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Orff, Edith W.
May 10, 1905 - Dec. 5, 2004
Edith White Orff, 99, of Waldoboro, died Dec. 5 at Miles Memorial Hospital in Damariscotta. She was born May 10, 1905 in Jonesboro, a daughter of Calmon and Mary Davis White. She grew up in Jonesboro and attended local schools. Her parents sent her to work at the VA Hospital at the age of 16. She also worked at AMHI in Augusta. She moved to North Waldoboro with her husband, Ruel Orff, in 1923.
She worked for Port Clyde Packing Company for many years retiring at the age of 75. She was a member of the Waldoboro First Baptist Church. Edith was a direct descendent of the first baby born on the Mayflower, Peregrine White. Edith made mittens for her family and for the public schools for many years. Edith was known as “Gram” to many of the neighborhood kids in North Waldoboro. She enjoyed spending time with her family and traveling all over the world.
She was predeceased by her husband, Ruel Orff; daughters, Elaine Orff and Mary Bowman; sons, Kenneth Orff and Richard Orff.
She is survived by six daughters, Leona Esancy of Thorndike, Charlotte Noyes of Waldoboro, Rayetta Simmons and her husband Neil of Waldoboro, Pat Cross and her husband Francis of Waldoboro, Judy Westman and her husband Ron of Garland,
Darlene Hale and her husband Tom of Washington; two sons, Linwood Orff of Branford, Conn., Arvine Orff and his wife Elsie of Branford, Conn.; sister, Marion Graichen of Farmingdale; cousins, Ruth Wood and Natalie Smith both of Jonesboro; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be held 6-8 p.m. Thurs., Dec. 9 at the Hall Funeral Home, 949 Main St., Waldoboro. A celebration of Edith’s life will be held 7 p.m. Fri., Dec. 10 at the North Waldoboro Nazarene Church with Pastor Mark Holden officiating. Burial will be in the Shuman cemetery in Waldoboro on Sat., Dec. 11.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Waldoboro Ambulance, P.O. Box J, Waldoboro, ME 04572.
Arrangements are under the care of Hall Funeral Home, Waldoboro.
Plumer, Claire
March 8, 1917 - Nov. 2, 2004
Claire Miller Plumer, 87, died Nov. 2 in Damariscotta. She was the widow of Paul S. Plumer, former general manager of the Kennebec Journal and a vice president of Guy Gannett Publishing Co., Portland.
Claire was born in Augusta March 8, 1917, the daughter of Archie C. Miller and Hildra W. Gilley Miller. She graduated from Hallowell High School and Gates Business College. In addition to teaching dance in area schools, Claire excelled in sports and won the Sportsman’s Rendezvous Award for her performance in athletics. In 1935, she became Miss Maine and was runner-up in the North American beauty contest that followed.
A lifelong naturalist and outdoorswoman, Claire traveled extensively the back woods and waters of Maine, learning to identify the state’s flora and fauna. She studied Maine’s geology and collected numerous gems and minerals. She was awarded a scholarship to the Maine Audubon Camp in 1950 and shared her extensive knowledge with groups and individuals throughout her life. She worked with members of the National Audubon Society in the early days of the bald eagle recovery program and with others in identifying other endangered species. She was president of the Augusta Chapter of the National Audubon Society and one of the organizers of the Maine Archaeology Association.
A volunteer in organizing and cataloguing early collections for historic Fort Western, she was a charter member of the Augusta Players and a member of the Kennebec Valley Garden Club, Augusta Nature Club and Josselyn Botanical Society. She studied art with private instructors and painted in oils for 20 years. She was a charter member of Kennebec Valley Art Association. Claire’s heroines in life were golfer Babe Dedrickson; pilot Amelia Earhart; and naturalist and author Rachel Carson.
As a young family, the Plumers resided in Augusta, Hallowell and Pittston. In later years, Claire designed and had homes built on Sanibel Island, Fla., in Belgrade Lakes and at Indian Point in Georgetown. Prior to her residence at Chase Point in Damariscotta, she lived in Walpole.
She is survived by three sons, Paul S. Plumer, Jr. and his wife, Mary, Stephen H. Plumer and Timothy C. Plumer and his wife, Olga, all of Hallowell; a sister, Eleanor Aldrich Tibbetts, San Jose, Cal.; nine grandchildren, William and Ramona Birmingham of Melbourne, Fla., Allison Plumer of Citrus Heights, Cal., Peter Plumer of Nashville, Tenn., Timothy C. Plumer II of Gorham, Sarah Plumer of New York City, N.Y., Nicholas Plumer of Greenville, S.C., and Daniel Plumer of Telluride, Col.; and several great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
At her request, there will be no services. Interment will be at the Plumer family lot in Union Cemetery.
Arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of the Strong Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 612 Main St., Damariscotta.
Richiell, Sr., Joseph
March 26, 1936 - Nov. 11, 2004
Joseph J. Richiell, Sr., 68, of Whitefield, and formerly of South Boston, Mass., died unexpectedly Nov. 11 at MaineGeneral Medical Center, Augusta.
He was born in Boston, Mass. on March 26, 1936, a son of the late Alexander and Mary (Yukowsky) Richiell.
Mr. Richiell had been employed by Ace Plumbing Supply in Dorchester, Mass., for 20 years.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Shirley (Bassill) Richiell, of Whitefield; a son, Joseph J. Richiell, Jr. of South Boston, Mass.; a daughter, Dawn Marie Richiell of Medford, Mass.; two brothers, Al Richiell of Derry, N.H. and Bobby Richiell of Revere, Mass.; a sister, Mary Guiod of South Boston, Mass.; a grandson, Joseph J. Richiell III; and several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends may visit from 9 to 11 a.m. Mon., Nov. 15 at Plummer Funeral Home, Windsor Chapel, 983 Ridge Rd., Windsor, where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Donald Daigel, pastor of St. Denis’s Church in Whitefield, officiating.
Condolences may be expressed via the funeral home.
Wright, Calvin D.
April 24, 1951 - Nov. 8, 2004
Calvin D. Wright, 53, of Bristol, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Nov. 8. born in Damariscotta on April 24, 1951, he was the son of Earl and Dorothy (Gamage) Wright.
Calvin graduated from Lincoln Academy in Newcastle, and shortly after graduating, went to work as an electrician for Bath Iron Works. In 1975 he entered the United States Navy where he served for four years. Upon leaving the Navy, he went back to work for Bath Iron Works where he remained for about 20 years.
Calvin was a wonderful man who enjoyed
hunting
, fishing and spending time with his grandchildren. He never strayed far from the ocean and enjoyed racing both cars and boats. After leaving BIW, he continued his hobby of working on cars which fulfilled his passion for automobiles.
He was predeceased by one brother, Warren Earl Wright.
He is survived by his parents of South Bristol; his wife of nine years, Melanie McLellan of Bristol and Boothbay; two daughters, Kerry Surette of Augusta, and Rachelle Wright of Bath; five siblings, Phyllis Cotton of South Portland, Phillip Wright of Newcastle, Lorraine Tanguay of Albany Township, Norman Wright of South Bristol and Julie Kaplinger of South Bristol; five grandchildren, Taylor, Brendan, Calleigh, Siobahn and Cameron Surette; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours will be held on Fri., Nov. 12 from 6-8 p.m. at the Strong Funeral Home and Memorial Center. A funeral will be held on Sat., Nov. 13 at the Union Congregational Church in South Bristol at 10 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Calvin Wright Memorial Fund, c/o Damariscotta Bank & Trust, P.O. Box 999, Damariscotta, ME 04543; or to the Union Congregational Church, P.O. Box 59, South Bristol, ME 04568.
Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Strong Funeral Home and Memorial Center, 612 Main St., Damariscotta.
Burnham, Louise
Oct. 15, 1911 - Nov. 9, 2004
Louise B. Rice Burnham, 93, of East Boothbay, died Tuesday morning, Nov. 9.
She was born Oct. 15, 1911 in Bristol, a daughter of Parker and Maude (Robinson) Rice.
She attended school in South Bristol, and on Dec. 31, 1931 married Lester Burnham. Mrs. Burnham was a member of the East Boothbay United Methodist Church and Pocohontis. She dedicated her life to raising her children as a loving homemaker.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of more than 24 years who died in 1955; four sisters; and one brother.
Mrs. Burnham is survived by five sons, Parker Burnham and his wife Phyllis of Dallas, N.C., Sheldon Burnham and his wife Freda of East Boothbay, Douglas Burnham and his wife Doris of Boothbay, Cecil Burnham of South Bristol, and Stanley Burnham and his wife Toni of Dallas, N.C.; two daughters, Beverly Burnham of Rockland, and Maude Winchenbach and her husband Gerald of Rockland; five brothers, Mervin Rice of South Bristol, Walter Rice and wife Audrey of Bristol, Merril Rice of Bristol, William Rice and his wife Gertrude of Damariscotta, and Wilder Rice and his wife Marguerite of Nobleboro; sister, Amy Poole of Edgecomb; 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Sat., Nov. 27 at the East Boothbay United Methodist Church.
Should friends so desire, donations may be made to the East Boothbay United Methodist Church, Boothbay, ME 04537.
Arrangements are under the direction of Coast of Maine Cremation & Funeral Service, of Waldoboro.
Elwell, Alda
April 3, 1919 - Nov. 10, 2004
Alda F. Elwell, 85, of Newcastle, entered into rest on the evening of Nov. 10, at Cove’s Edge, Damariscotta. The daughter of William C. and Ruth I. (Genthner) French, she was born April 3, 1919, in Nobleboro. Alda graduated, with honors, from Lincoln Academy in the Class of 1936 and faithfully attended every Alumni Banquet until 2001.
For most of her career, she worked as a domestic in the region, including the office of Drs. Frank Avantaggio and Ralph Powell and the office of Don Stewart. For the longest period of time, Alda was the Sexton at St. Andrew’s Church, on Glidden St., where she was also a lifelong member. Her children smiled warmly, as they explained she was well known in the Miles Memorial Hospital community, where she gave birth to eight of her twelve children. She had a lifelong love for cats and kept a personal journal of her thoughts and life from her teen years.
Alda was predeceased by her husband Kenneth, in 1992, as well as three children, Jeffrey, Janice and Jean.
Alda leaves nine children, Judy Collamore of Lakeland, Fla., Julie Groves of Key West, Fla., James A. Elwell of Madison, Jerry Elwell of Bristol, Joanne Anastos of Binghamton, N.Y., Jerel Elwell of Damariscotta, Joan Cunningham of Bath, Joy Black of Damariscotta and Jodie Clark of Newcastle; her sister, Eileen D. Gould of Nobleboro; 21 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Calling hours were Nov. 15, from 12-2 p.m., with a service to celebrate her life, at 2 p.m., all at the Strong Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 612 Main St., Damariscotta. She was laid to rest at the Dunbar Cemetery, Nobleboro.
Bachelder, Reginald C.
Aug. 29, 1925 - Nov. 21, 2004
Reginald C. “Ras” Bachelder, 79, of Newry, died Nov. 21 at Cove’s Edge Nursing Care Center in Damariscotta.
He had resided on the Bear River Rd. in Newry.
He was born in Rangeley, on Aug. 29, 1925, a son of Aaron and Marion (Nile) Bachelder, and had attended schools in Stratton.
He worked as a woodsman and also as a carpenter for Haakon Olson General Contractor in the Bethel area for many years until retirement.
Reginald was a long time rock hound.
He was married in Kingfield on June 15, 1944 to the former Karlene York who survives him of Newry.
Other survivors include daughters, Claire Romano and husband George of Wiscasset, Heidi Littlefield and husband Arlan of Winthrop; sons, Donald Bachelder of Alachua, Fla., Aaron Bachelder and wife Colleen of Morganton, N.C., and Brent Bachelder of Providence, R.I.; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Memorial service celebrating his life will be conducted at the Bear River Grange, Newry, 1 p.m., Sat., Nov. 27. Interment will be held in the Head of Tide Cemetery, Newry.
Those who desire, please contribute to the Cove’s Edge Nursing Care Center c/o Development Office, 35 Miles St., Damariscotta, ME 04543 in his memory.
Arrangements are under the care of the Meader & Son Funeral Home, 3 Franklin St., Rumford, ME 04276. Online condolences and memories may be shared at meaderfh@gwi.net.
Coombs, Beulah
July 24, 1904 - Dec. 2, 2004
Beulah Coombs, 100, of Damariscotta, formerly of Rockland, died Dec. 2 at Cove’s Edge Nursing Center where she had lived for several years and was cared for and loved by a team of wonderful, caring people. born in Steuben, July 24, 1904, Beulah was the eldest of eight children of Eugene and Flossie Follett Pinkham. She graduated from Steuben high school, class of 1923.
Moving to Rockland in the 1940s, Beulah worked as a housekeeper for many local families. She resided in Rockland until the 1990s. She enjoyed reading.
Beulah was predeceased by a daughter, Margaret Brann in 1978 and a granddaughter, Lorna Brann in 1985.
She is survived by a son, Colon Haskell and his wife Delvine of Milbridge; a daughter, Patricia Johnston and her husband Wayne of Nobleboro; a sister, Lorna Gay of Sun Lakes, Ariz.; seven grandchildren, Bonnie Crosby, Kathy Young, Fred Haskell, James Haskell all of Milbridge, Lisa Dailey of Windsor, David Dailey of South Thomaston, and Stephen Brann of California; five great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews.
Private family Interment will be held at Milbridge Evergreen Cemetery, Milbridge. The Reverend Joyce Ingrisano will officiate.
Purney, Eleanor F.
Oct. 19, 1910 - Jan. 30, 2005
Eleanor F. Purney, 94, of Nobleboro, died after a brief illness on Jan. 30 at Fieldcrest Nursing Home, Waldoboro. born on Oct. 19, 1910, she was the daughter of Frank Newhall and Ethel (Kelly) Newhall of Lynnfield, Mass.
Eleanor was a graduate of Medford High School Class of 1928. In 1938, she was married to Roger John Purney and they celebrated 51 years together before his death in 1989.
Eleanor was employed as a food broker for Ferguson-Bedell, a Massachusetts food distributor, where she worked for 35 years. After retirement she and her husband Roger moved to Nobleboro where Eleanor lived for the past 25 years. She never regretted moving from her home in Weston, Mass. to Nobleboro because she met many new, wonderful friends and neighbors. Eleanor particularly enjoyed being part of the Craft Group at Applefest. She was also a charter member of the Nobleboro Historical Society. Devoted to her family and friends, Eleanor made sure everyone received special attention. She took great delight in the Christmas holidays and she was noted for her cookies and pies (especially lemon meringue), which she shared with anyone who came through the door. She was the center of family gatherings and will be greatly missed by family and friends.
She was predeceased by her brother, Albert F. Newhall; and nephews, Donald Newhall, Robert Newhall and Larry Newhall.
She is survived by her niece Audrey Galpin, and nephew Norman Newhall. She was the great aunt of three nieces and two nephews, and great-great aunt of five nieces and two nephews.
Graveside services will be held at the Dunbar Cemetery, Nobleboro, in the spring, at a date and time to be announced.
If desired, memorial contributions may be made in Eleanor’s memory to Nobleboro Historical Society, P.O. Box 122, Nobleboro, ME 04555.
Arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of the Strong Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 612 Main St., Damariscotta.
