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Helen Gates, 91
2004-10-01
Helen Elizabeth Gates, 91, of Gray, died Tuesday at a Portland Hospital.
She was born in Menomonee, WI, on February 24, 1913, a daughter of Henry Carl and Amelia Beguhn Diedrich, and graduated from Stout University in Wisconsin with a degree in Dietary Science.
Mrs. Gates worked as a hospital dietician prior to marrying Dr. Donald Gates.
Mrs. Gates had a great sense of history, and was cognizant of the time in world history in which she lived. She felt that she had lived during the most important historical times in the history of America. The technological advancements starting with the telephone, medical research and advancing scientific discoveries were appreciated and understood by Mrs. Gates. Social issues were of great concern to her, especially the oppressing and harming of animals for scientific research. She was very proud of the social causes that her son, Thomas Gates, championed through being an intern with Senator Claiborne Pell in Washington and marching with Martin Luther King. Via the telephone and writing, Mrs. Gates was an advocate for many social issues. Further, she would write and make calls to numerous shut-ins as a means of providing good works.
The Gates family has established numerous scholarships to further the educational opportunities of minorities, supported many charities and provided the University of Maine Foundation with a Memorial Forest in memory of family members Reverend Samuel S. Perley, Dr. Donald Gates and Thomas Gates.
Mrs. Gates was predeceased by her husband, Dr. Donald Coats Gates, in 1995, and her son, Thomas Henry Gates, in 1997.
She is survived by nieces Mary (Diedrich) Ludwig and her husband Gregory, Jane Elizabeth Nason and Susan Ann Raynaud; nephews Richard Gregory, John Thomas and Michael Joseph.
A memorial service was held on Friday at 1:00 P.M. at the First Congregational Church of Gray, with Pastor Douglas Hedstrom officiating. Arrangements were under the care of Wilson Funeral Home, Gray.
Memorial donations may be made to Gray Fire & Rescue, 125 Shaker Road, Gray, ME 04039.
Carol L. Gaudet
2004-08-05
Carol L. Gaudet, 60, of Raymond, formerly of East Boothbay and Boothbay Harbor, died July 24 at a Scarborough nursing home.
She was born March 1, 1944, in Boothbay Harbor, daughter of Charles and Edna Rogers Auspland, and was educated in Boothbay Region schools.
Surviving are her husband, Jean Gaudet of 60 Main Street, Raymond; as well as several brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews.
Services were held Monday, August 2 at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Mt. Vernon Road, Augusta, where she will be buried near her parents.
John Gearin, Jr., dies at 78
2005-02-25
John E. Gearin, Jr., 78, of Gray, died February 13, at Mercy Hospital.
Mr. Gearin was born in Worcester, MA, the son of John E. and Teresa Lyons Gearin, Sr. He was a graduate of South High School and the College of the Holy Cross, of Worcester.
During World War II, he served in the U.S. Merchant Marine and the U.S. Army in the Pacific area.
The majority of his 36-year career with the New England Telephone Company was spent as an engineering manager for outside plant in the states of Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont.
Mr. Gearin was a member of the Portland Elks Lodge-BPOE Lodge #188, the Holy Cross Alumni Club of Maine, the American Legion, Gray Maine Post, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Casco, Maine, Post and The Telephone Pioneers.
He is survived by his longtime companion, Alice MacNeil, of Gray. Also surviving are his sister, Mrs. Barbara McMenemy, of Auburn, MA; a niece, Mary Laughlin, also of Auburn, MA; and two nephews, Patrick McMenemy, of Falmouth, MA, and Michael McMenemy, of Merrimack, NH.
Services were private, and burial will be private at the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Augusta. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John's memory to The College of Holy Cross Alumni Fund, One College Street, Worcester, MA 01610-2325, or to Raymond Rescue, P.O. Box 741, Raymond, ME 04105.
Arrangements were by Dolby Funeral Chapel, Windham.
Dennis J. Genthner Jr.
2004-09-02
Dennis S. Genthner, Jr. (Sam), 59, of Damariscotta, died Sunday August 29th at Maine Medical Center in Portland.
Born February 25, 1945 in Damariscotta, he was a son of Dennis S. Genthner, Sr. and Edna Waltz Genthner who predeceased him. He attended local schools.
Mr. Genthner worked at the old Brewer shipyard for several years in Southport and spent several years in the commercial fishing industry. He also worked at Disney World in Florida during its construction.
He was an avid
hunter
and fisherman who enjoyed life to its fullest.
Survivors include his son, Samuel Barrett Genthner of San Francisco, Calif.; one sister, Natalie House and her fianc Bill Earle of Damariscotta; one brother, Neil F. Genthner, Sr. and his wife Marie of Damariscotta; several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. The funeral will be held 11 a.m. Thursday at the Hall Funeral Home,949 Main St. in Waldoboro. Burial will follow in the Hillside cemetery in Damariscotta.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Hall Funeral Home, Waldoboro.
Morrill T. Genthner
2005-01-20
Morrill T. Genthner, 74, of Waldoboro, died Friday, January 14, at Maine General Hospital in Augusta.
The son of Fred and Stella Mae (Yeaton) Genthner, he was born March 22, 1930, in Woolwich.
For most of his life, he made his living on the water, as a lobster fisherman, a job he loved since it allowed him to be self employed and remain independent. He lived in Waldoboro for many years.
Mr. Genthner was predeceased by his brother, Gerald Genthner, in August of 2004.
Survivors include a brother, Herman of Pemaquid; and two sisters, Priscilla Trank of Wiscasset and Nancy Lane of Pemaquid.
Friends are invited to be with the family Thursday, January 20, from 2-4 p.m., at the Strong Funeral Home, 612 Main Street, Damariscotta, where his service will be Friday, January 21 at 1 p.m. with Reverend Russell Thayer officiating. He will be laid to rest, following the service, at the New Harbor Cemetery.
Arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of the Strong Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Damariscotta.
Morrill T. Genthner
2005-01-20
Morrill T. Genthner, 74, of Waldoboro, died Friday, January 14, at Maine General Hospital in Augusta.
The son of Fred and Stella Mae (Yeaton) Genthner, he was born March 22, 1930, in Woolwich.
For most of his life, he made his living on the water, as a lobster fisherman, a job he loved since it allowed him to be self employed and remain independent. He lived in Waldoboro for many years.
Mr. Genthner was predeceased by his brother, Gerald Genthner, in August of 2004.
Survivors include a brother, Herman of Pemaquid; and two sisters, Priscilla Trank of Wiscasset and Nancy Lane of Pemaquid.
Friends are invited to be with the family Thursday, January 20, from 2-4 p.m., at the Strong Funeral Home, 612 Main Street, Damariscotta, where his service will be Friday, January 21 at 1 p.m. with Reverend Russell Thayer officiating. He will be laid to rest, following the service, at the New Harbor Cemetery.
Arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of the Strong Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Damariscotta.
Dennis J. Genthner Jr.
2004-09-02
Dennis S. Genthner, Jr. (Sam), 59, of Damariscotta, died Sunday August 29th at Maine Medical Center in Portland.
Born February 25, 1945 in Damariscotta, he was a son of Dennis S. Genthner, Sr. and Edna Waltz Genthner who predeceased him. He attended local schools.
Mr. Genthner worked at the old Brewer shipyard for several years in Southport and spent several years in the commercial fishing industry. He also worked at Disney World in Florida during its construction.
He was an avid
hunter and fisherman who enjoyed life to its fullest.
Survivors include his son, Samuel Barrett Genthner of San Francisco, Calif.; one sister, Natalie House and her fianc Bill Earle of Damariscotta; one brother, Neil F. Genthner, Sr. and his wife Marie of Damariscotta; several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. The funeral will be held 11 a.m. Thursday at the Hall Funeral Home,949 Main St. in Waldoboro. Burial will follow in the Hillside cemetery in Damariscotta.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Hall Funeral Home, Waldoboro.
Velma H. Gilbert
2003-07-03
Velma Haley Gilbert, 89, of Walpole, passed away peacefully at her home Wednesday, June 25.
Born January 10, 1914, she was the daughter of Earl W. and Velma (Pitcher) Haley. She grew up in Walpole and attended Lincoln Academy.
On November 28, 1930 she married Walter T. Gilbert and they raised their seven children in Christmas Cove. After retirement Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert enjoyed their home in Walpole, which was always open to family and friends.
For many years she worked as a caregiver for Dwight and Mrs. Mary Jane Tracy's daughter "Muffett" and for the Harold Berry family in Christmas Cove. She loved knitting, bird watching, reading and many hours
hunting with her husband.
Mrs. Gilbert was predeceased by her husband Walter; two sisters, Elizabeth Rice, Ruth Busby; one stepsister, Gertrude Steers; two brothers, Henry and Earl; one son, Douglas Gilbert; two grandsons, Thomas Lowell and Shannon "Buddy" Gilbert; and one great-grandson, Craig Young.
Survivors include her children, Rowland V. Gilbert of Damariscotta, June D. Lovell of Nevada, Jacqueline L. Prongue of Florida, Shannon W. Gilbert of Boothbay, Dexter K. Gilbert of West Virginia, Valerie J. Fossett of Bristol, and their families, which include 32 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.
Services were held Friday, June 27 at the Strong Funeral Home in Damariscotta. She was laid to rest with her husband at the West Bristol cemetery in Walpole.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Well Garden, (Town of South Bristol), Walpole, ME 04568 or Miles Home Health/Hos-pice, Box 4500, Damariscotta, ME 04543.
Dawn A. P. Giles
2005-01-13
Dawn Alice Peters Giles, 66, passed away Sunday, January 9, at St. Andrews Hospital.
Born in Boothbay on May 20, 1938 she was the daughter of Alice Berrouard and Phil Peters. She attended Boothbay schools.
Mrs. Giles was employed as a home health caregiver. She enjoyed her family, camping and taking trips to Florida. She was a huge NASCAR fan, and a member of the VFW Auxillary.
She was predeceased by her parents; husband of 24 years, Gordon M. Giles; great-grandaughter, Kennedy Warren; four brothers and one sister.
Survivors include, two daughters, Karen Campbell Blackman of Boothbay and Lori Campbell Ran-co of Stratton; four sons, Clarence (Scott) Campbell and Robert Campbell, both of Boothbay; Gor-don (Joey) Campbell of Dresden, William (Billy) Giles of East Boothbay; stepson, Michael Giles of East Boothbay; one sister, Ozelie Peters Chapman, of Boothbay; one brother, Clifford Peters of Boothbay Harbor; close friend and companion, Richard Williams of Boothbay; 13 grandchildren; and six great-grand-children.
There will be a brief Pythian Sister Service at 7 p.m. Friday, January 14 at the K.P. Hall, Lakeside Drive in Boothbay Harbor, followed by a chemical free reception at the K.P. Hall.
A family graveside service will be held in the spring in Evergreen cemetery with the Deacon John Kreppein presiding.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Oceanview Temple #112, KP Lodge, P.O. Box 356, Boothbay, ME 04537.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Simmons, Harrington & Hall Funeral Home in Boothbay.
