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Margaret Parker, 97
WELLS - Margaret (Morrison) Parker, 97, died Jan. 10, 2003, at the Newton Center, Sanford.
She was born Oct. 15, 1905 in Boston, Mass. and graduated from Needham High School in 1925. She worked as a bookkeeper for Old Trusty Dog Food Company where she met and married Carl Parker. She was an accomplished seamstress, cook, and homemaker.
After her four children were grown, she was employed by the Needham School Department Food Services and became manager of the lunchroom at Carter School.
Although she retired at 65 she substituted in the school lunchroom for another five years.
She also volunteered at the Needham Senior Center Meal Program. She was a member of the Carter Memorial United Methodist Church for more than 85 years. She was also a member of the Rebekah Lodge, Scottish
Clan, and the Beehive Circle of the Methodist Women.
Her husband and sister Gertrude LeClair predeceased her.
Surviving are four children and their spouses, Maryann and Ken Minkle of Wiscasset, Jean and Francis Curtis of Waterbury, Conn., and Tarpon Springs, Fla., Priscilla and Lee Duval of Natick, Mass., and Carl and Joan Parker of Wells; one nephew, Donald LeClair of Lafayette, Calif.; 18 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Newton Center Activity Fund, 35 June St., Sanford, ME 04073.
Services planned at a later date.
Arrangements by Bibber Memorial Chapel, Wells.
Winfield Peck, 80
SHELBURNE, Mass. - Winfield D. Peck, 80, died Jan. 12, 2003 in Greenfield, Mass. He was a former resident of Kennebunkport and an active member of Seashore Trolley Museum.
He is survived by four children, Jonathan Peck of Rhinebeck, N.Y., Candyce Harrington of Crown Point, N.Y., Tracey Lovett of Whitman, Mass., Kimberly Peterson of Waterbury, Vt.; two sisters, Gertrude Finck of Shelburne, Mass. and Priscilla Munch of Stamford, Conn.; and eight grandchildren.
Memorial services were held Wednesday at Smith-Kelleher Funeral Home, Shelburne Falls, Mass.
Donations suggested to Shelburne Falls (Mass.) Trolley Museum, 14 Depot St., Shelburne Falls, MA 01370.
Lottie Shuffleburg, 75
ARUNDEL - Lottie Shuffleburg, 75, of Arundel and a winter resident of Port Orange, Fla., passed away Jan. 5, 2003 in Daytona Beach.
She was born Sept. 15, 1927 in Clarksville, N.H.. She was of the Baptist faith. She was a homemaker and a member of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed painting, arts and crafts and taught ceramics.
Survivors include her husband of 53 years, Roland; one son, Roland Shuffleburg II of Ashburn, Va.; one sister, Ethel Dunn of Zephyrhills, Fla.; one granddaughter, Sarah Shuffleburg; one nephew, William Bunnell; and two nieces, Valerie Hoyt and Vickie Kelly.
Arrangements are under the direction of Daytona Funeral Home, Fla.
Rita Sinnett, 90
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Rita Sinnett, 90, and old time Cape Porpoise resident has passed away peacefully in St. Petersburg, Fla.
She was born in 1912 in Hamburg, Germany. She married Frank (Nig) Sinnett in 1937.
She leaves behind one son, Frank Lamont Sinnett from Mystic, Conn.; one daughter, Marlene S. Cavanaugh from Little River, S.C.; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Wendell Cluff Jr., 71
BIDDEFORD - Wendell P. Cluff Jr., 71, of Main Street, died Jan. 3, 2003 at his residence.
He was born in Sanford July 9, 1931, the son of Wendell P. and Charlotte Mabel (Bracy) Cluff Sr. He attended Cape Porpoise and Kennebunkport schools. He was a truck driver working for R.H. Brown. He enjoyed going to the Cape Porpoise pier and loved deer hunting.
Surviving is one brother, David M. Cluff of Naples, Fla.; one sister, Gwendolyn Chadbourne of North Berwick; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a brother, John Wayne Cluff. Arrangements are by Stetson's Funeral Home, Brunswick.
Edward Leskowsky, 53
SANFORD - Edward Jay "Big Ed" Leskowsky, 53, died Jan. 23, 2003 at his home on Schuler Street in Sanford following a long and courageous battle with cancer.
He was born in Biddeford on Oct. 6, 1949, a son of Stephen and Dorothy Leskowsky and was a graduate of Kennebunk High School in 1967.
During the late 1960s he had worked as an apprentice machinist Marine for the U.S. Navy and during the early 1970s worked at Avco Corporation for the development of heat shields for the Apollo space program and assisted with research and development for the Space Shuttle Program.
He also traveled and worked extensively at different jobs, working construction in the South, steel mills in the Northwest and logging and sawmill operations in the Northeast.
In 1978, he went to work for Kennebec Equipment Rental where he had been manager for the past 24 years.
He enjoyed working around construction equipment and with homeowners and contractors. He always enjoyed working with the public, from the "guy remodeling his home," to the larger contractor with special needs on a major project. He always had the know-how to come up with the necessary equipment and the expertise to get the job done.
He had a tremendous ability to get things done from building houses, to building motorcycles, welding and even photography. His photo ability allowed him to have numerous photos published in Easy Rider and Bike Week magazine.
His greatest love was for his grandchildren and the out of doors. He supported many outdoor safety programs, ATV, hunting, archery, fishing, snowmobiling and the annual youth field day program by donating his time to share the outdoor experience with young people, sportsmen and women in Southern Maine.
He was a Master Instructor for the Maine I.F. &W. Safety Department and was a life member of The National Rifle Association, Sportsmen's Alliance of Maine, York County Fish and Game Association, the York Fish and Game, where he served on the board of directors. He also served as a Detimus Justice and performed many marriages for friends and family throughout the years.
Just before his death, he was very proud to have become a Mason.
He also enjoyed motorcycling and was a supporting member, helping to organize United Bikers of Maine and was an original member of the Iron Horsemen Motorcycle Club.
In the early 1980s he was co-owner of D & E Cycles on Forest Avenue in Portland.
He was predeceased by his father and mother and a sister, Janet (Leskowsky) Harmon.
He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Hazel (Chadbourne) Leskowsky of Sanford; one daughter, Tina of Sanford; and two sons, Troy of Westbrook and Robert of Portland; one brother, Stephen of Kennebunk; and two sisters, Carolyn Gray and her husband Anthony of Kennebunk and Joan Washburn and her husband Mike of California; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
"Big Ed" was a wonderful person; he loved people, he loved life and had a great sense of humor right up until the end.
He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, at 1 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall on High Street in Sanford.
In lieu of flowers, it was his wish that donations be made to the One Day At A Time Fund. A donation box will be available at the service or donations may be mailed to One Day At A Time Fund, c/o Goodall Hospital, Oncology Department, June Street, Sanford, ME 04073.
Arrangements are under the guidance of Independent Death Care of Maine. 888-536-6656.
Steven Hudgins, 42
ANDOVER, Mass. - Steven Charles Hudgins, 42, a lifelong resident of Andover died Jan. 20, 2003 at his winter home in Palmetto, Fla. He recently moved to York with his parents.
He worked for McDonald's in Andover, Mass. for many years and was seen around town walking to and from work. He was also recently employed at the Stage Neck Inn in York.
He was an active participant in the Social Club at Fidelity House in Lawrence, Mass. He was an avid bowler, loved the beach and Nubble Lighthouse in York.
He was the beloved son of Richard and Sally (McCullom) Hudgins, formerly of Andover and more recently of York; devoted brother to Heffrey Hudgins and his wife Karen and their children Ryan and Karen, all of St. Petersburg, Fla.; sister Leslie and her husband Michael McCarty of Westchester, Pa.; sister Deborah and her husband Craig Rahn and their children Cody and Jake of Hampton, N.H.; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and dear friends.
Funeral services were held Saturday at South Church, Andover, Mass.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Fidelity House, 1 Pemberton St., Lawrence, MA, Attn: Social Club.
Madelyn Roberts, 88
KENNEBUNK - Madelyn S. Roberts, 88, of Ross Road, formerly of Wells, died on Jan. 22, 2003 at an area nursing home.
She was born on April 29, 1914 in Randolph, Maine, a daughter of Clyde F. and Tressa Daggett. She was a graduate of Wells High School and of Gorham Normal College.
She was employed as a chambermaid for Seagull Motor Inn for 15 years and also for Ocean Overlook.
She was a member of the Wells Congregational Church and sang in its choir, and was also a member of the Wells Grange.
She is survived by one son, Vaughn E. Roberts of Ocala, Fla.; one daughter, Marlene R. Warren of Wells and Ocala, Fla.; two brothers, Glen H. Daggett of Kennebunk, and Harold L. Daggett of Wells; one sister, Arline Low of Needles, Calif.; 10 grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and five great-great grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held in the spring at Ocean View Cemetery, Wells.
Arrangements by Bibber Memorial Chapel, 111 Chapel Road, Wells.
Matthew Highlands, 97
ORONO - Matthew Edward Highlands, 97, died Jan. 21, 2003, after a brief illness at an Orono nursing home.
He was born June 19, 1905, in Huntington, Indiana, the son of Mary (Lightle) Highlands and Jesse Highlands. He was predeceased by his wife Ramona (Poley) Highlands on Feb. 14, 1999. The couple were married for 67 years; they had no children.
He was orphaned at a young age, and was raised by his uncle Dr. William Lightle and his wife, Caroline, in North Berwick, for which he was ever grateful.
He was an avid student, and gravitated toward the sciences. He graduated from Berwick Academy in South Berwick in 1924. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Maine in 1928, his master's degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1934, and his Doctorate from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst in 1951.
He has been active as a Mason in Yorkshire Lodge No. 179 A.F. & A.M. in North Berwick since 1926. He was also a founding member of the Institute of Food Technologists, a member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, a member of the Society of American Bacteriology, and a brother of the Sigma Nu Fraternity.
He, who began an illustrious career as a research assistant in food technology at MIT, entered the private sector in the 1930s. He was a food technologist for the Frigidaire Corporation and did research for a Puerto Rican company in the tropical plantations of that island before returning to the University of Maine as a professor of bacteriology and food technology in 1935. He taught bacteriology, sanitation, and public health, and entered the vanguard of what was then a fairly new science.
The Second World War provided the greatest humanitarian adventure of his life. In 1942, he reported to the U.S. Army Quartermaster Corps, and quickly became head of the Dehydrated Products Branch. He was in charge of research and development of all dehydrated foods for the Armed Forces, and under his supervision instant mashed potatoes and dehydrated orange juice were invented.
After V-E day, Highlands and his team were instrumental in the success of the Berlin Airlift. The U.S. Army food scientists reduced the weight of massive quantities of food sufficiently so that the airlift to the American, British, and French zones of post-war Berlin could prevent starvation for the Germans struggling to recover from the devastation of war.
President Harry Truman wrote to the Army scientists in 1949, stating that "I am sure that history will find that the unprecedented relationship established between victors and vanquished has indeed strengthened the peace of the world." Highlands kept this letter for all of his long life.
After the war, he and his wife resettled in Orono, where he continued to conduct research and teach generations of students at the University in the Food Science and Technologies Department.
He is survived by his niece, Barbara Belton of Spokane, Washington.
At his request there will be no visiting hours. Masonic graveside services will be scheduled this spring in North Berwick.
Contributions in Matthew Highlands' memory may be made to the University of Maine Foundation at 2 Alumni Place, Orono, ME 04469-5792 for scholarships in the names of Dr. Highlands and his late wife Ramona.
A service of Brookings-Smith.
Roscoe Littlefield, 80
BROWNVILLE JUNCTION - Roscoe Cleaves Littlefield, 80, of Front Street, Brownville Junction died on Jan. 20, 2003 at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor.
Born April 2, 1922, in North Berwick, he was the son of Roy M. and Marlon (Patterson) Littlefield.
He had lived in Brownville Junction for the last 14 years after moving there from East Waterboro. Prior to that he was a longtime resident of North Berwick.
He was an avid outdoorsman and fisherman. He enjoyed reading and gardening. He was the owner of RM Littlefield Oil Company in North Berwick. He was a Mason for 39 years and belonged to the Pleasant River Masonic Lodge No. 163 and prior to that was a member of the Yorkshire Lodge No. 179 in North Berwick. He was a volunteer at Mayo Regional Hospital in Dover-Foxcroft for the past seven years. He was a member of the Brownville Community Church. He had many friends and was enjoyed by all who knew him. He will be greatly missed.
He was predeceased by his wife of 42 years, Millmay (Clapper) Littlefield, in 1993.
Family members include two sons, Thomas R. Littlefield of North Berwick and James I. Littlefield of South Berwick; one daughter, Karla F. Taylor of Cape Porpoise; eight grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
A funeral service was held Saturday at the Johnson Funeral Home, North Berwick with the Rev. Robert G. Cole Sr. officiating. Spring Interment in the Oakdale cemetery in Sanford.
Allen Renner, 58
CAPE NEDDICK - Allen I. Renner, 58, of Cape Neddick, died suddenly on Jan. 14, 2003 in Naples, Fla.
Born in Methuen, Mass., he graduated from the University of Rhode Island in 1969 with a master's degree in pharmacy. He served in the United States Army as a captain, for two years ('70-'71) at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio. Texas. Returning to New England, his business ventures began in 1972 with the opening of five Care Pharmacies in the seacoast area. After selling Care Pharmacy he retained So. Berwick Pharmacy, and bought the Ogunquit Pharmacy in Ogunquit and redeveloped the Main Street Ogunquit block of retail stores after the fire of May 15, 1982 destroyed seven businesses.
His many professional titles included pharmacist, real estate broker and developer, including Field Farm Townhouses in South Berwick, Moody Meadows RV Park in Wells and apartment and commercial buildings in Ogunquit. For the past 20 years he and his wife Becky were partners in their retail clothing store, This Is It in Ogunquit. He served as chairman of the York Zoning Board of Appeals for four years and was an active member of the First Parish Congregational Church in York.
Survived and adored by his wife of 35 years, Becky (Rhawn); two daughters, Lindsay and Kristen (Swann); one son-in-law Kyle Swann; and one sister, Linda (Schertel). The suddenness of his departure contrasts sadly with the vitality and enthusiasm he shared with those he knew. Devoted to his family, his generosity and kindness was felt by all who enjoyed his friendship. May all find comfort in the wonderful memories and laughter he treasured. In this way he will always be with us. We love you Daddy, you will be missed.
A private family ceremony was held on Jan. 18 in Naples, Fla. A memorial service and celebration of his life will be held in the spring at First Parish Congregational Church in York.
Memorial donations in his name, may be made given to Make-a-Wish Foundation of Maine, 87 Elm St., Suite 203, Camden, ME 04843. (www.wish.org/maine/, phone 1-800-491-3171.
