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Esther A. Littlefield
CORINNA - Esther A. (Reynolds) Littlefield, 89, died peacefully on Friday, January 21, 2011 at her home comforted by her family and her beloved dog, Chrissy. She was born on October 9, 1921 in Burnham to Fred and Inez (Hodgkins) Reynolds. She graduated from Maine Central Institute in Pittsfield and married
Donald C. Littlefield in Paris, Tennessee in 1943.
When speaking about her childhood growing up on a dairy farm, Esther would often say, “I had hands that fit just right.” She was proud of her cow-milking prowess. But her hands were not built for milking alone. She welded on the Liberty ships at the South Portland shipyards during WWII. She went on to weave at the Corinna Eastland Woolen mill and during that same time helped her husband Donald manage Littlefield’s Garage in Corinna. She worked in the lunch program at Nokomis Regional High. After she left that job, she and her husband Donald wintered in Kissimmee, FL for fourteen years. She continued to bake bread almost daily, massaging the yeasty dough with the same mixture of strength and gentleness with which she had coerced milk from those dairy cows. That strength of will and devotion to the daily tasks were part of who she was.
Esther Littlefield was not afraid of hard work. She instilled that dedication to work and getting the job done in all of her children and grandchildren. Nightly summer trips to the much beloved “God’s country” the camp that she and her husband, Donald, built on Big Indian Lake in St Albans, Esther could be heard saying, “Don’t go down that hill empty handed.” Everyone was expected to pull their fair share of the load, but Esther never expected more of anyone else than she expected of herself. As dedicated as she was to work, she was equally devoted to play. She shared her boundless enthusiasm for games, practical jokes, and “wicked good storytelling” over a vicious game of cards. The game was never over till it was over. No encouragement was needed to play a good game of cards until midnight or later. She never gave up.
Esther perpetually outlived every end of life prediction that doctors put before her. This past fall she made her family turkey dinner. She had one more bird to stuff, a few more Christmas gifts to wrap, and too many games yet to be played, always playing to win right up until the end.
She was predeceased by her husband of 61 years, Donald in 2004; her daughter Sharon; her brothers Ivan, and Millard, and her sisters, Beatrice, Elizabeth, and Phyllis.
Esther is survived by a daughter Muriel Littlefield and husband Ken Toner of Freeport: a son, Kerbon “Kerby” Littlefield and wife Gail of Corinna; grandchildren, Mark Irish and partner David Schmittou of New Jersey, Hillary Carter, husband Jason and great-grandchildren Reese and Whitney of Ellsworth, Zeke Toner and son Corbin of Guilford, Tracy Farnham, husband Steve and their children Emma, Belen, and Frank of Winslow. Esther is survived by siblings, Jennie Thompson of Pittsfield, Phillip Reynolds of Lebanon, Winnifred Ahlquist of Gorham, and Evan Reynolds of Arizona; and many beloved nieces and nephews.
In addition to acknowledging the routine check-ins by family and close friends, the family wishes to thank the following for their support of Esther during her recent health struggles: Dr. Michael MacDonald and his wonderful support staff at Sebasticook Family Doctors, Sebasticook Valley Hospital staff, Tessa Clukey, her personal care attendant, and the nurses from Community Health and Counseling.
Family and friends were invited to visiting hours at Crosby & Neal Chapel, 68 Exeter Road, Corinna, on Tuesday, January 25th from 1 to 3 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. A Celebration of Life will be held in the spring with burial to follow at the Corinna Center cemetery. A committal notice and service time will be announced in the spring.
The family asks for those who wish to remember Esther in a special way to make donations in her memory to the Downeast Family YMCA Swim Program (c/o Jean Wood), P.O. Box 25, Ellsworth, ME 04605; or to the American Legion Post 73, P.O. Box 1, Corinna, ME 04928.
Tammy M. Chipman
CORINNA - Tammy M. Chipman, 44, died January 26, 2011 at her home. She was born December 31, 1966 in Claremont, NH, the daughter of Robert and Mary (Barron) Hayward. She was employed as a personal care assistant.
She is survived by her mother of Clearwater, FL; her husband, Clive of Corinna; 2 sons, John Turgeon of Corinna and Conrad Moore of Cornish, NH; 2 daughters, Kylie White of Corinna and Brittany Copeland of Bingham; 4 grandchildren; and her 2 dogs, Calvin and Tosh.
Friends called from 2 to 4 PM Sunday, January 30th at Crosby & Neal, 117 Main Street, Newport. Spring graveside services will be held at the Morse’s Corner cemetery, Corinna. Those who wish may leave written tributes at www.CrosbyNeal.com
Daniel W. Henderson
ST. ALBANS - Daniel Webster Henderson, 76, died January 19, 2011 at a Dexter health care facility. He has taken his journey to heaven. Daniel was born February 12, 1934 in St. Albans, the youngest son of Byron and Josephine (West) Henderson, Sr.
Dan was a hard working self employed woodsman and farmer all of his life. He lived in St. Albans for the past 43 years where he helped raise 5 children and 2 grandchildren. He was a simple man and asked for little in life. There needed to be a jar of peanut butter on the table and a tree to cut. He was a lifelong hunter and excellent marksman.
Dan was predeceased by a daughter Jeanie and a sister Leela.
He is survived by a son, Scott Henderson and partner Sharon Patterson of Corinna; a daughter, Sally and husband Jerry Sneed of St. Albans; a brother, Byron Henderson of Corinna; 2 sisters, Marie McWilliams of New Kensington, PA and Anna Collins of Denver, CO; 3 grandchildren, Erica Henderson, Jerry D. Sneed, and Casey Lawrence; 2 great grandchildren, Tyler and Sierra Sneed; as well as nieces, nephews, and many friends.
His very good friend was Gerald Robertson, with whom he had tea and doughnuts with almost every morning.
Friends called from 2 to 4 PM Sunday, January 23rd, at Crosby & Neal, 117 Main Street, Newport. Spring committal services were held at the family cemetery at the farm in St. Albans. Memorial donations may be made to the Lumberman’s Museum, P.O. Box 300, Patten, ME 04765. Those who wish may leave written tributes at www.CrosbyNeal.com
Imelda “Millie” Violette
CORINNA - Millie Violette, 85, died January 23, 2011 at a Dover-Foxcroft hospital. She was born July 8, 1925 at Lewiston, a daughter of Walter and Yvonne (Derosier) Violette. Millie graduated from Corinna Union Academy, Class of 1943. She retired from Dexter Shoe Company after 30 years in 1987. She then continued to work part time at H. L. Tillson & Company for another decade. She was a communicant of St. Anne’s Church in Dexter.
Millie was active all of her life with her gardens and various farm animals. Her pastimes in retirement included watching daily Mass, praying the rosary, reading the newspaper cover to cover, keeping up with world events on CNN, and of course, watching her favorite sports events.
She was predeceased by her sisters, Artheline Gilbert, Doris Darling, Jeannette Votour, Geraldine Lambert, and most recently, Margaret “Peggy” Meakin. She was also predeceased by her dear friend, Yvonne Perras. Millie is survived by several nieces and nephews.
There will be no visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated 11 AM Wednesday, January 26th, at St. Anne’s Church, Free Street, Dexter. Spring burial will be in Mt. Pleasant cemetery, Dexter. Arrangements are by Crosby & Neal Chapel, 68 Exeter Road, Corinna. Donations in her memory may be made to the American Heart Association, 51 U.S. Route 1, Suite M, Scarborough, ME 04074. Online condolences may be left at www.CrosbyNeal.com
Betty L. Brewer
SEBEC - Betty L. Brewer passed away January 24, 2011 at her home in Sebec. In her final days she was surrounded by those who loved her. She was born August 23, 1942, in Dover-Foxcroft, the youngest child of Donald N. and Freda (Brawn) Herring.
Betty was the beloved wife of Darrell L. Brewer, whom she married
March 3, 1961.
In their 50 years of marriage she was his steadfast companion during their many adventures in life. For 50 years she served faithfully as one of Jehovah's Witnesses and looked forward to the Bible's future earthly promises.
Betty was often known to be quoting a poem or long ago learned line with one of her brothers or sister. She found peace while working in one of her many gardens over the years, and loved feeding many wild animals in her own little paradise.
Betty dearly loved all her family, and was a staunch supporter of each and everyone.
She rejoiced greatly with them or felt their pain just as deeply during their trials.
Betty was predeceased by her parents and her brother, Edward Herring. She is survived by her husband, Darrell of Sebec, her two daughters, Angela Rockwell and husband Russell of Sebec, Jennifer Brewer of Dover-Foxcroft, and son Stephen Brewer and wife Rebecca of Dexter, her sister Shirley Mayo of Dover-Foxcroft and husband Murray, brother, Merle Herring and wife Audrey of Guilford, and sister-in-law Mickey Herring of Brewer. Betty is also survived by her granddaughters, Brittany Perkins and husband Jonathan of Milo, Alyssa, Kylie, and Sarah Brewer, of Dexter, Shandi Gilbert of Brownville Junction, Adrienne Rockwell of Orneville, great grandsons, Zaine and Bryson Gilbert, and several nieces and nephews.
In keeping with her wishes there will be a family graveside service in the spring at Evergreen cemetery in Milo.
Robin Lynn (Smart) Taylor
MECHANIC FALLS - Robin Lynn (Smart) Taylor, the wife of Clarence Taylor of Mechanic Falls, passed away peacefully January 21, 2011, with her family and friends at her side. She was born January 17, 1962, the daughter of Stuart and Janet (Hopkins) Mitchell of Dixmont. Robin and Clarence were married
April 22, 1988. She graduated from Nokomis High School, Class of 1981. She worked all her life in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. In addition to her husband, Robin is survived by her son, Matthew Smart and his fiancee, Christina Mahony, of Mashpee, Mass.; stepchildren, Tommy Taylor of Mechanic Falls and Cindy Polisky and her husband, Jim, of Auburn; sister, Lori Smart of Lewiston; her parents; brothers, Eric Smart and his wife, Linda, of Newburgh, David Smart and his wife, Donna, of Dixmont and Shawn Mitchell of Dixmont; grandchildren, Kylie and Genny of Mashpee, Mass.; stepgrandchildren, Austin, Brandon and Ethan Polisky of Auburn; very special friends, Mary Bunnell, Mark Lauze, Linda Kimball and Rozan Truman; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Gloria and Roland Chabot, Betty Thurlow and Kendall Thurlow, all from Mechanic Falls, Helgia Taylor, Kenneth and Brenda Taylor of Klamath Falls, Ore., Harold Williams of Casco, Rodney and Sherri Taylor of Auburn; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Elizabeth and Melvin Taylor of Mechanic Falls; stepson, David Taylor; sister-in-law, Marion Williams; and brother-in-law, Allen Taylor. There was a celebration of Robin's life held at noon on Saturday, January 29th, at American Legion Hall Post No. 150, 41 Elm St., Mechanic Falls. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made for a college fund for her granddaughter, Genny Mahony, care of TD Bank North, P.O. Box 9370, Auburn, ME 04210. Arrangements by Funeral Alternatives, Lewiston. Condolences may be expressed at www.funeralalternatives.net.
Kenneth Raymond Thompson
DEXTER - Kenneth Raymond Thompson, 69, went home to be with the Lord, January 15, 2011, after a courageous battle with cancer and lung disease, with his loving wife by his side. He was born August 31, 1941, in Bangor, the son of Lawrence and Hilda (Pearl) Thompson.
He attended Dexter schools and worked for many years at Dexter Shoe Company. On August 2, 1969, Kenneth married
Pamela Woodbury. He enjoyed fishing and carpentry, and was proud of the many special projects that he created. He also enjoyed listening to Elvis, Johnny Cash, and watching wrestling and old western movies.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Pamela of Dexter; a son, Douglas Thompson of San Francisco, CA; a daughter, Beverly (Thompson) Porter and her husband, Robbie of Brewer; a brother, Otis Thompson and his wife, Joanne of CT; a sister and special brother-in-law, Elaine and William Woodbury of Dexter. He was a loving grandfather and will be greatly missed by his 4 grandchildren, Bryce & Lauren Porter, Noah & Claudia Thompson; and a special cat, Calem.
Memorial services were held 2 PM, Thursday, January 20, 2011, at Crosby & Neal, 61 Main Street in Dexter, with Pastor Tim Curtis officiating. Friends called from 1 PM until the time of the service. Spring burial will be in Mt. Pleasant cemetery in Dexter.
In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to the Mandi Foss Memorial Fund, Nokomis High School, c/o Mary Nadeau, 266 Williams Road, Newport, ME 04953.
Richard “Dick” Witham, Sr.
BURNHAM - Richard “Dick” Witham, Sr., 72, went home to the Lord after a hard fought and courageous battle with kidney failure and lung cancer. Dick was born in Benton, Maine, on April 6, 1938, the son of Mildred Campbell Syrjala and Martin Frank Witham.
Dick was a truck driver for most of his life and had a great passion for the road. He loved listening to his family play and sing old time music and he was a wonderful singer! Another great passion of Dick’s was to go to the Maine woods camping where it was peaceful and beautiful. He was well known and loved for his humorous sayings. He was one of a kind, a true friend until the end!
In 1964, Dick married
Sandra L. Henry of Burnham and they had five children; Richard, Jr., Kimberly, Donna, Daniel and Peter.
He is survived by his two daughters; Kimberly and her companion, Ted, of Pittsfield and Donna and her fiancé, Mark Kelso (a very special friend) of Burnham; two sons, Daniel of Minnesota and Peter and his wife, Kristen, of Portland; the mother of his children, Sandra Witham, of Burnham; six grandchildren, Nicole, Ryan, Rhiannon, Isaiah, Riqui and Jamie; one great granddaughter, Natalie; his sister, Heather Reed of California; two brothers, Darrow Roundy of California and Peter Roundy of Washington; and a longtime and very special friend, David King, of Burnham.
He was predeceased by his parents; a son, Richard, Jr., his brother and best friend, Guy Roundy; and his brother, Bill Witham.
Dad will be very sadly missed and was loved by all of us, but we know he is finally free from the pain and suffering. He is in the house of the Lord with all who went before him!
The family wishes to extend a very heartfelt thank you to all the staff at Maine General Medical Center Dialysis Unit in Waterville, to HealthReach Hospice, to Gwen Chase, RN, to Dr. Kevin Flanigan, and to James Love, PA.
At Dick’s request, there will be a private family graveside service in the spring at the Fairview cemetery in Canaan.
Care for the family has been provided by Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, Pittsfield.
Olive J. Palmer
NEWPORT - Olive J. Palmer, 87, died peacefully, on Friday, January 14, 2011, in Pittsfield.
She was born in Dixmont, Maine, on October 13, 1923, the daughter of Leroy and Ivy (Simpson) Stevenson. She helped her family with farm chores and graduated from Bangor High School with the class of 1941.
She married
Robert Palmer in March of 1942, moved to Newport and together they had 5 daughters. She was a cook for 20 years in local restaurants including owning her own establishment for 7 years. She was also employed for many years in area shoe shops as a supervisor until 1981. She retired from Guilford of Maine in 1990 and then to keep busy, she returned to work part-time at Plaza Laundry in Newport.
During the 1950’s, she helped the Bowling Alley start up the Women’s Bowling League where she served as president and treasurer for many years. In the 1970’s, she helped organize the Fireman’s Auxiliary and served them as president as well as held other offices. In the 1990’s, she was elected president of the UBB of the Newport High Street Church and held that office until 2001.
She is survived by her sister, Vera Stevenson of Newport; 3 daughters; Donna Jude and her husband, Rene Albert, of Livermore Falls, Sally Leighton and her husband, George, of California and Penny Palmer of Newport; 6 grandchildren, Sherry Jude, Shelly Jude, Robert Jude, Elizabeth Bullock, Vance Leighton and Vanessa Leighton; 6 great grandchildren, Nick, Emily, Andrew, Taylor, Madison and Dylan.
She was predeceased by her husband, Robert; her daughters, Joyce and Janice; 3 brothers, Kenneth, John and Dana; 5 sisters, Beulah Ludden, Arline Harris, Mabelle Hunt, Nellie Cleveland and Myra Harris.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 PM with a funeral service following at 2 PM, Thursday, January 20, 2011, at the Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, 191 Hartland Avenue in Pittsfield with the Rev. Al Worden officiating. A gathering will follow at the funeral home. A private committal service will be held in the spring at the Riverside cemetery in Newport.
Should friends desire, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Newport High Street Church, 25 High Street, Newport, Maine, 04953, in Olive’s memory.
Care for the family has been provided by Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, Pittsfield.
Gertrude Desautels
CUMBERLAND - Gertrude Lucille (Palmer) Desautels, 70, has gone to be with the Lord this January 14, 2011, due to a prolonged illness.
Survived by her loving husband and best friend, Rudolph E. Desautels, Jr.
She leaves behind her five children and their families, Donna and Richard Chaput of Panama City, Florida; Rudolph and Debra Desautels of Pascoag, RI; Robert and Suzanne Desautels of Panama City, Florida; Richard and Shelley Desautels of Pascoag, RI; Raymond and Sandy Desautels of Attleboro, MA.
Survived by two brothers and four sisters, 16 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, please send your donations to the American Heart Association in memory of Gertrude Desautels.
David C. Lord
CORINNA & BANGOR - David Clarence Lord, 50, died January 15, 2011 at a Bangor hospital. He was born January 15, 1961 at Dover-Foxcroft, a son of Bernard and Helen (Hall) Lord. He graduated from Nokomis Regional High.
David was employed at Dexter Shoe Company for many years, as well as several years at Hardwood Products in Guilford. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his nephew Andy.
He is survived by 2 sons, Derek Lord (USAF) and wife Jessica of North Carolina, and Joshua Lord and partner Melissa Wright of St. Albans; 2 sisters, Rebecca “Becky” Lord and partner Steven Brown, Nancy and husband Gary Ernst, all of Corinna; 7 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Cremation arrangements are by Crosby & Neal Chapel, Corinna.
Patricia Temple
PALMYRA - Patricia Richards Temple, 87, passed on to be with the Lord on January 11, 2011 at the Sebasticook Valley Health Care Facility in Pittsfield. She was born February 13, 1923 in Campbellton, New Brunswick, a daughter of George and Muriel (Libby) Richards. She graduated from Newport High School, Class of 1940, and married
Arnold Willard Temple of Palmyra, her high-school sweetheart, on April 30, 1941. Pat was a life-long resident of Palmyra where she and her husband raised their four children.
Pat will be remembered for her wonderful loving spirit and the gift of her music that she so joyfully shared with loved ones. She knew no strangers and shared her love and music with everyone in her life.
She is survived by her two daughters, two sons, and their families; Mary Ann Temple Lizotte and her husband Lionel of Clinton, Marilyn Temple Tardy and her husband Robert of Palmyra, Maurice Willard Temple and Lisa Guilinelli of Palmyra, and Michael Arnold Temple and his wife Nancy of Hampden; ten grandchildren, Stephanie Temple Lizotte of South Royalston, MA, Amanda Ambrose of West Boxford, MA, Joshua Abraham Tardy of Newport, Jason Isaac Tardy of Palmyra, Jared Levi Tardy of Byfield, MA, Jessica Temple Tardy of Cambridge, MA, Adam Gabriel Temple of Plymouth, Lucus Eli Temple of Jonesport, Kaili Temple Dilts of Manhattan, NY, and Alex Michael Temple of Long Beach, NY; eight great grandchildren, all of whom had the privilege of knowing their loving “Great Gram”. She was predeceased by her husband in 1998.
There will be no visiting hours at this time. Private spring graveside services will be held Palmyra Village cemetery at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Sebasticook Valley Health Care Patient Activity Fund, 167 Leighton Street, Pittsfield, ME 04967. Arrangements are by Crosby & Neal, Newport.
