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CHELSEA
Burleigh M. James – age 74, of Townhouse Road, died July 1, 2002 at his home following a brief illness. He was born in Augusta, Maine on August 4, 1927 the son of Leland E. James and Doris (Buker) James.
Burleigh was educated in Augusta schools and served honorably in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Prior to his retirement, he was a self-employed building contractor doing business as B.M. James & Son for over 25 years.
Burleigh was a loving father and grandfather who enjoyed building and remodeling.
Surviving is his wife of 41 years, Barbara (Gilley) James of Chelsea; one son, John B. James of Portland; one daughter, Barbara Ann Gero of North Whitefield; two grandchildren, Desiree Gero of Augusta and Hunter Gero of North Whitefield; four brothers, David James of Coopers Mills, Donald James of Chelsea, Robert James of Scarborough and Ronald James of Jefferson; seven sisters, Frances Brann of Weeks Mills, Jeanne Cunningham of Pittston, Leona James address unknown, Ruth Merrill of New York, Kathleen Pushard of Augusta, Gloria Rodrigue of Pittston, and Janice Sirois of Connecticut, many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Burleigh was preceded in death by a brother: Leland James Jr., and three sisters: Betty Andrews,
Helen Robichaud and Dorothy.
There will be no public visiting hours. Committal prayers will be offered at the convenience of the family at the new Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Augusta with Rev. Stephen Tollander, chaplain at Togus, officiating.
The family would appreciate memorial donations to: Kennebec Valley Humane Society, Pet Haven Lane, Augusta, ME 04330 or HealthReach Hospice, P.O. Box 829, Waterville, ME 04903-0829.
AUGUSTA
Mary Anita Katon – age 80, of Page Street, died October 1, 2002 at MaineGeneral Medical Center after a brief illness. She was born in Madison, ME on June 7, 1922 the daughter of Henry Boutin and Yvonne (Roy) Boutin.
She was a 1942 graduate of Hallowell High School and attended Gates Business School.
Prior to her retirement, Mrs. Katon was employed by Prudential Insurance Company for two years. She was previously employed by the Oblate Retreat House, Bell Telephone Company in Augusta, Nicholson & Ryan Jewelers and Hallowell Shoe Company.
Mrs. Katon was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Church of Augusta, a 30 year member of Western View Golf Club and a 10 year member of the Post #2 American Legion Auxiliary.
She was also an accomplished painter who studied under Mrs. Oatway.
Her husband, Gerald M. Katon, died on Jan. 1, 1981. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Lorraine Caret.
Surviving is a son, Dennis Paul Katon of Augusta; one sister, Joan Teed of Hallowell; a nephew, David Teed and his wife Dawn of Augusta; cousins: Gloria Boulette of Augusta, Pauline McGowan & family of Skowhegan, Earlene & Lou Frugali & family of Southington, Conn., Irene Guarino & family of Old Orchard Beach, Thelma & Earle Vigue & family of Skowhegan, Robert & Dorothy Samson & family of Berlin, Conn., Bonnie & Ted Apostle & family of Berlin, Conn., and Wilfred Samson, Jr. & family of California; a great-nephew, Daniel Teed of Strong and a step-nephew, Michael Teed of Florida.
Visiting hours are 2-4 & 7-9 PM Friday Oct. 4th at Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant Street, Augusta. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 AM Saturday at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Manchester.
AUGUSTA
Robert D. LaChance – age 52 of Young Rd., died Thursday, September 26, 2002 at his home following a brief illness. He was born in Augusta on January 24, 1950 a son of J. Leo and Arlene (Danforth) LaChance.
Mr. LaChance was a graduate of Cony High School class of 1968 and received and Associates Degree in Business Management from the University of Maine in Augusta.
He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran, serving during the Vietnam War.
Mr. LaChance had been employed by the Veterans Hospital in Lexington, KY and had previously been employed at the Veterans Hospital in Togus.
He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Claudia G. (Chapman) LaChance of Augusta; his parents, J. Leo and Arlene (Danforth) LaChance of Hallowell; two daughters, Lisa Lessard and her husband Scott of Augusta and Lori LaChance of Dresden; a brother, Donald L. LaChance and his wife Ruth of Hallowell; two grandchildren, Natasha and Shania St. Pierre of Dresden; his father and mother-in-law, Robert and Rita Hanning and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Relatives and friends may visit on Monday, September 30th from 6-8 PM at Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at noon at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Hallowell. Burial and committal prayers will follow in the new Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Mt. Vernon Rd., Augusta.
Those who desire may make donations to; HealthReach Hospice, P.O. Box 829, Waterville, ME 04903-0829.
AUGUSTA
George E. Malo – age 72 of Cony Rd. and formerly of Washington St., died Sunday, July 21, 2002 at MaineGeneral Medical Center, Augusta Campus after a long illness. He was born in Lewiston on February 22, 1930 the son of Alfred and Alma (Bernier) Malo.
Mr. Malo had been employed by Bridges Service for several years and had previously worked at Maine American Vault Company for 20 years.
He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during the Korean War.
Mr. Malo was a communicant of St. Augustine Catholic Church and was a member of the American Legion Post #205.
He was pre-deceased by two sisters, Madeline Lajoie and Jeanne Bilodeau.
Mr. Malo is survived by two sisters, Martha Fink of Portland and Cecile Anderson of Nashville, TN; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
There will be no public visiting hours. A memorial mass will be celebrated Monday, July 29th at 11 AM at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Northern Ave.
Burial will be in Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Mt. Vernon Rd., Augusta.
WINDSOR
Wayne R. Michaud – age 48, loving Dad, son and husband was called home to his Lord on Friday, Sept. 6, 2002 at MaineGeneral Medical Center, Thayer Unit, Waterville after a brave four-year battle with cancer. He was born in Skowhegan, Maine on Feb. 25, 1954. His parents were Robert J. Michaud and Barbara E. (York) Michaud.
Wayne was a 1973 graduate of Winslow High School. He received two Associate degrees from Mid-State College, one in business administration and one in computer science.
Prior to his retirement in 2000, Wayne was employed by the State of Maine in the Office of Substance Abuse for 16 years. He was previously employed by the Maine Department of Human Services, Barden’s, Veterans Center at Togus and Augusta Mental Health Institute. Wayne was also a part-time employee at Wal-Mart in Augusta.
Wayne was a member of Green Street United Methodist Church of Augusta, a former member of Odd Fellows, scout leader of Boy Scout Troop 609 and cub master of Cub Scout den #609, Wood Badge recipient, brotherhood member of the Order of the Arrow, member of Maine State Retirees, Maine State Employees Association and had volunteered at numerous summer camps.
Wayne lived life to its fullest by spreading love & joy to all those who knew him. He was a well rounded individual whose interests included: hunting, vegetable gardening, photography, stamp collecting, camping, reading and using the computer.
Surviving is his wife, Beverley (Peaslee) Michaud of Windsor; his mother, Barbara Michaud of Vassalboro; a son, Ira W. Michaud of Augusta and his girlfriend Chyann Costigan; a daughter, Amber J. Michaud of Augusta and her son Richard Philip Theriault as well as her boyfriend Charles “Chuck” Hannington; two brothers, Junior Allain of Madison and Robert W. Mills of Windsor; two sisters, Brenda Bollier of Skowhegan and Jennifer S. Mills of Windsor; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visiting hours are 6-8 PM Sunday at Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant Street, Augusta. A funeral service will be held 1:00 PM Monday at Green Street United Methodist Church, Augusta. Following cremation, burial will be in Dyer Hill Cemetery.
MT. VERNON
William “Bill” E. Morgan, III – age 50 of Plains Rd., died unexpectedly Saturday, July 20, 2002. He was born in Gardiner on July 28, 1951 a son of William E. Morgan, Jr. and Corris A. (Wyman) Morgan.
Mr. Morgan attended Mt. Vernon and Readfield schools.
He had been employed by Gagne and Son Concrete for several years and had previously been the owner/operator of Morgan Excavation.
Bill was an avid hunter and took many hunting trips. He enjoyed his boat, the “Ginger Lee”, taking family and friends out for rides. He had just started taking the time to go four wheeling, brook fishing and spending time with his wife, that is, when he would leave the garage. He always had a truck, car or tractor in the garage to work on for someone; he was a very good mechanic. But he would always stop what he was doing to help a friend or to play with his grandchildren.
Bill also had a special buddy whom he enjoyed very much, his dog “Fozzie”.
He is survived by his wife of 5 years, Linda A. (York) Morgan of Mt. Vernon; a son, William E. Morgan, IV and his wife Rhonda of Lewiston; a daughter, Rebecca A. Rowe and her husband Chip of Coppell, TX; a step-son, Ernest Gagne, Jr. of Lynn, MA; two step-daughters, Tonya Boynton and her husband Gary Boynton, II of Readfield and Loretta Wilson and her husband Marcel of Auburn; a brother, Arthur Morgan of Mt. Vernon; four sisters, Carol Thomas of Winthrop, Jenny McIntosh of South Portland, Mary Poluffe of South Portland and Helen Bowman; a special friend and cousin, Donald Morgan of Readfield; 9 grandchildren and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Relatives and friends may visit Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta where a funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 11 AM. Burial will follow in East Readfield Cemetery, Readfield.
AUGUSTA
Shawn K. Murphy – age 25 of Cony Rd. died unexpectedly Friday, August 30, 2002 in Watertown, New York. He was born in Augusta on April 23, 1977 a son of Lawrence R. Murphy and Sandra (Freitas) Trepanier.
Mr. Murphy attended Augusta schools and, prior to entering the service, had been employed by Pine State Vending and N.R.F. Distributors.
He was an active duty serviceman, serving in the U.S. Army and stationed at Ft. Drum, NY.
Mr. Murphy is survived by his wife of 2 months, Tracy (Richter) Murphy of Ft. Leonardwood, MO; his parents, Lawrence R. Murphy and his wife Beulah of Valdosta, GA and Sandra (Freitas) Trepanier and her husband James of Augusta; three brothers, Larry Murphy and his wife Sheryl of Sidney, Ron Smith and his wife Lynn of Chelsea and Christopher Murphy of Augusta; two sisters, Carrie Lord of Belgrade and Lisa Murphy of South Portland; a step-brother, Jeff Crocker of Gardiner; an aunt, Patricia Fortin of Augusta and several uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Relatives and friends may visit from 7-9 PM Wednesday and 2-4 and 7-9 PM Thursday at Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta where a funeral service will be held Friday at 11 AM. Burial will follow in the new Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Mt. Vernon Rd., Augusta.
AUGUSTA
Sergeant Major Paul Leo Noel (U.S. Army, Ret.) - age 63 of Cedar Street died unexpectedly Friday, Sept. 27, 2002 at Maine Medical Center, Portland following a heart attack. born in Lewiston on August 16, 1939, the son of Antonio J. and Yvette (St. Hilaire) Noel, Mr. Noel began his education at l'école Ste. Marie, taking jobs young in life to help support his family. He continued his education in the United States Army and Maine Army National Guard.
In 1959 he met Lorraine Castonguay just before he left for the service. Through the mail, they got to know each other and fell in love. They were married on November 3, 1962 and began their lives together in Augusta.
After serving in the United States Army, Mr. Noel enlisted in the Maine Army National Guard with the rank of SP4 (E4) and rose steadily to the rank of Sgt. as Senior Supply Sgt. then Master Sgt. and First Sgt. with the Army/ARNGUS. He graduated from the Sergeants Major Academy, Class XI, at Fort Bliss, Texas in 1978 and retired from the Armed Forces of the United States of America with the rank of Sergeant Major on the sixteenth day of August 1999 with over 30 years of service.
He was a dedicated and devoted member of Fitzgerald-Cummings Post 2 American Legion for 18 years; during that time he served on their Board of Managers and as their Finance Officer. He was also a member of St Augustine Catholic Church and the American Association of Retired Persons.
Survivors include his wife of 40 years Lorraine (Castonguay) Noel with whom he recently celebrated their 40th Wedding Anniversary; a son Jeffrey M. Noel and his wife Catherine Burnham of Augusta; 2 daughters, Jennifer G. Muddyman and her husband Robert of England and Margaret A. Langhill and her husband Todd E. of Gorham; a brother, Normand Noel and his wife Sally of Lewiston; 3 sisters, Pauline Bosse and her husband Réàl and Irene Harvey and her husband Edward both of Lewiston and Cecile Brume and her husband Ralph of East Lebanon; also 3 grandchildren, Brittaney L. Sullivan, Connor S. Williams Noel, and Anna E. Langhill; an aunt and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and Spencer the Cat.
Friends may visit Tuesday from 6-9 PM at Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday morning at 11 from St. Augustine Catholic Church. Burial will be in the new Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Mount Vernon Road, Augusta at a later date.
Those who desire may make donations in his memory to St Augustine Restoration Fund, 1 Kendall Street, Augusta, Maine, 04330 or to the Maine Military Museum, Camp Keyes, Augusta, ME 04330.
LITCHFIELD
Richard W. “Nick” Nicolazzo – age 53 of Hallowell Rd., died Tuesday, August 13, 2002 following a courageous battle with cancer at his home. He was born in Boston, MA on August 7, 1949 the son of Frank P. and Helen (Burns) Nicolazzo.
He was a graduate of Monmouth Academy, Monmouth, class of 1968. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving in Vietnam with the Americal Division from 1969-1970. He returned home a decorated war hero with medals of Valor and his unit received a Presidential Citation. Once home, he married the former Pamela Quackenbush of Litchfield. He attended the Maine Law Enforcement Criminal Justice Academy in 1972, and furthered his education at the University of Maine, receiving a degree in Criminal Justice.
Nick served with the Lewiston Police Department from 1972-1979. From 1979 to 1985 he worked in the Electrical “Department 19” Shop at Bath Iron Works, performing new construction and overhauls.
After leaving BIW, he was employed at the United States Postal Service, Forest Ave., Portland. He retired as a mail handler in 1999 due to service connected disabilities.
Nick loved fishing, reading and spending time with his family and friends.
Mr. Nicolazzo is pre-deceased by a brother, Ronald P. Nicolazzo.
He is survived by his wife of 32 years Pamela (Quackenbush) Nicolazzo of Litchfield; three daughters, Margaret Humphrey and her husband Jim of Gray, Leslie Wong and her husband Jeff and daughter Emily of New Hampshire and Polly Bouchard and her husband Roland and her daughter Elizabeth and their son Quentin of Lewiston; and his faithful companion, “Noodles”.
There will be no public visiting hours. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 15th at 10:30 AM at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Summer St., Augusta. Burial will follow in the new Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Mt. Vernon Rd., Augusta.
Donations in his memory may be made to: Make-A-Wish Foundation of Maine, 87 Elm Street, Suite 203, Camden, ME 04843 or to their website at: www.makeawish.org.
