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Arnold 'Hamy' Hamilton Sr.
1920-2002
CLINTON — Arnold "Hamy" Clinton Hamilton Sr., 81, died Sunday, June 2, 2002, at a Madison nursing home after a long battle with cancer.
He was born July 22, 1920, at Middle Greenfield, Carleton County, New Brunswick, Canada
, the son of Percy and Winnifred (Lunn) Hamilton. His mother died when he was seven years old. He moved to Albion with his father in 1935, graduating from Besse High School in Albion, class of 1941.
He worked on the family farm with his father until 1946, tested milk for a year, and drove a tractor-trailer for St. Johnsbury in Waterville for five years. He drove a milk truck for Woodland Dairy from Skowhegan to Watertown, Mass., for seven years and then worked for Fox & Ginn for 21 years. He also worked for Alsko Air Freight and Bart Air Freight, and worked as a part time driver for Redington Funeral Home in Waterville.
He was active in sports in school but especially enjoyed baseball. He was an avid gardener and reader and enjoyed the outdoors. He was a member of the Maine Snowmobile Association and was recently a member of the Heart of Maine Square Dance Club. He was Past Master of the Albion Grange and belonged to the Pomona, State and National Granges.
He was predeceased by a brother, Harry, who died at age 16 in 1942, a brother, Burton, who passed away several years ago, and a sister, Lillian, who died in 2001.
He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Betty J. (Colbath) Hamilton of Clinton; two sons, Arnold "Sonny" Jr. and wife, Jane, of Albion, and David and wife, Jane, of Skowhegan; a sister, Hildred Antworth, of Woodstock, New Brunswick, Canada; five grandchildren and a great grandson; seven stepchildren, Deborah Taylor and husband, Roy, Robert Hartford and wife, Earlene, all of Dover-Foxcroft, Susan McCormick and husband, Michael, James Hartford and wife, Lynn, all of Dexter, Lynda Patterson and husband, Jerry, of Lamoine, Lorna Leighton and husband, Dwane, of Stetson, and Greg Hartford of Franklin; several step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. He also loved his three cats and they will miss him very much. Hamy will also be sadly missed by long time friends, Pat and Dana Hunter of Hinkley.
Friends may call from 10 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, June 5, at Crosby & Neal Funeral Home, 117 Main St., Newport. A graveside funeral service and committal will follow at the Maple Grove Cemetery
in Albion. Family and friends are invited to the home of Hamy's son, Sonny and his wife, Jane, in Albion following the services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Waterville Area Humane Society, 120 Drummond Ave., Waterville, ME 04901.
June R. (Nichols) Hechler
1920-2002
SOLON — June Regina (Nichols) Hechler, 82, of Solon, formerly of Bellingham, Mass., died Saturday, June 1, 2002.
She was born April 12, 1920, in Caswell, daughter of Olga (Olson) and Joseph Nichols.
She was the beloved wife of Cyril B. Hechler of Solon. She resided in Bellingham for 12 years until she retired from Fenwal Inc. in Ashland, Mass., and then moved to Solon in 1975. She enjoyed cooking, painting and crafts. She was a member of the Extension of Solon for many years.
Survivors include four daughters, Kathleen Hamilton of Millinocket, Carolyn Hechler of Mendon, Mass., Kerry Williams Meaney of Marlboro, Mass., and Rebecca Goyer of Bellingham; five grandsons and four granddaughters.
A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, at the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery
in Augusta with the Reverend Tolander officiating. There will be no calling hours. Donations may be made in June's name to Redington-Fairview General Hospital, PO Box 468, Skowhegan ME 04976; or Skowhegan Hospice of Somerset County, PO Box 3069, Skowhegan ME 04976. Arrangements are under the direction of Smart & Edwards Funeral Home in Skowhegan.
Alvin S. 'Mac' MacKenzie
1921-2002
BRUNSWICK —Alvin S. "Mac" MacKenzie, 80, of Birch Meadow Road in Brunswick died after a brief illness at Mid Coast Hospital, Sunday, June 2, 2002. Mac was a kind, gentle and patient man with a great sense of humor.
Mac was born in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Sept. 24, 1921. He was the son of Murdock and Mary (Smith) MacKenzie. Mac came to United States with his family at age five. He attended Brunswick schools and graduated from Brunswick High School in 1941. Before joining the United States Army in November of 1942, he worked at the Pejepscot Paper Co. Mac served in the 266th U.S. Field Artillery Battalion during World War II in the European sector. He took part in several battles including the Battle of Normandy. While in the Army stationed in France, he became a U.S. naturalized citizen.
Upon returning to Brunswick, he worked for Railroad Express Co. and went to work for U.S. Postal Service in Brunswick as a postal carrier, retiring in 1981. Mac was proud to be a member and past-exalted ruler of the Brunswick Lodge of Elks, and a member of the First Parish Church. Mae enjoyed traveling throughout 49 of the 50 states with his wife and most recently traveling extensively in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. Mac and his wife enjoyed boating, living aboard their "Fair Lady" during the summer until 1987.
Mac was a devoted husband. His devotion to his family was inspiring, and he and his wife take great joy in sharing their family cottage at Shoal's Cove in West Bath with their family.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Coombs MacKenzie; his children, Kirk and Robin Dwyer of East Burke, Vt., Blair and Jodie Dwyer of Brunswick, Thad and Deborah Dwyer of Orono, Dane and Gail Dwyer of Bath, Hugh and Jennifer Dwyer of Brunswick and Wendy Dwyer Roy and Michael Roy of Winslow; 15 beloved grandchildren; his sister, Florence MacKenzie Coffin of Freeport, and several nephews and nieces. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Clarence MacKenzie, and two sisters, Bessie Hicken and Edna Wilson.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, June 10, at the First Parish Church in Brunswick. Following the service, the family will greet friends at the Brunswick Lodge of Elks on Park Row. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the First Parish Church Restoration Fund, 9 Cleaveland St., Brunswick ME 04011; or to the Supreme Emblem Club Scholarship Fund, c/o Billie Lee, 709 Tiffin St., Freemont OH 43420-3448. Arrangements by Stetson's Funeral Home, 12 Federal St., Brunswick.
James L. Minot
2002
BELGRADE — James L. Minot, of Belgrade, died Monday, June 3, 2002, at his Minot Hill Road home.
He was born in Augusta, the son of J. Lawrence and Velma (Briggs) Minot. James graduated from Belgrade High School, class of 1950. He attended classes and programs at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy and vocational institutes.
James was a dairy farmer all of his life and had one of the last remaining herds in Belgrade. In addition to farming, he participated in many community activities. Several elected and appointed positions include the Board of Appeals, Animal Control Officer and Constable. He was sexton of the Belgrade cemeteries: Pine Grove, Woodside and Ellis Pond for 17 years. He was a school bus driver for SAD 47 for 50 years.
He was a lifetime member of the Old South Church at Rockwood's Corner in Belgrade. For many years he served as chairman of the Church Cooperation He was a charter member of the Governor's Council on Landowner/ Sportsman Relations, appointed in 1992, he served 10 years.
He participated freely in his neighborhood, which he defined by the boundaries of the town, responding to individual needs as requested.
Survivors include three sisters, Constance Lindquist of Woburn, Mass., Marion E. Minot of Belgrade, Frances Skank and her husband, Harold, of Ames, Iowa; nephews, W. Minot Wood and his wife, Carol, of Hudson, Mass., J. Dixon Wood and his wife, Carol, of Acton, Mass., George Skank and his wife, Janelle, of Streamwood, Ill., James and Nathan Skank of Ames, Iowa; nieces, Deborah Wood Burns and husband, Michael, or Lynnwood, Wash., Marcia Wood Salter and husband, Wilbur, of Westwood, Mass.; nine grandnieces and grandnephews.
There will be no visiting hours. A memorial funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at the Old South Church, Route 135, Belgrade. Arrangements are by Wheeler Funeral Home of Oakland.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that contributions be made to the Minot Memorial Fund, Old South Church, Box 70, Belgrade ME 04917.
Sharon Mae Pearl-Poulin
1950-2002
CORNVILLE — Sharon Mae Pearl-Poulin, 52, died Friday, May 31, 2002, at Thayer Unit, MaineGeneral Medical Center, in Waterville.
She was born May 24, 1950, in Waterville, the daughter of Walter and Norma Mae (Goodwin) Pearl. She was a graduated of Waterville High School.
Sharon was married Sept. 17, 1987, to William B. Poulin. She had been employed many years as a social worker at Lakewood Manor Nursing care facility in Waterville, and most recently at Mount St. Joseph Nursing Home in Waterville. She has been a resident of Cornville for the past three years and previously lived in Skowhegan.
Sharon was a rare light in this world. She was a light among lights. She burned very brightly. She illuminated all those who came to know her. Sharon loved the lord. His love emanated from this bright light. As we know, bright lights burn out all to quickly. Sharon was such a light. She loved deeply, yet freely gave this love away. Greatly loved, greatly missed. I am home in Heaven, dear ones; Oh, so happy and so bright! There is perfect joy and beauty, In this everlasting light. All the pain and grief is over, Every restless tossing passed; I am now at peace forever, Safely home in heaven at last. Did you wonder I so calmly Trod the valley of the shade? Oh! But Jesus love illumined Every dark and fearful glade. And he came Himself to meet me In that way so hard to tread; And Jesus arm to lean on Could I have one doubt or dread? Then you must not grieve so sorely, For I love you dearly still: Try to look beyond earth's shadows, Pray to trust our Father's Will.
She is survived by her husband of 15 years, William B. Poulin of Cornville; a brother, Robert Pearl and his wife, Susanne, of Winsor, Vt.; a sister, Sandra Loisel and her husband, Steven, and their children, Emily and Olivia of Williston, Vt.; a stepdaughter, Jennifer Novaria and her husband, David, and their children, Hannah-Ruth and Gabrielle Noel of Lisbon; a stepson, William B. Poulin Jr. and his wife, Jean, their son, David Philip of Lisbon Falls; many other relatives.
A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, June 8, at the Calvary Pentecostal Church, 162 Old Point Ave., Madison. Interment will be private at St. Francis Community in Orland. In lieu of flowers those who wish may make a memorial contribution to the Calvary Pentecostal Church, PO Box 159, Madison ME 04950; or to the American Cancer Society, 1 Main Street No. 300, Topsham ME 04086.
Ramille J. Poirier
1912-2002
BENTON — Ramille J. Poirier, 89, of Benton, died Sunday, June 2, 2002, at the Oak Grove Living and Rehabilitation Center in Waterville.
He was born in Winslow, July 4, 1912, son of Albert and Exilda (Gilbert) Poirier. From 1935-1936, he served in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). He served in the US Army during World War II from 1941 to 1945. During this time he was in the 16th Medical Corps and three of those years he spent in combat in England, Africa and Italy. He received numerous ribbons and awards including the Bronze Star Medal, Medical Badge, Army Driver Award, Army of Occupation Ribbon (Awarded five times), the Good Conduct Medal and the European Campaign Ribbon.
After his discharge from the Army he married Julienne Poulin, Sept. 24, 1945. He was then employed by the former Hollingsworth & Whitney paper mill and in 1974 retired from Scott Paper with 35 years of service. After retirement, he and his wife spent several winters vacationing in Florida. He was a life member of the Bourque-Lanigan American Legion Post 5 in Waterville as well as the Waterville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1285 and the Disabled American Vets (DAV) Post No. 8835.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Julienne (Poulin) Poirier of Benton; one daughter, Sherry Jewell and her husband, Larry, of Waterville; one granddaughter, Kristin Sauzek and her husband, Jeremy, of Italy; one sister, Irma Poirier of Waterville.
A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 5, at the new Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Mount Vernon Road, Augusta, with the Rev. Marcel Dumoulin officiating followed by a military service conducted by the members of the Bourque-Lanigan American Legion Post 5.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the Waterville Humane Society, 120 Drummond Ave., Waterville ME 04901. Arrangements are under the direction of the Lawry Brothers Funeral Home of Fairfield.
Fritz C. Weidner
1942-2002
EAST VASSALBORO —Fritz C. Weidner, 59, died unexpectedly Saturday, June 1, 2002, shortly after arrival at MaineGeneral Medical Center in Waterville.
He was born in New Jersey, July 18, 1942, the son of Charles and Jean (Bigelow) Weidner. He was formerly employed at Togus Veterans Administration Center as a family counselor and psychologist for several years and was a self-employed investment advisor. He was a volunteer at REM in Waterville and a member of the Maine Coast Men's Group. He was also editor of Web site for Economics.
He is survived by his wife, Holly (Gerlaugh) Weidner; a daughter, Kate Weidner, both of East Vassalboro; three sons, Abby Weidner, and Eric and wife, Kathy Weidner, all of San Francisco, Calif., and Jason Weidner of Chile; his mother, Jean B. Weidner of Wilmington, N.C.; two brothers, Charles Weidner of Wilmington, N.C., and Thomas and wife, Joan Weidner, of Cranbury, N.J.; sister, Lucy Weidner of Hyattsville, Md.; and by four nieces and nephews.
A service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 8, at the Friends Meeting House, Stanley Hill Road, East Vassalboro. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in his name may be made to Nature Conservancy, 14 Maine St., Brunswick ME 04011. Arrangements are with Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm St., Waterville.
Bruce E. Wentworth
1933-2002
CAMDEN — Bruce E. Wentworth, of 26 Pearl St., died unexpectedly Friday, May 31, 2002, at his home.
Born in Oakland, Feb. 3, 1933, he was the son of Daniel and Gwendolyn (Littlefield) Wentworth. He was graduate of Williams High School in Oakland and Trinity University where he received his bachelor of science degree. During the Korean Conflict he served in the U.S. Air Force. After leaving the military, he taught school in San Antonio, Texas, for several years.
On Feb. 16, 1964, he married Louise Morong of Camden. Mr. and Mrs. Wentworth have lived at their home on Pearl Street for the past 38 years. Mr. Wentworth had been employed at the Maine State Prison in Thomaston for many years, retiring in 2000. During his employment at the prison, Wentworth had been instrumental in establishing several programs including drug and alcohol rehabilitation, holiday furlow for model prisoners, and college education. He had taught school at the prison and also worked in the showroom summers.
His hobbies included woodworking, gardening, music, and golfing. He was a member of Down East Jazz Society and the Goose River Golf Club. An accomplished musician, Wentworth had played with many bands including Ed Greenwood, Stan Catell, Hal Rohn, Al Corey, and the Lincolnville Community Band. A devoted husband and father, his family said he was very much like a Bill Cosby with his great personality, zest for life, and sense of humor.
Surviving is his wife, Louise Morong Wentworth of Camden; his mother-in-law, Eva May Pease of Camden; one son, Bruce Wentworth of Rockport; five daughters, Gerry Dee Clough and her husband, Mark, of Gorham, Terry Lee Romane and her husband, Steve, of Wantage, N.J., Laurie Jo Doran and her husband, Elwood, of Camden, Jennifer L. Wentworth, of Washington, Rebecca S. Wentworth of San Diego, Calif.; two brothers, Alan Littlefield and his wife, Donna, of Oakland, and Russell Littlefield of Augusta; one sister, Sharon Folsom of Oakland; two brothers-in-law, Frank Morong and his wife, Janice, and Bill Morong and his wife, Glenna, all of Camden; 11 grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents, Daniel and Gwendolyn Wentworth.
There are no public visiting hours. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 4, at the John Street United Methodist Church, 98 John St., Camden, with the Rev. Linda Campbell Marshall and Rev. Gerard Gosselin co-officiating. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Heartwatch Program, YMCA, 50 Chestnut St., Camden ME 04843; or the Lincolnville Community Band, c/o Pat Jordan, 1 Trim St., Camden ME 04843. Arrangements are with the Robert E. Laite Funeral Home, 9 Mountain Street, Camden.
Grace K. Wyman
1911-2002
PITTSFIELD — Grace K. Wyman, 91, of Pittsfield, died Saturday, June 1, 2002, at Sebasticook Valley Nursing Home.
She was born March 13, 1911, in Plymouth, daughter of Hanson and Gillian (Edminster) Cookson. She graduated from Maine Central Institute, class of 1931, and attended Beal's Business College in Bangor.
She was the widow of Weldon F. Wyman, who died in 1967.
She had worked in area woolen mills, most recently Wright's Woolen Mill.
She was a member of the Pittsfield First Congregational Church.
Survivors include hr son and daughter-in-law, Alvah and Mildred Wyman of Palmyra; two granddaughters and their husbands, Lisa and Ron Allen of Raleigh, N.C., and their children, Chris and Shelley, and Lori and Charles Glidden of Pittsfield and their three sons, Joshua, Benjamin and Matthew; two sisters, Novella Rogers and her husband, Norman and Lucille Weed, both of Pittsfield; several nieces and nephews.
There will be no calling hours. A funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 8, at the First Congregational Church, Park Street, Pittsfield. Burial will follow at the Village Cemetery
in Pittsfield. Arrangements are under the direction of the D.H. Shorey Funeral Chapel, 35 Hartland Ave., Pittsfield ME 04967. If desired, memorial donations may be made to First Congregational Church, Memorial Fund, PO Box 423, Pittsfield ME 04967.
