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Runyon, Robert
Nov. 30, 1908 - Oct. 27, 2004
Robert M. Runyon, Sr., 95, of Friendship, died at home Oct. 27 with his family by his side.
He was born Nov. 30, 1908, in Spring Lake, N.J., a son of Charles and Elva Sprague Runyon. He graduated from Manasquan (N.J.) High School in 1925.
He married Magdalena Mueller Dec. 11, 1932.
Mr. Runyon worked with his wife’s family to create a wholesale flower growing business with farms in New Jersey, North Carolina and Florida. After the death of his wife’s father in 1936, he helped his mother-in-law and acted as a surrogate father to the 14 children who remained at home.
He owned and managed Mueller’s Florist, a retail flower business in Manasquan, N.J. He was a member and past president of the New Jersey Flower Growers Association.
With his son Ed, he founded Aquatic Services, a water quality treatment company. Another interest in retirement was raising rabbits, pheasants, pigs and goats. His grandson and granddaughter have many fond memories of helping him in his varied enterprises.
He was a founding member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Manasquan and was active on the church council, organizing a building drive for a new parish hall and renovation of the sanctuary in the 1950s. He was a lifelong fisherman,
hunter
and sportsman,
hunting in Newfoundland, Wyoming, Pennsylvania and New Jersey with his sons and grandsons.
On Election Day 1988, he and his wife and son moved to their new home overlooking the Friendship Back River. He continued to garden in his home greenhouse, growing orchids, poinsettias, geraniums and other favorite flowers. The Runyon garden was a source of vegetables for area food pantries. He and his family became members of Nativity Lutheran Church in Rockport. Mr. Runyon transferred his baseball allegiance to the Boston Red Sox, and was expecting the team’s victory in the World Series at the time of his death.
A brother, Fred Runyon; a sister, Margaret Kreiss; and a daughter-in-law, Kathleen Brady Runyon, predeceased him.
He is survived by his wife of nearly 72 years, and a son, George Henry Runyon, both of Friendship; a daughter, Caroline Runyon Zuber and her husband, William, of Friendship; two other sons, Robert M. Runyon, Jr. and his wife, Prudence, of Manchester, N.J., and Edwin C. Runyon of Howell, N.J.; a sister, Anne Fraley of New Jersey; a brother, Edwin Runyon of New Jersey; seven grandchildren, William H. Zuber III and his wife, Margo, of Rockland, Robert R. Zuber of Washington, D.C., Andrew F. Zuber and his wife, Nirvana, of South Bristol, Robert M. Runyon III of Radnor, Pa., Scott P. Runyon of Raleigh, N.C., Edwin C. Runyon, Jr. of Howell, N.J., and Jeanne R. Newberry of Austin, Tex.; two step-grandchildren, Colleen and Erin Brady of Howell, N.J.; and four great-grandchildren, Sara and Isaac Zuber of Rockland and Benjamin and Liam Zuber of South Bristol.
Visiting hours 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Fri., Oct. 29 at Hall Funeral Home, 949 Main St., Waldoboro. The Rev. Jerry LiaBraaten, pastor of Nativity Lutheran Church, will conduct a funeral service 1 p.m. Sat., Oct. 30 at the funeral home. A burial service will follow at Friendship Village Cemetery, Main St. A reception will follow at Friendship United Methodist Church.
Memorial donations may be made to Nativity Lutheran Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 1009, Rockland, ME 04841; or a charity of one’s choice.
Bailey, James
June 1917 - Oct. 27, 2004
James Bailey, 87, a lifelong resident of Wiscasset, died Oct. 27 at Maine Medical Center.
He was born in Wiscasset in June 1917, a son of Harold and Evelyn Bailey. He attended Wiscasset schools and graduated from Wiscasset Academy in 1935. He attended Northeastern Business College in Portland.
On April 22, 1939, he married Leona Weeks in Wiscasset. They were married for 49 years. In January 1992, he married Barbara Marr.
During most of World War II, he worked for Bath Iron Works before he was drafted into the Army in 1945. After his discharge, he farmed for six years before going to work for Central Maine Power Co. at the Mason Station. He retired in 1979 after 27 years.
He was a member of the Woolwich-Wiscasset Baptist Church in Woolwich since he was a teenager. He was the church’s treasurer from 1951 to 2002.
He enjoyed fishing and
hunting.
He was predeceased by his first wife, Leona Weeks, who died in April 1988, and a son, Jimmy, who died in August 2001.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara; a son, Fred of Edgewater, Fla.; a sister, Marcia Wilson of Wiscasset; five grandsons; two granddaughters; nine great-grandchildren; two nieces; three great-nieces; and three step grandchildren.
Simmons, Evelyn F.
Feb. 26, 1920 - Nov. 11, 2004
Evelyn F. Simmons, of Nobleboro, died peacefully Nov. 11 at her home.
She was born on Feb. 26, 1920 in Bristol, the daughter of Ralph Richardson and Gladys Sykes Richardson.
Evelyn graduated from Bristol High School, class of 1937. In March of 1940 she married Stephen P. Simmons, Sr., of Damariscotta. They resided in Damariscotta for a few years, then settled permanently in Nobleboro to raise seven children.
Evelyn was a very loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a very kind lady who was loved by all who knew her.
Her interests were many. She loved to sew, knit, crochet, tat and braid rugs. She made beautiful quilts and afghans. She enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, reading historical romances and liked the music of Willie Nelson. She liked to go to lawn sales and play bingo. She had frequent gatherings with family and friends to play board games and cards. She was a wonderful cook and decorated many beautiful cakes.
Evelyn’s work history included employment in many local stores, restaurants and private residences. She was famous for her pies and pastries. Her greatest accomplishment was raising her children and providing them with love and understanding throughout her lifetime.
Evelyn was predeceased by her husband Steve; a son, Ralph Sr.; a sister, Madeline Feltis; and a brother, Erwin Richardson.
Surviving are her sons: Malcolm C. and his wife Linda of Nobleboro and their children, Angela Farrin of Walpole, Amy Simmons of Nobleboro, Elizabeth Larrabee of Rockland and Malcolm P. of Bristol; Stephen Jr. and his companion Jean Burnham of Waldoboro and his children Abden of Waldoboro and Shawna of Friendship; Dwight Sr. and his wife Karen of Waldoboro and his children, Dwight (David) Jr. of Waldoboro and Sarah Lane of Nobleboro; daughters: Sharon Smith of Winthrop and her children Orrin, Dwight and Edward Smith, all of Winthrop; Cindy Kelsey of South Bristol and her children Crystal and Mitchell, both of South Bristol; Carolyn (Kelly) Carroll and her husband Robert of Jupiter, Fla. and their children Stephen, Thomas and Arianna, all of Jupiter, Fla.; daughter-in-law Louise Simmons of Nobleboro and her children Rhonda Nguyen of Baldwin Park, Cal., Bruce of Nobleboro, Ralph Jr. of Newcastle, Evelyn Trask of Chelsea and Craig of Waldoboro; 15 great-grandchildren; two great great-grandchildren; devoted sisters, Florida Fitch of Bristol and Celia Guptill of New Harbor; sister-in-law, Constance Simmons of Jefferson and many nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours Sat., Nov. 13, 6-8 p.m., Strong Funeral Home and Cremation Center. Funeral services, 2 p.m., Sun., Nov. 14. Burial to follow in the Bethlehem cemetery in Damariscotta.
Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Strong Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 612 Main St., Damariscotta.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Miles Home Health/Hospice, 40 Belvedere Rd., Damariscotta, ME 04543. Condolences may be sent to the family at Strong Funeral Home, PO Box 488, Damariscotta, ME 04543
Tongue, Richard
July 2, 1920 - Oct. 28, 2004
Mr. Richard B. Tongue, 84, of New York City, N.Y., passed away early the morning of Oct. 28, in New York Cornell / Presbyterian Hospital, NYC. He, his wife, Mary and their daughter Nancy E. Tongue have been residents of New York City and Chamberlain, for many years and were together at the time of his death.
Richard (Dick) Tongue was born on July 2, 1920 in Brightwaters, N.Y. He was the son of the late Walter Tongue (originally from Birmingham, England), and Lena Brown, who was a direct descendent of the Mayflower arrivals in Plymouth, Mass. Dick was a graduate of St. Lawrence University where he received a BA in Economics. He went on to receive an MBA degree and a degree in Industrial Administration from The Harvard Business School.
A proud United States Navy Veteran, Dick served as 1st Lieutenant during WWII. He was stationed in the Pacific area in Leyte Gulf in the Philippines and was awarded the following service ribbons: American Theater, Asiatic-Pacific Theater, Philippine Liberation, and Victory. An enlisted member of his unit phoned Dick last year, after attempting to track him down for 59 years to finally tell him what a fine commander in chief he was and that the men under his command would have been proud to have followed him anywhere. After being honorably discharged he served another several years in the Navy Reserves.
During most of his career he was employed as Merchandising Broker and Management Liaison in New York City’s textile industry. He was president of DM & J Hunter as well as Merchandising Manager for both Avondale Mills and Carisbrook Industries. Other companies he worked with included George Wood & Sons, Stark Brothers Ribbons, and Logantex. Clubs and associations he belonged to were as follows: The Harvard Club, Arkright Club, The Advertising Club, and The Weavers Club.
Dick and his wife, Mary explored the Maine coast shortly after their marriage in 1953 and immediately knew that the land and the people of the New Harbor and Chamberlain area appealed to them. This area was so special to them that Dick desired that some if his ashes be dispersed into the ocean off the rocks in front of their former cottage. His wife and daughter plan to fulfill his wish at a later date.
Dick enjoyed downhill skiing, tennis, sailing and boating, as well as travel in Europe, South America, Mexico, and the Southwestern United States. He was an avid reader, especially of Shakespeare, Dickens, and all of the classics. He was fascinated by history and participated in discussions and lectures regarding politics and world events. His keen sense of humor, intellect, warmth, compassion, patience and love of nature was appreciated by all who knew him.
Survivors include his beloved wife, Mary; his beloved daughter, Nancy E. Tongue; a brother, William W. Tongue of Chicago, Ill., and his two daughters, Barbara Duggan and Kathleen Alligood, and their families.
He was predeceased by his other brother and best friend, Charles in 1968. Charles’ two sons, Tucker and Jeffrey reside on Long Island, N.Y. Jeffrey and his uncle were especially close and Jeffrey spent some of his childhood at the Tongue cottage.
In honor of Richard’s wishes there were no public calling hours. Relatives and friends attended a mass of Christian burial in Little Falls, N.Y. on Nov. 15 at Holy Family Parish there.
DesRoches, Frederick
Dec. 2, 1942 - Oct. 19, 2004
Frederick Joel DesRoches, 61, of Head Tide Village in Alna, died suddenly at his residence on Oct. 19.
Fred was born in Hanover, on Dec. 2, 1942, son of the late Phillip J. and Eva (Merrill) DesRoches. He attended Bethel schools and graduated from Gould Academy in 1960. He married the former Ruth Searles of Wilton on Nov. 3, 1967.
He joined the United States Navy 1964.
Fred attended Electronics A school, USN, 1965; Accounting, Bentley College, 1961; Digital Technology, Hesser College, 1975; B.S. Technical Business, New Hampshire College, 1976; and Columbia School of Sales Management, 1997. He was a founding partner of Chester Technical Services in Guilford, Conn., and from 1984 - 2003 worked for Tellabs, Inc. where Fred became Vice President of North American Sales for Tellabs Operations, Inc., Naperville, Ill. retiring in May 2003.
An avid golfer, Fred played in the annual Purdue University Birck Cup Golf Tournament, a Ryder Cup style format. Fred was instrumental in helping his team to four overall wins against just one loss in the past five years with a sterling record in his matches of 13 wins, five losses and two ties. Fred was a member of the Boothbay Golf Country Club. He had just returned from an Ireland golf trip and was scheduled to play in Myrtle Beach where he also golfed with friends each year. Fred played many charity golf tournaments throughout the country. He especially enjoyed playing at the Black Sheep Golf Club in Sugar Grove, Ill. and the new Sunday River Golf Course at the Sunday River Ski Resort in Bethel.
He was a volunteer fireman with the Alna fire department.
Fred's other interests included fishing from his Boston Whaler which he kept docked at the Schooner Landing in Damariscotta, constructing his new barn, other woodworking projects, riding his Harley and just working around his home. Fred was always available to lend a helping hand or give support to friends whenever needed. Fred was considered the perfect host by friends that visited each summer. Fred’s lobster rolls were considered the best.
Fred is survived by his wife, Ruth; two sons, Dustin Philip DesRoches of Hauppauge, N.Y. and Jay Douglas DesRoches of Orlando, Fla.; two sisters, Carol Verril of Woolwich and Judith Smith of Lewiston. He so loved his 3 new grandchildren Caleb Lee DesRoches, 2, of Charlotte, N.C., Olivia Kay DesRoches, 1, and Emily Frederic Georgia DesRoches of Hauppauge, Long Island, N.Y. He also leaves behind his bulldog, Martina.
Services were held at the West Parish Congregational Church in Bethel on Oct. 27 with the Reverends Ginger Rickerman and Dr. Bruce Young officiating. Friends gathered from all over the country to attend the Greenleaf Funeral Home visiting and church memorial service in Bethel to celebrate Fred's life. Fred touched the hearts of so many and will be greatly missed.
Memorials in his memory may be sent to the Alna Volunteer Fire Department, 1568 Alna Rd., Alna, ME 04535 in care of the Town Clerk.
Hamilton, James
Sept. 10, 1931 - Nov. 5, 2004
James F. Hamilton, 73, of Billerica, Mass., husband of the late Margaret “Peg” (Doran) Hamilton died at his home Nov. 5.
He was born in Boston, Mass., Sept. 10, 1931, son of the late Ronald F. and Helen M. (Bromley) Hamilton and had lived in Billerica, Mass. for most of his life.
Mr. Hamilton had served as a Sergeant in the Marines during the Korean War and had been a POW. He was a member of the Greater Lowell Korean War Veterans Association, the Knights of Columbus and the Tyngsboro Sportsman Club. He had graduated from the FBI National Academy. He had served on the Billerica Police Department from 1955 to 1973 and later had served as a Detective Lieutenant for the Massachusetts State Police from 1973 to 1984.
Mr. Hamilton is survived by his three daughters, Debra Hamilton of Lowell, Mass., Maureen Smith and Karen Hamilton of Maine; brother and brother-in-law of Donald and Dorothea Hamilton of Billerica, Mass.; grandfather of Kirsten Smith and dear friend of Nancy Murphy of Billerica, Mass.; also survived by nieces, nephews and extended family.
Funeral Tues., Nov. 9 at the Sweeney Memorial Funeral Home, 66 Concord Rd., Billerica, Mass. at 9 a.m. Funeral Mass at St. Irene’s Church, Carlisle, Mass. at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends respectfully invited. Visiting hours Mon., Nov. 8 from 3-7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Saints Memorial Cancer Center, One Hospital Dr., Lowell, MA 01852.
Burial in Fox Hill Cemetery, Billerica, Mass. Funeral Director W.J. Laurendeau.
Guyon, Jr., Raymond
July 3, 1929 - Nov. 8, 2004
Raymond J. Guyon, Jr., of Boothbay Harbor, died Nov. 8 at his home in Boothbay Harbor.
Raymond was born July 3, 1929 in Willimansett, Chicopee, Mass., the son of Raymond J. and Josephine A. (Schab) Guyon, Sr.
Raymond resided in South Hadley, Mass., until the 1960s, at which time he moved to Maine. He resided several years in the Augusta area before moving to the Boothbay Harbor region where he made his final home. He served in the Navy from February 1948 to January 1953, when he was honorably discharged.
Ray loved people and house painting. He had a kind and generous spirit, and he was a man who loved God. This love took him to such remote places as Africa and to Peru, where he helped to build a church in the Peruvian jungle. He will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him, and by the people he helped.
He was predeceased by his parents; and two sons, Lawrence Guyon in 1982 and Joseph Guyon in 2003.
Surviving him are two daughters, Arlene Morin of Gilmanton Iron Works, N.H., and Patty Guyon of New York; a sister, Shirley Taylor of South Hadley, Mass.; one niece, one nephew, six grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren; special friends Marlene Ross of Sidney, Brian and Kim Ross and family of Fayette, Wallene Ross and family of Augusta, Darlene Little of Boothbay and Priscilla Sumabat of Whitefield.
Services held at 1 p.m. Tues., Nov. 16, at the Maine Veterans’ Cemetery, Mount Vernon Rd., Augusta.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Raymond J. Guyon, Jr. may be made to Kno-Wal-Lin Homecare and Hospice, 6 White St., Rockland, ME 04841.
Arrangements are under the care of Cremation Services of Maine, 182 Waldo Ave., Belfast.
Hunter, Deborah
July 7, 1930 - Nov. 14, 2004
Deborah Scribner Hunter, 74, of Wiscasset, died Nov. 14 at her residence.
She was born in Brunswick on July 7, 1930 and grew up in Topsham with her mother, Doris (Lucretia) Scribner and stepfather, Ray G. Hanson. She graduated from Brunswick High School in 1948 and attended Gorham State Teachers College. On April 29, 1950 she married Donald T. Hunter. She taught as a substitute teacher in Camden. She was then employed by George Freeman at his Vegetable Stand in Damariscotta. For many years, she was employed as an information specialist at the Damariscotta Region & Information Bureau.
She was on the Board of Directors for the Chapman-Hall House in Damariscotta, a Trustee of Old Walpole Meetinghouse in South Bristol, co-founder of the Dirigo Horse & Pony Club in Edgecomb, member of the Pine Tree Quilters, member of the Wiscasset Community Center and attended the First Congregational Church of Wiscasset.
She enjoyed quilting, camping, raising Maine coon cats, horses, history, genealogy and art in all media, in particular, wall stenciling.
She is survived by her husband, Donald T. Hunter of Wiscasset; one daughter, Mary Ellen Bowers and her husband Frederic of Alna; two sons, David William Hunter and his wife Vicky and Jeffrey Hunter and his wife LeeAnn all of Wiscasset; two brothers, Albert Hanson and his wife Rachel and Ray Hanson, Jr. and his long time companion, Joanne Creagan all of Topsham; eight grandchildren, Sarah Glasser, Charity Kaiser, Jeremy Hunter, Neesha Hunter, Keith Hunter, Jason Hunter, Ryan Hunter and Hannah Hunter; four great-grandchildren, Maren Glasser, Logan Kaiser, Madison Kaiser and Keara Hunter and many nieces and nephews.
A celebration of her life will be held at 2 p.m. on Sat., Nov. 27 at the Wiscasset Community Center, Gardiner Rd. (Rt. 27) in Wiscasset. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Mid Coast Maine, 45 Baribeau Drive, Brunswick, ME 04011.
Arrangements are by Mayo & Daigle Funeral Home, 40 Federal St., Wiscasset.
