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Charles T. Keegan, Sr.
NEWPORT - Charles Thomas Keegan, Sr., 70, died May 16, 2013 at his daughter’s residence in Waterville. He was born April 9, 1943 in Newport, a son of William and Mabel (Spratt) Keegan. He joined the U.S. Marine Corps at 17 and was honorably discharged in 1964 after having served in Vietnam. He leaves behind a son, Thomas of Plymouth; a daughter, April Endicott of Waterville; his precious granddaughter who was the light of his life, Lauren Endicott, also of Waterville.
Friends called from 6 to 8 PM on Thursday, May 23rd, at Crosby & Neal, Newport. He requests that there not be a funeral.
Joan Kurro
PALMYRA - Joan Kurro passed away peacefully on May 19, 2013 after a long illness. She was born November 22, 1930 in New York City to James and Eleanor (McGrath) Welsh.
Joan graduated from Aquinas High School in 1949 and began working for Metropolitan Life Insurance in New York City, where she was active in their theater group.
In 1952, Joan answered an urgent recruiting call and enlisted in the United States Air Force during the Korean War, where she later met and married
John Kurro, Jr.
Joan was co-owner of the Gateway Restaurant from 1972 to 1991. She was a communicant of St. Agnes Catholic Church in Pittsfield. After retirement, she became active with Meals for ME in Newport. She was an avid bowler and stayed active in the lives of her grandchildren and all who knew her as “Nana”.
Predeceased by her parents, husband, John and brother James, she is survived by her brother Thomas Welsh (Cathy Grande) of Central Islip, NY; 3 daughters, Lynda and husband Robert Woloss of York Harbor, Kristine Kurro of Portland, and Carolyn Kurro of Louisville, KY; Grandchildren Dylan Andrews of Quincy, MA, Dana Andrews of Groveland, CA and Otto Shorey of Portland. She is also survived by a beloved nephew, Alan Kurro of Springfield, MA and his 3 children, Hope Jacobson of Scarborough, Eian Kurro of Syracuse, NY and Liza Witonis of Dover, NH; as well as nieces Debra Welsh of Albuquerque, NM, Sue Welsh of Mesa, AZ and nephew, Kenneth Welsh of Hackettstown, NJ.
Friends call from 6 to 8 PM on Tuesday at Crosby & Neal, 117 Main Street, Newport. Funeral services were held at the funeral home 10 AM Wednesday, May 22nd, with the Rev. Fr. Paul Murray officiating. Burial will be in Palmyra Village cemetery. Those who wish may leave written condolences at www.CrosbyNeal.com
Nathan R. Blockler
DOVER-FOXCROFT - Nathan R. Blockler, 74, passed away May 17, 2013, unexpectedly in Monson. He was born April 6, 1939, in Sangerville, ME the son of Fern Brooker Wakeum Edwards and Beecher Embelton. He was raised in Sangerville by his grandmother, Georgia McPheters. Throughout his life he worked as a farm hand, general laborer, and carpenter. He worked in his Father-in-laws carpentry business, Bonsey Brothers, and later owned his own business, Nate Blockler & Sons. During his retirement he found enjoyment through learning to play the guitar and joining the Monson Jammers group. Nate also spent time restoring and driving antique cars with the Duster’s Club. He dedicated many hours to his kids with activities and held office in Dirigo Horseman’s Association and was a leader and supporter of the local 4-H club.
Nate was predeceased by his loving wife of 50 years, Sharon A. Blockler, and his brothers, Richard Edwards and Beecher Embelton, Jr. He is survived by his fiancée, Margaret Ullrich; sister, Susan Edwards; brother, Hank Embelton; children, Lorrie, Richard and friend, Cathie, Gerald and wife, Shelley, Daniel, and Patricia Nutter and husband, Derrick; grandchildren, Michael, Nathaniel, Scott and wife, Amber, Matthew and wife, Kristi, Morgan Blockler, and Hailey Nutter; great-grandchildren, Brooklynne, Ezra, Elijah, Emmett, and soon-to-be Baby Boy; sister-in-law, Diane Bonsey; nephew, Michael Bonsey; nieces, Gayle Bonsey, Debra Hayes and husband, Scott, Pamela Richardson and husband, Kenneth, and Melissa Ware and husband, Doug; and many other beloved great nieces and nephews. Nate will be remembered for his love and dedication to his family and community.
Visitations were held from 6 to 8 PM on Wednesday, May 22, 2013, with prayers offered at 7:45 PM, at the Lary Funeral Home, Dover-Foxcroft. A graveside memorial service was conducted at 1 PM on Friday, May 24, 2013, in the family lot at Rural Grove cemetery, Dover-Foxcroft. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Center Theatre, 20 East Main Street, Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426. Messages of condolence and memories may be expressed at www.laryfuneralhome.com.
Theodore P. Smart
DOVER-FOXCROFT Theodore P. Smart, 76, went home to be with the Lord May 20, 2013, surrounded by his loving family at a Bangor hospital. He was born August 12, 1936 in Cambridge, a son of Philip and Flora (Cookson) Smart. He graduated from Dexter High School, Class of 1955. Ted also served in the National Guard.
He was self-employed doing auto body repair, and also had been employed doing auto and home glass replacement at Newport Glass. Ted was active in churches throughout his adult life and currently attended Grace Bible Church.
He is survived by his mother, Flora Smart; his wife, Faye (Smith) Patterson Smart of Dover-Foxcroft; 3 children and their spouses, Kevin and Lynda Smart, Carmelita and Mark Gray, and Dean and Rebecca Smart; 3 adopted children, Faylene and husband James Wilson, Sandra Busque and family, and Patricia Smart and family; stepchildren, Charles and wife Donna Patterson, William and Joyce Patterson, Dwight Patterson, Ginny and husband Mark Arthers; 1 brother, Jesse and wife Lynda Smart; and a brother in law, Dale Liggett; 2 sisters, Virginia and husband Fred Tyler and Gloria and husband Tony Poulin; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his father; his first wife, Dianna; a sister, Shirley Liggett; and a grandson, Isaac Herring.
A celebration of life will be held from 1 to 3 PM on Saturday, June 1st at the Grace Bible Church, Sangerville. Private burial will be in the Mt. Pleasant cemetery, Dexter. Memorial donations may be made to the Grace Bible Church, P. O. Box 157, Sangerville, ME 04479.
Arrangements are by Crosby and Neal, Dexter.
Fay J. Snowman
HARTLAND - Fay J. Snowman, 78, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2013, surrounded by her family at her home in Hartland. She was born on July 28, 1934 in Ripley, Maine, the daughter of Donald S. And Bernice “Bunny” (Boody) Hopkins.
She married
her late husband, Alver “Pinky” L. Snowman on September 28, 1951. Fay worked as a school bus driver for S.A.D. #48 for 33 years until her retirement and she was also part owner in Snowman's Oil until she turned over the business to her son in 1992.
In her younger years she enjoyed camping, fishing, gardening, and ceramics and enjoyed her camp on Moose Pond in Hartland. She was a member of the Hartland Baptist Church and St. Albans Chatterbox Club for many years until she was unable to hear well and chose to stay at home. In her later years, she enjoyed quilting and gave many quilts away to numerous charities in the community as well as family members.
She is survived by her son, Michael A. Snowman and wife Helen (Nutter); daughter, Londa (Snowman) Dunton and husband Brian; 3 grandchildren, Seth Snowman and wife Nikki (Underwood), Erika (Snowman) Pierce and husband William “Bill”, Brady Snowman and wife Elisha (Lawler); 2 step-grandchildren, Paul and Lee Dunton; 4 great grandchildren; 4 step great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Patricia (Hopkins) Hewins and Sheryl (Hopkins) Butler and husband Galen; many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband, Alver “Pinky” L. Snowman; son, Dennis B. Snowman; 3 brothers, Douglas, Stanley “Buzzy”, and William “Billy” Hopkins; and sister Betty (Hopkins) Day. Fay will be deeply missed by many.
The family wishes to express their gratitude and special thanks to her niece, Debbie Day for helping so very much during Fay's illness as well as to the Healthreach Hospice staff and volunteers, Gwen, Lori, Nichole, Theresa, and staff “behind the scenes” who offered exceptional care and loving support.
At Fay's request, there will be no visitation hours or funeral service.
In lieu of flowers, friends wishing may make donations in Fay's memory to Healthreach Hospice, 10 Water St., Suite 307, Waterville, ME 04901
Arrangements under the care and direction of Dan & Scott's Cremation & Funeral Service, 445 Waterville Road, Skowhegan, Maine 04976.
Patricia E. Reed
DEXTER - Pat Reed, 80, died May 13, 2013 at a Dover-Foxcroft hospital. She was born May 27, 1932 in Dexter, a daughter of Adelard “Pete” and Laurette (Clukey) Nadeau. Pat was a communicant of St. Anne’s Catholic Church and had worked as a stitcher at Dexter Shoe Company.
She is survived by her son, Allan and wife Suzan Reed of Corinna; a daughter, Cheryl and husband Merlon Ouellette of Pittsfield; and a brother, Ronald Nadeau of Dexter; 7 grandchildren, Lauralee Curtis and husband Chuck of Scarborough, Lynn Marquis of Kennebunk, Danielle Scherer and husband Shawn of Old Orchard Beach, Peter Ouellette of Pittsfield, and Andy Reed of Corinna; 7 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandson; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Alfred, brother in law Russell Reed and sister in law, Gloria Nadeau. Private graveside committal services will be held at Mt. Pleasant cemetery, Dexter. The family would like to thank the staff at Hibbard Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center for the excellent care Pat received. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hibbard Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center, P.O. Box 159, Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426.
Donna E. Shibles
HARTLAND - Donna E. Shibles, 71, died peacefully at her home on Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Hartland after a long battle with diabetes and kidney failure.
She was born on April 17, 1941, in Pittsfield, Maine, the daughter of Norwood and Myrtle (Dunton) White. She received her High School Diploma from Nokomis in 1979. She married
Lawrence Shibles on November 9, 1957 and they shared 55 wonderful years of marriage.
Donna had been an employee at Ames Department Store in Newport for several years but her favorite position was at Woodlawn Nursing Home serving as a dietician for over 15 years. She loved all kinds of crafts: sewing, quilting, ceramics, artex painting and making stained glass. She enjoyed attending the Senior Citizen Group in Hartland and was a member of the Church of Faith in Skowhegan since the 1970’s and was active in their choir and women’s group. She cherished her family and will be lovingly missed.
She is survived by her loving husband, Lawrence Shibles; three children, Cheryl Shibles, Randy Shibles and wife Gail and David Shibles and wife Christine, all of Hartland; 15 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; a brother, Merlon White and wife Sandra of Pittsfield; four life-long friends, Shelby Searles, Stella Smith, Sandi McKay and Carlene Welch; several nieces and nephews; and her two Labrador dogs, Jimmy and Sandy.
She was predeceased by her parents; and a son, Paul Shibles.
A graveside service will be held at noon, Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at the Pine Grove cemetery in Hartland, with the Reverend Peter Campbell officiating.
Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Church of Faith, PO Box 3020, Skowhegan, Maine, 04976 or to the American Diabetes Association, 330 Congress Street, 5th Floor, Boston, Massachusetts, in Donna’s memory.
Care has been provided by Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, Pittsfield.
Justine H. Mencl
Today, sadly, we share with you the peaceful passing of Justine Hoxie Mencl on May 5th, 2013. She truly has always been the love of our lives, the matriarch of our family, and a very special lady to so many. She persevered, but succumbed to lymphoma at the end of a long and courageous battle.
Mom was born August 19, 1928 to Dorothy Gould Hoxie and Albert Hoxie in Norwich, Connecticut. She attended schools in Connecticut. She worked waiting tables at resorts in the summers to pay for college, and graduated from the University of Connecticut in, earning a degree in education. She was a member of Pi Beta Phi and continued to stay in contact with several dear sorority sisters through the years.
Early on she worked for the Connecticut 4-H Program, where she met Robert Mencl. They married
in May of 1954, settling in, building a home, raising a family and running a business in Canterbury, Connecticut before moving to Maine in 1972 to begin a new, long career of dairy farming.
First and foremost, she the Best Wife and Mother Ever, petite in stature, but a “Momma Bear” for her children and grandchildren! Always teaching us, even in play, always teaching.
Mom was an accomplished watercolor artist, and enjoyed the art of water color. Her friendship with fellow painters was very special. They looked forward to their sessions in each other’s homes.
A long-time member of the Pittsfield Garden Club, she was always as busy as the bees themselves, deeply involved in the success of the Club’s endeavors. She was an herbalist and a master gardener. Mom was always sharing plants and knowledge, encouraging everyone to enjoy gardening. So many came to her for answers to their gardening questions. Many have “Justine” plants in their gardens.
She is survived by her husband of 58 years of companionship, Robert Mencl, Jr., daughter Marjorie Smith and her husband, Jayson of St. Albans and children Janet Carlow of Murrietta, CA, Tyler Smith, and Abigail Zoe Smith, son Robert Mencl of Bayview, TX and Hartland, ME and his daughter Elaine Faison-Menzel of Denver, NY, and William Einar Mencl of New Haven, CT and his sons Kai Mencl and Cole Mencl. All of her grandchildren were the joy in her life. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Justine will also be terribly missed by dear friend, Louise Tucker of Canterbury, Ct.
It is with great appreciation that the family acknowledges all the loving care and attention shown by doctors, nurses and staff at various medical facilities, and especially the staff at the Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care. The care and tenderness of everyone has helped more than words can convey. Thank you.
Final arrangements will be private for the family, honoring Justine’s personal request. Those wishing to make a memorial gift in her memory may send a donation to the Pittsfield Garden Club, c/o Valerie Varney, 231 River Road, Detroit, ME 04929.
Austin E. Field
ST. ALBANS - Austin E. Field, 18, died April 19, 2013 as the result of an automobile accident.
He was born August 7, 1994 in Skowhegan, a son of Melanie Hodgkins and Robert Field.
Austin enjoyed his pets and good times with his family and friends, especially making “raps with his bros”.
He is survived by his maternal grandmother and partner, Cindy Fairfield and Robert Brown of Newport; his mother, Melanie and step father Robert Day of St. Albans; a sister, Olivia Field of Plymouth; 4 brothers, Joshua of NH, James of St. Albans, Dakota of Bucksport and Andrew of Exeter; and a special nephew Tanner Carroll.
He was predeceased by his paternal grandfather, George Fairfield III.
Austin is also survived by many friends, including his best friend, Josh Pederson of St. Albans.
Graveside committal services were held at 11 AM Thursday, April 25th at Maloon cemetery, St. Albans, with the Reverend Ricky Parker officiating.
Arrangements are by Crosby & Neal, Newport.
Clifford "Bruce" Lovely
PITTSFIELD - Clifford B. Lovely, known by his friends and family as Bruce, 69, died peacefully on Saturday, April 20, 2013, in Orono.
Bruce was born on January 16, 1944, in Hartland, Maine, the son of the late Ransford Lovely and Vada (Dorothy) Nelson. He graduated from Maine Central Institute and worked as an auto body technician and transmission mechanic for many years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing in the Maine woods.
He is survived by his brother, Richard Lovely, of Maine; half sister, Susan Gerry and husband Scott, of Burnham; aunt, Deanna Tilton, of Pittsfield and special aunt, Myrtle Marble, of Hartland; several cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his father, Ransford Lovely; his mother and stepfather, Vada and Earle Nelson Jr; a brother, Bary Lovely; and a sister, Linda Lancaster.
A private family committal service will take place in the spring at the Pine Grove cemetery, in Hartland, Maine.
Care has been provided by Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, Pittsfield.
