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Terrance Phipps
SOUTH BERWICK - Terrance "Terry" A. Phipps, 52, of South Berwick, Maine, died Sunday, Feb. 13, 2005, at Riverside Rest Home in Dover, N.H. after a long illness. He was born May 3, 1952, in Dover, the son of Albert H. and Helen (Coates) Phipps.
He was a graduate of Dover High School, and served in the U.S. Air Force. He earned an associate’s degree from the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard where he worked and then went on to work at the University of New Hampshire for many years.
He is survived by two sons, Benjamin A. Phipps of Falmouth, Mass., and Samuel J. Phipps of Dover, N.H.; his mother, Helen C. Phipps, of Keene, N.H.; two sisters, Cheryl P. Burrows of Keene, N.H., and Sandra M. Phipps and her husband Thomas J. Casey of Keene; a brother, Gary S. Phipps and his wife Carol A., of York; and numerous nieces and nephews. His father, Albert H. Phipps, predeceased him. He is also survived by former wives Wendy Munson of Rochester and Anne Phipps of Dover.
Terry enjoyed spending time outdoors and with his family and friends. He was a loving father, son and brother and a loyal friend.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, Feb. 17, at 4 p.m. with the Rev. David L. Slater, pastor, officiating at the First Parish Church, Congregational, 218 Central Ave, Dover, N.H.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Wiggin-Purdy-McCooey-Dion Funeral Home, in Dover, N.H. The family suggests that, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Seacoast Hospice Building Campaign, Seacoast Hospice, 642 Central Ave., Dover, N.H., 03820.
George R. "Chag" Chagnon
YORK BEACH - George R. "Chag" Chagnon, 65, husband of Sue (Fox) Chagnon, died Sunday, Feb. 20, 2005, at York Hospital after a long illness.
He was born in Somerville, Mass., on July 27, 1939, the son of Omer and Yvonne (Parent) Chagnon.
He served in the U.S. Army.
Since 1977, Mr. Chagnon has owned and operated many local businesses. He and his wife have owned and operated The Wayside Trailer Park in York Beach since 1986. They spend their winters at The Plantation in Leesburg, Fla.
Mr. Chagnon was a communicant of St. Christopher’s Church in York. He loved motorcycling on his Harley, especially with his friends in Florida. He also enjoyed bowling.
He was predeceased by his parents; one brother, Paul O. Chagnon; and by a sister, Claire (Chagnon) Viel.
Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Sue (Fox) Chagnon of York Beach and Leesburg, Fla.; his son, CPO Scott D. Chagnon, U.S. Coast Guard; his sister, Sister Cecile Chagnon, Sisters of St. Joseph, Waterville, Maine; and many nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday in St. Christopher’s Church, York. Interment will be private. Memorial donations may be made to either York Hospital, 15 Hospital Drive, York, Maine, 03909 or to the American Cancer Society, NE Division, 1 Main St., Suite 300, Topsham, Maine, 04086. Arrangements by Lucas and Eaton Funeral Home, in York.
Priscilla G. White
YORK - Priscilla Baker Goodman White passed away peacefully Feb. 16, 2005, at home.
Priscilla, or "Pete" as she was known by many friends, was born in Round Pond, Maine, the daughter of William Randolph Goodman and Mildred Baker Burns Goodman.
She graduated from Arlington High School and Sargent College, Boston University. While in college, she won many New England track competitions and received a National Trophy at her first national meet.
Her teaching career is highlighted by a 17-year tenure at the Brimmer & May School, in Boston and Chestnut Hill, Mass., and 18 years in the Newton public school system. She directed the Boston University Fitness Program. She spent many years between 1936 and 1961 as a counselor and camp director at Ogontz Camp, in Lyman, N.H., also instructing archery, filed hockey, riflery, etc.
She introduced soccer to the York elementary schools, coached the York Girls Track team and served as chairwoman of the York Recreation Commission for six years. Priscilla was also an accomplished golfer and had a "hole-in-one" at the age of 71.
She won numerous awards for community service, including the York Maine Civic Award, and was inducted into the Boston University of Hall of Fame. Her spirit of patriotism and generosity has enriched the lives of many and she will be missed. She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Lawrence J. White; a daughter, Carolyn White Grant of Lyman, N.H.; granddaughters, Rebecca Ann Earhart of Camp Hill, Pa., and Dana Lynn Gunnerson of Portland, Maine; great-grandchildren, Matthew Hugh Earhart, Daniel Lee Earhart and William Lesquereux Earhart of Camp Hill, Pa.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 26, at the First Parish Church of York, 180 York St., York. A reception of remembrance to follow. Memorial donations may be made to the York Hospital Home Care, 15 Hospital Dr., York, Maine, 03909.
Constance Smart Boston
YORK BEACH - Constance S. Boston, 90, of York Beach, died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2005, at York Hospital after a brief illness.
She was born in Manchester, N.H., on April 8, 1914, the daughter of James Dede Smart and Bessie (Hardy) Smart and was a graduate of Manchester Central High School.
Before her marriage, Connie studied ballet in Boston and was a ballet instructor at the Manchester Institute for several years. She had also been a partner in Smart Decorators, of Manchester, with her sister, Eleanor.
Connie was a member of the Unitarian-Universalist Church of Portsmouth where she had been an active member and past president of the Women’s League, a member of the choir and served on the Music Committee. She was also a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Fadette Chapter of York and the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Connie was a devoted companion to her husband, Elwyn, for 57 years and was a loving mother and grandmother. She cherished the times she spent with her family especially during holidays and family events. Connie enjoyed her porch overlooking Ellis Short Sands Park, growing African violets and tending to her gardens.
Connie was predeceased by her husband, Elwyn Richard Boston, who died in December 2000.
Survivors include two daughters, Alfreda (Boston) Furnas of Eustis, Fla., Laurinda J. (Boston) Bridges and her husband, Leslie of York; one son, Richard Elwyn Boston and his wife, Kathleen of York; one sister, Charlotte (Smart) Coyne and her husband, John W.; and a sister-in-law, Stella Lunt all of Manchester, N.H.; eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
A celebration of her life was held Saturday, Feb. 26 in The Unitarian-Universalist Church of Portsmouth, 292 State St., Portsmouth. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, N.E. Division, 30 Speen St., Framingham, Mass., 01701.
Adelaide L. Henken Cormier
BEVERLY, Mass. - Adelaide L. "Lally" "Ad" (Henken) Cormier, 84, wife of Vernon F. Cormier, died Sunday afternoon, Feb. 20, 2005, at her home following a long illness.
Born in Salem, Mass., the daughter of the late George P. and Emily J. (Miller) Henken, she was a graduate of Salem schools. In her younger years, she was employed with Webber’s Department Store, Jordan Marsh and Sewtelle’s Stationery Supply.
Over the years, Mrs. Cormier, affectionately known as "Lally" or "Ad" to her friends and family, co-hosted, with her husband, Vernon, many jam sessions with great music and great food for many very talented musicians on the North Shore. She loved to cook, garden, entertain, read and decorate her home, but her greatest love was caring for her family.
Surviving her, in addition to her husband of 66 years, are four children, Dianne Belisle, Carmen Madore and her husband, Ronald, Vernon F. Cormier Jr. and his wife, Cynthia, all of Beverly, Mass., and Kenneth A. Cormier and his wife, Eleanor, of York; her loving brother, Richard D. Henken of Beverly; nine grandchildren, John, Dale, and Dana Acciavatti, Ross D. and Stephen P. Madore, Teresa L. Bussiere, Lauren, Elise and Scott Cormier; two step grandchildren, Corey and Chris Walker; five great grandchildren, Emily and Lana Acciavatti, Jacob and Colin Madore, Adam Bussiere; and many nieces and nephews. She was also the sister of the late George, Emily, and Mildred Henken, Mary Newton, Lucille Childs, Dorothea Brown, Georgiana Doherty, and Priscilla White.
A celebration of her life was held at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Beverly, Mass., on Saturday, Feb. 26 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Hospice of the North Shore, 10 Elm St., Danvers, Mass., 01923 or to the charity of one’s choice. Information, directions, condolences at www.campbellfuneral.com.
Marion Fisher
YORK - Marion Fisher, 89, formerly of Scotland Point died Monday, Feb. 28, 2005, at the Mark Wentworth Home in Portsmouth after a long illness.
She was born on Sept. 4, 1915, in Warwick, R.I., the daughter of Charles and Mary (Browning) Littlefield. She was a graduate of Warwick High School and Connecticut College.
Mrs. Fisher resided in Warwick for many years, moving to York in 1992. She was a former Red Cross Motor Service driver in Rhode Island, where she volunteered driving patients to appointments and dialysis treatment. She was an avid reader and enjoyed gardening.
She was predeceased by her husband, Jerome Layton Fisher, who died in 2000.
Survivors include her son, Emery Hutchins and his wife Katharine of York and two grandchildren, Patrick and Katharine Hutchins.
Visiting hours will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, March 3 at the Lucas & Eaton Funeral Home, 91 Long Sands Rd., in York. Burial will be private. Memorial donations may be made to the York Public Library, 15 York St., York, Maine, 03909.
Jack Hannigan
ELIOT - Jack Hannigan, 74, of Aqua Avenue, in Eliot, died on Feb. 24, 2005, at the Edgewood Center in Portsmouth.
Jack was born in Norfolk, Va., on April 22, 1930, to John Sr. and Amelia (Wyman) Hannigan. After extensive military travel with his family as a young boy, his parents settled in York, Maine, and then moved to Kittery, where Jack graduated from R.W. Traip Academy with the Class of 1950. He played football under the great coach Jack Cannell and was given the nickname "Moose."
He joined the U.S. Navy serving as a gunners mate 1st class aboard the U.S.S. Witek and the U.S.S. Richard C. Kraus. After taking a short break as a civilian, he joined the United States Air Force serving more than 20 years. He served in Wyoming, Okinawa, the Philippines, Korea, Vietnam, South Carolina, Bangor, Maine, and Alaska. He truly enjoyed serving his country and the adventures his service brought him.
After retiring in Alaska, his desire to bring his wife and children closer to their grandparents and other relatives brought him to Eliot, where they settled and raised their family.
He became very involved with his community, especially the Eliot Little League, where he enjoyed making hand-carved plaques for all the players who scored home runs, and then taking them to Fenway Park to have them autographed by the Boston Red Sox players.
His involvement with community affairs and service to his community earned him the Eliot Citizen of the Year in 1991. Being awarded the Fabyan Drake Award was certainly a highlight for him, as was being nominated for his work with the Little League, his tremendous work with the Eliot American Legion Post 188. Many other organizations also reaped the benefits of the service he so willingly offered to others in need in his community, like thawing frozen pipes, a ride to the hospital or many other acts of kindness.
He was very active in veteran affairs. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion. His Post was No. 123 in Kezar Falls, Maine. In 1997, Jack was named Legionnaire of the Year for the state of Maine, an award offered and made for him, and which continues to be offered to a deserving legionnaire each year. He served as post commander of the Eliot American Legion Post No. 188 for three years, county commander for two years, district commander for a year, assistant to the sergeant at arms for the Department of Maine for many years and Aide to the Department Commander from 1997 to 1998.
An avid outdoorsman, Jack would patiently wait out the winter, awaiting the day he could get his fishing boat in the water for the season. He enjoyed fishing at West Grand Lake and Sebago. Many times when he was at West Grand the first week in May he would be pushing the ice and enjoying every minute of it.
His first love was his dear wife, Elinor, his wife for more than 50 years, as well as his children and grandchildren whom he adored. Besides his loving wife, he is survived by his sons, John and his wife, Diane, and John IV; his granddaughter Celia and her husband, Stephen Taylor; a great grandson, William; his brother, Harry; neice and nephew, Brian and Julie and their children; his sister, Amelia and her husband, Herbert Register, and their children; his youngest sister, Mary and her husband, Danny Smith, and their children; and his cat, Hannibal, who flew all the way from Texas when he was a kitten to come to Maine.
As a lasting tribute to Jack, a memorial scholarship in his name has been created and the recipient will be chosen from those submitting a paper on patriotism, a cause championed by Jack his entire life.
A memorial service celebrating his life will be held on Saturday March 26, 2005, at the First Congregational Church in Eliot, followed by a time of refreshment and sharing in the church parish hall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Jack Hannigan Memorial Scholarship Fund c/o Ocean National Bank, 17 Walker St., Kittery, Maine, 03904. Arrangements are entrusted to the J.S. Pelkey Funeral Home of Kittery.
Mary K. Small
YORK - Mary Kierstead Small, 79, of 175 Old Post Road, in York died Monday, Feb. 28, 2005, at York Hospital after a long illness.
She was born in South Portland on Dec. 25, 1925, the daughter of Arthur and Georganna (Preston) Kierstead and was a 1942 graduate of South Portland High School.
Mary had received her certificate in Dental Assistance from Webber Hospital Nurses Home in Biddeford and had worked as a dental assistant for several years for Dr. Bergeron in York. Most recently, she worked as a secretary for Abbott Brothers Inc. from 1978 to 1990.
Mary had been a member for more than 25 years of the Fadette Chapter, Order of Eastern Star. She had also been a Rainbows Advisory Board Member and received the Grand Cross of Color from Rainbows.
She will be remembered as a loving and devoted wife and mother, a wonderful Nana, a great aunt and a friend to all.
She was predeceased by four brothers, Raymond, Roy, Jack and Paul Kierstead; and by three sisters, Edwina Dyer, Virginia Foren and Nancy Syska.
Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Earl G. Small, of York; a daughter, Gail Small Hannigan of York; a son, Edward Glenn Small and his fiancé, Heather Shelton of Springvale; five grandchildren, Edward G. "Teddy" Small II, Jonathan M. Small, Patrick K. Hannigan, Shauna R. Hannigan and Warren J. Small. ional Bank, 17 Walker St., Kittery, Maine, 03904. Arrangements are entrusted to the J.S. Pelkey Funeral Home of Kittery.
A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 3 at the Lucas & Eaton Funeral Home, 91 Long Sands Road, in York. Visiting hours will be Wednesday, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to Dream Factory, PO Box 653, Cape Neddick, Maine, 03902.
Albert "Sid" Sidney Gilchrest
YORK - Albert "Sid" Sidney Gilchrest, 71, of Fall Mill Road Extension died Tuesday, March 1, 2005, at York Hospital.
He was born Nov. 29, 1933, in Exeter, N.H., the son of Ernest and Ida (Warren) Gilchrest and moved to York at the age of 2.
For many years, he was a heavy-equipment operator for many construction companies, including Abbott Brothers, Inc., Maine State Highway Department, and A. Marcuri and Son Construction Company.
He enjoyed the challenge of taking small engines apart and fixing them. He cherished the times spent with his wife, children and grandchildren. He spoiled his cat, Smokey, and his dog, Misty.
Mr. Gilchrest was predeceased by a son, Eugene Sinclair, who died in 1977, and by a daughter, Anita Sinclair Foster, who died in 2004.
Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Barbara J. (Williams) Gilchrest of York; two sons, David A. and his wife, Laura Gilchrest, of York, and Charles Sinclair and his fiancee, Suki of Cornville, Maine; seven grandchildren; and six great grandchildren.
Interment was private. Memorial donations may be made to the York Volunteer Ambulance Association, P.O. Box 238, York, ME 03909. Lucas & Eaton Funeral Home, 91 Long Sands Road, York.
