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CHELSEA
Marie Leona Sirois – age 71 of Hemlock Ridge Rd. died Tuesday, July 30, 2002 at her home after a long illness. She was born in St. Andre-de-Restigouche, a logging town on the southern part of the Gaspe Peninsula in the Province of Quebec, Canada
on April 1, 1931 a daughter of Joseph and Marie Blanche (Lamontagne) Goupil.
Mrs. Sirois was a home maker for most of her life but had worked for 11 years at the Augusta Convalescent Center.
She was a communicant of St. Augustine Catholic Church and was a member of the Ladies of St. Anne Society and St. Paul Cursillo’s.
Mrs. Sirois was pre-deceased by her husband of 42 years, Joseph P. Sirois; a son, Roland Sirois; two daughters, Blanch Sirois and Geneva Sky Raven and a sister, Patricia Goupil.
She is survived by four sons, Norman J. Sirois of Lebanon, Maurice Sirois of Chelsea, Raymond Sirois of Tennessee and Pierre Sirois of Augusta; seven daughters, Joanne Deschaine of Grand Isle, Reina Dennis of Gardiner, Therese Peasley of Pittston, Elizabeth Cote of Florida, Cecilia Taylor of Pittston, Bernadette Thibodeau of Dexter and Celine Goupil of Canada; a brother, Donald Goupil of Canada; four sisters, Sister Geneva Goupil, Julia Goupil, Gemma Goupil and Renee Goupil all of Canada; 30 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Relatives and friends may visit on Thursday, August 1st from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta where members of the Ladies of St. Anne Society are asked to meet at 3 PM and members of St. Paul Cursillo’s are asked to meet at 3:30 PM to offer prayers for their departed member. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 9 AM at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Northern Ave., Augusta.
Burial and committal prayers will follow in Holy Family Cemetery, Townsend Rd., Augusta.
Those who desire may make donations to American Cancer Society, One Main St., Suite 300, Topsham, ME 04086-1240.
ROME
Theresa P. Smith – age 72 of Rt. 27 passed away Sunday, July 7, 2002 quietly at home after a long and courageous battle with cancer with her husband of 51 years, Richard, by her side. Theresa was born in Augusta on October 5, 1929 the daughter of Wilfred and Lucienne (Giroux) Boucher.
She attended Augusta schools, graduated from Cony High School and has lived in Rome for the past 20 years.
Theresa loved the solitude and the beauty of the outdoors. One of her favorite places was her camp on Moosehead Lake where she shared many happy times with her family.
Theresa was pre-deceased by her only child, Francis D. “Frankie” Smith, who passed away tragically in an automobile accident in 1969 and by her father, Wilfred Boucher.
She is survived by her husband, Richard J. Smith of Rome; her mother, Lucienne (Giroux) Boucher of Augusta; three brothers, Harold Boucher and his wife Sandra, Vincent Boucher and his wife Linda and William Boucher all of Augusta; an aunt, Muriel Giroux of Augusta and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Relatives and friends may visit today from 2-4 PM at Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta where a funeral service will be held at 9 AM Tuesday. Burial will follow in Holy Family Cemetery, Townsend Rd., Augusta.
AUGUSTA
Emilia St. Hilaire – age 94 of Glenridge Dr., and formerly of Washington St., died Saturday, September 14, 2002 at MaineGeneral Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center – Glenridge, after a long illness. She was born in St. Sabine Canada on September 13, 1908 a daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Morrissette) Dion.
Mrs. St. Hilaire was a communicant of St. Augustine Catholic Church and was a member of the Ladies of St. Anne Society.
She had been employed by Bates Mfg. Co. for 42 years.
Mrs. St. Hilaire was pre-deceased by her husband, Napoleon “Paul” St. Hilaire; a grandson, two great-grandchildren and several brothers and sisters.
She is survived by her son, Paul A. St. Hilaire and his wife Noella of Greene; three daughters, Jeannine St. Hilaire and Therese Karagiannes both of Augusta and Lucille Bechard of Lewiston; a brother, Adelard Dion of St. Sabine, Canada; a sister, Lucia Cote of St. Sabine, Canada; 12 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Relatives and friends may visit on Tuesday from 7-9 PM at Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta where members of the Ladies of St. Anne Society are asked to meet at 7:30 to recite prayers for their departed member. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 11 AM at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Northern Ave., Augusta.
Burial will be in Holy Family Cemetery, Townsend Rd., Augusta.
Those who desire may make donations to the St. Augustine Church Restoration Fund, 5 Kendall St., Augusta, ME 04330.
CHELSEA
Theresa M. Tardiff – age 74, of McLaughlin Circle, died August 18, 2002 at MaineGeneral Rehabilitation & Nursing Care at Gray Birch Drive after a long illness. She was born in Augusta, Maine on May 26, 1928 the daughter of Napoleon Breton and Florence (Caouette) Breton.
Mrs. Tardiff was educated in Augusta schools. Prior to her retirement, she was employed by the State of Maine for 3 years. She was previously employed by Hudson Pulp & Paper Co., which later became Statler Tissue Co., for a total of 20 years.
Mrs. Tardiff was a communicant of St. Andrew’s Catholic Church of Augusta and a member of the Maine State Retirees Association.
She was a very special Mom, sister and friend. Her love for her children, grandchildren, sisters & brothers will never be forgotten. She was a very caring, thoughtful, strong and amazing person. She always thought of others first and was there when she was needed. Her hobbies included knitting and babysitting.
Mrs. Tardiff was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Victor C. Tardiff, Sr. and a brother, Eugene “Blackie” Breton.
Surviving is a daughter, Lorraine A. Wilson of Belgrade; four sons, Victor C. Tardiff, Jr. of Chelsea, Gerard A. Tardiff, Rodney P. Tardiff, and Michael S. Tardiff all of Augusta; one brother, Richard “Dick” Breton of Chelsea; two sisters, Anita Martin of Augusta and Pauline Pelton of Windsor; nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, two aunts, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
There are no public visiting hours scheduled. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated 11:00 AM Thursday, August 22nd at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Civic Center Drive, Augusta. Memorial contributions may be made to: American Cancer Society, One Main St., Suite 300, Topsham, ME 04086-1240.
PITTSTON
George R. Whitehouse – age 64 of Putnam Mobile Home Park, and formerly of Vassalboro, died Monday, August 19, 2002 at the VA Medical Center, Togus after a long illness. He was born in Lewiston on February 28, 1938 the son of Robert C. and Blanche B. (Roy) Whitehouse.
Mr. Whitehouse was a graduate of Cony High School class of 1956 and had attended Mid State College.
He served in the U.S. Navy as a Seabee, the Army National Guard and Air National Guard for a total of over 20 years.
Mr. Whitehouse had been employed by Bath Iron Works for 10 years. He had previously worked as a Recruiter for the U.S. Army National Guard and a draftsman for the State of Maine – Department of Transportation for over 20 years.
He was a member of the Elks Lodge # 1293 of Gardiner and the American Legion Post # 4 of Gardiner and was a former Mason and Shriner.
Mr. Whitehouse is survived by his wife of 8 years, Anita M. (Veilleux) Whitehouse of Pittston; four sons, Robert C. Whitehouse, II of Waterville, Michael J. Whitehouse of Chesterville, David J. Whitehouse of Florida and George R. Whitehouse, II of New London, CT; four daughters, Dawn A. Thomas of Pittston, Michelle J. Miller of Chelsea, Beth A. Calden and Angela M. Rhoten both of Augusta; a step-daughter, Lori A. Hunt of Sidney; 11 grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren and several cousins.
There will be no public visiting hours. A committal service will be held on Monday, August 26th at 11 AM in the chapel at the new Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Mt. Vernon Rd., Augusta.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: VA Hospital – Togus, ATTN.: Volunteer Services, Togus, ME 04330.
AUGUSTA
Madeline M. Arnold – age 81 of Glenridge Dr., died Saturday, September 28, 2002 at MaineGeneral Health and Rehabilitation Center – Glenridge Dr., Augusta following a long illness. She was born in Vassalboro on July 17, 1921 the daughter of Timothy and Virginia (Bowman) Harrington.
Mrs. Arnold had been employed at the VA Hospital in Togus for over 30 years.
She was pre-deceased by her husband, Clyde W. Arnold.
Mrs. Arnold is survived by 2 sons, Dana Arnold of Readfield and David Arnold of Melville, MA; 2 daughters, Gloria Starks of Brooklyn, CT and Tamara Getchell of Geneva, FL; 14 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
There will be no public visiting hours or funeral service.
CHESTERVILLE
Gregory R. Baker – age 42 of Zion Hill Rd., died unexpectedly Thursday, September 26, 2002. He was born in Bristol, CT on June 2, 1960 the son of John E. and Elaine M. (Robinson) Baker.
Mr. Baker was a graduate of Cony High School class of 1978 and earned a Bachelors Degree in Business Management from Mid-State College in Augusta.
He had been employed by Bell Mfg. In Lewiston for the last few years and had previously worked at Carlton Woolen Mills and Hallowell Shoe Co.
Mr. Baker was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Augusta.
He enjoyed hunting and fishing, riding his bike, working on his land with his John Deere tractor, snowboarding, reading and antiques.
Mr. Baker is survived by his parents, John E. Baker and his wife Sally of Crawford and Elaine M. (Robinson) Baker of Augusta; three brothers, John W. Baker and his wife Tammy of New Sharon, William A. Baker and his companion Brenda Rowe of Augusta and Scott F. Baker of Augusta; a sister, Karin Boutin and her husband Michael of Augusta; a step-brother, Jody Pease and his wife of Livermore; a step-sisters, Rosanne Lund and her husband Mark and their family in Livermore; four nieces, Darcy, Kylie, Christina and Amanda Baker; two nephews, Dustin Tisdale and Michael Baker and several aunts, uncles and many cousins.
Relatives and friends may visit Monday, September 30th from 6-8 PM at Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 9 AM at the First Church of the Nazarene, Nazarene Dr., Augusta.
Those who desire may make donations to: Epilepsy Foundation of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, 540 Gallivan Blvd., Boston, MA, 02124-5401.
AUGUSTA
Alfred N. Beaudoin – age 73 of Northern Ave., died Wednesday, July 24, 2002 at MaineGeneral Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center at Gray Birch, After a long illness. He was born in Augusta on July 7, 1929 a son of Elizee and Pauline (Gilbert) Beaudoin.
Mr. Beaudoin was a communicant of St. Augustine Catholic Church and was a member of the American Association of Retired Persons, Bath Iron Works Union and a Life Member of Le Club Calumet.
He had been employed by Bath Iron Works for 17 years and previously worked as a Landscaper and Tree Surgeon in both Maine and New Hampshire for many years.
Mr. Beaudoin loved flower and vegetable gardening.
He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Lucille (Marceau) Beaudoin of Augusta; three sons, Andre Beaudoin of Augusta, Patrick Beaudoin and his wife Lynn of Harrison and James Beaudoin and his wife Maria of Australia; two daughters, Kathleen Fuller and her husband David of Augusta and Elizabeth Williams and her husband Robert of Buxton; two step-sons, William Lahaye and his wife Jane of Candia, NH and Anthony Lahaye and his wife Melissa of Pittston; three brothers, Robert Beaudoin, Omer Beaudoin and Philip Beaudoin all of Augusta; two sisters, Anita Lapointe of Vassalboro and Theresa Spears of Augusta; five grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
There will be no public visiting hours. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, July 30th at 11 AM at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Northern Ave., Augusta. Burial will be in St. Augustine cemetery at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Calumet Educational Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 2085, Augusta, ME 04330.
AUGUSTA
Ester Victoria a.k.a. (Esther) Bentsen - age 101, passed away Monday July 22, 2002 at MaineGeneral Rehabilitation & Nursing Care at Glenridge Drive where she had been a resident for 3 1/2 years and where she gained the nickname “Feisty Norwegian”. She received great care and compassion from all that facility’s staff.
Mrs. Bentsen was born in Oslo, Norway on April 20, 1901, the oldest of six children of Peder and Emma (Carlsen) Pedersen. Ester came to the United States in 1923 and became a U.S. citizen. She resided in Brooklyn, New York for more than 50 years before moving to Riverside, California in 1972.
Ester was a homemaker for most of her life and took great pride in her two daughters, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and all other members of her family. She was an avid sewer and did endless pieces of embroidery, needlepoint and hooked rugs. It always delighted her to give pieces of her handiwork as gifts. Ester was a giver all her life, that is what made her most happy. She traveled extensively over the years going to Europe and all over the U.S. She also enjoyed entertaining and hosted many parties because she loved to cook and enjoyed good company. Her recipe for a good long life was: moderation, hard work, many friends and good food and drink.
Ester was predeceased by: two husbands, Torvald Nilsen and Anders Bentsen, a daughter, Edna Fowler; and a grandson “R.J.” Fowler.
Survivors include a daughter, Florence Benedict of Augusta; five granddaughters: Susanne Campbell, Juliet Lounsbury, Laura Benedict, Patricia Toulouse and Janis Fowler; seven grandsons: Robert Benedict, William Benedict, Jeffrey Benedict, James Benedict, Peter Benedict, Ronald Benedict and Thomas Fowler; 16 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; a nephew and three nieces of Norway.
There will be no public visiting hours. The family will have a private celebration of Ester’s life. Following cremation, she will be laid to rest in the family lot in Riverside, California.
AUGUSTA
Marguerite W. Berube – age 82, of 25 Elm Avenue, died July 21, 2002 at her home after a brief illness. She was born in St. Johns, N.B., Canada on January 17, 1920 the daughter of Albert V. Wright and Marguerite H. (Cogswell) Wright.
Mrs. Berube was a 1937 graduate of Cony High School. Right after high school she went to work for Augusta attorney Burleigh Martin. She then worked for Central Maine Power Company and later, Edwards Manufacturing Company. Prior to her retirement in 1994, she was employed by the State of Maine Taxation Department for 25 years. After her retirement, she worked part-time for Friendly’s Restaurant for two years as a bookkeeper.
Mrs. Berube was a longtime member of Penney Memorial United Baptist Church of Augusta.
She married Paul Emile Berube in 1950, and he preceded her in death in 1959.
Surviving are four sons, Raymond P. Berube of Augusta, Paul J. Berube and his wife Susan of Augusta, Alan D. Berube of Sidney and Donald R. Berube of Windsor; one daughter, Susan A. Berube of Augusta; four grandchildren; Christine M. Berube, Paul J. Berube, Samantha M. Berube and Jared S. Berube. She lived her life for her children and grandchildren.
Visiting hours are 2-4 & 7-9 PM Thursday at Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant Street, Augusta where a funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday. Burial will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Volunteers of Kennebec Valley, 150 Dresden Avenue, Gardiner, ME 04345 or American Cancer Society, One Main St., Suite 300, Topsham, ME 04086-1240.
