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Joyce McKenzie Packard
NEWPORT - Joyce McKenzie Packard, 52, died Saturday close to the waters of Lake Sebasticook, that had warmed her soul with many peaceful contemplations amid her feathered friends of all varieties. She was born in Bangor September 22, 1950 a daughter of Francis Mac and Virginia Ginnie (Hackett) McKenzie. She was a 1968 graduate of Newport High School, and a 2000 graduate of the University of Maine at Augusta. She was a member of the High Street Church, Hospices of Somerset and Penobscot County, a Trustee of Sebasticook Valley Hospital and the Maine Hospital Association Board, and was until recently the Trustee Chairman of both organizations. Joyce was proud to be a member of the Institute for Global Ethics and belonged to the Newport Womens Club, the Sebasticook Valley Chamber of Commerce, and other clubs. The world will suffer the loss of her contributions in the area of public trust and advocacy, and her willingness to be an outspoken community representative. She will be remembered by family, friends and hospital trustee colleagues at the local, state and national level because of her passion for life and her ability to have fun, all the while having a tremendous willingness to serve and give her time in the support of what she believed in.
She followed her heart to Siberia with the Patch Adams Gesundheit Foundation and met many soul mates with whom she stayed close the remainder of her life. She met many lifetime friends on her missionary trip to Haiti. She enjoyed talking about those experiences and encouraging others to reach out and help the less fortunate. At the time of her death she was working on becoming less judgmental and more accepting, more educated, more loving, more artistic, more serene, less hurried and less affected by daily interruptions from crazy makers. She is survived by her husband, Stephen; two sons, Allen and Sarah, Darren and Liza Brawn. A beloved son, Andrew Packard, went on before her to guide her along the path to heaven. She has two treasured grandchildren, Cody and Cassie Brawn. She bids farewell to her sister Connie Mayette, brother in law Mike Mayette and nieces Kate and Amanda. She will also be missed sorely by her brother John McKenzie, her sister Geraldine Merritt, her brother in law Arnold Merritt, and nieces Laurie and Lisa. She also left behind Mary Packard Lavers, a big fan, as well as being a mother in law; a brother in law David Packard; two sisters in law, Ann and James Boyd, Christine and James Fleming; her nephews and nieces Katherine, Erin, Ian, and Adam Boyd; and Isabelle McKenzie Heald and her husband John; as well as many mentors, relatives, fans, admirers and friends. The family received friends from 6-9 PM Tuesday at the Crosby & Neal Funeral Home, 117 Main Street, Newport. Funeral services were held 11 AM Wednesday, September 24th, at High Street Church, with Pastor Al H. Worden officiating. In lieu of cut flowers, please authorize the florist to present only potted trees and plants to the services, to be afterwards shared by family members and friends as a living remembrance of her love for them all. Donations may be made to the Hospice of Somerset County, P.O. Box 468, Skowhegan, ME 04976.
Carroll M. Downs, Sr.
NEWPORT - Carroll M. Downs, Sr., 83, died September 22, 2003 at his Summer Street residence. He was born May 4, 1920 at Dover-Foxcroft a son of Nathan and Florence (Mitchell) Downs. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Carroll was employed at several area woolen mills, and the Hartland tannery, retiring from Guilford Industries in Newport at the age of 73.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Donna (Church) Downs of Newport; 2 sons Carroll Red Downs, Jr. and wife Marjorie of Newport, Michael Downs and wife Debbie of Hickory, North Carolina; a daughter Deborah and husband Francois Rouillard of Exeter; 6 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; a cousin Gloria Collins of Dover-Foxcroft, and a special nephew, Harry Harrington of Indiana; as well as several other nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a daughter, Linda Tozier, 2 brothers, Robert and Walter Downs, and a grandson, Scott Downs. At his request there was no public viewing. A graveside committal service was held at 1 PM Friday, September 26th, at the family lot, Pine Grove cemetery, Hartland, with Pastor Buddy Gough of the Newport Church of God officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society, 1 Main Street, Suite 300, Topsham, ME 04086. Arrangements are by Crosby & Neal Funeral Home, 117 Main Street, Newport.
Warren E. Weymouth
NEWPORT - Warren E. Weymouth, 75, died April 15, 2003 in Auburndale, Florida. He was born and raised in Newport. Warren loved to fish and he tried to return to Maine every summer to fish. He is survived by his wife of 43 years Bertina (Lakeman) Weymouth of Auburndale, Florida, three daughters Frances Cline of New Mexico, Brenda Brooks of Brewer, Nancy Werkowski of Bangor, and his sister Maxine Friend of Venice, Florida. Committal services will be conducted 1 PM Wednesday, September 17th, 2003 at the family lot in Riverside cemetery Newport with Pastor Al Worden officiating. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Brown Funeral Home Newport. To sign an online guest book please visit: www.philipbrownfuneralhome.com.
Renado Joseph Montalto
CHESAPEAKE, VA - Renado Joseph Montalto, 29, of Fallcreek Run, went to be with his Lord September 2nd, 2003, after a long battle with leukemia. Mr. Montalto is survived by his wife, Michelle Mason Montalto of Chesapeake, VA; his in-laws Timothy & Cindy Mason of St. Albans, ME; sisters in law - Rebecca Mason & Tammy Buckingham & husband Jeremy ; a special niece - Abigail Buckingham; his parents Joseph Montalto & Linda (Springer) Montalto of Wisconsin; 13 brothers & sisters; numerous nephews & nieces. A memorial service with U.S. Naval honors was conducted at Oman Funeral Home & Crematory in Chesapeake on September 7th, 2003 with Lt. Cmdr. Raymond J. Houk, Chaplain officiating. Burial will be at a later date in Mt. Pleasant cemetery in Dexter, ME. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Virginia Chapter - Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 5511 Staples Mill Road, Suite 105, Richmond, VA 23228.
Mae E. Peg Parsons
NEWPORT - Mae Peg Parsons, 94, died September 3, 2003 at a Pittsfield healthcare center. She was born September 26, 1908 at Fredrickton, New Brunswick, the daughter of Harry and Susan (Dow) Rowney. She was a charter member of the Newport Business and Professional Womens Club and past Worthy Matron of the Nokomis Chapter #42, Order of The Eastern Star of Newport. Peg worked in the offices of W. H. Cummings Mill in Newport, J. R. Cianchette, and Forest Frederick Contractors, in Pittsfield. She had attended the High Street Congregational Church in Newport. She is survived by her daughter, Judith P. Rice of Palmyra; a grandson, Lt. Colonel Jeffrey F. Rice, and his wife Kelley of Boca Raton, Florida; and a great granddaughter, Erin Elizabeth Rice. Friends called from 6 to 7 PM on Saturday, September 6th, at the Crosby & Neal Funeral Home, 117 Main Street, Newport, where funeral services were held at 7 PM with the Officers of Nokomis Chapter # 42 OES officiating. Burial was in the Clarks Hill cemetery, Stetson. Memorial donations may be made to the Shrine Hospital for Children, c/o Anah Temple Shrine, P.O. Box 735, Bangor, ME 04402.
Ronald S. Ludden
HARTLAND - Ronald S. Ludden, 65, died unexpectedly September 2, 2003. He was born November 26, 1937 in Plymouth, the son of Floyd G. Ludden and Phyllis (Braley) Bean. Ronald lived most of his life in the Pittsfield and Hartland areas. He was a veteran, having served in the Marine Corps. During his life, he worked at Irving Tannery and also worked as a welder at Cianbro for 20 years. He retired from Cianbro 4 years ago this December. Ronald was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, fishing and camping. He also liked spending time gardening. He is survived by his mother, Phyllis Bean and her husband Wilbur of Newport; special friend Lal Caldwell of Hartland; sons, Scott Ludden of Pittsfield, Stuart Ludden of St. Albans, Dale Ludden and his wife Leslie of St. Albans; daughter, Bambi Ames and husband Bruce of Readfield; grandchildren, Amanda, Jeffrey, Brandon, Crystal, Kevin, and 1 grandchild on the way; one great-grandchild, Tyler; brothers and sisters, Russell, David, Sharon, Paul, Steve, Diane, Alan, and Brian; stepmother, Elaine Ludden; and several nieces and nephews. Ronald was predeceased by his wife, Alma Ludden, and his father. Visitation took place Friday, September 5, 2003 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Donald Shorey Funeral Chapel. The funeral service was on Saturday, September 6, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral chapel officiated by Pastor Scott Black. Burial immediately followed at Fuller Corner cemetery in Hartland with military rites performed. Arrangements are under the direction of Donald Shorey Funeral Chapel, Pittsfield.
Lunette (Clukey) Robichaud
DEXTER - Lunette Robichaud, 88, died August 30, 2003 at a Dexter healthcare facility. She was born May 15, 1915 at Dexter a daughter of Joseph and Violet (Goulette) Clukey. She had been employed in area woolen mills and was a communicant of St. Annes Catholic Church. She is survived by a son, Merle of Florida; a nephew whom she raised, Loren Chabot, a brother, Loren Clukey, and a sister, Faustina Lessard, all of Dexter; 5 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren. She will especially be remembered by two of her grandchildren, Harold Haggie Pratt and wife, and Susan Hartford and husband. In addition to her husband Perley, Lunette was predeceased by a daughter, Marilyn Pratt, and a son, Delmon. A graveside committal service was held at 2 PM on Friday, September 5th, at the family lot, Mount Pleasant cemetery, Dexter, with the Reverend Father Raymond C. Morency officiating. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 346, Augusta, ME 04330. Arrangements are by Crosby & Neal Funeral Home, Dexter.
Florence H. Hartford
CARMEL & PORTLAND - Florence H. Hartford, 92, died August 17, 2003. She was born September 18, 1910 at Carmel a daughter of William and Sabra (Perry) Miller. She graduated from Carmel High School, Class of 1932. Florence had worked as a leather cutter in a number of shoe shops, retiring in 1975. She was a member of the Washington Avenue Congregational Church in Portland, before moving back to central Maine. She is survived by 2 nephews, Frank Miller of Trenton and West Tremont, and Linwood Miller of Massachusetts. She was predeceased by a niece, Esther Tilton, and a grand niece Dorothy Morton, both of Pittsfield. She will also be remembered by her dear friend, the Reverend Father C. James Martel. Funeral services were held at 1 PM on Friday, August 22nd, at Crosby & Neal Funeral Home, 117 Main Street, Newport, with Pastor Al H. Worden of the High Street Congregational Church officiating. Friends called at the funeral home from noon until the time of services. Burial will be in the Highland cemetery, Carmel.
Ida F. Davis
CORINNA - Ida F. Davis, 86, died August 15, 2003 at a Bangor Healthcare facility after a long illness. She was born July 31, 1917 at Millinocket a daughter of Rufus and Margaret (Crandall) Campbell. Ida graduated from Stearns High School and attended Husson College. She worked at the Stewart Free Library for many years. She was a member of the Corinna United Methodist Church, the Corinna American Legion Post # 73, and the Nokomis Chapter # 42 Order of The Eastern Star. Ida was an avid golfer for many years. She devoted her life to loving and caring for her husband, children and grandchildren. She is survived by one daughter, Margaret Davis of Bangor; two sons and daughters in law, Robert and Donna Davis of Corinna, Andrew and Brenda Davis of Ft. Myers, Florida; three grandchildren, Erika Illingworth of Hyde Park, MA, Mark Illingworth of Portland, Stuart Davis and wife Jennifer of Mansfield, MA; three sisters, Geneva Hangsterfer of Pennsylvania, Margaret Evers of Millinocket, and Ruth Campbell of Ocala, Florida; several nieces and nephews. Ida is also survived by two very caring and devoted friends, John and Alice Bird of Corinna. Ida was predeceased by her husband Harold in 1995, a sister Lucille Taylor, a brother, Edward Campbell, and a beloved grandson, Brad Allen Davis. Friends called from 5-7 PM Sunday, August 17th, at Crosby & Neal Funeral Chapel, 68 Exeter Road, Corinna. Funeral services were held 10 AM Monday, August 18th, at the Corinna United Methodist Church. Interment was at the Millinocket cemetery at 2 PM Monday. Gifts in her memory may be made to Eastern Maine Charities, Brad Davis Cystic Fibrosis Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 404, Bangor, ME 04402.
Jeannie R. Joslyn
BROWNVILLE - Jeannie R. Joslyn, 49, wife of Gordon W. Joslyn, died August 8, 2003, at a Bangor hospital. She was born January 7, 1954, in Blue Hill, the daughter of Christopher C. and Winnifred (Gaspar) Hayden. In her youth, Jeannie was very active in 4-H and loved working with animals. A graduate of Foxcroft Academy, she attended the University of Maine.
She then became an LPN, and was employed at St. Joseph Hospital. She served her country with the U.S. Army National Guard and was a member of the J.P. Chaisson American Legion Post No. 41. Jeannie was an avid outdoorsperson, and especially enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping and archery. She is survived by her husband Gordon of Brownville; a daughter, Shawna Mcatee of Newport; a son, Paul Houston of Lucerne; 2 sisters, Dorothy Robinson of Garland, Debbie Wisdom of Red Oak, TX; 2 grandchildren, Michelle Heath and Danielle Mcatee; 3 nieces, Lynda Baldwin, Martha Ward Corliss, Regina Fick; and a nephew, Arthur Ward. 4 sisters-in-law: Bonnie MacDonald of Brownville, Virginia Joslyn of Pittsfield, Bette Stubbs of Brownville, Lisa Bouchard of Brownville; a brother-in-law, Stacy Joslyn of Dover-Foxcroft. She will be sadly missed by her camping buddy, Michelle. Friends were invited to call from 1 PM until time of memorial service at 2 PM, Tuesday, August 12, 2003, at the Lary Funeral Home, Milo. Burial will be in the family lot in Pinetree cemetery, Brownville Jct.
Lloyd H. Cookson
CAMBRIDGE - Lloyd H. Cookson, 78, went home to be with the Lord August 11, 2003 at his Cambridge home with is loving family surrounding him in his final days. He was born in Abbot, ME May 8, 1925 the son of George and Annie (Knight) Cookson. Lloyd was a U.S. Navy veteran of WW II serving in the Pacific Theater. He married
Viola Maxine Jock in Dexter May 8, 1946. For over 26 years Lloyd worked in the finishing department at Guilford Industries in Guilford. He enjoyed the outdoors watching for wildlife, the birds, and fishing. He also enjoyed reading and most of all he loved being with his beloved family. He is survived by his wife of 57 years Viola Maxine Cookson of Cambridge, one son Lloyd Cookson Jr. of Fairfield, two daughters and their husbands Fran and Jerry Murray of Clinton, and Vanessa and Michael Pike of Cambridge, three brothers Alston Cookson and his wife Helen of Cambridge, Wilbur Cookson of Cambridge, Everett Cookson and his wife Pat of Summerfield, Fla., three sisters Rachel Gilbert and her husband Marshal of Guilford, Flora Smart of Cambridge, Crystal Philbrick of Dexter, Eight grandchildren; Laurie and Keith Webber, Anna and Rob Hebert, Jay and Mellissa Murray, Adam and Brenda Cookson, Angel Pike and Sean Mullerin, Jamie Golden, Lloyd Cookson III, and Matthew Cookson, 10 great grandchildren; K.J., Dylan, Jared, Robbie, Kayla, Jayson, Lizzie, Kaitlyn, Maxine, and Ravin, several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Graveside funeral services was conducted 1 PM Friday August 15, 2003 at the Cambridge Memorial Garden cemetery Cambridge. To sign an online guest book please visit: www.philipbrownfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Brown Funeral Home 34 High St. Newport, ME.
Harry A. Worthen
HARTLAND - Harry A. Worthen, 54, died August 4, 2003 at his sister Rebeccas Palmyra residence. He was born October 12, 1948 at Hartland a son of Kenneth and Anah (Starbird) Worthen. He grew up in Detroit and attended Detroit schools. At the time of his death, he was employed at Vic Firth Manufacturing in Newport. He is survived by his mother, Anah Worthen of Concord, NH; a son, Daric Worthen of Lewiston; a daughter, Londa Kimball of Sandown, NH; 5 sisters, Laura Meater and Linda Worthen, both of Hooksett, NH, Rosie Worthen and Loretta Bessy, both of Manchester, NH, and Rebecca Noble of Palmyra; 2 grandchildren, Amber and Brandon Kimball. Friends called from 6 to 8 PM Thursday at the Crosby & Neal Funeral Home, 117 Main Street, Newport, where funeral services were held at 1 PM Friday, August 8th with Pastor Al H. Worden officiating. Burial will be in the Pine Grove cemetery, Hartland.
Helen M. Braley
PITTSFIELD - Helen May (Freeman) Braley, passed away November 20, 2003 at Sebasticook Valley Hospital in Pittsfield. She was the daughter of Everett and Florence (Gillis) Freeman and was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. She graduated from Bucksport High School, and attended the Bangor [ME] School of Commerce (Husson College). Helen worked as a secretary in the purchasing department at St. Regis Paper Company for fourteen years. She was also a legal secretary to the late Judges, William F. Jude, and his son Judson A. Jude of Newport. She was also a secretary for the former J. R. Cianchette and Sons of Pittsfield. She was a past member of the Rebekah's, and also the Floral Grange in Bucksport. Helen was a partner in the establishment of the former Grand View Golf Course in Palmyra. She was a Girl Scout Leader and had been the treasurer for the Pittsfield Elks Auxiliary.
She was a wonderful mother and a wonderful person, who will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Helen was predeceased by her husband, Harlan B. Braley. She is survived by her son, Frank E. Randall of Newport, daughter Francine F. Mayhew of Pittsfield; and three grand-daughters, Katie Randall of Bangor, Natalia and Margo Mayhew of Pittsfield. There will be no visitation. A graveside committal service was held at 2 PM on Wednesday, November 26th, at the Pittsfield Village cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Sebasticook Valley Hospital Building Fund, 99 Grove Hill, Pittsfield, ME 04967. Arrangements are by Crosby & Neal Funeral Home, 117 Main Street, Newport.
Levora A. "Vodie" Fullerton
ZEPHYRHILLS, FL & PITTSFIELD - Levora A. "Vodie" Fullerton, 85, passed away unexpectedly on November 22, 2003. She was born in Searsport on January 27, 1918. Vodie formerly worked in area woolen mills and more recently spent 13 years as a CNA and ward clerk at Mid Maine Medical Center in Waterville. She belonged to the American Legion Auxiliary, Detroit Night Drifters Snowmobile Club, and the Elks, Moose and Eagles Clubs. Vodie is predeceased by parents, Herbert and Geneva Tozier, of Searsport; husband, William Fullerton; sisters, Glenice Littlefield and Avis Braley; brother, Pembroke Tozier; and son-in-law, Richard Hopkins Sr. She is survived by daughter, Irma and husband, Fred Partridge and the Partridge family; special niece, Maxine and her husband, Lee Leavitt; grandson, Lyndon and his wife, Pamela Hopkins and their children, Nicole and Richard; grandson, Richard Jr. and his wife, Rhonda Hopkins and their children, Andrew, Isaac and Elizabeth; granddaughter, Carla Hopkins and her life partner, Victoria Eleftheriou; stepdaughter, Sharon Norris and the Norris family; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and many close and wonderful friends.
Vodie touched many lives and will be deeply missed. Vodie requested that no formal funeral services be held but a memorial service will take place in the Spring of 2004.
Alta M. Johndro
PITTSFIELD - Alta M. Johndro, 98, died Saturday, November 1, 2003 at Sebasticook Valley Health Care Facility. She was born August 27, 1905 in Fort Fairfield, the daughter of Leslie and Josephine (Devoe) Barnes. She was a long time resident of Exeter and Pittsfield. Alta is survived by five daughters: Leona Johndro, Exeter; Dot St. Pierre, CT; Isabelle McKeon, TX; Jeanette Martin, Dexter and Charlene Powell and husband, TX. Two sons Eugene Johndro and wife, St. Albans; Richard Johndro and wife, Milford. She is also survived by a granddaughter Diane Zuloga, SC, that lived with her from infancy on and a grandson Percy Johndro II of Newport who lived with her during his youth. Alta had many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren, whom she loved them all. Alta is survived by one brother Fred Barnes, Limestone. She was predeceased by her husband Edmond J. Johndro; two sons Robert and Percy; four brothers Clarence, Percy, Thomas and Orin; one sister Stella Powers. Funeral services were at the Donald H. Shorey Funeral Chapel, 35 Hartland Avenue, Pittsfield. Burial was at the Village cemetery in Corinna.
George G. McKenney
NEWPORT - George G. McKenney, 64, went to be with the Lord on October 27th, 2003, at a Bangor hospital. He was born April 28th, 1939 in Pittsfield, son of Glenwood and Mildred (Wentworth) McKenney. He attended Pittsfield schools and MCI in Pittsfield. On June 7th, 1958, he married
his childhood sweetheart, Lucille (Thompson) McKenney. He attended the Solid Rock Church of God in Pittsfield and the Newport Church of God. At the time of his death he was retired after 25 years as a car salesman, working at Sullivan Ford, Pine State Volkswagen, Bangor Dodge and Hartley's of Newport. Previously he worked in several area show factories. He was a lifelong hunter and fisherman. He also enjoyed baseball, football and golf and loved to sing and play guitar. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Lucille McKenney of Newport; two daughters, Priscilla Drake and her husband, Joe of Stillwater and Bethany Mitchell and her husband Aaron of Palmyra; a son Patrick McKenney and his wife Kellie of Hampden; a foster son, Arthur Quimby and his wife Denise of North Anson; a sister Sueann Batchelder and her husband, Harold of Pittsfield; a brother in-law, Alfred E. Thompson, Jr. and his wife, Juliette of Goldsboro, North Carolina; 4 granddaughters, Victoria Drake, Brooke and Alexa Mitchell and Nichole Hopkins; 2 grandsons, Joey Drake and Jacob McKenney; an Aunt Martha Ordway of Newport; several nieces, nephews and cousins; 2 very special friends, Arthur Macloud and Bert Willey of Newport; a very special cousin, Tyrone McKenney and his wife Suzanne of Minnesota. He was predeceased by 2 brothers; Richard and Blaine McKenney and stepfather Alfred Thompson. George's family would like to thank Dr. Katuru for the special care and friendship that he extended to George during his illness. A memorial service will be held 1 PM Saturday at the Newport Church of God with Pastor Buddy Gough officiating. In lieu of flowers those who wish may make donations to the family c/o Lucille McKenney, P.O. Box 457, Newport, ME 04953. Arrangements by Crosby & Neal Funeral Home, Newport.
