjorie Moore Wheelden. He attended South Portland Schools.

He served in the U.S. Army. He was employed by Daniels Floor Coverings for over 25 years, and later by Paul G. White. After retiring, he worked at Bushmaster Firearms in Windham.

Paul was an avid fisherman, who lived for his weeks at Rock Pond with his buddies. He also enjoyed reading, and traveling with his wife, Sheila. He spent many hours working on his home and on the land that he loved so much.

He was predeceased by his daughter, Linda Wheelden Rinaca, and a brother, John Wheelden.

Surviving are his wife of 23 years, Sheila Pendle Wheelden, of Gray; a son, Timothy J. Wheelden and his wife Kara, of Auburn; stepsons Carl and his wife Angela Higgins, of Gray, and Christopher Higgins, of Auburn; a sister, Ruth Whelden Behl, of Florida; a brother, Henry "Butch" Wheelden, of Florida; and grandchildren Bailey and Derek Wheelden and Nicole Rinaca.

A memorial visitation was held on Wednesday. Memorial donations may be made to the Maine Parkinson Society, 5 Bucknam Road, Suite 1A, Falmouth, ME 04105.

Roy R. Wheeler Jr.
2005-09-01

Roy R. Wheeler Jr., 74, of Bath, died suddenly Saturday, August 21 at the Maine Medical Center with family at his side.

Born in Boston, Mass., he was a son of Roy R. Wheeler Sr. and Mildred Brown Wheeler.

He was raised in Wellesley and Rockport, Mass., and graduated from Proctor Academy in Andover, N.H.

Mr. Wheeler was a Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict serving on the U.S.S. Allagash. He studied plumbing and pipefitting while serving in the Navy and held a Master Plumbers License.

He owned and operated his own plumbing and heating business in Rockport, Mass. for 20 years. After years of vacationing in the mid-coast Maine area, he and his family moved to Bath in the late '70s. He worked first for Eliot Winslow Tugboat Service in Southport, and later for Hodgdon Yachts in East Boothbay.

Mr. Wheeler lived his life on the water. He was an accomplished sailor and yachtsmen. He served as Commodore at the Sandy Bay Yacht Club, and as the assistant Harbor Master in Rockport, Mass. He kept boats in the water all his life, sailing out of Rockport Harbor, and sailing and motoring the mid-coast area from Linekin Bay to the Kennebec River.

He was a self-educated scholar of local maritime history. He was an avid craftsman and model builder. He built highly detailed ship models depicting the working ships of the east coast. His work has been exhibited in the communities in which he lived and at the Maine Maritime Museum.

He was a devoted volunteer at the Maine Maritime Museum, and was especially interested in his work on the Grand Banks Schooner, the Sherman Zwicker, and in the curatorial department.

He participated in, and was grateful for the Running Start program at Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick.

Survived include his wife of 47 years, Nancy S. Wheeler of Bath; two daughters, Gigi R. Laberge of Henniker, N.H. and Phippsburg, and Barbara F. Stallard of Virginia and Alice Springs, Australia; one granddaughter, Maxine R. Laberge; two grandsons, Noah and Jonah Stallard; a sister, Rosamond Thorp of Fresno, Calif.; and a brother, Walker Wheeler of Durham, N.H..

A celebration of Mr. Wheeler's life was held Saturday, August 27 at the Maine Maritime Museum in Bath.

Contributions may be made to the Maine Maritime Museum, 243 Washington Street, Bath, ME 04530.

Arrangements were by Mayo, Curtis & Hill Funeral Home in Bath.

Deborah "Deb" White Preble, 51
2005-05-06

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

Ida Whitney passes away at 96
2005-03-18

Ida M. Whitney, 96, a long-time resident of Gray, died Sunday at a Windham health facility.

Ida was born in Windham on December 12, 1908, daughter of Sinclair A. and Annie MacLean MacDonald. She graduated from Windham High School and attended Gorham Normal School before beginning teaching in 1929. Over her long career she taught in Windham and New Gloucester, and in Gray she taught first grade at the Hancock School for many years.

Ida married Lawrence W. Whitney ("Whit" the barber) on December 31, 1939. He predeceased her in 1984.

Ida is survived by two sisters, Mary M. Winant of Fryeburg and Jennie M. Hall of Windham, as well as many nieces and nephews.

At her request there will be no funeral. A graveside service will take place in the spring.

Anne F. Whitney Herrick
2005-08-12

Anne F. Whitney Herrick, 69, of Pownal, died in Pownal on August 4, 2005, after a tough battle with Multiple Myeloma. She was born May 6, 1936, in Windham, the daughter of Harland and Christine (MacDonald) Whitney. She grew up in Gray, attended local schools and graduated from Pennell Institute.

In the 1950s, she lived in Washington, D.C., where she was employed by the Veteran's Administration. She later accepted a position with the National Council of YMCAs in the Railroad Division. Her office was located in the old Union Station in Washington, D.C., and overlooked the Concourse. She loved the "hustle and bustle" of the trains and enjoyed talking about the interesting people she met and how different life was at that time.

Later she moved to Ashland, Ohio, where she worked in several capacities while raising a family. In Ashland, she was also an active volunteer in town, church and school activities and was a member of the First Methodist Church of Ashland. She was also a Brownie and Girl Scout leader. After returning to Maine, Anne was employed by Thomas P. Beals Furniture, supervising the Country Store. During this time, she obtained her Real Estate license and sold real estate until she went to work for L. L. Bean as Facilities Coordinator. She remained in this capacity until retirement. In retirement, she worked for DeLorme Mapping and for the Basketbarn of Vermont. In 1987, Anne married Martin R. Herrick, of Peaks Island. They enjoyed many loving and happy years together. They became involved in genealogy and traced their ancestors back many generations. She was reasonably well traveled and, especially, enjoyed her trips to Nova Scotia and Scotland. Her great-great-grandparents were among the original settlers of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. In Scotland, she was thrilled to walk the streets in Edinborough as her great,-great-grandfather had before her.

Anne enjoyed raising flowers and spent many hours in her flowerbeds until her illness forced her to stop. She was a great cook and enjoyed making her husband his favorite pies as well as baking all sorts of other wonderful pastries and breads.

Her greatest enjoyment was her family. She loved family gatherings and spending time with her children and grandchildren, whom she loved dearly. She was always a "big tease" and loved playing tricks on her grandchildren. She had a great sense of humor and could usually find a "funny side" to things.

She attended the Pownal Congregational Church and was a member of the AARP. Anne was predeceased by three daughters, Linda, Cynthia and Kathy Cordell; her parents; and two brothers, Warren and Ralph Whitney. She is survived by her loving husband, Martin Herrick of Pownal; two daughters, Cheryl Croxford and her husband, Curt, of Pittston; Carolyn Pollard and her husband Jeff of Raymond; two granddaughters, Jessica Hinds and her husband, Joshua, of Gardiner and Christina Pollard of Raymond; two grandsons, Jason Croxford of Pittston and Jeffrey Pollard, Jr., of Raymond; great-grandchildren Gregory and Brianna Hinds of Gardiner; one brother, Wilbert Whitney and his wife, Janet, of Augusta; two sisters-in-law, Adeline Whitney of Gray and Paula Whitney of Fitchburg, MA; her mother-in-law, Eileen Herrick, of Machiasport; a brother-in-law, Mark Herrick and his wife, Debra, of West Paris; several aunts and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Contributions may be made to the First Parish Congregational Church, 461 Elmwood Road, Pownal, ME 04069, c/o Edna Menchen.

Christopher W. Wicks
2005-12-01

Christopher William Wicks, 25, of Wiscasset and Winthrop, died from injuries sustained in an automobile accident Monday, November 21 in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

Born September 18, 1980 in Waterville, he was the son of Wayne and Julie (Guerette) Wicks.

He grew up in Wiscasset and was educated in Wiscasset schools, graduating from Wiscasset High School in 1999 with high honors. He was the recipient of many awards, including the Hugh O'Brien Leadership Award.

Mr. Wicks was an accomplished writer and was a member of the Associated Press. At the age of 16 he had his own column in the Wiscasset Newspaper.

As a teenager, he coached and refereed the youth leagues in Wiscasset. In high school, he played baseball, soccer and basketball. After high school, he turned down a minor-league contract with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays to accept a scholarship to play Division I baseball at St. Joseph's College in Pennsylvania. In 2005 he graduated from St. Joseph's College. He was a lifetime Red Sox enthusiast.

At the time of his death, he had his own music production company and was currently working on an album of his own hip-hop music under the stage name of "Prolific.' Some of His music can be heard of www.vakseen.com.

Survivors include his parents, Wayne and Julie Wicks of St. Port Lucie, Fla.; one brother, Matthew Wicks; special uncle, Larry Guerette, both of Nashua, N.H.; his grandparents, Harold Wicks of Sidney, Phyllis Mazzota-Wicks of Augusta, Lawrence Guerette and Gail Guerette, both of Winthrop; great-grandmother, Lila Lincoln of Winthrop; uncles, Mark Wicks of Readfield, Dick Guerette of Winthrop and their families; aunts, Tara Wicks of Readfield and Trina Wicks-Patnaude of Concord, N.H. and their families; many cousins and extended family and friends.

A Memorial mass of Christian Burial and Celebration of his life was held Tuesday, November 29 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Winthrop. A private burial was held in Mt. Pleasant cemetery in Wayne.

The family requests that memorial donations be made in Mr. Wick's memory to The Christopher Wicks Memorial Baseball Fund, c/o Winthrop Area Federal Credit Union. P.O. Box 55, Winthrop, ME 04355, for the benefit of young children who want to attend baseball Camp programs.

Helen L. Willey
2005-03-24

Helen Lena Willey, 27, of Arrowsic, passed away unexpectedly at her home on March 5. She was born on July 18, 1977 in Bath.

In 1996, she graduated from Wiscasset High School. She was a CNA and longtime volunteer for the Bath Head Start Program. She had a great love for all children and the elderly as they did her.

Ms. Willey leaves behind her children, Megan May Pinette and son Gabriel Brian Pinette, both of Arrowsic; her parents, Leforest "Butch" and Sharlene Willey of Bath; one brother, Alvin Moore of Titusville, Fla.; sisters, Kelly Willey of Titusville, Fla., and Kimberly Willey of Bath; fianc, Jeffrey Pinette of Arrowsic; grandmother, Marilyn Willey of Skowhegan; three nieces; three nephews; many aunts, uncles and several cousins.

She is predeceased by her grandmother, Helen Hisler, formerly of Dresden; her grandfather, Leforest Willey, Sr., formerly of Woolwich; and grandfather Frank Hisler, formerly of Newcastle.

A memorial service was held on Thursday, March 10, at the Strong Funeral Home in Damariscotta. Memorial contributions may be made in Ms. Willey's memory to Strong Funeral Home, P.O. Box 488, Damariscotta, ME 04543.

Arrangements were under the care and direction of Strong Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 612 Main St., Damariscotta.

Nathaniel J. Williams
2005-09-01

Nathaniel J. Williams, 23, of Tuftonboro, N.H., passed away Wednesday evening, August 25, as a result of an accident while riding his bicycle.

Nathaniel, Nathan to his family and Nate to his friends, was born January 24, 1982 in Camden. He was the son of Charles "Fritz" and Dorothy (Hyde) Williams. He was raised in Pensacola, Florida where he was active in the Cub Scouts and later joined the Boy Scouts. Nate and his family moved to Tuftonboro, N.H. in 1994. During the summer of 1998 he traveled to Indonesia and Singapore.

Nate was a graduate of Kingswood Regional High School, Class of 2000. He was an avid musician and played in the Kingswood Band. He was also a member of the Tennis Team and the Nordic Skiing Team.

Nathan graduated from the University of New Hampshire in 2005 where he received a degree in Oceanography with a Minor in Outdoor Education. In his junior year, he participated in a semester at sea program sponsored by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute and sailed aboard the research schooner SSV Robert C. Seaman in the Pacific Ocean. He also worked for the living classrooms aboard the Lady Maryland. He was a member of the UNH Sailing Team and the UNH Crew Team.

Immediately after graduation, Nathan worked for OASIS Alignment in Rochester, N.H. He was a Certified Diver in both Specialty Diving and Open Water Diving. He was a member of the All Saints Episcopal Church in Wolfeboro where he served as an Acolyte.

Survivors include his parents, Fritz Williams and Dorothy Hyde-Williams; his older sister, Morgan Williams and his younger brother, Kyle Williams, all of Center Tuftonboro, N.H. He also leaves behind an aunt and uncle, Todd and Berry Williams of East Boothbay; and cousins, Alex and Abby Williams.

A memorial service will be held Thursday, September 1, at 11 a.m. at the All Saints Episcopal Church, South Main Street, Wolfeboro, N.H.

Donations in his memory may be made to the Lance Armstrong Foundation, P.O. Box 130819, Houston, TX 77219-1768 or by going to https://www.livestrong.org/.

Lord Funeral Home, Wolfeboro, N.H. is assisting the family with arrangements.

Marcia S. Wilson
2005-09-01

Marcia S. Wilson, 86, of Boothbay Harbor, died peacefully in the Gregory Wing at St. Andrews Village on Sunday, August 21.

Born February 25, 1919 in Norwood, Mass., she was the daughter of Richmond W. and Harriette B. Smith. In 1940, she graduated from Wellesley College.

On June 21, 1941, she married John G. Wilson in her hometown of Walpole, Mass. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson lived in Littleton, Mass., and Jackson, Michigan before moving to the Boothbay region in 1967.

Mrs. Wilson served the Boothbay Harbor community as a teacher and a tutor in the school system, but she is best remembered for her many efforts on behalf of the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library. For more than 30 years she was an active and propelling force in the Friends of the Library.

It was Mrs. Wilson who initiated the first sale of used books at the library around 1970, and she worked indefatigably for that fund-raising project until she became ill a few years ago.

She is also remembered for her green thumb, her love of birding, and delicious meals.

Survivors include her husband, John G. Wilson of Boothbay Harbor; three children, Gregg H. Wilson of Burlington, Vt., Janet W. Reit of Hinesburg, Va., and Nathaniel S. Wilson of East Boothbay; six grandchildren, Jordan G. Wilson, Charlotte Wilson, Holly L. Wilson, Nathaniel W. Wilson, Eben S. Wilson and Nicholas B. Wilson; one great-grandson, Isaac M. Roth; one brother, Dr. Richmond W. Smith Jr. of Camden; one sister, Justine Philbrook of Walpole, N.H.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A private memorial service for Mrs. Wilson will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mrs. Wilson's memory may be made to the Friends of the Library, attn. Nancy Hanson, 4 Oak Street, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538, or to the Maine Audubon, 20 Gilsland Farm Rd., Falmouth, ME 04105.

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