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LeBlanc service
AUGUSTA — A Mass of Christian burial for Marie Anne LeBlanc, who died Feb. 3, 2002, was celebrated Wednesday morning at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Rev. Michael Seavey, pastor of St. Andrew's Catholic Church in Augusta, officiating.
Altar servers, all great-grandchildren, were Christopher, Becky and Joshua Dostie. Organist was David Stewart and soloist was Arthur Pare. The eucharistic minister was Romeo Tardiff. The first reading was given by Nancy Bossie and the second reading was given by Sherry Towns, both granddaughters, who also read the Prayer of the Faithful. Taking part in the Offertory procession were Mrs. LeBlanc's daughters, Lorette Towns, Connie Bossie and Gloria Dubord.
There were representatives from the church, St. Andrew's Catholic Church,former co-workers at Bates Manufacturing Co., Le Club Calumet, Daughters of Isabella, Ladies of St. Anne Society, Cushnoc Senior Citizens and Abnaki Council 3rd Degree Knights of Columbus.
Honorary pallbearers representing Cushnoc Senior Citizens were Lucille Dostie, Lorestine Beaudoin, Bernadette Paradis, Arlene Bilodeau, Anita Fecteau and Jeannette Beaulieu.
Active pallbearers, all grandsons, were Chuck Towns, Sean Towns, Karl Dubord, Jeffrey Dubord, Mike Bossie, Norman Bossie and Kenneth Bossie.
Spring burial will be held at St. Augustine Cemetery, Townsend Road, Augusta.
Arrangements were handled by Plummer Funeral Home, Augusta.
Florence (Flossie) Fleury
WINTHROP — Florence (Flossie) Fleury, 93, of Winthrop, died Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2002, at Nicholson's Nursing Home in Winthrop.
Florence was born in Augusta, May 20, 1908, the daughter of Tate and Lucy (Capstick) Watson.
She attended school in Augusta. Florence married Antonio P. Fleury in 1931.
Mrs. Fleury was a homemaker, but did enjoy getting out to play bingo. She was a life member of the Rose of Sharon Chapter 13, Order of Eastern Star.
Florence was predeceased by her husband, Antonio in 1983 and a son, Donald Edward Fleury, in 1990.
She is survived by one son, David L. Fleury of Winthrop and Sidney; a daughter, Betty Joan Fish of Winthrop; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a niece and cousin.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8, at Roberts Funeral Home, 62 Bowdoin St., Winthrop, with Rev. Gilbert Patenaude officiating.
Burial will be at the Glenside Cemetery
in the spring.
Dr. Paul Brinkman, F.A.C.S.
FARMINGTON — Dr. Paul Brinkman, 69, died Saturday, Feb. 2, 2002, at Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Fla.
He was born June 17, 1932, in Resht, Persia, the son of medical missionaries, Dr. Harry and Adrianna V.L. Brinkman. His family lived in Persia, Michigan and Wilton, Maine, moving to Farmington in the early 1940s.
Paul was a graduate of Farmington High School, where he was an outstanding athlete in basketball, football and track. In 1954 he graduated from Bowdoin College and entered Tufts University School of Medicine. Following his graduation in 1958, he served his internship and surgical residency at Maine Medical Center in Portland.
In 1963, Dr. Brinkman opened his surgical practice in Farmington and was a member of the active staff at Franklin Memorial Hospital. In October 1986, Operating Room No. 1 at Franklin Memorial Hospital was designated the Paul Brinkman M.D. operating suite in recognition of his many years of dedicated service to the hospital. The Franklin Community Health Network recently honored Dr. Brinkman, his wife, Joan, and their daughter, Jan, with the Community Health Leadership Award for health-care service spanning three generations. Dr. Brinkman taught the first emergency medical technician course recognized by the state specifically for ambulance care providers. For many years, he was the school physician for MSAD 9 and was affectionately known as "Dr. Paul." In the 1970s, Dr. Brinkman and his twin brother, Dr. Carl Brinkman, were inducted as Fellows in the American College of Surgeons. Attending the induction ceremony in Chicago was their father, Dr. Harry Brinkman, also a Fellow in the American College of Surgeons. During his professional career, he was a member of the Maine Medical Association.
Following the loss of sight in one eye, he retired from active practice in 1982. He then served as the chief medical consultant for disability services in the Department of Human Services in Augusta, retiring from that position in 1995. For most of his professional life, Dr. Brinkman served as a state medical examiner. In 2000, he was presented the Merrill F. Greene Award as Outstanding Medical Examiner of the Year. He was a past president of the Maine Division of the American Cancer Society and along with his wife, Joan, was recognized for outstanding volunteer service with the presentation of the prestigious American Cancer Society's Division Award.
He was a member of the planning committee that initiated the annual Living with Cancer Day, offering support, education and comfort for patients and their families.
For several years, Dr. Brinkman was on the faculty at the University of Maine at Farmington as an adjunct professor in the health education department. In the 1990s, the Health Education Building on campus was named Brinkman House in recognition of the contributions of the family to UMF. He had a lifelong interest in Civil War medicine and enjoyed giving educational presentations to school and civic groups. Dressed for the part, he emphasized his presentations with historical anecdotes and demonstrated field surgery procedures using a collection of Civil War era medical instruments. He was an honorary member of the Joshua Chamberlain Society.
Dr. Brinkman was an ardent supporter of the members of area fire departments and shared his medical expertise in the development of educational programs for them. The Farmington Fire Department named him an honorary member of their department. Dr. Brinkman's community involvement also included serving on the Board of Trustees of the Pierce House in Farmington, the UMF Gold Leaf Program and the Volunteer Program in MSAD 9.
As well as spending time with his family, he enjoyed camping, fly fishing and watercolor painting.
Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Joan; his four children, Michael and Sharon Brinkman and their children, Hilary and Paul of Camarillo, Calif., and Nancy and Erik Steele, D.O., and their children, Brianne and Alexa of Bangor; Chris and Deborah Brinkman and their children, Adrianna and Craig, of Farmington, and Jan Brinkman of Farmington; his twin brother, Dr. Carl Brinkman of Sun City, Hilton Head, S.C.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Dr. Paul Brinkman Memorial Fund, c/o Peoples Heritage Bank, P.O. Box 900, Farmington 04938. A Paul Brinkman M.D., Scholarship Fund for health professions will be established at Franklin Memorial Hospital as well as a fund for educational programs for the Franklin County Fireman's Association.
A memorial service will be held at Old South Church, United Church of Christ, Main Street, Farmington, at 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, and from 4-6 p.m. there will be a time for visiting with the family.
Arrangements are under the direction of Dan & Scott Adams Cremation & Funeral Service, 488 Farmington Falls Road, Farmington 04938; (778-5555).
Paul G. Butterfield
1908-2002
WINTHROP — Paul G. Butterfield, 93, a long-term resident of Blaisdell Hill Road in Monmouth, died Wednesday, July 31, 2002, at Nicholson's Longterm Care and Rehabilitation Center, where he had been a resident for 10 years.
He was born in Danforth, Aug. 16, 1908, the son of Willis F. and Cora Gove Butterfield.
Paul was educated in the Danforth school system. He married Alberta Smith of Mount Vernon, March 12, 1940. She predeceased him in 1988 after 48 years of marriage.
He held many jobs during his life; he cut ice and sold milk; he worked for Norris Hill Orchards, the Maine Turnpike Authority, the town of Monmouth and the University of Maine Highmoor Farm, retiring in 1970. After retirement, he helped his son on his dairy farm in Monmouth. He enjoyed gardening and ice fishing and was a member of the North Monmouth Community Church.
He is survived by two daughters, Blendine Butterfield and Pauline Butterfield, both of Monmouth; two sons, Donald Butterfield of Litchfield and Duane Butterfield and his wife, Pauline, of Winthrop; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1 at Bragdon-Finley Home, 707 Main St., Monmouth, where a funeral service wil be held at 11 a.m. Friday.
If desired, a message of remembrance and condolence may be sent for the family at bfinley@prexar.com.
Arrangements are in the care of Bragdon-Finley Funeral Home.
Eloise Ruth Hathaway
1919-2002
LEWISTON — Eloise Ruth Hathaway, 83, a lifelong resident of Wales, died early Wednesday morning, July 31, 2002, at Central Maine Medical Center.
She was born in Wales, June 19, 1919, the daughter of Clyde M. And Ruth Cram Johnson.
Eloise was a 1936 graduate of Monmouth Academy. On Nov. 1, 1947, she married Carl H. Hathaway of Wales, who predeceased her in 1976 after more than 28 years of marriage.
She worked as a skiver in local shoe shops, working for Wood & Smith in Auburn for 27 years and Dori Shoe in Lewiston for 17 years.
She was a member of the Wales Grange 40 for more than 50 years, having received her Golden Sheaf Certificate from the National Grange.
Survivors include three sisters, Arlene Rheaume and her husband, George, of Winthrop, Vivian Poulin of Livonia, Mich., and Muriel Spencer and her husband, William, of Clinton Township, Mich.; two sisters-in-law, Marion Johnson and Alice Johnson, both of Wales; and one brother-in-law, Leo Palmer of Wales.
She was predeceased by her parents; two sisters, Carolyn Johnson and Madeline Palmer; two brothers, Ronald and Cecil Johnson; many nieces and nephews; and several grandnieces and grandnephews.
Visitation is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2, at Bragdon & Finley Funeral Home, 707 Main St. Monmouth. A funeral service wil be held at 11 a.m. Aug. 3, at Wales Presbyterian Church.
If desired, a message of remembrance or condolence may be sent for the family at bfinley@prexar.com.
Arrangements are in the care of Bragdon-Finley Funeral home.
Carlotta Frances (Denman) Kimball
1908-2002
GARDINER — Carlotta Frances (Denman) Kimball, 84, wife of William Henry Kimball, died Tuesday, July 30, 2002, at Robinson's Health Care Facility in Gardiner.
The daughter of Mary (Peck) Denman and Dr. Carl Denman, she was born in Danby, N.Y., Jan. 6, 1908. A graduate of Cornell University in 1928, she and William Kimball were married Oct. 6, 1928. They moved in 1934 to Augusta, where she was active in South Parish Congregational Church, the Antique Glass Club and the local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
She was predeceased by an older sister, Elizabeth Corcoran Oesleby.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Joyce Kimball Burbank and her husband, Thomas of Simsbury, Conn.; a granddaughter, Carol Burbank of Takoma Park, Md., a grandson, William Burbank and his wife, Joanne, of Williston, Vt.; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and a nephew.
There will be no visiting hours or service at this time. Burial will be in Quick Cemetery, Brooktondale, N.Y., at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to South Parish Congregational Church, 8 Church St., Augusta 04330, or to the charity of one's choice.
Arrangements are in the care of Knowlton & Hewins Funeral Home, Augusta.
Richard F. Mills
1922-2002
CONCORD, Mass. — Richard F. Mills, 80, a resident of Concord for nearly 60 years, died unexpectedly at the Emerson Hospital, Thursday, July 18, 2002.
Born in Rockland, Maine, June 7, 1922, he was the son of the late Francis and Hildred (Ames) Mills.
Mills was educated in Augusta, Maine schools. His father died at an early age. Working throughout all his school years, he took a position with Central Mane Power Co. to supplement the family's income.
Following his World War II Army service, during which he served in France as a military police officer, he returned home and married his high school sweetheart, Virginia Eaton. He later graduated from Northwestern University, where he earned his degree in business and began his career in finance. Over the years, he served a vice president and chief financial officer for several companies. Mr. Mills' last position was with Beasly Associates, from which he retired in 1988.
Working as a consultant, he enjoyed doing what he did best, and that was turning around struggling companies and making them profitable once again.
A
motorcycle
, boating and automobile enthusiast, he enjoyed dining out and the game of golf. Many will also remember him for his love of animals, especially his German shepherd, Keno, named after the dog he handled during his military service. An honest, loving and caring man, he will be greatly missed by family and friends.
In addition to his wife, he leaves his daughter, Stephanie and her husband, John Blombach, of Westminster; and his son, Richard F. Jr. and his wife, Nancy Meagher Mills, of Medford. He is also survived by his sister, Elizabeth Hanley of Winthrop, Maine; his granddaughter, Mary Ellen Blombach of Worcester; and several nieces and nephews.
A service was held at MacRae-Tunnicliffe Funeral Home Monday, July 22, conducted by the Rev. Dr. John Lombard, pastor of Trinitarian Congregational Church. Interment followed in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. In recognition of his World War II Army service, Concord's town flag was flown at half-staff on Monday.
For those who wish, gifts in his memory may be sent to Trinitarian Congregational Church, Walden Street, Concord, Mass., 01742.
Sylvia June Pierce
1933-2002
GARDINER — Sylvia June Pierce, 69, of Gardiner, died unexpectedly Wednesday, July 31, 2002, at her home on Spring Street.
She was born in North New Portland, July 16, 1933, the daughter of Arthur and Flora Greenleaf Fuller. Sylvia had been employed for many years at the Gardiner Shoe Factory. She also had been employed at Health-Tex in Gardiner, as a certified nurse's aide for Home Health Care, and most recently for the Boys and Girls Club of Gardiner.
She enjoyed sewing, camping, lawn sales, going for rides and her family picnics.
Her half brother, Frank Baker Sr., and her sister, Joyce McKenna, predeceased her.
Survivors include her husband of 52 years, James B. Pierce Sr. of Gardiner; four children, James B. Pierce Jr. of Gardiner, Donna Lee Moody of West Gardiner, Malcolm W. Pierce of West Gardiner, and Shawn P. Pierce of Richmond; two sisters, Gloria Glazier of Manchester and Glennis Smith of Augusta; 22 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
At her request, there will be no funeral or memorial service.
Arrangements are in the care of Staples Funeral Home, Gardiner.
