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Patricia Bauman, 73
STUART, Fla. - Patricia Jones Bauman, 73, of Stuart, Fla., an artist and animal lover and former longtime Wiltonian, died Nov. 24, 2003 at her home. She was the wife of Robert Patten Bauman.
Born in Philadelphia, Pa., she was the daughter of Elizabeth (Parquahar) Jones and Dr. Harold Jones. She grew up in Wynnewood, Pa., where she attended Baldwin School and later graduated from Bucknell University with a bachelor of science degree in biology.
A talented artist, avid golfer and animal lover, she illustrated a book written by her husband in the early 1980s called "Plants as Pets." The family tended to more than 800 plants in their Hearthstone Lane home, most of which were stored in their greenhouse-like basement and a small attached greenhouse.
The book, published by Dodd Mead, advised plant owners to treat their greenery like pets.
She was an accomplished watercolorist and became very interested in plants while her husband was working on his book. She eventually contributed 30 pictures that were used in the book, including one for the cover.
"In order to draw them correctly, you have to look at them carefully," she told The Bulletin in an interview at the time. "It's a challenge."
She and her family enjoyed summers in Kennebunk Beach, for more than 40 years.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her two children, John Bauman and Elizabeth Bauman; and three grandchildren.
In accordance with her wish, there will be a memorial service for friends and family next summer in Maine. There were no local services.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Lyme Disease Foundation, Financial Plaza, Hartford, CT 03103.
Joan Brown, 67
BETHEL - Joan (Jensen) Brown, 67, died Dec. 27, 2003 at Gifford Medical Center in Randolph.
She was born April 2, 1935 in New York City, the daughter of Svend E. and Rachel (Swanson) Jensen.
She attended New York City schools and graduated from Eastchester (N.Y.) High School in 1953. Following her education she worked at the Fred F. French Co., in NYC and later at the New York City Spa. She married Robert J. Brown Oct. 15, 1957 in Yonkers, N.Y. Her husband died in 1998.
They moved to Hardwick, Vt., in 1968 and in the
'70s moved to Ogunquit, where they owned and operated Trader's Wharf and Antique Business and the Sachem Motel for many years. She moved to Bethel, Vt., permanently in 1998. She worked at Royal Towne Gifts in Royalton and also had her own antique space at the Quechee Gorge Village. Her memberships included the Ogunquit (Maine) Baptist Church and the Order of the Eastern Star, in Ogunquit.
She enjoyed traveling to Disney World and collecting Disney paraphernalia.
She is survived by her two daughters, Leslie Brown and Sandra Brown, both of Bethel; two brothers, Robert Jensen of Montauk, N.Y. and Irv Jensen of Des Moines, Iowa; six grandchildren; and one great-grandson.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Friends are invited to visit with her family Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. at her daughter Leslie Brown's home, 183 River St., Bethel.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Joan's memory, may be made to Ever Increasing Faith Ministries, Crenshaw Christian Center, PO Box 90000, Los Angeles, CA 90099-4871.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Day Funeral Home, Randolph.
Roberta Castergine, 87
SPRINGVALE - Roberta Castergine, 87, of Springvale, died Dec. 28, 2003 at the Newton Center in Sanford.
She was born in North Berwick on May 30, 1915, the daughter of Harry and Margie (Snow) Sherburne.
She loved yard sales, flea markets and craft shows. She would attend as many as she could, selling and buying.
She was known as being as very caring and giving person to her community. She would, as she says help drive "the old folks" to any appointments they had.
She would meet her friends "the breakfast club" daily, and she and her best friend Barbara Graham would go out to eat at a local Chinese restaurant a couple of times a week.
She was dedicated to Camp Waban, her favorite charity for many years. She would donate a percentage of her proceeds from selling the items at the local fairs.
She is survived by three daughters, Maureen Harnden of South Portland, Diane Emery of Arundel and Margie Nickerson of Belfast; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Family services to celebrate her life will be held in the spring.
Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the Waban Projects / Camp Waban, 5 Dunaway Dr., Sanford, ME 04073.
Arrangements completed by Heald Funeral Home, Springvale.
To leave condolences for the family, read an on-line obituary or for more information, visit www.healdfuneral.com.
Arvilla McBride, 79
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. - Arvilla R. McBride, 79, went home to be with the Lord on Dec. 22, 2003.
She had been a resident of Port Charlotte since 1973, coming from Kennebunk.
She is survived by her husband, Ronald (Duke) McBride; one son, Alan McBride of Hayward, Calif.; two sisters, Ella Curtis of West Kennebunk and Joan Haggard of Sun City, Ariz.
She was a former member of the Port Charlotte Country Club and loved to golf. She was also a member of the West Kennebunk Methodist Church in Kennebunk.
Services are with Kays-Ponger / Royal Palm Funeral Home, Port Charlotte Fla.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Hospice of Southwest Fla., 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238.
James McKeon, 85
MANCHESTER, N.H. - James F. McKeon, 85, of Manchester, N.H., died Dec. 28, 2003, at a local health care facility, after a period of declining health.
Born in Somersworth, N.H., Nov. 28, 1917, the son of Martin F. and Catherine (Leary) McKeon, he was educated in the Somersworth, N.H. school system. He came to Manchester in 1949 and became assistant principal of the Amoskeag School. He then became principal of the Franklin Street School, Chandler School, Pearl Street School and Smyth Road School. He was a charter member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Joseph Cathedral Parish. He held membership in the local, state and national education associations. He was also a member of the retired local and state teacher's associations, a former member of the Derryfield Country Club and the Cape Arundel Golf Course in Kennebunkport. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a communicant of St. Joseph Cathedral Parish.
Members of his family include cousins.
He was predeceased by his wife, Julia R. (Moher) McKeon who died in 1997.
The funeral is this morning at 9 at the McHugh Funeral Home, 483 Beech St., corner of Hanover St., N.H. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Joseph Cathedral at 10 a.m. burial will follow in the new St. Joseph Cemetery, Bedford, N.H.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Theresa Manor, 519 Bridge St., Manchester, NH 03104.
For directions and to sign the on-line guest book go to www.mchughfuneralhome.com.
Eva Robinson, 90
BIDDEFORD - Eva Claudia Robinson, 90, of Biddeford, died Dec. 25, 2003.
She was born Aug. 16, 1912 in Biddeford to Henri and Aldea (Houle) Labbe. She attended Biddeford schools through the 10th grade.
She retired from UNUM Insurance Company in 1974 where she had worked for several years. She lived in Kennebunk until 1984 and had been a resident of Southridge Rehabilitation Center in Biddeford since 1993.
She is survived by one daughter, Andrea Leach of Houston, Tex.; one son, James M. Robinson of Old Orchard Beach; two grandchildren, Lisa Nagel of Houston, Tex. and Timothy Leach of Old Orchard Beach; and one great-granddaughter, Brianna Leach of Saco.
Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Laura Wilson
WELLS - Laura May (Vincent) Wilson died Dec. 26, 2003 at York Hospital.
She was born in Leverett, Mass., on her grandparents' farm on Feb. 18, 1928, the daughter of Albert and Virene Vincent.
She grew up in Agawam, Mass. and graduated from Putnam High School in Springfield, Mass. where she met her future husband Edgar Wilson. They were married April 7, 1948 in Agawam where they raised two children; Dale who was born in 1950 and Debora who was born in 1953.
She started her own ceramics business in 1968 and was president of the Pioneer Valley Ceramics Association. She had an artistic flair and was a ceramist, oil painter and basket weaver.
She moved to Maine in 1995 to be closer to her children after her husband passed away.
She is survived by one sister, "Blonde" (Mrs. C.L. Page) of Pelham, Mass.; one son and daughter-in-law, Dale and Linda Wilson of Standish; one daughter and son-in-law Robert and Debora Walker of Wells; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
A visitation was held Saturday at Bibber Memorial Wells.
If friends desire memorial donations may be made to the Wells-Ogunquit Senior Center, Post Road, Wells, ME 04090.
Arrangements by Bibber Memorial Chapel.
Adelemo Tomassini, 76
SOUTH BERWICK - Adelelmo P. "Dan" Tomassini, 76, of 79 Portland St., passed away Dec. 22, 2003 in York Hospital.
He was born May 2, 1926 in Hopedale, Mass., a son of Attilio and Amelia (Donnini) Tomassini.
He served for the United States Army in Japan. He had been a cement truck driver for Rosenfeld Concrete in Hopedale, Mass., for many years. He was a member of the Bethel Christian Church in North Berwick and enjoyed singing in the choir and helping where he was needed.
Surviving are his wife, Miriam (Archer) Tomassini of South Berwick; three sons, Peter Tomassini of Hull, Mass., Paul Tomassini of Spotsylvania, Va., Joseph Tomassini of Framingham, Mass.; two stepsons, James Marley of Berwick and William Marley of Barre, Mass.; one daughter, Linda Mantoni of Hopedale, Mass.; three stepdaughters, Nancy Webber of Sanford, Joan Hafty of Worcester, Mass. and Lynn Cutting of Sterling, Mass.; two brothers, Everisto John Tomassini of Manville, R.I. and Alfred Tomassini of Hopedale, Mass.; one sister, Teresa McKenzie of Quebec, Canada
; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by all those who love him.
Visiting hours will be held at the Johnson Funeral Home, 26 Market St., North Berwick, Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. A funeral was held Saturday at the Bethel Christian Church, North Berwick with Rev. Robert G. Cole Sr., officiating. Spring Interment in Hillside Cemetery, North Berwick. Family flowers only.
Friends who wish may contribute to the Alzheimer's Assoc., 163 Lancaster St., Suite 160B, Portland, ME 04101-2406.
Edna Whiting, 82
KENNEBUNK - (formerly of Kittery) - Edna H. Whiting, 82, died unexpectedly on Dec. 27, 2003 at her home in Kennebunk.
She was born June 4, 1920 at Wilmot Parish, New Brunswick, Canada, a daughter of John and Georgia (Nelson) Harris. She moved to Maine with her family at an early age and spent her childhood years in St. Albans. After marrying George A. Whiting in 1940, she made her home in Newport, Maine until 1968 when they relocated to Kittery. She had also traveled among many of the southern states during the 1940s when her husband was on active military duty. She and her husband retired to St. Augustine, Fla., where they lived for more than 20 years. She had been an active member of the Military Order of World Wars Auxiliary in St. Augustine. She had only recently moved to Kennebunk to be near her family.
She was the loving and devoted wife of George A. Whiting, who predeceased her in February 2003.
She is survived by one son, Alfred Lee and his wife, Stephanie Whiting of Kennebunkport; one brother, Sherman and his wife Sandra Harris of Corinna, Maine; two sisters, Rowena and husband Lewis McLeod of St. Albans, Maine, Donna and husband Owen Leighton of Newport, Maine; one sister-in-law Geraldine Harris of Palmyra, Maine; and several nieces and nephews and cousins.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 tonight at Crosby and Neal Funeral Home, 117 Main St., Newport, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, with Pastor al. H. Worden officiating.
Donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made to a charity of one's choice.
Ernest Thyng, 73
SOUTH BERWICK - Ernest L. Thyng, 73, of Boyd's Corner Road, died Dec. 27, 2003 at the Greenwood Center in Sanford.
He was born in West Newfield, Maine on July 22, 1929, a son of Delzel and Leona (Libby) Thyng and stepson of Esther (Durgin) Thyng.
He retired after 35 years of supervisory work to become a Realtor.
He was a great lover of people and some of his happiest times were spent with his grandsons and his tractor, riding through the woods.
Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Constance Thyng; one daughter, Rozanne and her husband Frank Bumford and two grandsons, David and Matthew of Lebanon; three sisters, Frances Gosselin and Patricia Cormier of DeBary, Fla., and Nancy Grant of Orrington, Maine; and many nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held in the spring at the Mount Pleasant cemetery in North Berwick.
Friends who wish may contribute to American Cancer Society, 52 Federal St., Brunswick, ME 04011 or the Arthritis Foundation, 201 Main St., Suite 6, Westbrook, ME 04092, or the South Berwick and Wells Christian Church, 489 Emery's Bridge Rd., So. Berwick, ME 03908.
Arrangements are by the Johnson Funeral Home, North Berwick.
