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Myrna E. Benner
October 28, 2010
Berwick
Myrna E. Benner, 67, of Berwick, passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2010 at Maine Medical Center after a period of failing health. She was born in St. Stephen New Brunswick, Canada
on June 28, 1943, a daughter of Galen and Florence (Gardiner) Gardener.
On September 28, 1959 she married Eugene Benner. They recently celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
Myrna was a lover of life, and enjoyed traveling, vintage cars, and world history.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, Leonard Gardener, her sister Gail Penney, and a granddaughter Brittany.
Survivors include her loving husband of 51 years, Eugene Benner of Berwick; three sons, David Benner and his wife Anita of Tampa, FL, Gene Benner and his wife Pearl of Auburn, ME, Alan Benner and his wife Patty of Somersworth, NH; her daughter, Kim Hubbard and her husband Ed of Acton, ME; three granddaughters, Nikea, Kristina and Lindsay; two grandsons, Bill and Dillon; three great grandsons, Demyn, Thomas and Tryston; her great granddaughter Kylee; several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be on Monday, November 1, 2010 from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Laing-Bibber Funeral Chapel, 36 Rochester Street, Berwick, followed by a Funeral Service at 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages memorial donations in her memory to: The American Cancer Society, One Bowdoin Mill Island, Suite 300, Topsham, ME 04086. Arrangements are in care of Laing-Bibber Funeral Chapel.
Nancy A. Simonton
June 18, 2010
Kennebunk
Nancy A. Simonton, 74 years, passed away Friday, June 18, 2010 in Lewiston.
She was born January 29, 1936, the daughter of Clement and Maime (Wakefield) Huff.
Nancy was educated in Kennebunk schools and worked for many years as a housekeeper in the area. She enjoyed listening to country music, horses and animals, bird watching, going for drives, watching old movies and spending time with her family.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by a son Harold Simonton.
Nancy is survived by two sons, Robert and Roger Simonton; a daughter Linda
Simonton; two brothers, Benjamin and Howard Huff; one sister, Roberta Simonton; one grandchild, Amber Lyn Simonton; a daughter in law, Pamela Simonton; and several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held on Monday, June 28, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. in Arundel Cemetery, Kennebunkport.
Nathalie A. Chick
December 03, 2009
Wells
Nathalie Alma (Martel) Chick, 95 years, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2009 at her home with her family by her side.
Nathalie was born at home in Kennebunk, ME on September 18, 1914, the daughter of the late Timothy and Natalie (Currier) Martel.
She attended Kennebunk Schools, graduating in 1932. In 1936, she married the love of her life Francis M. Chick.
Nathalie was a certified Dental Assistant until her retirement. She was a member of the Dental Assistant Association.
She was a talented crafter and greatly enjoyed painting and quilting having won an award for one of her quilts from the American Quilters Society. She was an avid gardener and had quite a green thumb.
Nathalie was predeceased by a brother Francis Martel.
Mrs. Chick is survived by her husband Francis of 73 years of Wells; her daughter Nancy Ann Chick of Danvers, MA; a son Richard W. Chick of Carlisle, MA; a sister Mary O’Brien of Arundel; a brother Gordon Martel of Michigan; 2 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
There are no calling hours. A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at 2PM at Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer Street, Kennebunk with Rev. Herb Henry officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Nathalie’s name can be sent to The Lighthouse Hospice Foundation, Inc., 529 Main Street, Suite 101, Charlestown, MA 02129.
Arrangements are in care of Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer Street, Kennebunk, ME 04043.
Nelson E Hanson
July 09, 2010
Wells, Maine
Nelson E. Hanson 66 years, a resident of Chicks Crossing Road, Wells Branch left this earth gently on July 9, 2010 at Portsmouth Regional Hospital after a brief illness surrounded by loving family.
Nelson was born in Wells on January 7, 1944 to Willis and Vivian (Goff) Hanson and graduated from Wells High School in 1962.
He was employed by the former K&E in Kennebunk then he attended Maine Criminal Justice Academy in Waterville. Upon graduation, he was a patrolman for Kennebunk and Kennebunkport Police Departments for several years, then for last twenty five years (1985-2010), he worked as Security Specialist at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery and he was also a small business owner. He was a former member and Past Master of Arundel Lodge #76 AF & AM, of Kennebunkport.
Nelson was a great lover of life and enjoyed it to the fullest; he was always there to help out a friend in need and would give a stranger the shirt off of his back. He loved his animals Ziggy Stardust, his beloved cat and his dog, Scooter. He loved his daughters and grandson with all of his heart & all his family too.
Nelson was predeceased by his parents, his sister Linda Searles and niece Kristin DeVoe.
He is survived by his three daughters, Kimberly A. Harmon and her husband Carl of Center Conway, NH., Sherri A. Williams and her husband Peter of Hiram, ME and Tanya M. Hanson of Wells., his grandson Ian Harmon of Center Conway, NH., a brother John Hanson and his sister in law Jan of Fryeburg, ME, two nieces Lori Edgerly, Jill Braun, a nephew Jess Hanson, two great nephews Ben Edgerly and Averey DeVoe and great niece Lydia Braun.
Visiting hours will be held from 5 to 8 PM Friday July 16th, 2010 at Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer Street Kennebunk, Maine where a Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 AM Saturday July 17th 2010. Private Interment will follow at Pine Hill Cemetery, Wells Branch.
His daughters and family would like to make a special Thank You to the Wells EMTS & The Portsmouth Regional Hospital ICU, and cardiologists Dr. Heider Arjomand and Dr. Bridges, and ICU Nurses for the love and care given to their father for his tough fight that ended on July 9, 2010.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Harvest Hills Animal Shelter, 1389 Bridgton Road , Fryeburg, Maine 04037; or The American Heart Association, 51 U.S Route One , Suite M, Scarborough, Maine 04074 in Nelson’s memory.
Neville Wilson
October 21, 2010
Kennebunkport
Neville Wilson, 74 years passed away at his residence Thursday, October 21, 2010 with his family by his side.
Services will be private.
Patricia L. Adams
May 11, 2010
Waterville
Patricia L. Adams, 70, of Sawyer Street, Went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 11. 2010 at her residence following a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Bath, Maine on April 5, 1940, the daughter of Clarence A. Leonard and Catherine B. (Burgess) Leonard. She grew up in Bath where she met her future husband, John W. Adams, Jr. Together they shared 53 years of marriage.
Patricia was a homemaker, and followed John during his 20 year career in the U.S. Air Force to several locations, including North and South Carolina, Texas, South Dakota, Bermuda, New Hampshire Pease AFB and finally Maine, where they set up residence in Lebanon for 10 years, before moving to Waterville.
Patricia was an avid reader, and also enjoyed traveling and taking day trips. She and John looked forward to their annual trip to Prince Edward Island. In addition to spending time with her children and grandchildren, she enjoyed crafts. Along with her daughter Peggy, she owned and operated the former Country Friends Craft Shop in Kennebunk.
Survivors include her loving husband John of Waterville; 2 sons, John W. Adams, III and his wife Lori of Dover, NH, and James Adams and his wife Kim of Lebanon, ME; 2 daughters, Peggy Singleton and her husband Greg of Acton, ME, and Janice Miller of Phoenix, AZ; 10 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
Calling hours will be Monday, May 17, 2010 from 12 noon to 2:00 p.m. at Laing-Bibber Funeral Chapel, 36 Rochester Street, Berwick, where a funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Berwick. If desired, memorial donations in her memory to: The Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care, 361 Old Belgrade Road, Augusta, ME 04330-8058.
Patricia Walsh
January 30, 2010
Ogunquit, Maine
Patricia “Pat” Ann Walsh (O’Melia), 77, of Ogunquit, Maine died on January 30, 2010 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on August 26th, 1932 in Flushing, New York to the late Anne and John O’Melia. Pat was predeceased by her loving husband of 40 years, David John Walsh Jr., and her beloved brother Jack O’Melia, and her niece Diane Tenny.
Pat is survived by her loving children, Patricia and her husband Ronald Valonis, Diane O’Neil, Mary Ann Walsh, Lorraine Walsh, David John Walsh, her sister Claire Tenny, and her grandchildren: John Paul and Kathleen Valonis, and Kate-Lynn Walsh. Pat is also survived by her niece, Claire Tenny, her nephews Fred and Jack Tenny, and her great nephews Dan and Joe Tenny.
Pat grew up in Queens, NY and lived there most of her life. She will be remembered for many things including the unconditional love she provided to her children. Pat lived the last years of her life in Ogunquit, Maine with her loving daughter Diane and her late beloved son-in-law Kevin. They shared much joy and love these past few years. By God’s grace and infinite wisdom, Pat was called home on the same day as her loving son-in-law, Kevin O’Neil.
Visiting hours will be held at Bibber Memorial Chapel at 111 Chapel Road in Wells, Maine on Tuesday, February 2nd from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, February 3 at 11:00 am at Holy Spirit Parish (St. Mary’s Parish) Wells, Maine. The Interment will be on Friday, February 5 at 11:00 am at St. Mary’s cemetery in Flushing, NY. Should friends desire, memorial donations should be made to Holy Spirit Parish Fuel Assistance Fund, 236 Eldridge Rd, Wells, Maine 04090 or the Monsignor Preston High School, 2780 Schurz Ave, Bronx, NY 10465.
Arrangements are in care of Bibber Memorial Chapel.
Patrick Andrew Slattery
October 28, 2010
Kennebunkport
Patrick Andrew Slattery died early Thursday morning at the Mount Desert Island Hospital in Bar Harbor, Maine surrounded by his loving family. Patrick was born on April 6, 1922 in Augusta, Maine, the second child of George Andrew Slattery and Marie-Ange (Doyon). The son of an immigrant French-Canadian mother and a 3rd generation Irish-American father, Patrick and his sisters were raised in the embrace of a large, hard-working French Canadian extended family hoping to better their lot in life in the land of opportunity. Patrick attended parochial schools in Augusta and later, Portland, where the family relocated to seek medical help for his youngest sister who contracted terminal sarcoma of the spine at the age of four. The opportunities which Portland afforded the family in terms of schools and employment opened new horizons for Pat and his siblings. Discovering a talent and a passion for athletics, Pat was happiest when involved in the sports programs offered by the local YMCA and his beloved Cheverus High School where football, basketball and baseball occupied his after-school attention. His star shone brightly in 1939 when he placed the foul “shot heard round the world” in the Cheverus-Winslow State Semi-Final Basketball Tournament. Cheverus went into overtime to win the trophy and go on to the State finals, a first for the relatively young school.
Disappointed but undaunted when his family could not afford college for him and no scholarship money was forthcoming, Pat took advantage of an offer in the accounting department of the MCRR all the while continuing to play baseball and basketball in the city leagues. World War II changed life in America and Pat joined the Army Air Corps in January 1943. Off to San Antonio, Texas, Helena, Arkansas and Selma Alabama, Pat learned to fly single-engine P-40s and their replacement the P-51s. Within months Pat was flying P-51s over the “hump” (Himalayas) engaged in bombing missions for the 14th Army Air Corps, 25th Fighter Group, 51st Squadron from their base in Kunming China. As a member of the legendary Flying Tigers it was an exciting and challenging time for Patrick which he loved to recall with his children and grandchildren. In addition, the rewards for him were great when the GI Bill was quickly passed enabling him to enroll in Bowdoin College where he was a member of the largest class in Bowdoin’s history, the Class of 1950 (Psi Upsilon).
On, June 26, 1948 he married a perky, young foreign language instructor by the name of Candy from Brunswick who shared his interests and was attracted to the handsome young man of “Cheverus fame”. They raised 5 children and shared a life for 61 years until her death on March 8 of this year. Wilton Academy beckoned and Pat began a career in teaching (history and government) and coaching (football). A burgeoning family and a feeling that teaching was not his passion led Pat to embark on a new career in textiles manufacturing under the auspices of a training program for Deering Milliken. He worked at various levels of management in design, marketing and administration in the textile industry from 1953 through 1987 retiring in 1987 as a VP from Tex Tech Industries of Monmouth, Me and Kilkenny, Ireland. In the years before his retirement he traveled the world marketing the tennis felts he had helped design for the tennis ball industry, also a sport he enjoyed as he gravitated towards retirement and the tennis club at Goose Rocks Beach, Kennebunkport, Me.
Despite his full and active career, his life continued to revolve around his family and he was a pillar of strength to each of his children as they faced life’s challenges. Through his son Michael’s torturous battle with HIV and his son Joe’s tragic ordeal after a failed double lung transplant, he steadfastly stood by each of them. The highlight of his retirement was the planning and building of a new home with his son, Joe at Goose Rocks Beach. He has spent 22 happy years living in that house along with his dear wife and his constant companions, the Dalmatian Plato, and Beagle, MollyBelle.
Patrick was predeceased by his beloved wife, Candide Elise Paquette and his two sons Michael George and Joseph Andrew Slattery. He leaves behind his three daughters, Patrice Slattery of Winston Salem, NC, Karen Barter of and husband, Richard Barter of Mount Desert Island, Me and Ann Slattery of Brunswick, Me. Grandchildren include Katherine Tobin and her husband Dan Coombs and their two children, Alexander and Nicholas Coombs of Sturbridge Ma; Nathaniel Patrick Tobin and his wife, Noreen Flaherty and their two children, Molly and Michael Roland Tobin of Norwood Ma; Patrick Kelley Barter of Harvard Ma and Joseph William Barter of Durham, NC. He leaves one sister, Kathleen “Kay” Werner of Portland and Long Island, Me and was predeceased by three sisters, Maggie Slattery, Theresa Slattery and Jane Whitlock.
Memorial visitation will be on Sunday, October 31st, 2010 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer Street, Kennebunk. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Monday, November 1, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart – St. Dominic’s Catholic Church, 65 Mellen Street, Portland. Burial with military honors will be in Arundel Cemetery, Kennebunkport. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hyde School, 616 High St, Bath, ME 04530, or Duke Institute for Brain Sciences, Box 91003, Durham, NC 27708. Arrangements are in care of Bibber Memorial Chapel.
Paul Emile Gagnon
January 04, 2010
Berwick, Maine
Berwick- Paul Emile Gagnon 68 years a resident of Beech Ridge Road died Monday January 4, 2010 at his home surrounded by his loving family after a long illness.
Paul was born in South Berwick on August 29, 1941 a son of Emile J and Claire M (LaJoie) Gagnon and graduated from Berwick High School. He was a member of the United States Army Reserve from 1968 to 1969.
Paul was employed by Prime Leather Finishing in Milwaukee, WI and later in Prime Tanning in Berwick in leather finishing for many years.
He enjoyed his Morgan Horses with his family and coached Baseball in Somersworth and Berwick League Team for ten years.
Paul was a member of Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church of Berwick and the Maine Morgan Horse Association.
He was predeceased by his father, Emile.
Paul is survived by his wife of 44 years Marjorie (Mathews) Gagnon of Berwick, his mother Claire M. Gagnon of Berwick, a son Joseph M. Gagnon and his wife Julie of Lebanon, ME, three daughters Deborah Gagnon of Saco, Donna Ambrose and her husband Jeff of North Reading, MA and Sandy Perillo and her husband Allen of Berwick, two sisters Lillian LaRocca of Somersworth, NH and Mary-Jane Martin of Strong, ME and eight grandchildren Derek Dagenais, Quentin Perillo, Thomas Gagnon, Victoria Ambrose, Katelyn Ambrose, Jaclyn Ambrose, Morgan Perillo and Elaina Gagnon and one great grandson Joshua Perillo and several nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours will be held from 6 to 8 PM Wednesday January 6th, 2010 at Laing-Bibber Funeral Chapel 36 Rochester Street Berwick.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 AM Thursday at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church, Sawmill Hill Road, Berwick, followed by Interment in Evergreen Cemetery, Berwick, ME.
Should friends desire memorial donation may be made to: Berwick Public Library, PO Box 838, Berwick, ME 03901.
Arrangements are care of Laing-Bibber Funeral Chapel-Berwick.
Paul R. Nobert
September 14, 2010
Arundel
Arundel, ME - Paul R. Nobert, 67, of Log Cabin Road, died Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough surrounded by his loving family following a battle with cancer. He was born in Sanford, ME on October 21, 1942, a son of Wilfred J. and Ruth (Lupien) Nobert. He grew up in Sanford and was educated locally.
On December 6, 1969, he married Jean H. Martel. Together they enjoyed 40 years of marriage.
Paul was employed with Textron in Dover, NH for 35 years. After his retirement from Textron, he worked for Spencer Press in Sanford for 6 years.
He was a 3rd degree member of St. Martha’s Knights of Columbus Council #12033, and a former Cursillo member.
Survivors include his loving wife Jean of Arundel; two daughters, Tina Lyon of Biddeford and Melissa Fallon of Arundel; a step-daughter, Renee Layman of Warwick, NY; two brothers, Arthur and Ronald Nobert, both of Sanford; 2 nieces, 1 nephew, and 8 grandchildren.
Calling hours will be on Friday, September 17, 2010 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer Street, Kennebunk, with a Knights of Columbus prayer service at 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, September 18, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Spirit Parish/St. Martha’s Church, Route 1, Kennebunk. If desired, memorial donations may be made in his memory to: Gosnell Memorial Hospice House, c/o Hospice of Southern Maine, 180 U.S. Route 1, Suite 1, Scarborough, ME 04074. Arrangements are in care of Bibber Memorial Chapel.
Paul Wolf Hagen
July 26, 2010
Ogunquit
Paul W. Hagen died Monday morning at 2:50 AM at York Hospital from complications arising from multiple health issues. He is survived by his son Adam Hagen of San Francisco, CA and his beloved dog Dallas.
Paul came to Ogunquit in the mid 60’s to escape the heat of Miami and Key West and set up a studio in Perkins Cove where as a ceramists he created and sold pottery in the first of three crafts and gift stores called, “No Trumpets, No Drums”, “No Blare, No Snare” and “The Maine Craftsman”. In addition, he ran a leather accessory business making handmade belts and sandals sold around the world. Notable, is that he was the first to use marine hardware as belt buckles, a favorite among sailors and land-lovers alike.
Paul quickly developed a large circle of friends and enjoyed the fun-loving party atmosphere of the times. Over the years his network of friends and acquaintances grew and he prided himself on having a large, diverse, eclectic group of friends. He reveled in holding court and never tired of telling stories about his colorful life. But he also was a good listener who was always available no matter what time of day or night to counsel others and offer his unique brand of sometimes blunt advice.
Paul loved his adopted home of Ogunquit and the State of Maine which was evidenced by his long history of civic work. In the mid 70s he was the first openly gay man to serve on the State of Maine Democratic State Committee and later served on the Town of Ogunquit Planning Board where he fought to preserve the Town’s unique charm and character including environmental causes long before they were in vogue. Additionally he sat on the Board of Trustees for the Sewer Commission. He believed in fighting for what he thought was right even if it was not popular.
He retired in his Ledge Rd. home where friends would stop by to find him resting on his favorite couch to chat about local happenings and swap stories. He will be missed by many and all are welcome to attend funeral services Wednesday, July 28 at 2:00 pm at the Ocean View cemetery in Wells.
