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Jackalyn Violet Bastille
January 21, 2007
Wells
Jackalyn Violet Bastille, 43 Years, of Nicholas Drive, Wells died Sunday, January 21, 2007 at York Hospital after recently being stricken ill
Jackalyn was born December 19, 1963 in Milo, ME a daughter of John and Mary Byther Solomon. She was a member of the Malicite Tribe in Pearth-Andover, of New Brunswick, Canada
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Jackalyn enjoyed the outdoors and all the activities associated with it, camping, and fishing, canoeing and kayaking. She especially enjoyed the beach. She loved spending time with her family. Jackalyn especially enjoyed helping others. For 14 years she and her husband Matthew helped with the intertribal association toy run during Christmas.
Jackalyn is survived and sadly missed by her beloved husband of 27 years, Matthew A. Bastille; her daughter Cheyenne Belle; her son John; eight sisters; 4 brothers; and many nieces and nephews.
There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Native American Intertribal Foundation.
Jacques Downs
September 13, 2006
Kennebunkport
KENNEBUNKPORT - Jacques M. Downs, 80, China trade scholar, retired humanities professor and long-time resident of Kennebunkport, died suddenly Wednesday, September 13 in Biddeford Pool, Maine. Mr. Downs was a teacher, mentor and political advocate. After completing his doctorate at Georgetown University in 1961, Mr. Downs moved to Kennebunkport, Maine, to take a job teaching American history at St. Francis College (later the University of New England). He has been a mentor to hundreds, and was known for welcoming his students to his book-filled home to discuss ideas, and to learn about life in his busy kitchen.
When not baking bread, gardening, or serving coffee or his home brewed beer, Mr. Downs could be found in his study. Along with numerous academic articles, he published a history of Biddeford and Saco, Maine, Cities on the Saco (1985), and a history of the South Congregational Church of Kennebunkport. But his life’s work was a book on the early American China trade, The Golden Ghetto: The American Commercial Community at Canton and the Shaping of American China Policy (1997).
Mr. Downs was born 1926 in Detroit, Michigan to two working journalists: Elizabeth Watson Downs and Jacques Silk Downs. He spent the bulk of his childhood and youth in Berkeley, California. His mother raised him and his sister, DeeDee during the Depression. Mr. Downs attended Berkeley High School, and University of California, Berkeley. He learned Russian at the Army Language School in Monterey, CA, and served in Berlin during the Korean War.
Later, Mr. Downs joined the Foreign Service, rising to the level of Vice Counsel. In 1961, he completed a Ph.D. in U.S. Business History, before moving to Kennebunkport with his young family to work at St. Francis. Throughout his 35-year tenure at the college, Mr. Downs was committed to challenging, supporting and engaging students. He served for many years as a department chair, established a scholarship program to help students study abroad, and frequently took groups of students to places like Mexico, Russia, Quebec and Morocco. Although Mr. Downs retired in 1996, he continued to teach at least one class a year.
He was an active member of the Democratic Party of Kennebunkport, even running for the state legislature. In addition to politics, Mr. Downs had many passions: social justice—including leading a women’s consciousness-raising group—gardening, collecting—especially Chinese objects—and his family. A prolific letter and e-mail correspondent, Mr. Downs kept touch with a wide circle of former students, colleagues, and friends.
He lost his sister, Deedee, in 2001. He is survived by his wife, Eva, three children, Andreae and Jonathan, both of Newton, Mass., and Alex, of Portland, ME, and five grandchildren: Susannah Glickman, Juliette Glickman, Caleb, Ellen and Elijah Collins-Downs.
A celebration of Jacques’ life will be held on Saturday, October 7th at the University of New England Conference Center, 2-5 p.m. Donations in lieu of flowers to the Jacques Downs Scholarship Fund, University of New England, 716 Stevens Ave, Portland, ME 04103
Jane Hickey Dunn
November 29, 2006
Rochester, NH
Jane Hickey Dunn died quietly on Wednesday November 29 after battling pancreatic cancer. She died, as she wanted, with her family and cats beside her in her Rochester, NH home.
Jane was born October 29th, 1937 the only child of Graydon M. Hickey and Elaine Fuller Hickey in Lancaster, NH. She married Victor Thomas Dunn in 1959 whom she divorced in 1984.
Jane was known for her humor and positive attitude where ever she went. She previously resided in Shrewsbury, MA. and Keene, NH where she excelled in her career in banking.
Her hobbies included reading, volunteer work, fishing, American Legion and Exchange club activities. She always enjoyed her pets.
She is survived by two children Debra Wright of Swanzey, NH and Timothy Dunn and daughter-in -law Jeanne Dunn of Kennebunk, ME. She had six grand children: Justin, Gregory and Sadie Wright and Caitlin, Christopher and Caroline Dunn. She is also survived by a lilac point Siamese cat, Cyclone, and a gray tabby, Chinook.
A memorial service, will be held on December 9th at 1:00 PM at Christ Church, Dane Street, Kennebunk, Maine.
Flowers may be sent to the Christ Church. Alternatively, donations in her name may be sent to a local humane society or animal shelter.
Janet Martha Bouma
May 11, 2006
Kennebunk, ME
Janet Martha Bouma, 59 years of age, of Oakwood Lane, died on Thursday May 11 at her home following a brave battle with cancer. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA on December 30, 1946, a daughter of Walter Edward Sr. and Ruth Lorraine (Charlier) Bauers. She graduated from Allegeny High School in 1964, and from Slippery Rock State College in 1969.
After her graduation, she married James Bouma on January 25, 1969.
Janet started her career in Education as a Health and Physical Education teacher in both Middle and High Schools. She also did substitute teaching at both levels. Later in her career, she was an Executive Assistant, working for
Rivers School in Weston, MA. She retired in 2000.
After moving to Maine, Janet took up painting and became an accomplished artist. She was a member of the Art Guild of the Kennebunks, Maine Women of Art, The Pastel Painters of Maine, and the Tuesday Art Guild. In addition to her love of painting, she enjoyed sewing, quilting and
needlepoint
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She was pre-deceased by a son, James Paul Bouma in 1978; and her brother, Walter Edward Bauers, Jr. in 2003.
She is survived by her loving husband of 37 years, James Bouma, of Kennebunk a son Benjamin George Bouma of Pittsburgh, PA and a sister Jean Lorraine Nintze of Pittsburgh, PA.
Visiting hours will be held from 5 to 6:30 PM Monday May 15, 2006 at Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer Street, Kennebunk, ME. A Memorial Service will be held immediately following at 6:30 PM at Bibber Memorial Chapel with Reverend Richard Horner officiating. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery, Weston, MA. on Tuesday May 16 at 2 PM. Should friends desired, memorial donations may be made in her name to: Charlie Davidson Leukemia Fund, Massachusetts General Hospital Development Office, 165 Cambridge St., Suite 600, Boston, MA. 02114.
Janina Anuszewski
December 05, 2006
Sanford
Janina Anuszewski, 92, of Main Street, formerly of Goose Rocks Beach, died Tuesday morning at the Greenwood Center.
She was born in Haverhill, MA on September 24, 1914, the daughter of Felix and Josephine (Kierbedz) Nieranowski. She grew up in Haverhill, attending local schools.
On February 12, 1944, she married T. Edward Anuszewski. They enjoyed nearly 42 years together until his death in 1986.
Janina was a homemaker, but did work outside the home as a hairdresser, and also in food service for the Haverhill school system. In later years, she was the proprietor of “The Tides-By-The-Sea” at Goose Rocks Beach, Kennebunkport from 1965 to 1971.
She was a communicant of St. Martha’s Parish in Kennebunk, and was a member of the Holy Rosary Society of St. Michael’s Church, Haverhill.
She was pre-deceased by her brother, William Nieranowski; and her sister, Frances Strykowski.
Survivors include:
her 2 sons: Robert E. Anuszewski and his wife Kathy F. Anuszewski
of Kennebunkport, ME.
Thomas J. Anuszewski and his wife Kathleen H. Anuszewski
of Kennebunkport, ME.
her daughter: Jean Cooper and her husband Ed Cooper of Skaneateles, NY.
4 grandchildren: Gregory E. Cooper
Christopher E. Cooper
Christine M. Anuszewski
Susan J. Anuszewski
Calling hours are from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday, December 8, at Scatamacchia Funeral Home, 358 Washington St., Haverhill. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, December 9 at 11:00 a.m. at All Saints Catholic Church, 120 Bellevue Ave., Haverhill. Burial will follow in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Haverhill.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her name to: The Kennebunkport Health Council, PO Box 367, Kennebunkport, ME 04046.
Arrangements under the direction of Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer Street, Kennebunk, ME and Scatamacchia Funeral Home, 358 Washington Street, Haverhill, MA.
Jason Cole
January 22, 2007
Wells
WELLS – Jason Cole, 78 Years, of Royal Heights and Delray Beach Florida, died peacefully in his home on January 22, 2007, just two days after the passing of his wife Annette.
Jason was born September 10, 1928 in Boston, MA, a son of Alfred and Goldie Cohen. He graduated from the University of Maine at Orono. Jason was a sales engineer in the construction industry. On April 14, 1951 Jason married Annette Rackmill. They celebrated over 55 wonderful years together until her death just two days prior.
Jason was active with the Shrine in Boston. He was also a member of the Dorchester Yacht Club.
He enjoyed boating and fishing. He loved his family.
Jason is survived by his son; David Cole of Chicago; Daughters Rhonda Cole and Karen Ginchereau; Brother Merrill Cohen; Sister Phyllis Cohen; and his grandson Ray.
Visitation will be held on Friday, January 26th from 1:00 – 2:00 PM at Bibber Memorial Chapel, 111 Chapel Road, Wells, Maine, with Rabbi, Ellen Farber where a funeral service will follow at 2:00 PM.
A private Interment will follow in Ocean View cemetery in Wells.
Should friends desire, memorial donations may be made to: Hospice of Southern Maine, 901 Washington Ave., Suite 104, Portland, ME 04103.
Jean C. Ross
July 15, 2006
Kittery
Jean C. Ross, 83, of Kittery died on Saturday, July 15, 2006 at York Hospital.
Further arrangements are being handled by Meader & Son Funeral Home in Rumford, ME.
Jean Elizabeth Knapp
August 27, 2006
Kennebunkport
Jean Elizabeth Knapp, March 18, !927 – August 27, 2006 of School Street, died Sunday morning at her residence.
Family and friends are invited to join in a Celebration commemorating Jean’s life on Friday, September 8, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at the South Congregational Church, 14 Temple Street, Kennebunkport.
Jessica J. Hodsdon
November 03, 2006
Kennebunk,Me
Jessica “Jessie” Hodsdon of Kennebunk died unexpectedly Friday November 3, 2006. Jessie was born September 2, 1985, and spent her entire life with her family in Kennebunk.
Jessie attended Kennebunk schools, receiving her diploma from Kennebunk High School in 2003.
Jessie was a “people person” becoming friends with practically everyone she came in contact with. She was involved in many activities, including girls scout, grade school basketball, field hockey and school band. The passion of her teenage years was horseback riding, both for pleasure and competition. Although Jessie was a gentle soul, she was also a determined and accomplished equestrian competitor.
Jessie competed with her horses Honey, Sonny, and Joe Perry, at local and regional events from her local barn Hi-Stepping Equestrian Center in Arundel, to the Hollis Equestrian Center, Skowhegan State Fair, Deerfield, NH State Fair and her favorite, the Eastern State Exposition in Springfield, MA. In 1999 Jessie attended the World Championship competition in Louisville, KY with her friend Morgan Towne, who was competing in this international event.
Jessie had a smile that would light up the room: it was always an uplifting occasion to be around her. She was intuitive and insightful, especially with regard to interpersonal communication and relationships. In these areas she had wisdom well beyond her years and friends and relatives of all ages learned much from her.
The illness that caused her life to end at such a tender age was cruel beyond most people’s imaginations, but she endured all the pain and suffering dealt to her without complaint. She was a fighter who did all she could, for a year and half; to resist and overcome her disease- but, in the end, this wonderful, young friend, daughter, sister and relative, couldn’t fight any longer.
Her personal reflections in her diary over the last few months indicated that she knew that she was going to Heaven and wanted to be an angel there, helping and ministering to others.
She is survived by her loving family her mother and father Stephen and Denise Hodsdon, her older brother Andrew Hodsdon and her younger sister Allison Hodsdon all of Kennebunk, as well as her many friends and extended family who grieve immensely but know that she is finally at peace.
Visiting hours will be held from 2-4 PM Tuesday, November 7, 2006 at the Bibber Memorial Chapel 67 Summer Street Kennebunk, Maine where a funeral services will be held at 4 PM at the Chapel.
Should friends desire, memorial donations may be made to:
the National Alliance on Mental Illness Donor Services
1 Bangor Street
Augusta, ME 04330
in Jessica’s memory.
Joan Anne Dennett
September 16, 2006
Kennebunk
Kennebunk - In loving memory of Joan Anne Dennett, who passed away on September 16, 2006.
Joan was born May 12, 1944 in Ridley Park, PA to Nelson Wilson Dennett and Catherine Dorothy Dennett of Kennebunk. Kennebunk has always been Joan’s home.
She is survived by family and friends whose lives are enriched with the joy, light, and laughter she not only brought to our lives but to those she met in passing.
Joan left a little bit of herself in each of us, in hopes we would pass it along. And so we shall. PIL.
