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John A. O’Brien
John A. O’Brien, 92, of 20 Homosassa, Fla., died Aug. 2, 2003, at Surrey Place Nursing Home in Lecanto, Fla.
Born in Lee, Mass., Mr. O’Brien owned and operated the firm of J.A. O’Brien and Sons, Inc. in Boston. He came to Florida from York, Maine.
Mr. O’Brien is survived by his wife, Ruth, of Homosassa; two sons; Thomas of Wilmington, Del., John of Marietta, Ga.; stepdaughter Jean Callahan of Duxbury, Mass., and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Private Mass and burial will be at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Lee, Mass. Family requests no flowers. Memorial gifts may be made to the donors’ charities if desired.
David K. Rocray
David Kimball Rocray, 77, of York, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2003, after a courageous battle with lung cancer.
He was born in Boston on Jan. 30, 1926, the son of Paul J. and Doris (Kimball) Rocray. He attended schools in Arlington and Winchester, Mass; also New England Aircraft School and was a graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
He had a career in manufacturing and standards engineering. He had formerly worked as a researcher on ball bearing technology for Miniature Precision Bearing in Keene, N.H., and worked for many years for Moore Business Forms in Dover, N.H., retiring in 1985.
During World War II he served with Clark’s 9th Army in Italy, where he was wounded in combat.
He enjoyed his years in Vermont, owning and training Morgan horses and was often seen as a judge or ringmaster at horse shows throughout New England.
David was a founding member of the First York Militia and spent many hours promoting and teaching Early American history to those he met. He had an extensive collection of books on the Civil War and was an avid reader of history.
He was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Portsmouth, N.H., where he was a licensed lay reader, an usher and a member of the vestry, serving as Sr. Warden from 1993-1996.
David had a great interest in the Boy Scouts, Ballet New England and the Portsmouth Aquatic Club. Masonry was another interest of David’s, and he was active in Masonry Bodies in Vermont and Maine. He was a Past Master of St. Aspinquid Lodge #198, York, a Past High Priest of the Fort Dummer Chapter #12, Brattleboro, Vt., Past Illustrious Master of the Connecticut Council #16, Brattleboro, and a member of the Knights Templar Beaumont Commandary #7, Brattleboro.
He was rarely seen without one of his 400 pipes as he went about York tending to his daily tasks. He will be missed by all who knew him, especially his wife of 37 years, Bertha Higgins Rocray; his daughter, Kimberly Rocray Coates and her husband, Terry, of Atlanta, Ga.; and his son, David Kimball Rocray, Jr. of York. He is also survived by his mother, Doris Lindvall of Wilmington, Del.; three brothers, John of Brattleboro, Samuel of Orleans, Mass., and Peter Lindvall of Wilmington, Del.; a stepsister, Jean O’Rourke of Waterbury, Vt., and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his father, Paul J. Rocray, by his first wife, Priscilla Edwards Rocray, and a daughter, Pamela Rocray.
A memorial service was held Friday, Aug. 1 in St. John’s Episcopal Church, Portsmouth, preceded by a Masonic service by St. Aspinquid Masonic Lodge of York. Interment of ashes followed in the Memorial Garden at St. John’s. Family flowers only.
Donations may be made to St. John’s Episcopal Church, Chapel St., Portsmouth, NH 03801 or St. Aspinquid Lodge #198 Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 408, York, ME 03909. Arrangements by the Lucas & Eaton Funeral Home, York.
Lorne Richard Stevens
Lorne Richard Stevens, 38, of Enfield, Conn., husband of Linda (Scully) DeAlba Stevens, died unexpectedly, Wednesday, July 30, 2003.
Lorne was born in Hartford, Conn., and lived in Enfield for 11 years. He was employed at B&B Automotive for 11 years. He was a member of Broad Brook Angling Club; Connecticut Fly-fishing Assoc.; and was Senior Warden of the Morning Star Lodge AF & AM, Warehouse Point.
Besides his wife, he leaves her children, Joseph DeAlba and his fiancé, Deborah Stevenson, of Stafford Springs, Conn., and Rita DeAlba of New Hope, Pa.; his parents, Peter and Dorothy (Sinclair) Stevens of Broad Brook, Conn.; a brother and sister-in-law, Peter and Dale Stevens of Somers Conn.; four sisters, Norma Salmon and husband Robert of Broad Brook, Brenda Stevens of Jacksonville, Fla., Cynthia Stevens of Farmington, Conn., and Lisa Stevens of Tolland, Conn.; father-in-law and mother-in-law, John and Margaret Scully of East Windsor, Conn.; three brothers-in-law, Michael Scully and wife Carolyn of Ellington, Conn., William Scully of Enfield and Robert Scully of Windsor Locks, Conn., and many uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, and loving friends.
In lieu of flowers, Lorne’s family asks that memorial donations be made to either: Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer, 20 North St., P.O. Box 887, Enfield, CT 06083-0887, or The Masonic Charity Foundation of CT, P.O. Box 70, Wallingford, CT 06492.
Paul David Bushey
Paul David Bushey, 34, of Fort Myers, Fla. died Thursday, July 31, 2003 at Cape Coral Hospital. born October 24, 1968, the son of David and Jerry Bushey of 1911 Embarcadero Way, North Fort Myers, Fla., formerly of York, Maine and the owners of Dave’s IGA.
He graduated from the University of Southern Maine, Portland, with a degree in communications. He worked in Portland, Boston and San Francisco, in television production and graphic design. He returned to Maine in October 2001 to live with his parents owing to illness, and moved to Florida with them and resided in Heron’s Glen for the past year.
He is survived by his parents, David and Jerri Bushey, grandparents, Vernon and Lucille Bushey, of St. Petersburg, Fla., half brothers, David and Michael Bushey and their spouses, three nieces, one nephew, all of Maryland, aunt Roberta Housman and uncle Al of St. Petersburg, Fla, uncle Lee Bushey and aunt Kate, of Waterville, Maine, uncle Ralph Black and aunt Marjorie of Winthrop, Maine, and best friend Monique and mother June, of Maine. He was predeceased by his grandmother Freda Black of Augusta, Maine, in June 2003.
A memorial service was held on Aug. 5 at Heron’s Glen in Fort Myers.
Donations in Paul’s memory may be made to Unity Church of Fort Myers, 11120 Ranchette Road, Fort, Myers, Fla., 32912
Richard S. Jackson
YORK HARBOR - Richard S. Jackson, 87, of 9 Starboard Lane, York Harbor, died on Aug. 15, 2003. He enjoyed a widely varied career. He produced and directed the first televised Kentucky Derby in 1949, in which Doctor Boch, the inventor of the TV zoom lens, first displayed his product to the racing world.
Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., as the third son of G. Harry and Mae C. Jackson, he was a graduate of Manhasset (N.Y.) High School, The Hun School of Princeton, (N.J.), and Dartmouth College in 1939. A devotee of athletics, he was a member of the undefeated Dartmouth football team, who were invited to play in the Rose Bowl in 1938. The invitation was declined by Dartmouth’s president, because he feared it would interfere with the squad’s academic work. Later in life Mr. Jackson took up tennis and earned a national ranking in both singles and doubles on the senior tour.
Mr. Jackson started work as a traveling salesman with a photoengraving supply and equipment company. He later joined the Aetna Insurance Company of Hartford, Conn. before serving 3½ years as a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Following the war he entered the media world of print and broadcast. A cartoonist and junior editor with King Features Syndicate in New York City, he later free-lanced from his home in Greenwich, Conn. In 1949 he became special events director of WAVE-TV in Louisville, Ky., the 25th TV station to air in the United States. He moved on in 1951 to become a vice president in charge of the Radio/TV Department of J.M. Mathes Advertising Agency, once again in New York City. In 1960, he settled in Pittsfield, (Mass.) where he purchased and ran radio stations WBEC AM/FM, also serving as the editorial voice.
In York he was a trustee of Trinity Church and a former governor of the York Harbor Reading Room.
Toward the latter part of his life, Mr. Jackson authored five books. One was an autobiography, one, a best-seller on the family dogs, two novels and a history of World War II.
The Jacksons wintered for some 15 years in Vero Beach, Fla.
Mr. Jackson is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mary Mathes Jackson, two married sons, Richard S. Jr. and James M. Jackson, a daughter Mary French Jackson, and five grandchildren: granddaughters, Elizabeth Werbe, Sara Jackson and Mary Katherine Jackson, and two grandsons Lucas Jackson and Benjamin Jackson. He also leaves his three brothers, Harry R., Franklyn J. (Jeff) and Thomas C. Jackson.
A funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 25 at Trinity Church in York Harbor. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Trinity Church, York Hospital, York Library, or the Richard (1939) and Mary Jackson Scholarship Fund, Development Office, Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH 03755-3555.
Linda Dell Masella
YORK - Linda Dell Masella, 53, of 119 Fieldstone Estates Road, York, died Aug. 12, 2003, at her home comforted by her loving family at her side following a long illness with cancer.
She was born on Sept. 25, 1949, in Eupora, Miss., the daughter of Harold and Willene (Henley) Shaw. Linda was raised and attended schools in Hollandale, Miss. She graduated from Hollandale High School in May 1967. While a student at Hollandale High School she loved to learn and was an exemplary student throughout her high school and college years. As a high school senior she received the Good Citizenship Award from the Daughters of the American Revolution, an organization whose chief goal is to promote good citizenship among youths as well as adults. Linda attended the University of Southern Mississippi and graduated in 1970 with a degree in history and political science.
She taught history to middle school students in Rollingfork, Miss., for one year before attending Law School at the University of Mississippi. Upon graduation from Ole Miss Law School in August 1973, she began work for the Youth Court system in Greenville, Miss.
In August 1974 she moved to Newport, R.I., where she became an attorney for the United States Navy. Subsequently, Linda worked as the base attorney for the Lakehurst Naval Air Station, Lakehurst, N.J., where she was responsible for state, local, military and civilian matters. While at Lakehurst she was married to her loving husband, Glenn. They moved to York in the late 1970s and began their family.
Linda had a great interest in the education of her children and the education system. She was active with the York schools, becoming a School Committee member in 1994 and ultimately serving as chairman of the School Committee, until her illness forced her to resign in 2000. However, her illness did not preclude her from focusing on the issues of a town and its people that she was so fond and felt such a part of. She also was a volunteer at Coastal Ridge Elementary School and served as president of the Parent Advisory Team.
Linda was a loving, kind person, always putting others before herself. Linda loved to spend time with her family. She never missed an athletic event of her children throughout their educational careers. She loved family gatherings and enjoyed her family vacations to the New Hampshire Lakes region. She loved to read, garden and bake. Sharing her love and excitement for the holidays was an important part of her life. She was a proud member of the First Parish Congregational Church of York, always cherishing visits from her pastors.
She was predeceased by her father, Harold Shaw, who died in 2000.
She will be missed by all who knew her especially her husband of 27 years, Glenn A. Masella, and her two sons, Thomas "T.J" Masella and Andrew Masella, all of York; her mother, Willene Shaw of Hollandale, Miss.; one sister, Nell Trull and her husband, Billy of Greenwood, Miss.; one niece, Marie Haddon and her husband, Johnny, and their sons, Kemp and Ethan, of Greenwood, Miss.; a nephew, Bill Trull and his wife, Nicky, and their three sons, Michael Hunter, Caleb and Christian of Greenwood, Miss.
A memorial service was held Saturday, Aug. 16 in the First Parish Church of York, 180 York St. Memorial donations may be made to the York Middle School Library, 30 Organug Rd., York, ME 03909 or the First Parish Church Youth Group, 180 York St., York, ME 03909.
Jamie M. Raposa
YORK HARBOR - Jamie Marie Raposa, 42, of 660 York St., died Thursday, Aug. 14 at York Hospital after a three-year courageous battle with a brain tumor.
She was born on Feb. 15, 1961 in Attleboro, Mass., the daughter of John and Lucille (Todesco) Comey and was a 1979 graduate of Attleboro High School. She was also a 1987 graduate of the School for Lifelong Learning at the University of New Hampshire, receiving a bachelor’s degree in early-childhood education.
Jamie owned and operated the Keyhole School in Rochester, N.H. from 1985 until June 2000. She was a volunteer for the Spaulding High School Family Resource Center Board. Jamie was active in sports and was a former girls basketball coach at Berwick Academy and a volunteer basketball coach for the Rochester Recreation Department.
She was a communicant of St. Christopher-by-the-Sea Church and teacher with the religious education program.
She was a summer resident at Cape Eaton Campground from 1988 to 1998 and moved to York Harbor in 1998 from Rochester, N.H.
She was predeceased by an older sister, Dawn Marie Comey.
Survivors include her husband, whom she married on Aug. 23, 1980, Daniel G. Raposa, Jr. of York Harbor. They recently renewed their wedding vows on July 5, 2003 at Star-of-the-Sea Church. One son, Jesse D. Raposa and one daughter, Jenna Rose Raposa both of York Harbor. Her parents, John and Lucille Comey of Attleboro, Mass.
Two brothers, John Scott Comey and his wife, Maria of Attleboro and Michael David Comey and his wife, Beth of York Beach. One sister, Pamela Ann Belcher and her husband, Thomas of Scituate, R.I. Her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Daniel G., Sr. and Mary Ellen Raposa of York, and 19 nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian burial was held at 10 a.m., Monday in St. Christopher-by-the-Sea Church, York Street, York. Interment in First Parish Cemetery, York.
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes memorial donations be made to the Jamie M. Raposa Scholarship Fund, c/o Ocean National Bank, 11 Woodbridge Road, York, ME 03909.
Clayton F. Adjutant
Clayton F. Adjutant, 93, of 1 Seamist Lane, York Beach, died Sunday, Aug. 24, 2003, at his residence.
He was born in York, the son of George and Harriet (Norton) Adjutant. He attended York schools and was a 1928 graduate of York High School.
Clayton was a lifelong resident of York Beach. In 1947, he began living with his brother, Vincent’s, family at 21 Church St., York Beach. He resided there 39 years, until he built his last residence at the age of 77 on 1 Seamist Lane.
Mr. Adjutant and his friend, Forest Wiggin, owned a business for which they built, restored and repaired houses. They built many houses in the York area. He also worked at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and retired after 20 years.
Clayton was a York Beach firefighter and received his 50-year pin. He continued to support the firehouse until recently. He enjoyed fishing and
hunting
in the Maine woods.
He was predeceased by two brothers, Linwood and Vincent Adjutant, and by three sisters, Elaine Budd, Shirley Whitney and Mavis Wilson.
Survivors include a sister, Patricia Langille of York, 11 nieces and nephews and 14 grandnieces and nephews.
A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday in the Union Congregational Church, Church St., York Beach. Visiting hours will be on Thursday, 6-8 p.m., at the Lucas & Eaton Funeral Home, 91 Long Sands Road, York. Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to the York Beach Fire Department, P.O. Box 70, York Beach, ME 03911.
Caroline ‘Candy’ Hugo Young
Caroline "Candy" Hugo Young was born Sept. 22, 1956, in Exeter, N.H., the daughter of Caroline Colwell Conley and Allan J. Hugo. She was raised in York, and graduated from York High School in 1975. She attended the University of Maine at Orono and graduated in 1979 with a degree in education.
Candy’s love for children led her to a career in teaching elementary school. She spent most of her teaching career in Maine and touched the lives of many children in the Portland area.
Mrs. Young is survived by her husband of 19 years, Reuel Young, mother Caroline C. Conley of Portland; her brothers, William Coyne of Londonderry, N.H., Mark Hugo of Newport, R.I., Brett Hugo of York, and L. Joseph Colwell of Ridgefield, Conn. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and grandnephews, who will miss their birthday and holiday cards each year.
She is predeceased by two younger brothers, H. Scott Hugo, who died in August 1992, and Allan "Max" Hugo, who died in November 1992.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 28, at the Lucas & Eaton Funeral Home in York. A celebration of Candy’s life will follow at the American Legion hall located on Long Sands Road, York.
Jonathan H. Day
Jonathan Harley Day, 18, of York Beach, died Saturday, Sept. 6, 2003, at Maine Medical Center, Portland, after a period of failing health.
Without words his eyes told the story. His smile warmed the hearts of many.
Jonathan was born in Dover, N.H., on June 8, 1985. He attended Village Elementary School, York Middle School and York High School, in York. He loved people, music and balloons. The quality of his life was enhanced with the aid of many caring individuals in his community. He was a strong and brave young man, faced with many tribulations throughout his life. He was loved and will be missed by many.
Family members include his mother, Roxane O’Donnell of York Beach; his father, Karl Day of Eliot; his stepfather, Ken O’Donnell of York Beach; his stepmother, Sandy Day of Eliot; a brother, Matthew Day; a sister, Rebecca Day; his maternal grandmother, Marcelle Chabot; his paternal grandmother, Vera Day; a stepsister, Carolynn O’Donnell; a stepbrother, Scott O’Donnell, and aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was predeceased by a brother, Michael Day, and his grandfathers, Harley Day and Ronald Chabot.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Sept. 9 at the Tasker Funeral Home, Dover, with burial following in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Somersworth, N.H.
In lieu of flowers, his family requests memorials be made to the Jonathan Harley Day Memorial Foundation, c/o Donegal Town, Inc., 42 Brickyard Court, York, ME 03909.
Visit www.taskerfh.com for information or to sign the online guest book.
