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Alfred E. Cookson
NEWPORT & PITTSFIELD - Alfred E. Cookson, 78, died Sunday, October 8, 2006 at a Pittsfield health care facility. He was born September 1, 1928 at Dexter a son of George and Eva (Clukey) Cookson, Alfred and his family moved to Pittsfield when he was 13. He graduated from Maine Central Institute in Pittsfield, Class of 1948; and retired from the Cianbro Corporation. Alfred was a communicant of St. Agnes Parish. He is survived by a sister with whom he resided for many years, Georgia Knowlton of Newport; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Alfred was predeceased by brothers and sisters Beulah, Phillip, Beatrice, Norman, Galen and Wilbur. A memorial mass was celebrated at 10 AM on Friday, at St. Agnes Church, 50 Detroit Avenue, Pittsfield, with the Reverend Father Paul Kerns officiating. Interment will be in Pittsfield Village cemetery. Arrangements are by Crosby & Neal, Newport. To sign an online guest register, please visit www.CrosbyNeal.com.
Ivan “Grampy” Crocker
ST. ALBANS - Ivan “Grampy” Crocker, 80, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, passed away October 5, 2006 at a Pittsfield hospital after a short illness. He was born April 21, 1926 at St. Albans a son of George C. and Lura (Libby) Crocker. At the age of 15, he ingeniously built a snowplow and plowed the roads of St. Albans for two weeks while the town’s plowing equipment was broken down. He loved music and played in the community band. He later built and played drums at the Melody Lane dance hall. Ivan raised his family on the family farm in St. Albans, and later drove truck for a variety of trucking companies. He was a fifty year member of the St. Albans Volunteer Fire Department and remained an active member up until his illness. Ivan was well known for his cute stories he told at visiting fireman suppers. He was a member of the Corinthian #95 Masonic Lodge in Hartland. He also belonged to the Farm Bureau and the St. Albans Grange. Ivan also enjoyed painting and his home is adorned with his work. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Evelyn (Dickey) Crocker; four sons, David and Susan, Michael and Arlene, Richard and Linda, all of St. Albans, and Steven and Stephanie of Winchester, California; 9 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and 2 sisters, Jeane and husband George Martin of Brattleboro, VT, Nellie and husband Blaine Tibbetts of Newport. Ivan was predeceased by a brother, E. Carl Crocker; and 2 sisters, Thelma Patterson Smith, and Muriel Nelson. A celebration of his life will be held 1 PM Sunday, November 5th, at the St. Albans Fire Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the St. Albans Fire Department, P.O. Box 100, St. Albans, ME 04971. Arrangements are by Crosby & Neal, Newport. To sign an online guest register, please visit www.CrosbyNeal.com.
Launa (Bell) Niles
PALMYRA - Launa (Bell) Niles, 82, passed away after a long illness at Maine Veterans’ Home in Bangor on October 7, 2006. She was born in New Brunswick, Canada on August 15, 1924 and was raised the daughter of Almon and Helen Bell. At a young age, Launa and her family moved to Mars Hill. She attended local schools and graduated from the Aroostook Central Institute in Presque Isle. Launa married
Kenneth E. Niles on April 19, 1947 and soon after they moved to Palmyra where they raised their three daughters. Launa worked for a short time at Northeast Shoe and then retired from Edwards Company. Launa was a member of the Eastern Star. She was predeceased by her husband and 5 brothers. Launa is survived by her daughters, Nancy Derosier and her husband Camille of Palmyra, Connie Munster of Newport and Debbie Niles of Detroit; sisters-in-law, Mattie Niles and Dean Bell; grandchildren, Justin Derosier and his girlfriend Tammy Mitchell, Sarah Derosier, Brett Munster and his fiancée Anika Howe, and Brant Munster and his girlfriend Allison Theriault; great grandchild, Dakota Derosier; caregivers, Beulah Wyman and Verna Pease; family pets, Shadow and Fancy; and several nieces and nephews. Visiting hours were held from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 11th at Donald H. Shorey Funeral Chapel, 35 Hartland Ave., Pittsfield, ME where a funeral was held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 12th. Burial at the Maine Veterans’ cemetery, Augusta will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bangor Humane Society, 693 Mt. Hope Ave., Bangor, ME 04401.
Gareth E. Weeks
PALMYRA - Gareth Elliot Weeks, 63, went home to his Lord on March 16, 2007. He was born January 10, 1944 in Pittsfield, MA, a son of Clement and Helen Weeks. Gary grew up in Lebanon Springs, NY and was employed for 30 years by IBM in California. He moved to Maine in 1995 and has served on the Palmyra Planning Board and the SAD 48 School Board. In addition to his father, he is survived by his wife Marjorie; his daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Brad Johnson, and their 2 children, Trevor and Cassandra; his son and daughter-in-law, Ryan and Lindsay Weeks; his sisters, Jackie Mitchell and Judy Alexander; his brothers, Glen and Greg Weeks; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He is also survived by his step-children, Brad and Scott Medling, and Leah Joy Collatos. Gary’s mother predeceased him. Gary loved and was loved by his family and many friends. He was very fond of his church, the United Baptist Church of Dover-Foxcroft, where memorial services were held at 5 PM on Wednesday, March 21st. He loved God and had a special interest in church missions; therefore, the family is requesting that memorial donations be made in lieu of flowers to Shepherd’s Baptist Ministries, 1805 15th Avenue, Union Grove, WI 53182-1597; or Windcrest Bible Camp, c/o The Fundamental Baptist Church, 885 Danello Drive, St. John, New Brunswick, Canada E2M5A9. Arrangements are by Crosby & Neal, Newport. .
Sally Putnam (Prentiss) Sargent
WATERVILLE & PALMYRA - Sally Putnam (Prentiss) Sargent, of Waterville, was taken home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 21, 2007 after journeying her last few months here on earth with cancer. She was born in the Panama Canal Zone, June 10, 1937, the daughter of Hervey and Kathleen (Craig) Prentiss. Sally graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and eventually came to Maine and settled in Palmyra where she enjoyed being a mom and teacher as she home-schooled her son. Later in her life she became the librarian at the Hartland Public Library and loved her job from start to finish, almost 20 years in all. Upon retiring she moved in with her son, Matthew and his family in Waterville, where she was cared for until her death. Sally was a humble woman. She stored up treasures in heaven by opening her arms to the poor and extending her hands to the needy. Her love for her family and for God was evident in her life. She was a woman of contentment both in times of hardship and times of joy. Praises for her Savior were always on her lips and she passed wisdom and Truth on to those she encountered. Sally had an indescribable peace that came from putting her hope in God. Sally is survived by her son, Matthew, of Waterville, his wife Dawna and special grandson Ethan. From her first marriage she is survived by her children Rebecca Jones, Alan Jones, William Jones and their children. She will be lovingly remembered by many friends and family, including her stepchildren, Hazel Emery, Donna Megill, Frank Sargent, Lisa Sargent and Donald Sargent Jr. She was predeceased by her brother, Richard and stepson, Bill Sargent. Today we honor you Mom, we arise and call you blessed. As we let go of your hand here on earth, Jesus grabbed your hand to welcome you home. You are in the Father’s arms now and the wounds this world left on your soul will all be healed. We rejoice because the Savior knows your name. A memorial service will be held at Faith Evangelical Free Church in Waterville on Saturday, March 31 at 11 AM with a potluck reception to follow. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to either Voice of the Martyrs, P.O. Box 443, Bartlesville, OK 74005 or to World Challenge, P.O. Box 260, Lindale, TX 75771, organizations that Sally supported wholeheartedly.
Arthur R. Studer, Jr.
DETROIT - Arthur R. Studer, Jr., passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2007. He was born September 11, 1936 at home in Ellsworth. He is survived by Marsha Frederick, his longtime companion;
brothers, Russell of California and Keith of Maine; children, Vicky Woolfe (Bucky) of Jacksonville, FL, June Parks (Bill) of Tucson, AZ, Arthur Studer, III (Teresa) of Tucson, AZ, Jolene Sargent of Marshfield, MA, John Studer (Kelly) of Lakeville, MA, Christine Studer (Frank) of Wareham, MA; Marisa Frederick of Old Town, and Kellie Brooks (Wes) of Burnham; 14 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren. Art served in the U.S. Army, and worked for Freightliner of Maine, Interstate Batteries of Maine, and New England Telephone Company in Portland, before retiring in October 2005. He also worked for a time as an auto mechanic in Detroit. Art was a man of few words and usually kept his own council. It wasn’t for lack of interest - just his way - preferring to observe from afar and take it all in. Those who knew Art, knew he was passionate about the world around him. He had a great respect for and cared deeply about wildlife and also enjoyed camping. Whether traveling the country by motorhome, or exploring the great state of Maine on his motorcycle, he was happiest outdoors. He was humane, and this was his life, a journey not to be wasted. Although he wasn’t a traditionally religious person, he was particularly fond of the San Xavier Mission in Tucson, Arizona where he felt a spiritual bond. Living and dying was all a part of life, he said. He also cared about his community in volunteering with the Detroit Fire Department. For years he served as area rep for the United Bikers of Maine and participated in the annual UBM Toy Run to help bring Christmas to needy kids. He embraced using the computer to explore its endless resources of information, news and adventure, at his fingertips. He will be missed and remembered by his family and friends near and far. Funeral services were held at 5 PM on Saturday, March 24th, at Crosby & Neal, 117 Main Street, Newport. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Avian Haven, 418 N. Palermo Road, Freedom, ME 04941, ATTN: Diane Winn 207-382-6761 www.AvianHaven.org; or Imus Ranch, P O. Box 250, Ribera, New Mexico 87560, 505-421-4687, The Don Imus Ranch for Kids with Cancer, www.Imusranchfood.com. .
Lloyd Edward Hunt
BURNHAM - Lloyd Edward Hunt, of Burnham passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2007, at Oakgrove Living & Rehabilitation Center in Waterville. He had resided in the same home in Burnham since he was 10 years old. He was born Oct. 16, 1911, in Burnham, the son of Edward P. and Lillian (Young) Hunt.
Lloyd married
the former Frances Miles and together raised their family and shared 59 years of marriage until her death in 1991.
He had been employed as a dairy farmer, forest fire warden, had retired from Ethan Allen Company, and after retiring drove truck for Warren Bros. Construction until the age of 75. He was also a past selectman for the town of Burnham. Lloyd was a member of the Civil Defense during World War II, a life member of the Seven Star Grange 73 in Troy, a 60-year member of Star in the West Masonic Lodge 85 in Unity, as well as a member of the Anah Temple Shiners. He was predeceased by his parents; his wife, Frances (Miles) Hunt; a son, Edward Hunt; a grandson, Brett McKenney; three brothers and eight sisters.
Lloyd will be sadly missed by his children, Joyce Rowe and friend, Richard Gerry, of Clinton, Charlene Call and husband, Maurice, of Burnham, Rebecca McKenney and husband, John, of Clinton, and Crystal Cyr and husband, Arthur, of Burnham; eight grandchildren, Ellen, Kendall, Rhonda, Johnny, Jennifer, Arthur, Suzanne, and Vickie; 18 great-grandchildren; his first great-great-grandchild due this August; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation was held from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 PM with a Masonic Service at 7 PM Tuesday, March 13th, at Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main St., Fairfield. A funeral service was held at 2 PM Wednesday, March 14th, at Brown Memorial United Methodist Church in Clinton with the Reverend Katherine Russo officiating. Spring burial will be at Village cemetery in Unity.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Lloyd's memory may be made to Star in the West Lodge No. 85, P.O. Box 577, Unity, ME 04988.
The family would like to thank the entire staff at Oakgrove for their wonderful care of Lloyd.
Condolences may be expressed at https://www.lawrybrothers.com
Arrangements are with Lawry Brothers Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 107 Main St., Fairfield; (800) 660-2111.
Dorothy A. Neal
ST. ALBANS - Dorothy A. Neal, 79, passed away March 11, 2007 at a Pittsfield hospital following a short illness. She was born June 18, 1927 at Bar Harbor a daughter of Harry and Annis (Wills) Willey. She graduated from Portland High School, and after she was married
, moved to Minnesota where she was part owner of a family restaurant. After returning to her beloved home on St. Albans Mountain, she waitressed and cooked at Nokomis Regional High School, prior to her retirement. Dot was predeceased by her loving husband of 60 years, Lewis “Rusty” Neal; 2 brothers, Fonnie and Del; and 5 sisters, Phyllis, June, Annie, Rena, and Babbs. She is survived by several nieces and nephews, Rusty’s family, and a dear friend Joan Tremblay. No funeral services will be held at this time. Graveside services will be held in the spring. Arrangements are by Crosby & Neal, Newport. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the American Heart Association, 51 U.S. Route 1, Suite M, Scarborough, ME 04074.
Marise E. Wilson
WATERVILLE - Marise E. Wilson (Elderkin) passed away peacefully March 11th, 2007 surrounded by her family at Oak Grove Living and Rehabilitation Center. Marise, age 74, was born in Pittsfield on February 1, 1933. She is a 1951 graduate of Maine Central Institute and attended the University of Maine school system where she received a degree in social services. She married
Emile (Jimmy) Wilson in 1953 in Palmyra, Maine, who passed away in 1978. She worked at Mid Maine Medical Center's Seton and Thayer units from 1969 to 1988. She also worked for Catholic Charities of Maine and HealthReach. Upon retirement, she was a volunteer for HealthReach R.S.V.P. Marise was an active member of Al-Anon for over 25 years and through her work and volunteer services she spent her lifetime helping others. Marise will be greatly missed by her many friends and her family including daughters, Virginia Wilson of Lewiston, Kim and husband Gary Croteau of Palmya, Lori Wilson, Marise Anagnost and fiancé Dan, Denise Vear and fiancé Steven all of Waterville, and son Matthew Robbins and fiancé Michelle. Grandchildren include, Rachel Blackerby, Jamela Wilson, Gretchen Wilson, Elgin Traylor, Timothy Simon, Debi Wilson, Darbe Anagnost, Abby Cristan and Matthew Robbins, also many great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and other relatives. She is predeceased by her mother and father Virginia (Small) and Frank Elderkin, and two brothers Mike and John. A Celebration of her Life will be held on March 31st from 11 to 3 PM at Denise Vear's home on 34 Collette Street in Waterville. A graveside service will be held in the spring at Pine Grove cemetery in Hartland. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Marise's memory to the American Heart Association.
Marilyn Rose Olmsted
ST. ALBANS - Marilyn Rose Olmsted a resident of Hartland Road died peacefully on Saturday, March 3, 2007 at her home. She was born in Ripley on June 14, 1930 the daughter of Clyde and Rose (Folsom) Willard. She attended local schools and later became a certified Nurses Aid. Marilyn worked in a variety of hospitals and nursing homes in Pittsfield, Dexter and Bangor. She loved children and was a Nane to many of them in the Pittsfield area. She enjoyed cooking and giving it away to her friends and neighbors. Marilyn was frequently seen walking to the Sunrise Café in St. Albans where she loved to eat several times a week. She was a member of the First Congregational Church in Pittsfield for many years. She is survived by a son, Dean Olmsted and his friend Emily Burrill of St. Albans, a daughter Rhonda and her husband Steve Kinney of Farmington, a granddaughter Alicia Jacobs of St. Albans, and 3 sisters; June Kittridge and her husband Charles of Orono, Roberta Olmsted and Brenda Lyons and her husband Ken of Dexter, and many friends, family and loved ones. She was predeceased by her late husband Victor H. Olmsted in 1996 and a sister, Martha Spaulding. Memorial visiting hours were held from 4-6 pm Thursday, March 8, 2007 at Donald H. Shorey Funeral Chapel 35 Hartland Ave., Pittsfield. A memorial service was held at 10:00 am Friday, March 9, 2007 at the funeral home with the Rev. Brian Rebert officiating. In lieu of flowers friends may make memorial contributions to Make-A-Wish Foundation of Maine, 87 Elm Street, Suite 203, Camden, Maine 04843 or to a children’s charity of ones choice. Arrangements are entrusted to Donald H. Shorey Funeral Chapel, 35 Hartland Ave., Pittsfield.
Willard W. Lehr, Jr.
PITTSFIELD - Willard W. Lehr, Jr., 83, passed away on Friday, March 2, 2007 in Pittsfield, Maine. He was born on August 4, 1923 in Bath, Maine the son of Willard W. Lehr Sr. and Gladys (Briggs) Lehr. Willard was the founder of the Lehr Insurance Agency. He was a past president and member of the Pittsfield Kiwanis Club. He was also a member of the Kora Temple Shriners of Lewiston and a member of the Masonic Lodge in Pittsfield. He was one of the founding fathers of the Pinnacle Ski Club. He was a graduate of MCI. He served for many years on their Board of Trustees and also as the treasurer for the board of directors. He continued to be an avid supporter of MCI, sponsoring an invitational high school golf tournament with the winning team receiving the Lehr Cup and a college scholarship contribution. He was an enthusiastic New England sports fan, as well as a follower of the University of Maine teams. He enjoyed golf and traveling by cruise ship, earning a medallion on his quarter of a million mile cruise. He was known for telling great jokes and stories. He is survived by his wife Doris L. Lehr and her family, a son Ronald and his wife Tish and grandchildren Lindsay and Jason Lehr all of Raymond, a step-daughter Sonja Coston and her husband Donald of Litchfield, and step-mother Julia Lehr. He was predeceased by his parents. At his request there will be private services. A celebration of his life will be held in the spring. In lieu of flowers contributions in his name may be made to Maine Central Institute, Main Street, Pittsfield, Maine 04967 or to Sebasticook Valley Hospital, 99 Grove Hill, Pittsfield, Maine 04967. The family would like to thank the staff of the Sebasticook Valley Health Care Facility and Sebasticook Valley Hospital for their care and concern during his illness. To post a personal tribute to Willard, please visit the memorial website at www.mem.com. Arrangements are entrusted to Donald H. Shorey Funeral Chapel, 35 Hartland Ave., Pittsfield, Maine.
Randy C. Johnson, Sr.
DIXMONT - Randy Charles Johnson, Sr., 46, died after a long battle with a terminal illness on March 6, 2007, at his residence in Dixmont. He was born August 23, 1960, in Bangor the son of Robert S. and Gloria (Green) Troup. Randy worked at Eastern Maine Medical Center for 15 years as a shuttle bus supervisor and security guard. He is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Joni (Franklin) Johnson, of Dixmont; children, Jillian Terrill and husband Derick of Plymouth, Randy Johnson Jr. of Portland, Joshua Johnson of Dixmont; sisters, Barbara Hamlin and husband Reynold of Bangor, Vicki Bubar and husband Sid of Bradford, Cindy Lorenzo and husband Fred of Virginia, Janet Johnson of Washington; nieces and nephews, Naomi, Becky, Mark, Dustin, Amanda, Dawn, and Sara; brother-in-law, John and Leona Franklin of Bangor; sisters-in-law, Cindy MCcarty of Tennessee, Jenna Payne of Virginia. Internment will be the spring at Mt. Hope cemetery. A service of Brookings-Smith where condolences may be expressed at www.BrookingsSmith.com website at www.mem.com. Arrangements are entrusted to Donald H. Shorey Funeral Chapel, 35 Hartland Ave., Pittsfield, ME.
Arlene Walker Huff
PITTSFIELD - Arlene Walker Huff, 88, died March 5, 2007 at a Pittsfield hospital following a short period of ill health. She was born In Pittsfield December 25, 1918 the daughter of Vernon L. and Ethel J. (Parsons) Walker. She was educated in Pittsfield schools graduating from Maine Central Institute in 1937. She married
Marvin W. Huff on October 27, 1946. Marvin predeceased her on October 22, 1986. Arlene worked as a licensed Funeral Director and secretary at the Donald Shorey Funeral Chapel while her husband was employed there. She also worked as a bookkeeper at Friend and Friend Motors in Pittsfield. For several years she was employed at MCI as part of the kitchen crew. Arlene was a member of the First Universalist Church, a former member of the S and P Club, a former member of the Rebekah Lodge, a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, a member of the Ladies Aid Society, and a member of the Goodwill Club all of Pittsfield. She is survived by three daughters Jeanette Huff of Pittsfield, Rebecca DeRaps Walton of Unity, Roberta and her husband Roscoe Hicks, Jr. of Detroit, four grandchildren Heather Slocolm of Augusta, Jason DeRaps of Plymouth, Reece Hicks, Riley Hicks both of Detroit, one great grandson Logan A. Slocolm of Augusta. She was predeceased by her grandson Roth Hicks and a brother Vernon “Buster” Walker. Private visitation will be held at the Brown Funeral Home and Cremation Service Center. Public graveside funeral services will be conducted in the spring at the family lot Village cemetery Pittsfield with Pastor Al Worden officiating. Friends how wish may make memorial donations to the Pittsfield Library Building Fund, P.O. Box 53, Pittsfield, Maine 04967. To sign an online guestbook and leave written tributes please visit: www.philipbrownfuneralhome.com.
Michael Joseph Paradis
WELLINGTON - Michael Joseph Paradis passed away suddenly at his home in Wellington, Maine on February 15, 2007, at the age of 52. Michael was born in Lynn, Massachusetts to loving parents Leonce “Mickey” and Mary “Marie” Paradis on September 7, 1954. Michael attended Lynn Voc Tech Institute, graduating class of 1972, where he learned the trade of Printing and Graphics Art Design. While attending Lynn Voc Tech he was awarded Outstanding Student and Outstanding Offset Pressman for the Graphic Arts Department. Michael’s hobby and passion during this time was racing motorcycles. He competed in both motor cross and flat-tracking. After graduating from Lynn Tech, Michael went on to work in nuclear waste management on Lake Michigan with his uncle. Later he worked at Laconia Racetrack and Gunstock Mountain.
In 1981, Michael moved to Maine and with the help of his father built a new home for his family. He worked for Multipane Glass for ten years, and later as a logger, truck driver, white-water rafting guide, and up until present time for Invine & Sons Contractors in Lynn, Massachusetts. Michael lived his life to the fullest in every way possible. He loved fly-fishing, skiing, throwing horseshoes, mountain biking, camping, kayaking, snowmobiling, four-wheeling, watching sports, reading, playing cards with family and friends, and traveling. Throughout his lifetime he traveled to or through all fifty states with the exception of Hawaii. Michael was always open to trying new things, anything challenging or exhilarating. At the same time, he enjoyed quiet times of solitude in his work-shop and camping in the northern Maine woods. He loved the wilderness and had a great respect for wildlife and nature. One of his favorite places to visit was Little Pleasant Pond in Maine, and his favorite sound of nature was “the call of the loons.” Michael was a talented and self-taught craftsman. He built beautiful cedar kayaks, canoes, and furniture from scratch, starting with logging and sawing the wood himself and crafting it into a finished product. In 2006, Michael earned his Maine Guide License. For those who knew and loved him, Michael will be remembered as a man who followed his dreams, took chances, had fun and lived life his way. Michael was adventurous, kind-hearted, hardworking, loyal, patriotic, and giving. A truly one of a kind person, who will never be replaced or forgotten. He is survived by his fiancée Molly Page of Wellington and her children, Scott and Mariah, 3 sons, Michael C. Paradis and his wife Diane, Eric M. Paradis and Andrew J. Paradis and his wife Britney, all of Wellington, a daughter, Michelle M. Paradis and her fiancé Timmy Coghlan of Sicuate, MA, a brother Mark Paradis of Wellington, a grandchild, Ryan Michael Paradis of Wellington, a close cousin “like a brother” Franky. He is predeceased by his parents and a sister, Maureen Paradis. Visiting hours will be held from 4-8 PM on Tuesday, February 20th, 2007 at the Smart and Edwards Funeral Home, 183 Madison Ave. Skowhegan. A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, February 21st, 2007 at the funeral home. Arrangements are entrusted to Smart and Edwards Funeral Home, 183 Madison Ave., Skowhegan.
Julia M. Norton
HARMONY - Julia M. Norton, 79, died February 20, 2007, at her home in Harmony. She was born June 5, 1927, in Kingsbury, daughter of Maynard and Rosie (Cowette) Stewart. She is survived by her husband, Richard Norton of Harmony; 4 sons, Roger Boutilier and his partner, Donna Melvin of Dexter, David Boutilier and his wife, Susan of Corinna, Dennis Boutilier and his wife, Ola of Abbot, and Steven Boutilier of Skowhegan; 5 daughters, Rosie Washburn and her husband, Wayne of Dexter, Linda Herrick and her husband, Irving, Sandra Alton and her partner Larry Lawler, Christine Gifford and her husband, Howard, and Vickie Boutilier all of Harmony; 4 sisters, Frances Libby of Harmony, Phyllis Woods and her husband Floyd, and Mildred Thompson and her husband Warren all of Wellington, Gloria Coburn and her husband Duane of Brownville; 4, brothers Joseph Stewart and his wife, Lois of Athens, Arthur Stewart and his wife, June of Harmony, Leo Stewart and his partner, May Householder, and Glenwood Stewart and his wife, Charlotte all of Wellington; several grandchildren and great grandchildren, including a special granddaughter who cared for her during her illness, Brandy Boutilier of Harmony; several nieces and nephews. Friends called from 6 to 8 PM on Friday, February 23rd, at Crosby & Neal, 21 Oak Street in Guilford. Graveside services will be held in the spring.
