He was predeceased by his son James Armstrong and mother Charlotte Godbout. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and being on the water. He is survived by his beloved wife Linda; children Pamela Whitaker and husband Brad of Winslow, Ronna Bernier and husband David of Richmond, Rachel McAllister and husband Tom of Buxton, Mark Burgess and wife Ruth of Greene, Risa Paquet and husband Louie of Oxford, Rita Burgess of Apex, NC; 12 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. At Gary's request there will be no services, but his wishes were to have a gathering (pig roast) for family and friends later in the summer and remenice the "good times"Gary words were "no crying be happy", Donations in Garys memory may be made to the Alphonse Cancer Center in Augusta, the Lung Assoc., or to Fellowship Baptist Church Eastern Ave-Augusta. Throughout the early 1960s, he owned and operated several ski schools throughout Maine and New Hampshire and worked his way into ski area management. Major Lyle will be officiating. Box 819 Lewiston, Me 04243-081. PORTLAND - Connor Joseph and Eli James Allen of Turner died on March 25 at Maine Medical Center. Robert was predeceased by his parents, brother Thomas, and sisters Theresa Thacker and Ann Martin. She loved music and being a mother. Bob had a passion for writing stories and has been writing journals for over thirty years. Arrangements were made by Funeral Alternatives, 198 Western Ave. Augusta, Me 04330. His other loves were playing golf, playing pool, and listening to music, especially the Grateful Dead. She was active in her community, and absolutely adored her garden. She was born in Hermon on Oct. 14, 1926, the daughter of Frances (Wilson) Cronk and John Cronk and John Clarence Brace. John was predeceased by his parents and brother Gerald Roux. In Ronalds memory, donations may be made to the First Assembly of God Church, Childrens Church Ministry, 70 Hogan Road, Lewiston, ME 04240. He attended Harrison Elementary School and Bridgton Academy. Auburn- Michael J. Parise, 51, of Abbot, passed away on Saturday, August 19, at Hospice House in Auburn. Patricia worked for many years at the Auburn K Mart. A funeral service will take place on Wednesday, January 10th at 11am at Funeral Alternatives. She was born in Woodstock, N.B. A private burial will be held at a later date. He was the Patriarch of the family, all of us called him Pa, some called him Par. Arnold E. Crone, 78, of Freeport died unexpectedly on Saturday, January 10, 2009 at Maine Medical Center. He was also licensed to work on desalinization plant systems. Memorial contributions may be made to Sexual Assault Support Services of Midcoast Maine. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 30th at 1pm at Gracelawn Memorial Park 980 Turner St. Auburn, Me 04210. Augusta-Rosalie W. Howes, 57, of Gardiner, passed away on Friday, October 10, 2008 at Maine General Medical Center, Augusta after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Roscoe was born on December 3rd, 1938 in Bridgton, the son of Stanley R. and Anne S. (Briggs) Staley. William was born on April 7, 1924 in Waterville, ME, the son of William H. and Lena M. (Oby) Peace. He served in the Air Force from 1949 to 1951. After he retired from the Navy, he worked at several jobs before joining the staff of the Department of Labor as a Career Counselor in 1998, and he had been employed at the Lewiston Career Center until his death. Memorial donations may be made to the animal shelter of choice. GRAY Steven E. Duggan, 53, of Gray died Monday, May 21, 2007, after a long illness. When the snows melted they would pass to the sea to take breaths of salty air and enjoy boating around Boothbay. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Friday, February 23 at 10am at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church 307 Congress St. Portland. He was held in high regard and loved by many for his leadership in the arts, social services and business communities. Sidney, Me 04330. He and Dot were members of the Irish-American Club in Portland and both had traveled to Ireland in 1990. Please come and share your favorite memory of Biff. All of whom were very important to Roger and brightened his life when they visited him. She was born in Portland on Feb. 13, 1943. He was born in Brunswick on March 3, 1958 the son of Gerald and Faye (Miller) Hobart. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice, P.O. He has lived in Bath and Brunswick since his retirement in 1985. Charles "Mike" Yandell died peacefully surrounded by his family at Falmouth by the Sea on November 7. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, Northern New England Region, 1 Bowdoin Mill Island, Suite 300, Topsham, M. 04086. Bea was predeceased by her parents, son Vincent Hill Jr., a granddaughter Allison Hinkley, a brother and sister and a. A son, Kim D. Wallace, a sister, Thelma Stanhope Jalbert and two sons-inlaw, David Caron and John LaVanway, predecease him. Their compassionate care was a great comfort to him. She was a longtime participant of the Good News and Fellowship Church in Lewiston. Earning the rank of First Sargent, he took part in three major battles. passed away on Friday, February 16, 2007 at Russell Park Manor. Victoria Scalf was born on April 2nd, 1955 to She was very dedicated to her calling and always strove to put her patients first and be there for them. Minot-Edith May Trafford, 90, passed away on Thursday, March 2, at the home of her very special care givers, Robert and Connie Labbe of 567 Woodman Hill Road. Funeral services will be held at the New Maine Veterans Cemetery Mt. Kennedy, now 39, began a relationship with the girl when she was 14, the friends said. He was born June 11, 1955, a son of Burnham and Bertha White in Lewiston. Condolences may be expressed online at www.FuneralAlternatives.ne. We all miss you and will love you forever Pa. Sam was a true artist as a stone mason and he took great pride in his work. Cougle, and all the family and friends who supported them. Prayers of the Departed and a Committal service will be held on Friday, December 02 at 2pm at Gracelawn Memorial Park, 980 Turner St., Auburn, ME. She worked in the travel, sales and antique business. He was predeceased by his wife, Elizabeth Smith.. He worked as a carpenter in the Green Mountains of Vermont, the Colorado Rockies, Washingtons Puget Sound and the mid coast of Maine. He served in the US Army in Belgium, England, Germany and France during WWII as an ammunition truck driver. Arrangements by Funeral Alternatives LLC, 198 Western Avenue, Augusta. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105. She attended Frye Grammar Schools and graduated from Stephens High School in Rumford. Burial will follow at Mt. Her husbands career in management consulting meant residing in various locations including Helsinki Finland, Weston MA, Manhasset NY, Ile-Ife Nigeria, Monrovia Liberia, Cairo Egypt, Washington DC, and Minneapolis MN. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1942, and in 1943 earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Liberal Arts (Economics-Sociology) from Northeastern University. LEWISTON - Nancy Lucille Tyler Elder, 72, died on Dec. 22, at a local hospital after a long illness. Bob proudly served his country in the Korean Conflict with the United States Army. He was the owner and operator of Jack's Garage, which his late wife, Elsie Clark, worked with him proudly. Greg was in automobile sales for over 15 years, general sales manager for Mastercraft Builders of San Diego and V.P. He was a member of the VFW and DAV and he and Louise attended many Merrill's Marauder reunions. He is survived by his wife Helen and their children: Jennifer of San Francisco, California; Amy of St. Helens, Oregon; Rachel and husband David of Burlington, Vermont; Rebecca and husband Tony of Los Angeles, California; two grandchildren; three brothers, Joseph of Lantana, Florida, Ralph of Bridgewater, New Jersey, Richard of Manville, New Jersey; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. All of them thanked him for being such a great person. She epitomized the "Glass Half Full" and has imparted that attitude on all she encountered. Heather was a member of University Womens Club in Toronto, Defenders of Wildlife, ACLU, and the Sierra Club. She is survived by her husband Peter Bonk of Lewiston, her sons Brandon Tardif and his companion Christina Thibault of Lewiston, and Cody Tardif of Sabattus, mother Anita of Lewiston, sisters Diane Nadeau of Lewiston, Elaine Lajoie and husband Gerry of Sabattus, brothers Paul Doyon and wife Maggie of Lewiston, James Doyon and wife Vivian of Greene, David Doyon of Lewiston, nieces Sarah, Kim, Kelly, nephews Justin, Jeff, West, great niece Alivia, many aunts, uncles and cousins. Durham-Wilbur Red Henry Morse, 84, of Brickyard Hill Rd. She was born in Rumford on August 15, 1935 the daughter of Merilda Gravel an. Vici finished her undergraduate degree in business management at Simmons College in 1983, just before the birth of her oldest daughter. After college she worked as a kindergarten teacher at Greene Central School and later taught Head Start. (intersection of Routes 231 and 115) North Yarmouth, ME 04097. He was born on Febuary 25, 1940 in Bath, the son of the late James E. Brann, Sr and Marjorie (Clark) Brann. Family and friends are invited to visit from 11 to noon on Wednesday the 4th with service commencing at noon at the Freeport Fire Department on Main St. Freeport. She was predeceased by her husband; three sisters; and two daughters-in-law. She was a member of Cox Memorial Church and enjoyed Ham Radio, Painting/drawing, Gardening, and being a Civil Defense air plane spotter during WWII. He is survived by: his half brothers Larry Varney and his wife Jean of Auburn, Leroy Gray and his wife Betty of Fayette, a daughter Ruth Keeler of Tacoma WA, a son William Varney and his wife Valerie of Detroit, ME, a daughter Jacqueline of Auburn, a son Richard and his wife Barbara of Norway, and his buddy of 17 years-companion Roberta Pratt. Later she began babysitting in her home and for 25 years she cared for scores of area children, some from infancy to high school. Workman Trust. She was predeceased by a sister, Phyllis Freier. ; and her four grandchildren, Louisa, Morgan, Steven and Danny; as well as many, many beloved cousins, nieces, nephews and close friends whom she considered her own. After attending the Wooden Boat School in Brooklin, ME, he built an Asa Thompson skiff, a life-long dream, and had started on a dory. Vernon Rd. Falmouth-Fay Marie Farris, 85, formerly of Greene, passed away on 12/09/06 at Sedgewood Commons in Falmouth with family by her side. Barbara had requested that this trust be funded with a sizable portion of her estate. AUBURN - Doris Stanley, 85, died peacefully at her home on 10 Colby St., Auburn, on Friday, March 17, after a brief illness. He was a self employed master electrician for fifty years and operated Routhier Oil Company in Freeport for twenty years. He loved listening to his country western music and playing cards. Survivors include his wife, Patricia; his children, Brian and his wife, Christine, and their daughters, Courtney and Mallory; son, Harlan, Penny and Mackenzie Blake; Amy Wheeler, her husband Todd, and son Tanner, all of Bethel. John was a graduate of Edward Little class of 1956. Al was a long time member of the Full Gospel Business Mens Fellowship International Association and the First Assembly of God Church in Lewiston. He was predeceased by his parents; and his sister, Jean Crosskill. She was born in San Francisco on March 7, 1922, but was raised in Brooklyn, N.Y. She was a top student in high school and maintained lifelong relationships with several high school friends, as well as friends she made throughout the years. She was pre-deceased by a stepson, Arnold A. Colin, who died in 1991, leaving a widow, Joyce, of Downingtown, PA. A service of remembrance and a celebration of Helen's life will be held Friday, Aug. 1 at the Natrona Heights Presbyterian Church, 1428 Broadview Boulevard, Natrona Heights, PA. The LIFE Picture Collection via Getty Images / Getty Images. The Rev. Rupe was born April 21, 1918 in Bethel Maine; the son of Dellison C. and Sylvia E. (Swan) Conroy. Lewiston-Valore F. Buckley, 77, of Turner passed away on December 13, 2008 at Marshwood Nursing Home.. She was born on April 17, 1931 in Greene the daughter of William and Vina Bergeron. It was on the boardwalk that John Thomas Welch Jr. of Rockland recognized the Maine accent and introduced himself. A celebration of his life will be held Saturday May 27th 2 to 4 pm at The American Legion on Vernon Street in Bethel. He enjoyed ice fishing, and especially trips to his camp in Springfield, Maine with family and friends. Gloria was a Charter Member of the Emblem Club, Lewiston Lodge of Elks. Larry shared his wisdom using wit and a sense of humor, telling people not what they wanted to hear but what they needed to hear. He was born in Waterville, Maine, son of John and Minna Bradbury Alexander. Her loving fianc and family members were by her side. Seven grandchildren; Cindy, Paul, Dianne, Monita, Julie, Jessica, Kristopher, fifteen great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. He will be missed by his loving family and friends. And to her special niece Ann Proctor on staff at Clover who made sure she had the best of care and was there when she took her last breath. He graduated Linden High School in 1939. tech. She later emigrated to America in 1946 after marrying Lorne Wood Ladner, a United States serviceman stationed in England. Paris, on February 8, 1924 the son of Alonzo Hodgdon Jr. and Myrtle Mildred Libby and attended schools in So. Margaret was pre-deceased by her parents and brothers Kenneth and Berlin Jr. Phinney. David H. Record and wife Sue of Clinton; Dr. Duane C. Record and wife Sharon of Plattsburgh, New York; and Ralph S. Record and wife Kathleen of Readfield; seven grandchildren. Louis was born in Amenia, New York on June 29, 1932, the son of Clarence and Ruth (Houghtaling) Duprey. She was born in Yarmouth on August 14, 1921 the daughter of Frank and Harriet (Grant) Gallant and attended area schools. He served in the Korean War as an army pilot and radio operator serving in Alaska during which time he developed a love of flying that he pursued in later years. He was predeceased by his parents, and a cousin, Ann Linehan. He was raised by foster parents Sue & Donald Kenney of Auburn. He was a Board Certified Welder and was known for his excellent work. Portland; where she brought up her four children. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 14, at Steppin Out in Jay from 1 to 4 p.m. Interment will be in the spring in Vienna. Memorial contributions . Denise Bonk, 54, of Webber Ave. Lewiston, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2008 at the Hospice House in Auburn, with her family by her side. SIDNEY - Ernest Cayer, 84, of Rumford, died on July 5, at his daughter's home in Sidney. Hallowell-Wesley Umphrey, 80, of Academy St. died Saturday, January 5, 2008 at his residence. After graduating in 1964, he continued in the Navy until 1966. She was always a firecracker and her friends have said she was always the life of the party! The past four and a half years sh. Brenda was raised in North Monmouth and attended Monmouth schools. Yarmouth -- Suzanne J. Boisvert, our Mother, Daughter, Sister, Aunt, and Friend, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2006 at her home surrounded by her family. He also enjoyed watching sports, camping, boating, cookouts, and spending time with his family. She was predeceased by her husband, Philip Nichols Bower, in 1970 and by her grandson, Darren Nyberg, in 1996. Arrangements are under the care of Funeral Alternatives Group 500 Route One Yarmouth, Me 04096. Angelina was pre-deceased by her parents, brothers Sundy, Frank, and Ray Sandora all of portland and a sister Michelina also of Portland. Augusta-Roger B. Wright, 71, of Middle Rd. Interment with military honors will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Wayne. Graveside services will be held in spring. He was predeceased by his mother, grandparents Kelsie L. Fish and Clara Fish an. His company, The Marine Biological, Supply and Development Corp., also supplied specimens for research. She is survived by a daughter, Judith R. Montgomery of Brunswick; two sons, Robert W. Montgomery of Malvern, Pa., and James W. Montgomery of Franconia, N.H.; four grandchildren, Jacob, Molly, Scott and Katie; and one great-grandchild. In Dons memory donations may be made to the Sidney Food Cupboard West River Rd. tinkering with vehicles and wheeling and dealing. One of his newer loves was the Bowdoin College Museum of Art. Jim was a longtime member of the Assemblies of God Church in Lewiston where he was one of the past commanders and founding members of the Royal Rangers for the church and the District. A memorial service in celebration of Don's life will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, at High St. Congregational Church in Auburn. One of his many skills, which he always thought of as just something you do, was house construction. Being from California, he was an avid L.A. Dodgers fan. Ruth is survived by her four children: Judith Croteau of Lincolnville, Maine; Clinton Ferrara of Shelton, Washington; Kathy DeFord of Omaha, Nebraska and Trisha Harkin of Plymouth, Massachusetts, and a brother Edmund Hylander of Indio, California. . She is survived by her sons Robert Lough and his wife Nancy of Massachusetts, Richard Lough and his wife Patty of Winthrop, John Lough and his wife Julia of East Winthrop, Thomas Lough and his wife Sharon of Readfield, daughters Dorothy Dono and her husband Michael of Connecticut, Bernadette Schmitt and her husband Barry of New York, Mary Lough-Normile and her husband Thomas of New Jersey, 20 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. During World War II, she worked making parachutes for the Royal Air Force. Born in Lewiston, April 2, 1945, he enjoyed gardening and his ride to Bailey Island to watch the ocean. Great Cranberry Isles Library. They took over the operation of Blake dairy farm. Next, Lorna moved to Randolph, ME where she and her husband built a home. She was the widow o. Everett B. Kaherl, who died in 1958, and they would have celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary on May 16, 2006. Augusta-Dorothy W. Lough, 88, of Glenridge Dr. passed away on December 10, 2007 at Glenridge Nursing Home. He was dedicated to his work as the plant manager at Bottoms USA for 23 years. He was expecting his first great great grandchild. Rachel married her husband Henry 35 years ago. Lewiston - Jane L. Dakin, 64, of Main St. in Dixfield passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at Central Maine Medical Center. His most special group of buddies, comrades, and confidants, was the Veterans Group at the Lewiston Vet Center whom he met faithfully every Wednesday.. The Fryeburg Rescue . . His lifelong interests included fly fishing, hunting, skiing, canoeing and raising Belted Galloway cattle. Portland- Todd E. Parsons, formerly of Wilmington, MA, died on Thursday, April 19, 2007 at Maine Medical Center in Portland from complications of Picks Disease.
