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WILLIAM C. KOELSCH
WILLIAM C. KOELSCH SR. BROWNVILLE - William C. Koelsch Sr., 65, husband of Margaret (Thomas) Koelsch, died Nov. 22, 2001, at his residence. He was born May 25, 1936, in Lakewood, N.J., the son of Henry W. and Jeannette B. (Reynolds) Koelsch.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret of Brownville; two sons, William C. Koelsch Jr. of Milo, Charles W. Koelsch of Brownville; two daughters, Debbie Burns and Carol Lemmon, both of Brownville; two sisters, Hazel Schumaker of South Carolina, Doris Brokaw of Pennsylvania, five grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 26, 2001, at the family residence, 73 Stickney Hill Rd., Brownville, with Rev. George Ganglfinger officiating. Arrangements are in the care of the Lary Funeral Home, Milo.
JOHN N. ARNOLD
JOHN N. ARNOLD DOVER-FOXCROFT and CUMBERLAND FORESIDE - John N. Arnold, 61, died Nov. 21, 2001, at a Portland hospital. He was born June 11, 1940, in Bangor, the son of Malcolm C. and Arlene B. (Weed) Arnold. Having graduated from Foxcroft Academy, Class of 1959, and Bowdoin College, John was hired as Foxcroft Academy's English teacher/dramatic coach, in the fall of 1964. He taught at F.A. for the next 25 years, retiring in the spring of 1990. He served as dramatics coach for 15 years. His teaching duties ranged from English, to psychology, and social studies. For many years he served as the advisor of the American Field Service (A.F.S.). The 1990 edition of F.A.'s annual the Review, was dedicated to John by the student body, who remembered him "as a teacher and a friend". John often spoke nostalgically about his experiences with the one-act play festivals, the plays he directed, his casts, and crews. John was a globetrotter who traveled to several states, and as many countries, from Egypt to Iceland. He photographed many of the world's wonders, and was known to generously entertain a number of local civic groups with his slide shows and witty commentaries. His well-traveled background served him in good stead in the social studies classroom. A man with an expanded worldview, he was also very much at home seated among his dear friends over coffee at the counter of Peters' Pharmacy, or on the porch of his camp on Sebec Lake. In recent years he developed a profound interest in genealogy, and spent many hours tracing his family's history. John will always be fondly remembered by his students as an unorthodox and entertaining teacher; by his colleagues as an academic, a humorous storyteller, and a bit of a prankster; by those he knew and helped in Alcoholics Anonymous over the years as a friend and a powerful example; and by his friends as one of the most unforgettable characters one is ever likely to meet. Anyone who knew him has a story, or stories to tell.
He is survived by his uncle, Gilman Arnold of Spring Hill, Fla.; and his special friends and cousins, Bonnie Lee Nelson of Cumberland Foreside, Nicholas Hanson of Vermont, and Michael Bruni of Limington. He will be especially missed by his two dogs, Ferdi and Benjamin; and his special cat, ZaZa. Another dog, Alfie, who gave John great joy, predeceased him.
Friends are invited to call 1 p.m. until time of memorial service, 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2001, at the Lary Funeral Home, Dover-Foxcroft, with the Rev. Kenneth Dale, officiating. Burial will be in the family lot in Rural Grove Cemetery. Those who wish may make contributions in John's memory to the Malcolm and Arlene Arnold Scholarship Fund, care of Foxcroft Academy, 147 West Main St., Dover-Foxcroft 04426.
RONALD N. POMEROY, JR.
CORINTH - Ronald N. Pomeroy Jr., 41, died unexpectedly, Nov. 25, 2001, at Bangor. He was born Feb. 26, 1960, in Bangor, the beloved son of Ronald N. and Loretta (Ashe) Pomeroy Sr.Ronald attended East Corinth Schools and was a graduate of Bangor Christian School. He was a self-employed pump installer who took great pride in his work. Ronald had a wonderful sense of humor that he shared with all. He enjoyed sports, was a wonderful cook, loved his Harley and was a member of the United Bikers of Maine.
Surviving, in addition to his parents of Corinth, are his sister, Renee Cyr and her husband, Keefe of Winterport; his special niece and nephews, Courtney, Cody and Ryan; aunts, Estelle Arena of DeSoto, Texas, Beverly White and her husband, Emerson of New Philadelphia, Ohio, Cynthia Kay of Brewer and Bette Adkins of Corinth; four uncles, Kenneth Ashe and his wife, Dolores of Orrington, Wendell Pomeroy and his wife, Sande of Cascade, Idaho, Malcolm Pomeroy and his wife, Josephine, William and his wife, Marie, all of Corinth. He will be sadly missed by a special friend, Ron Hebert of Kenduskeag and his faithful dog, Onyx, and a large circle of friends who always knew he was dependable through thick and thin. He was predeceased by two aunts and an uncle, Margaret Heselton, Sharon Ginn and Ralph Pomeroy; and his best bro, James "Bogie" Bogan of Kenduskeag.
Friends may call 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Kiley Funeral Home, 69 State St., Brewer, where a funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, with the Rev. Ronald Libby officiating. Burial will be at Corinthian Cemetery, Corinth. We all take comfort in knowing that Ron was a child of God and is now in his care.
OTTALEE G. BLODGETT
SEBEC - Ottalee G. Blodgett, 90, wife of the late Wilson Blodgett, went to be with her Lord, Nov. 30, 2001, after a short illness at a local hospital. She was born Sept. 1, 1911, in Milo, the daughter of Medville and Pearl (Stevenson) Morton. She was a faithful member of the Sebec Corner Baptist Church. She enjoyed baking cookies and making doughnuts for her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and her many friends. She had recently celebrated a wonderful 90th birthday with her family and friends.
She is survived by her children, Cyrus Blodgett of Atkinson, Lucilva Hill and her husband, Nathan of Corinth, Laurene Hill and her husband, Isaiah of Sebec, Fred Blodgett and his wife, Julie of Dover-Foxcroft, and Myrtle Croteau of Skowhegan; two half sisters, Olive Philbrook of Brownville Junction, Evelyn Chapman of Sebec; a half brother, Willard Morton of Missouri, 15 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchild-ren, several nieces and nephews. Ottalee was predeceased by her husband, Wilson in 1964; her son, Wilson in 1981; and by her brother, Anson Morton in 1991.
Friends are invited to call 6-8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3, 2001, at the Lary Funeral Home, Dover-Foxcroft, where funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, with Pastor Isaiah Hill officiating. Burial will be in the family lot in Sebec Corner Cemetery.
GWENDOLYN F. ELLIOT
CORINTH - A private burial service for Gwendolyn F. Elliott will be held Monday morning at the family lot, Corinthian Cemetery, Corinth. A memorial service will be held 3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3, at the United Baptist Church, Main Street, Corinth, with the Rev. Dr. Ted Smith officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the Westgate Manor Activity Fund, 750 Union St., Bangor 04401, or the Atkins Memorial Library, in care of Gary Blackwell, P.O. Box 340, Corinth, ME 04427. Arrangements are by Crosby & Neal Funeral Home, 117 Main St., Newport.
FREDA B. RYDER
GREENVILLE JUNCTION - Freda B. Ryder, 96, loving wife of the late Charles W. (Win) Ryder, died Dec. 1, 2001, at a Greenville hospital. She was born Aug. 27, 1905, in Shirley, the daughter of Burt and Pearle (Young) Beckwith.She enjoyed traveling and had visited every state except Hawaii. She enjoyed reading, knitting and sewing and followed sports avidly. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother.
She is survived by one son and his wife, Clarence "Bub" and Donna Ryder of Veazie; three daughters and their spouses, Mary and Harry Genest of Greenville Junction, Vella and Lloyd Crossman of Greenville, and Norma Hanson of Greenville, seven grandchildren and their spouses, Charles and Betty Crossman, John and Barbara Crossman, Brian and Jana Crossman, Scott and Rinda Hanson, Terry Boone, Michael and Megan Ryder and Robert and Beth Ryder, 17 great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren, two brothers and their spouses, Gordon and Alice Beckwith of Nevada and Maynard and Laura Beckwith of Italy; three sisters-in-law, Fern Beckwith, Isabelle Ryder and Eleanor Murray; one son-in-law, Edward "Ted" Hanson, several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Charles W. "Win" Ryder; and four brothers, Glenwood, Norman, Gerald and Myrle Beckwith.
Visitation will be held 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday at McCrory Funeral Home, Greenville. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2001, at the Peoples United Methodist Church, Greenville Junction, with Rev. Rhenow officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to: C.A. Dean Hospital, P.O. Box 1129, Greenville, ME 04441 or Peoples United Methodist Church in Greenville Junction, or the Shirley Methodist Church, both at P.O. Box 91, Greenville Junction, ME 04442. Arrangements by McCrory Funeral Home, Greenville.
ROBERT J. LARABEE
GREENVILLE and BREWER Robert J. Larabee, 70, died at Eastern Maine Medical Center, Bangor, Dec. 1, 2001. He was born Aug. 27, 1931, in Greenville, the son of William R. and Madeline Larabee.He served his county in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He worked for Great Northern Paper Company as a Road Foreman for 40 years. He enjoyed gardening, fishing and
hunting
. He was a loving father and grandfather.
He is survived by a dear friend, Amy Nelson of Watervillle; one son, Robert W. Larabee of Brewer; one daughter, Valerie Ann Larabee of Salt Lake City, Utah, four grandchildren, one brother, Clayton Larabee of Connecticut; and one sister, Lorena Saxer of Florida, several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by two brothers, Myrle and William "Bud" Larabee.
A time of visitation will be held from 12-2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, 2001, at McCrory Funeral Home, Greenville. Funeral services will follow visitation at 2 p.m. Burial will be in the family lot in Greenville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements by McCrory Funeral Home, Greenville.
SUSAN D. ANNIS
DOVER-FOXCROFT - Susan D. Annis, 86, wife of the late Louis D. Annis, died Dec. 2, 2001, at a local hospital. She was born Jan. 28, 1915, in Derby, the daughter of Charles and Elizabeth (Blaikie) Drysdale. Mrs. Annis was a 1933 graduate of Foxcroft Academy. She was a member of the Cosmopolitan Club, the C.C. Circle of Sebec, and a 50 year member of Miriam Chapter No. 40 OES.
She is survived by two sons, James D. and his wife, Mary Annis of Dover-Foxcroft, and Charles L. Annis of North Dakota; a daughter, Susan Elizabeth and her husband, Ross Holmes of Coon Rapids, Minn., seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Friends are invited to call 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2001, at the Lary Funeral Home, Dover-Foxcroft. Funeral services will be conducted 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5, at the Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church, with Rev. Kenneth Dale officiating. Following cremation, burial will be in the family lot in Rural Grove Cemetery. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Cosmopolitan Club, care of Ruth Nason, RR 2 Box 1090, Sebec 04481 or to Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church, 10 West Main St., Dover-Foxcroft 04426.
GORDON C. MCKUSICK
GUILFORD - Gordon C. McKusick, 65, died Dec. 2, 2001, at a local nursing home. He was born Jan. 20, 1936, in Guilford, the son of Frank and Eva (Stillson) McKusick. He was a proud graduate of PCHS, Class of 1955. Gordon had worked as truck driver in the dairy industry for many years.
He is survived by a son, Frank of Cambridge, Minn.; two daughters, Katie McKusick-Martin of Fairfield, Pam McKusick-Wood of Elkhart, Ind., seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by two brothers, Norman and Guy.
Friends are invited to call 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2001, until time of funeral service at 10:30 a.m., at the Lary Funeral Home, Dover-Foxcroft, with Rev. Dr. Margaret Stowe officiating. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Maine Chapter, P.O. Box 8730, Portland 04104.
BARBARA A. HURD
Barbara A. Hurd DOVER-FOXCROFT - Barbara A. Hurd, 58, died Dec. 3, 2001, at her daughter's home in Parkman. She was born June 8, 1943, in Houlton, the daughter of Kenneth and Marion (Crandlemire) Malone.She was a graduate of Hodgdon High School, Beal Business College and Maine State Academy of Hair Design. Barbara had worked in the personnel office at Guilford Industries, and then for many years as a CNA at Mayo Regional Hospital in Dover-Foxcroft and St. Joseph Hospital in Bangor. She was a member of the United Pentecostal Church.
She is survived by two sons, Daniel Hurd III and his friend, Michelle Hodges of Dover-Foxcroft, Ralph Hall and his wife, Terri-Lynn of Charleston; a daughter, Natalie Jo Weston and her husband, Jason of Parkman; four grandchildren, Courtney Lynn Hall, Danielle Hurd, Billie-Jo Hurd, Brandon Scott Weston; two aunts, Annabelle Flanders of Virginia Beach, Va., Ellen King of Holden; and a special friend and companion, Ivory Webber of Dover-Foxcroft. She was predeceased by a sister, Beulah Porter and two nieces. She will be sadly missed by her dogs, Little One and Snuggy.
Friends are invited to call 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, 2001, at the Lary Funeral Home, Dover-Foxcroft, where funeral services will be conducted 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 7, with Pastor Ivory Webber officiating. Burial will follow in New Limerick Cemetery.
GUY K. HAYDEN
ROCKLAND AND GUILFORD, Guy K. Hayden, 92, died December 4, 2001 at a Rockland health care facility. He was born July 29, 1909 in Parkman, son of Ora and Bessie (Welts) Hayden. He was a long time resident of the Guilford area. He owned and operated Hayden Buick in Guilford for many years and later worked for Hight Chevrolet in Skowhegan for over 20 years. He was a 50 year member of Mt. Kineo Masonic Lodge #109 in Guilford. He enjoyed harness racing and loved to fish.
He was predeceased by his wife, Ann (Myers) Hayden. He is survived by two daughters and their husbands, Marguerite and Ferris Evans of Cedar City, Utah, and Simone and Larry Lynch Jr. of Rockland; a son Harold Hayden of Billings, Montana; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, and a special friend, Fran Hardy.
Friends may call 5-7 pm Thursday, November 6, 2001, at the Crosby & Neal Funeral Home, 21 Oak St., Guilford. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Friday at the funeral home with the Rev. Dr. Margaret "Dodie" Stowe officiating. Masonic services will be held at the funeral home on Thursday at 6 PM. Burial will be in the Elmwood cemetery in Guilford. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Mt. Kineo Masonic Lodge, P.O. Box 750, Guilford, ME 04443.
JOHN W. WARREN
MILO - John W. Warren, 61, died Dec. 6, 2001, at his residence. He was born June 21, 1940, in Milo, a son of Robert F. and Elsie E. (Strout) Warren. He attended Milo schools, and served with the U.S. Marine Corps. John was a member of Joseph P. Chaisson American Legion Post No. 41, and enjoyed
hunting and fishing.
He is survived by five brothers, Neil and his wife, Monica Warren, Douglass and his wife, Isabelle Warren, all of Milo, Richard Warren of Derby, Louis and his wife, Paulette Warren of Lewiston, Joseph and his wife, Debbie Warren of Sebec; a sister, Barbara McNally of Derby; several aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.
Friends are invited to call 6-8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, 2001, at the Lary Funeral Home, Milo, where funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10, with the Rev. David McLeish officiating. Burial will be in the family lot in Evergreen Cemetery.
RODNEY E. KENNEDY
DOVER-FOXCROFT and OAKFIELD - Rodney E. Kennedy, 51, died unexpectedly Dec. 6, 2001, in Wilton. He was born Aug. 28, 1950, in Houlton, the loved son of Edward and Jacqueline (Goodall) Kennedy. He graduated from Oakfield High School in 1968, and from the University of Maine in 1970, with a degree in forestry. In 1971, he briefly attended Northern Maine Vocational Technical Institute in Presque Isle, before volunteering for military service, and served for two years as a member of the renowned 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, N.C.
He married his high school sweetheart, Linda Small of Smyrna Mills, July 10, 1970. They raised three sons, Jason Kennedy, who resides in Myrtle Beach, S.C., with his wife Julianne, and their two children, Taylor, 4, and Tanner, 7 months, Jeremy Kennedy of Portland and Dover-Foxcroft, and Jacob Kennedy, also of Portland and Dover-Foxcroft. Rodney was an avid
hunter and fisherman, who loved the outdoors, and spent most of his life as the project forester of the Northeast Region for International Paper. Rodney loved the Lord, and lived a Christian and charitable life, giving in generosity to his beloved wife, children, grandchildren, friends, neighbors, and various Christian ministries and missions. His friends and family remember him most as one who was always willing to lend a helping hand, or give a word of encouragement and support. Rodney lived life to the fullest with his beloved wife, Linda, and was a proud father, who loved
hunting with his boys, playing with his grandchildren, working on his land, and sharing good times with family and friends. Rodney will be sadly missed, and never forgotten by those who knew and loved him. He is also survived by his mother, Jacqueline Kennedy of Oakfield; a sister, Nancy and her husband, Dennis Lawrence, and their children, Sean, Heather, and Jonathan, all of Augusta; a brother, Roland and his wife, Karen Kennedy, and Roland's children, Stewart and Courtney, all of Houlton; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Friends are invited to call 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, 2001, at the Lary Funeral Home, Dover-Foxcroft. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, at the United Baptist Church, Dover-Foxcroft, with Pastor Ray Beless, of the Abbot Evangelical Free Church, officiating. Burial will be in the South Dover Cemetery.
JANICE D. JOHNSON
NEWPORT - Janice D. Johnson, 58, died December 7, 2001 at a Bangor hospital. She was born December 22, 1942 at Newport the daughter of Robert and Olive (Stevenson) Palmer. She graduated from Newport High School, Class of 1961. She had worked in Newport and Massachusetts shoe shops. During her last 5 years residing in Mass. she was employed as a group leader for C. R. Bard Medical Supplies in Lowell. Janice moved back to Newport in 1991, retiring from the Edwards Company in Pittsfield due to ill health. She was predeceased by her father Robert Palmer, and a twin sister, Joyce Dana Palmer.
She is survived by her mother, Olive Palmer of Newport; 3 sisters, Donna Jude Albert of Livermore Falls, Sally Leighton of Bangor, and Penny Flood of Newport; nieces, Sherry Jude, Shelly Lux, Elizabeth Flood, and Vanessa Leighton; nephews Robert W. Jude and Vance Leighton.
Family visitation will be private. Friends are invited to join the family for a graveside committal service 2 P.M. Tuesday, December 11th, at Riverside Cemetery, Newport, with Pastor Al H. Worden officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the High Street Church, in care of Crosby & Neal Funeral Home, 117 Main Street, Newport, ME 04953.
JACQUELINE M. NADEAU
GREENVILLE - Jacqueline M. Nadeau, 72, died Dec. 10, 2001, at C.A. Dean Hospital in Greenville. She was born March 18, 1929, in Greenville, the daughter of Antonio and Eugenie (Beaudion) Goulet. She worked for C.A. Dean Nursing Home. She enjoyed bingo, knitting and crocheting. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Greenville.
She is survived by two sons, Richard Nadeau of Greenville Junction and Louie Nadeau of Brewer; one daughter and her husband, Nancy and Lawrence L. Davis Jr. of Blanchard; three grandchildren, Lawrence L. "Trey" Davis III, Glen M. Davis and Aaron M. Davis; one brother, Danny Goulet of Greenville; two sisters, Theresa Lavigne of Orono and Muriel Audette of Gardiner, several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by one brother, Philip Goulet.
Visitation will be held 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at McCrory Funeral Home, Greenville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, 2001, at Holy Family Catholic Church, Greenville, with Fr. Ed Morin presiding. Burial will follow the mass in the Greenville Cemetery. Donations in her memory may be made to C.A. Dean Nursing Home, P.O. Box 1129, Greenville, ME 04441 or Holy Family Catholic Church, Greenville, ME 04441. Arrangements by McCrory Funeral Home, Greenville.
