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Gail L. Smith
April 19, 2010
Saco, Maine
Gail Smith died in the early hours of the morning on April 19th, 2010. She is survived by Leslie, her husband of 44 years; her daughters, April and Amy, of Saco; her son, Duane, of Punta Gorda, FL; parents, Lurlene and Charles Morris, of Sanford; and her sister, Constance Webber and husband, Russ, of Wells. She is also survived by her four beloved grandchildren, Gunner, MacKenzie, Kael and Cody of whom she was very, very proud, as well as, many nieces and nephews.
Though born in Maine and graduating from Wells High School, the travels and adventures of being in a military family often took her away, sometimes as far as Turkey, and back again. Her husband, Leslie, was in the Air Force. She loved and tried many things, including cooking, ceramics and even the sport of curling. Her cheesecake recipe still lives on in a restaurant in Louisiana.
Over the years, her big heart and infinite patience let her be caregiver for dozens of children, both on military bases and locally. She would color and bake cookies and was affectionately called "Grammie" by all. She loved spending time with her family and will be sorely missed by anyone who's life she touched. We love and miss her dearly.
Services will be held at Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer St., Kennebunk. The wake is from 6pm to 8pm on Thursday, April 22 and the funeral, on Friday, the 23rd, at 2pm.
Arrangements are in care of Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer Street, Kennebunk, ME 04043.
George A. Olson
March 10, 2010
Bethel, Maine
George A. Olson Jr., 56, of Bethel, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at the Kennebunk Nursing and Rehab Facility, where he had been a patient for a short time.
He was born in Rumford on Sept. 5, 1953, the son of George A. Olson, Sr. and the late Barbara (Learned) Olson. He graduated with the Class of 1972 from Telstar Regional High School, Bethel, specializing in small engine repair and snow machine overhauls.
After graduating high school, George began his carpentry career working with his father. He worked for him for 20 years, then took over George A. Olson & Son Builders in 1992, upon George Sr.’s retirement.
George was a lover of the outdoors, as he was an avid
hunter
and snow machine rider.
He enjoyed NASCAR racing so much that when he was in his 20s, he built his stockcar and raced at Oxford Plains Speedway. He was an excellent mechanic and loved working on his Ford Mustangs.
George also had a special love for his close companion and friend, Tara, his dog, who he greatly missed when she was laid to rest.
George is survived by his father, George A. Olson, Sr. of Bryant Pond, his sister, Kelly, of South Portland, his three very special nieces Gena Morgan of Newry; Taleah Paradis of Milton and Natasha Vascik of Bethel; one great-nephew Russell Haines of Newry; and three great-nieces, Kaylee, Kaitlyn and Olivia Buck, of Milton.
George was pre-deceased by his mother, Barbara, who passed away in March of 1995, and his brother Andrew, who passed away in January of 1958.
There will be a private memorial service for him later in the Spring.
George Arthur Douglas, Jr.
May 07, 2010
Kennebunk, Maine
George Arthur Douglas, Jr., 86, of Ross Road, died Friday, May 7th, 2010 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough, Maine following a lengthy illness. He was born in Boston on July 19, 1923, the son of George Arthur Douglas, Sr. He grew up in Milton, MA where he graduated from Milton Academy.
George earned a Bachelor’s Degree in communications from Boston University. Following college, he served as a news reporter and city editor of the former Boston Post newspaper. Developing many contacts over the years, he left the newspaper field and began a career in Public Relations. He owned and operated George A. Douglas Associates, Inc., on Tremont Street. George served as Director of Public Relations for the Massachusetts Bankers Association, Tufts-New England Medical Center, and the Executive Council of the Episcopal Church of the United States. He was editor and publisher of The Church Militant, monthly newspaper for the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts, and editor of Bostonia, the Boston University alumni magazine.
He was also an educator and served as chairman of the Department of Mass Communication at Emerson College, and taught at Boston University.
George loved to write, and authored several books, among them “When Boston Was Proper,” “T-Wharf,” and “Our Little Golf Club in Maine, Cape Arundel.” He was also a columnist for the Journal Tribune Newspaper in Biddeford, where he chronicled his life with kidney disease, and his journey with kidney dialysis. He was a talented painter in both oil and watercolor formats.
George was a long time member of the Cape Arundel Golf Club in Kennebunkport, ME, and was a regular fixture on the course.
In addition to holding a private pilot’s license, he was a member of the Alpha Epsilon Rho Radio-Television Fraternity.
He was predeceased by his wife, Ruth (Weiler) Douglas, his sister, Audrey Douglas, and his son, George Arthur Douglas, III.
George is survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins.
There are no services planned. Memorial donations in George’s memory may be made to: Animal Welfare Society, PO Box 43, West Kennebunk, ME 04094; or the National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd Street., New York, NY 10016. Arrangements are in care of Bibber Memorial Chapel.
George Augustine Moran
June 14, 2010
Kennebunk
George A. Moran, 77, of Kennebunk, died on Monday, June 14, 2010 at Southern Maine Medical Center in Biddeford, ME following a long illness.
George was born July 27, 1932 in Chelsea, MA a son of George B. and Mary (Carroll) Moran. He graduated from Chelsea schools and served four years in the U.S. Air Force. George was employed as radio operator for Northeast Airlines and Airways Facilities Specialist for the F.A.A. He retired in 1987.
Mr. Moran enjoyed reading, computer operation, audio and video recording, and woodworking.
In addition to his parents, George was predeceased by his brother, Richard of Derry, NH.
He is survived by his wife, Evelyn; his sons, David and his wife, Lauri-Ann, their children, Melissa and Christopher Gaudet of Portland and Brian and his wife, Joanna, and their children, Ashlyn and Colin Moran of Kennebunk; two sisters, Grace Cause and her husband Frank of Wenham, MA, and Linda Clerico of Chelsea, MA.
Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, June 17, 2010 from 6 to 8 PM at Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer Street, Kennebunk where a funeral service will be held on Friday, June 18, 2010 at 11 AM. Interment will be in Hope Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Ashlyn Moran c/o Brian and Joanna Moran at 12 Erica’s Way, Kennebunk, ME 04043 to support Ashlyn’s medical expenses.
George William Brackett
November 10, 2010
Wells
George William Brackett, 93, of Chick Crossing Road, died Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at his granddaughter’s residence in Townsend, MA. George was born in Wells on August 4, 1917, the son of Louie Kennedy. He lived his entire life in Wells before moving to Townsend.
He was the widower of Vera Charlene (Goff) Brackett who predeceased him in 1999.
George was employed for many years as a Ship Inspector at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery.
He was a life member of the Wells Branch Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon and Trustee. When the original church was destroyed by fire in the 1960’s, George was one of three members who rebuilt the new church.
George was an original volunteer member of the Wells Branch Fire Department, where he twice served as Chief: from 1954 to 1955, and again from 1956 to 1960.
In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by his son, Robert Brackett, Sr. in January 1998.
Survivors include three grandchildren: Jennifer Scirocco and her husband Dan of West Townsend, MA, Sabrina Bagley and her husband Christopher of Sanford, Robert Brackett, Jr., and his wife Sarah of Fort Eustis, VA; his sister Louise Daggett of Scarborough, ME; 8 great grandchildren and one great great granddaughter.
Calling hours will be on Sunday, November 14, 2010 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer Street, Kennebunk, where a Funeral Service will be held on Monday, November 15 at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow in Pine Hill Cemetery, Wells, ME. Should friends desire, memorial donations may be made in his memory to: Wells Branch Baptist Church, 1342 Branch Road, Wells, ME 04090. Arrangements are in care of Bibber Memorial Chapel.
Gertrude 'Peggy' Welch
May 07, 2010
Kennebunk
Gertrude “Peggy” Welch, 93 years, of Ross Road, passed away Friday, May 7, 2010 surrounded by her family at the Greenwood Center in Sanford .
Peggy was born in Eastport, ME, the 5th of 6 children, to Elizabeth (Hall) and Arthur Lesuer. She is predeceased by her parents, 5 siblings, her husband, Elton “Al” Welch and eldest son, Elton Welch Jr. “Skeeter”.
Peggy spent her early years in Eastport. Later the family moved to Millinocket where she graduated from Stearns High School in 1935. She married Elton “Al” Welch that same summer. Al was a Kennebunk boy who was part of the cadre of young men with the Civilian Conservation Corp building Baxter State Park. Peggy and Al returned to Kennebunk in 1937 where they raised their 3 children. Al passed away July of 1993 after 58 years of marriage.
Peggy worked over the years in a number of local businesses. She said her most rewarding occupations were those that involved children. She is known as Aunt Peggy to many folks in town. After her retirement she was an avid reader, visiting the Kennebunk Free Library weekly and an active participant of Christ Church, the Senior Center at Lower Village, 50 Plus Club, and the Golden Girls of Arundel.
She is survived by her son Mike Welch, daughter Gloria Nadeau , daughter-in-law Betty Welch; and a favorite nephew Byron “Chuck” Lesuer of Millinocket; niece, Liz Weise of California, and several other nieces and nephews; 11 grandchildren, Donna Nadeau, Tamara Nadeau-Mallory, Fredrick & Kim Nadeau, Stephanie Nadeau & Michael Marceau, Marcus Welch, Terry & Charlie Leech, Vicki Welch Feely, Cindy Welch, Sandra & Paul Thurston, Melanie Dickson, Kerry & Ben Cosmos; 18 great-grandchildren: Keeya, Taj, Owen, Scarlett, Ginger, Ricky, David , Kristy, Melissa, Andrew, Camille, Christopher, Amanda, Ashley, Zane, Valerie, Anthony & Benjamin; and 7 great-great grandchildren: Kayla, Nathan, Cole, Courtney, Curtis, Annabelle, Evan; and her special friend Barry Doughty.
Visiting Hours will be held Monday, May 17, 2010 from 5 to 7 PM at Bibber Memorial Chapel, Summer Street, Kennebunk. A Memorial Services will be held Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at 11 AM at Christ Church, 6 Dane Street, Kennebunk, ME 04043. Burial will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Christ Church, 6 Dane St., Kennebunk, 04043
Harlan J. Spalding
April 14, 2010
Wells, Maine
Harlan J. Spalding, 85 years, of Wells, died April 14 at Varney Crossing Nursing Home in North Berwick after a lengthy illness
He was born on October 6, 1924 in Somerville, MA to William F. and Henrietta (Dow) Spalding. He was educated in Watertown, MA schools and was a graduate of Arlington MA High School.
Harlan served in the US Coast Guard in World War II in the North Atlantic. After two years of civilian life, he enlisted in the Army in 1948 and served 17 years until being honorably discharged in 1965. He served tours of duty in Germany, Pakistan, and as a medical aid man in the Korean War.
After his military retirement, he owned and operated dental laboratories in Nashua, NH and Kennebunk, ME.
Mr. Spalding was a member of the VFW and the American Legion Post #74 in Kennebunk.
Harlan was most proud of his service to his country and enjoyed the love of his family.
He is survived by his wife Carol of 62 years; his son Alan; 3 daughters Gail Henderson of Wells, Beverlie Kardulas and her husband John of Kittery, Donna Kelly and her partner Jim Jacques of Gonic, NH; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and several cousins, nieces and nephews.
Memorial visitation will be held Saturday, April 17, 2010 from 2-3PM at Bibber Memorial Chapel, 111 Chapel Road, Wells where a memorial service will be held at 3PM with the Rev. Herb Henry officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Harlan’s memory are encouraged by the family to the charity of ones choice.
Arrangements are in care of Bibber Memorial Chapel, 111 Chapel Road, Wells, ME 04090.
Harry Leo Brown, Jr.
December 17, 2009
Kennebunk, Maine
Harry Leo Brown, Jr., 45 years, of Boundary Way died unexpectedly at home on December 17, 2009.
Harry was born on March 22, 1965 in Biddeford, ME, a son of Harry and Gail (Varney) Brown, Sr. He graduated from Kennebunk High School. Harry worked for Wood Structures for many years and also for Corning Components. On September 16, 2000 he married Ruth Blow.
Harry enjoyed
hunting and fishing with his father. He was an avid racing fan and enjoyed following NASCAR.
He was predeceased by his sister, Lisa Brown; his grandparents, Harry and Ellen ‘Nan’ Brown, and Frank and Virginia Varney; his uncle, Bradford Shaw; and his aunt, Kay Cavelier.
Harry is survived by his wife, Ruth Blow Brown; his daughter Jillian Blow LaChance and her husband Chris; his granddaughter, Ava Cote; his father, Harry L. Brown, Sr. and his wife Earline; his mother Gail Twyman; his half sister, Audra Twyman; his four stepsisters, Debra White, Tamara Martel, Holly Hersh, and Dorothy Delaire; his Aunt Helen Shaw; his cousins, Mary Ricker, Mark Shaw, Peter Shaw, Charlie Brown, Jr., Ricky Brown, Irene Umbel, Ellen Murphy, Clara Troegner, and Terry Nunan; and his German shepherd, Geo.
Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, December 22 from 6-8 PM at Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer Street, Kennebunk, ME. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 23 at 11 AM at the funeral home. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to:
American Cancer Society
One Bowdoin Mill Island, Suite 300
Topsham, ME 04086
Arrangements are in care of Bibber Memorial Chapel.
Harry Roosevelt Waterman
May 18, 2010
Berwick
Harry Roosevelt Waterman, 73, of Berwick Road, died early Tuesday morning, May 18, 2010 at his residence surrounded by his loving family following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Johnsville District, Maryland on November 12, 1936, the son of Carl J. Waterman and Clara Catherine (Burdette) Waterman. He grew up in Point of Rocks, Maryland before moving to Somersworth, NH in 1953 with his family.
In 1955, Harry enlisted in the United States Navy where he served as a Gunner’s Mate aboard USS Valley Forge (CVS-45).
He left active duty in 1959 and returned to Somersworth where he met his future wife, Irene Anita Doucette at a dance in Rochester. They were married on November 12, 1960 and enjoyed 49 years of marriage.
Harry was employed at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for 24 years; retiring as a Marine Machinery Mechanic Superintendent in 1990. In his retirement years he had more time to enjoy his hobby of small engine repair. Friends and family would drop off lawnmowers and anything else with a small engine, and Harry would fix them up as good as new. He was even known to dispense friendly advice along the way.
During his spare time, he enjoyed
hunting, snowmobiling, and fishing. He also liked spending time with his family at their camp in Eustis, which he built by himself. He was fond of his dog who loved to ride in the truck with him. Harry also liked to ride his lawn tractor; even during his many rounds of chemotherapy, one could find him on the tractor with a smile on his face.
Harry was predeceased by two sisters, Marian Moberly and Alice Brown, and two brothers, Thomas and Carlie Waterman.
Survivors include his loving wife of 49 years, Irene Waterman of Berwick; his son, Mark Waterman and his wife Stephanie of Berwick; three daughters, Catherine Dupuis and her husband Steven of Fernandina Beach, FL, Susan Waterman of Somersworth, Lisa Shanholtz and her husband Timothy of South Berwick, ME; two sisters, Sharon Routhier and her husband Ron of St. Mary’s GA, and Donna Peacock and her husband Sam of Rochester; seven grandchildren, Jeffrey and Matthew Dupuis, Thea and Ty Shanholtz, Whitney, MacKenzie and Brady Waterman.
Calling hours will be on Saturday, May 22, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon at Laing-Bibber Funeral Chapel, 36 Rochester Street, Berwick, where a funeral service will follow at 12 noon. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Berwick. Family flowers only, please. Memorial donations in his memory are encouraged to: The Brian Doucette Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Noble Boosters, PO Box 365, Berwick, ME 03901 or to Beacon Hospice, 42 Brickyard Court, York, ME 03909.
