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Marie Gilbert
ETNA - Marie Gilbert passed away January 13, 2009. She was born in Frenchville, ME on June 7, 1911, the second oldest of ten children. She moved to Winslow when she was 8 years old and lived in the Waterville-Winslow area for 72 years, until she moved to Etna to live with her daughter and son-in-law. She lived with them for 17 years. Marie was a very shy, sweet, quiet spoken and proud lady. She would speak with anyone that talked to her first, because she found it hard to speak first as she was so shy. Marie worked hard all of her life, helping to take care of her younger sisters and brothers. Marie was married
to the love of her life for 53 years, Earl Gilbert. Earl and Marie did everything together and had fun. Even going to the filling station for an oil change and having to go up on the lift which she didn’t like. They were very devoted to each other. Marie and Earl were married
in 1931 during the Depression. They started their life together with nothing, eating turnips that her father gave them. She cooked turnips all different ways, boiling and eating them whole, mashing them and making turnip soup. They had things better after a few years. They had 5 children that were well taken care of and at mealtime there were always other children to feed, nieces, nephews and neighborhood children because their parents worked. She wasn’t a fancy cook but her meals were healthy and tasty. Later in life they had 15 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren. It became a big family. Earl used to tease her and say, “Look what we started”. They loved all of them. Marie made things for her family, mittens, scarves, hats, slippers and afghans. She wanted to make sure they were all warm and healthy. She loved getting together with family and friends. Marie was the Golden Cane recipient of Etna. Though she never volunteered to start anything, she would always help and see things through to the end. She loved to peel potatoes and squash for the Thanksgiving Dinner at the Community Center in Newport, serving 100 people more or less, with just herself and one other lady. She gave her time to help the readers at the Etna-Dixmont School, she played beano, and loved playing cards with her friends once a week. She made dishcloths and gave them away, she knit bandages for the poor people overseas and made squares for the Humane Society. She also made things for the Home for Wanderers to keep the children warm and she made lap warmers for the wheelchair residents at Togus. Marie and Earl traveled to places overseas and spent winters in Florida for 11 years. She made a lot of friends in her life and was well liked. She touched the hearts of numerous people, but was humble and says, “she never does much”. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends that loved her. She was predeceased by her parents, husband, Earl L. Gilbert and two sons, Lawrence and Clarence. She is survived by three children, Carl L. Gilbert and wife Ellen, Beverly Quirion and husband James of Winslow and Phyllis Ames and husband Eugene of Etna. A Celebration of Life Mass was held at St. John’s Church in Winslow at 11:00 on January 24, 2009. The family wishes to thank Dr. Flanigan and all the nurses at Sebasticook Valley Hospital and Nursing Home. The care and kindness shown during mom’s final days made her feel special. The Gilbert, Quirion and Ames Families.
Kara M. Shanahan
NEWPORT - Kara Marie Shanahan, 31, passed away January 21, 2009 after a lifelong illness. She was born September 16, 1977 in Boston, MA a daughter of Kevin and Jean (Driscoll) Shanahan. She lived in Boston until the age of 14 and then moved to Maine. Kara graduated from Nokomis Regional High, Class of 1996. She overcame the adversity of receiving two kidney transplants: the first at age 12 and the second at age 27. Kara was considered to be a medical wonder. She loved listening to music, using her computer, and hanging out with friends, especially her best friend Kelly. She had her own special sense of humor which attracted many friends in her short life. She will always be loved and sadly missed by all who knew her. “Never forget the importance of organ donation and please support the National Kidney Foundation”. Kara is survived by her mother and stepfather, Jean and Phil Lagasse of Newport; a brother, Patrick Souza of Newport; 2 sisters, Bethany Fowler of Carmel and Stephanie Lagasse of Bangor; maternal grandparents, Nathan and Pauline Driscoll of Newport; aunts and uncles, Sandy and husband David St. Pierre, Joan and husband Peter Leadbetter, all of Newport; Greg and wife Brenda Driscoll of Contoocook, NH, and Jim and wife Theresa Driscoll of Fort Wayne, IN; 2 nephews and a niece, that she loved dearly; and many cousins. Friends may call from 9 to 11 AM Monday, January 26th at Crosby & Neal, 117 Main Street, Newport, where funeral services will be held at 1 PM with Pastor Al H. Worden officiating. Spring burial will be in the Morse’s Corner cemetery, Corinna. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to assist with expenses, c/o Crosby & Neal. Those who wish may sign an online guest register and leave written tributes at www.CrosbyNeal.com
Marie Q. Merrithew
Pittsfield - Marie Q. Merrithew passed away Sunday, January 11th, 2009, at Sebasticook Valley Hospital in Pittsfield, with her loving children by her side. She was born February 14th, 1919, the daughter of Martelle and Georgie (Ronco) Quint, in North New Portland, Maine.
Marie lived most of her life in Pittsfield and Burnham. She worked in several restaurants and the Pittsfield Woolen Mill. While living in Burnham she worked alongside her husband, Leonard, in their grocery store.
She is survived by her seven children: Judith Paine and her husband Travis of Boothbay Harbor; Joyce Cookson and her husband Sherman of Burnham; Robert of Pittsfield; Peggy Cookson and her husband Melvin of Burnham; Kathy Lovely and her husband Rick of Pittsfield; Richard of Pittsfield; and Scott and his wife Tammy of Burnham. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and 1 great great grandson; two sisters, Jeannette Fitts of Pittsfield; Margaret Lowell and her husband Vaughn of Bucksport; and sister-in-law Mary Quint of Pittsfield.
Marie was predeceased by her mother and father, a sister Arlene, two brothers, Martelle Quint and Robert Webb, and a special grandson, Benjamin Lovely.
There will be no funeral or visiting hours at the request of the family. A celebration of her life will be announced at a later date.
The family wishes to thank the doctors and nurses at Sebasticook Valley Hospital and all others involved for their kindness and care during their Mother's final days. The Merrithew family; Judy, Joyce, Bob, Peggy, Kathy, Ricky and Scottie.
Robert M. Howland
STETSON - Robert Michael Howland, 68, died unexpectedly January 13th, 2009. He was born June 6, 1940 in Springfield, MA, a son of Edgar and Melba (Gahan) Howland. He served in the U.S. Army and retired from TransCom Trucking Company, moving to Maine in 1995. He is survived by his wife Bonnie of Stetson; 1 son, Mark and wife Tammie Howland of Detroit; 2 daughters, Susan and husband David Hanson of Marlborough, CT, Nancy and husband Baird Lashley of Millville, MA; a step-son, Daniel and wife Dutchie Mirolli of Elliston, VA; 2 step-daughters, Susan and husband Michael Clark of Roanoke, VA, and Karen Mirolli of Herndon, VA; a brother, Donald Howland of Stetson; 2 sisters, Patricia Hills of Westfield, MA and Lynda Hartmann of Santa Fe, TX; 8 grand daughters. There will be no services at this time. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 51 U.S. Route 1, Suite M, Scarborough, ME 04074. Cremation arrangements are by Crosby & Neal, 117 Main Street, Newport. Those who wish may sign an online guest register and leave written tributes at www.CrosbyNeal.com
Mary A. Cookson
PALMYRA - Mary A. Cookson, 61, was reunited with her soul mate and husband, Linwood Cookson, Sr., on December 31st, 2008.
She was born in Saco, Maine on January 27th, 1947, the daughter of Howard and Alice Sisco, Sr.
Mary and Linwood loved to spend their time camping and traveling to different places, the highlight being their trip to Hawaii on their 25th wedding anniversary. She always enjoyed cooking, reading, gardening, growing her own vegetables and flowers, and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Mary was very proud when she returned to high school to earn her diploma. She then graduated from the Maine Criminal Justice Academy in Waterville.
Mary will be sadly missed by her three children; Lori Gary and her husband, Walter, Marilee Karr and her companion, Kirk Jacobson, and Linwood Cookson, Jr., and his companion, Rachel Smith; her grandchildren, Christopher, Matthew, Derek, Lance, Kasondra, Sara, Devon, and Brandon; her great grandchildren, Skylar, Roslyn, Marcus, JJ, and Emma; her mother; her siblings, Shirley, Howard Jr., Linda, Cathy, and James; her special friends, Richard and Clarence, and the puppies, Maggie, Anna, Chia, and Demi.
She was predeceased by her husband, Linwood, and her father, Howard Sisco, Sr.
A funeral service was held at 7 PM, Monday, January 5th, 2009 at the Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, 191 Hartland Ave., Pittsfield with the Rev. Ronnie Parker officiating. A committal service will be held in the spring at the Pine Grove cemetery in Hartland, Maine.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Humane Society Waterville 120 Drummond Avenue, Waterville, ME 04901 or to HealthReach Hospice, PO Box 828, Waterville, ME 04903-0828.
Arrangements are entrusted to Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, Pittsfield, ME.
Lieselotte S. Cropley
PITTSFIELD - Lieselotte S. Cropley, 75, died peacefully on January 2, 2009 in Pittsfield.
She was born in Wiesbaden, Germany on October 13, 1933, the daughter of Hans and Elsie (Bug) Schleider.
She was educated in Germany and married
Eugene Cropley and together they raised four children.
Lieselotte loved crafts. She made many afghans for family and friends. She also crocheted all kinds of animals. She enjoyed making baked beans, potato pancakes and baking German bread. She had a gift with gardening and loved sharing her geraniums and lipstick vines. She was the host of many family reunions and loved being surrounded with family and friends.
She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Eugene Cropley of Pittsfield; her four children, Danial Cropley and his wife, Virginia, of CA, David Cropley and his wife, Gail, of Plymouth, Karen Holmes of Biddeford, and Tim Cropley of VT; her grandchildren, Jason, Roberto, Alison, Lisa, Maria, Michael, Bryce, and Trafton; 9 great grandchildren, and her brother, Hans Walter Schleider and his wife, Dorle, of Germany.
A funeral service was held at 1 PM on Tuesday, January 6th, 2009 at the Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, 191 Hartland Avenue, Pittsfield, officiated by the Rev. Scott Jones. A committal service will be held in the spring at the Village cemetery in Pittsfield.
Should friends desire, memorial donations may be made to the Pittsfield Community Swimming Pool Fund or the Pittsfield Public Library Fund, c/o the Town of Pittsfield, 112 Somerset Avenue, Pittsfield, ME 04967, in Lieselotte’s memory.
Arrangements are entrusted to Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, Pittsfield.
Frank W. Brown
ST. ALBANS - Frank W. Brown, 70, died January 8, 2009 at a Dexter nursing home. He was born August 30, 1938 in St. Albans, a son of Henry and Madeline (Dewey) Brown. He graduated from Hartland Academy and served 17 years in the U.S. Army, which included a tour in Germany and Korea and 2 tours in Vietnam during the War. He was a member of the Corinna American Legion Post #73 and the Newport Memorial Post #11191 VFW. He is survived by his loving wife, Coretta (McPhetres) of St. Albans; a daughter Gloria Harris and a granddaughter Grace Brown, both of Venice, Florida; 3 stepchildren, Beverly and husband John Hartford of Michigan, Patricia and husband Lorenzo Pizzarro of Corinna and Darel and wife Maria Mountain of South Carolina; 7 step grandchildren; 2 brothers, Everett Brown and friend Joan Calderbank of Westbrook and Charles and wife Sharon Brown of St. Albans; 4 sisters, Carole Ludden of Detroit, Catherine Brown of St. Albans, Marlene and husband Richard Webber of Stetson, and JoAnn Small and friend Jim Austin of China. He was predeceased by his parents and 2 brothers, Thomas and Jon. A military committal service will be held 2 PM Thursday, May 7th at the Maine Veteran’s Memorial cemetery, Augusta. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1 Bowdoin Mill Island, Suite 300, Topsham, ME 04086-1240. Arrangements are by Crosby & Neal, Newport. Those who wish may sign an online guest register and leave written tributes at www.CrosbyNeal.com.
Inez M. Brown
GARLAND & WINTHROP - Inez M. Brown, 79, passed away peacefully following a long illness on December 22, 2008 at Winthrop Manor with her family at her side. She was born January 11, 1929 in Oakland a daughter of Ernest and Ermina (Perkins) Brown, and attended Oakland schools. She was predeceased by her husband Raymond in 1990, a son Sterling in 2005, and a daughter Brenda in 1966. She was also predeceased by 2 brothers, Ernest, Jr. “Jake” and Crosby “Peanut” Brown; and a sister, Louise Wishart. Inez was employed at Eastland Woolen Mill in Corinna, retiring in 1972. She was a member of the Garland Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and was an avid beano player. She also enjoyed crafts, Country music, canning and all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is survived by a son Stephen and wife Becky Brown of Corinna; 3 daughters, Sheila and husband Chuck Taylor of Marlboro, MA, Cynthia and husband George Estabrook of Winthrop, Paula and husband Daniel Little of Falmouth; 25 grandchildren, 47 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandson. She will also be missed by friends, cousins, an aunt and neighbors. Friends called from 3 to 5 PM Friday, December 26th, at Crosby & Neal Funeral Chapel, 68 Exeter Road, Corinna, where funeral services were held at 5 PM with Pastor A. Maurice Neal officiating. Spring burial will be in the West Garland cemetery. Those who wish may sign an online guest register and leave written tributes at www.CrosbyNeal.com.
Michael L. Cyr
CORINNA - Michael L. Cyr, 68, died December 18, 2008 at a Dexter nursing home. He was born December 13, 1940 in Exeter, a son of Lewis and Annie (Grindell) Cyr. He served four tours in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was a member of the Corinna Post #73 American Legion and the Corundel Raiders Snowmobile Club. Michael is survived by his wife of 37 years, Julia (Young) Cyr of Corinna; 2 daughters, Cathy-Jo and husband Matthew Mottram of Meriden, CT, and Leilani and husband Damien Pickel of Dexter; a brother, Dana and wife Alicia Freese of Newport; 2 sisters, Charlotte and husband Orlo Nye of Corinna and Jane Schissler of Newport; 5 grandchildren, Zachary, Bryce and Jacob Mottram and Madisen and Alaena Pickel. A memorial service was held 1 p.m. Friday, December 26th at the Crosby and Neal Chapel, 68 Exeter Road, Corinna, with the Corinna American Legion officiating. Burial will be in the Maine Veteran’s Memorial cemetery, Augusta. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Corinna American Legion, P.O. Box 1, Corinna, ME 04928.
Edith “Dee Dee” Sargent (Hills) Woods
NEWPORT - Edith Woods, 65, went to be with the Lord December 21, 2008 at her cottage by Sebasticook Lake. She was born May 28, 1943 in Port Chester, NY a daughter of John dePyester Dow Townsend “Towny” Hills and Eleanor Burrell (Hornsby) Hills. Her father was a colonel in the U.S. Air Force after graduating from West Point. Dee lived in many places during her childhood including San Antonio, TX, Sherman, TX, Carmel, CA, Washington D.C. and Bethesda, MD where she attended Chevy Chase High School, graduating in 1961. During and after high school she was very active in the Junior Army Navy Guild where she worked as a Red Cross volunteer and candy striper at Bethesda Naval Hospital. She also volunteered at the Service and Sailor’s Canteen. After graduation she worked as a salesgirl at Lord and Taylor before attending West Virginia Wesleyan University. She met her future husband Paul Franklin Woods at John F. Kennedy’s Inaugural Ball in 1961 and they were married
in Annapolis, MD the day he graduated from the Naval Academy in 1963. Their marriage ended in divorce in 1981. During their marriage they were stationed in Pensacola, FL, Norfolk, VA, Newport, RI, San Diego, CA, Washington D.C. and Honolulu, HI. Dee loved Hawaii and lived most of her life on Oahu. She attended the University of Hawaii and attended the School of Dental Hygiene, earning a Bachelor of Science degree with a business major in 1984. She joined the Dental Hygiene Association in 1990 and was elected to a national post and a post on the State level in 1982; and until 1984, served as the elected President of the Hawaii Dental Hygiene Association. She received an award for Most Dedicated Top Hygienist. Dee started her career as a Dental Hygienist at Honolulu Medical Group in Honolulu. She was passionate about serving the patients and taking care of them. She was an enthusiastic activist for access to dental care in Hawaii for all people and for access to fluoride through alternatives to water fluoridation. She worked as a dental hygienist for several fine dentists in Honolulu, Kalihi, Kaneohe, Kahala, and Aiea. She is survived by three children, Paul Andrew Woods of Denver, CO, daughter Julia Ann deForest (Woods) Karlsson, M.D. of Newport, and David deForest Woods of Richmond, VA; 4 grandchildren, Daniel Woods, Emily Kobayashi Woods, Nika Kroyer Karlsson and Anya Kroyer Karlsson; 2 siblings, Peter Hills of Denver, CO, and Susan (Hills) Coursey of Alexandria, VA; several nieces and nephews. Dee is also survived by a pack of loyal dogs and cats, Sterling, Banjo, Surtsey and Kiawe. She was predeceased by her sister Ellen Klos. Bicoastal memorial services will be held in Honolulu, Hawaii and Newport respectively. The family request that instead of flowers, donations be made to a local animal shelter; or, that you buy yourself a Sonicare toothbrush and use it exclusively... and floss regularly! The family is grateful for the caring and compassionate staff of the following agencies: River Valley Home Care, Community Health and Counseling, Care and Comfort, and Home Hope and Healing. Cremation arrangements are by Crosby & Neal, Newport. Those who wish may sign an online guest register and leave written tributes at www.CrosbyNeal.com.
Kevin Michael Reynolds, Sr.
HARMONY - Kevin Michael Reynolds, Sr., aka Brain Damage, 54, went to be with our Lord December 12, 2008. He was born June 13, 1954 at Boston, MA a son of Robert and Jane (Kenney) Reynolds. Mike was a U.S. Marine serving in Vietnam. He was a longtime employee of Boston Tire Company and was a dearly loved member of both the Flyin’ Iron Motorcycle Club of Bethlehem, NH and Alcoholics Anonymous. He married
the former Melissa Jane Yeager on December 31, 1999. In addition to his mother and wife of Harmony, he is survived by a son Kevin Michael Reynolds, Jr. of Boston, MA; a brother, Robert Reynolds and wife Cheryl of Dexter, and their 3 children, Nicole and husband Ryan Kenyon; Brandy Reynolds, and Matthew Reynolds; a sister, Karen Kenney of Dexter and Boston; a grandson Anthony Reynolds of Boston; an aunt Dottie Carney of MA and Florida; and many friends. A memorial service will be scheduled in the future. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1 Bowdoin Mill Road, Suite 300, Topsham, ME 04086. Cremation arrangements are by Crosby & Neal, Dexter.
Dorothy “Dot” H. Stacey
CORINNA & DEXTER - Dot Stacey, 76, died December 12, 2008 at a Dover-Foxcroft hospital. She was born July 26, 1932 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, a daughter of Daniel and Julia (Takacs) Shuha. She graduated from Jonathan Dayton High School in Springfield, New Jersey. She was a homemaker in the family home town of Garwood, New Jersey for 75 years, having moved to Maine in September 2007. Dot enjoyed her many cats and enjoyed doing daily puzzles in the paper. She was predeceased by her husband William, who died December 15, 2007; her son Tom Gallison, her sister Jane Schulties and her niece Carol Schulties. Dot is survived by children, Debra Shibe of Milltown, NJ, Richard Gallison of Atkinson, Leslie Steeg of South Plainfield, NJ, and Robert Gallison of Dexter; grandchildren, Robert Matos of South Amboy, NJ, and Joseph Matos of South Plainfield, NJ; a great grandson, Robert Matos, Jr. and a nephew Robert Schulties of Brooklyn, NY. There will be no services. Cremation arrangements are by Crosby & Neal, Dexter. The family wishes to thank Community Health and Counseling Service and the staff at Mayo Regional Hospital. Memorial donations may be made to P.E.T.S., 976 Greenbush Road, Exeter, ME 04435.
Barbara Gabert
WILLIMANTIC - Barbara M. Gabert, 69, formerly of the Manchester, VT area, passed away at her home in Willimantic, November 25, 2008 following a long battle with cancer. She was born in Manchester on May 18, 1939, the daughter of Myron A. and Lilliam (Tifft) Jones. She married
Richard H. Gabert on November 5, 1965.
Barbara enjoyed going to fairs, auctions and yard sales. She especially enjoyed traveling to visit her family. Barbara was a person who always put others before herself.
She is survived by her husband Richard of Willimantic, 3 sons; Frederick F. Hale of Chester, VT, Richard H. Hale of Andover, VT and Rick H. Gabert of Cambridge, 3 daughters; Nancy L. Walsh of Weston, VT, Betty M. Hodgin of Manchester, VT and Victoria R. Ruggles of Gardiner, ME, 3 brothers; Myron A. Jones of West Rutland, VT, Frank Jones of Fair Haven, VT and Edward Withington of Cuttingsville, VT, 2 sisters; Ruth Jones and Mildred Jones both of Manchester, VT, 24 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by 3 sisters, Azuby Jones, Frances Hewes and Alfreda Skidmore Richard.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at the Brewster Funeral Home, 34 Park Place, Manchester, VT, with burial in Factory Point cemetery. Local arrangements by Crosby & Neal, Guilford.
