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Elsa Maier
BARTLETT - Elsa Maier, 82, of Bartlett, died Sept. 4, 2000, at the Mountain View Nursing Home in Ossipee after a long illness.
She was born in Lansing, Mich., the daughter of Frederick and Bertha (Teschner) Maier. She had lived in Bartlett for over 30 years.
Maier was an accomplished seamstress of children's clothing and also was a talented artist. She excelled in charcoal drawings, water colors and pastels. She also made drapes for hotels in the valley during the 1960s.
Her family includes a sister, Olga Roche of South Wales, N.Y.; and several nieces and nephews including Linda J. Whitman of North Conway, William Tabler of Marina Del Rey, Calif., Philip Whitman of North Conway and Jacqueline Ryan,.
Visiting hours will be Thursday, Sept. 7, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Furber and White Funeral Home in North Conway. Burial will be in the Bartlett Village Cemetery.
David White
JACKSON - David White, 7, of Jackson, died on the morning of Aug. 23, 2000, in a car accident in Casper, Wyo.
David was born in the Memorial Hospital of North Conway on Dec. 24, 1992. Survivors are his mother, Joany White; sisters, Alden and Orly White; grandparents, Kougie and Jack Northrop; Aunt Lynn Gray; cousin, Joy Barbat; and Robbie White.
One of his life goals was to become a dancer, which was inspired by his three-year participation in the local Christian ballet company, "A Time to Dance," instructed by Christy Kravette.
Another goal was to be a mountain man missionary, which was strengthened through his biblical instruction received at Christian Fellowship of New England's Sunday School and White Mountain Chapel's AWANA program, where he won the award for the most Bible verses learned two years in a row. Also at AWANA, his Pinewood Derby cars won awards for speed and design.
As an active member of the Happy Horses 4-H Club, he enjoyed making and modeling his sewing projects, giving demonstrations at county activities day, participating in dog agility and exhibiting his work at the Fryeburg and Sandwich fairs. Also at Fryeburg, he was the 1999 winner of the parent/child cookie contest and performed for two years at the Hayseed Theater performing ballet with his friends and singing cowboy songs with his family.
David made many great contributions as host to the children of guests at his family's bed and breakfast.
He took pride in helping to train the family's young horses by being the first person to sit on them.
Home-schooling was lots of fun for David, but when asked which subject he enjoyed least he replied, "Math, because it is way too easy."
He won numerous leadline riding championships at Running Horse Farm and in the Northern New England Hunter and Jumper Association.
He enjoyed many outdoor activities which he pursued at home and at Teton Valley Ranch Camp in Jackson Hole, Wyo., where he spent this past summer with his family and fulfilled his dream of being a cowboy.
Some of his favorite activities were riding his bike, shooting at the riflery and archery ranges, fishing, hiking, swimming, playing ball and frisbee, reading cowboy stories, making lapidary and craft projects, roping in the weekly rodeos and playing with his friends and family.
David had many heroes for each category of interest including his grandfather after whom he was named, Bill Bricker, Robin Hood, Zorro, John Wayne, Roy Rogers, The Lone Ranger, Bibleman, John Moulton, John Kelly and Mikhail Baryshnikov, but the biggest hero of his life was Jesus.
David's family and friends will remember him for being enthusiastic, creative, thoughtful, engaging, silly, fun, sweet, caring, sensitive, happy, eager to learn, expressive and affectionate. As one of his adult friends put it, "If there was a limit to the number of hugs we could give out in this life, David would have reached it."
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given to Christian Fellowship of New England Children's Ministry.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, Sept. 9, at 2 p.m. at Christian Fellowship of New England, across from McSherry's Nursery. All are welcome.
Elizabeth May Fobes
BROWNFIELD - Elizabeth May Fobes, 94, of Center Conway Road in Brownfield, died Sept. 3, 2000, at the Fryeburg Health Center.
She was born in New Bedford, Mass., the daughter of Nathaniel and Emma Judson Caswell.
She attended New Bedford schools and graduated from Bridgewater Normal. She was an elementary school teacher in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Denmark and Brownfield, Maine.
She married Dr. Howard E. Fobes in 1932. They moved to Brownfield in 1958. Her husband died in 1968.
She was past president and treasurer of the Whitman's Women's Club, and for 13 years she was treasurer of the Carroll County Kennel Club. She was a member of the Brownfield Community Church and led the choir for 18 years. At Elizabeth's request, there will be no service. Her burial will be in Centre Cemetery in Wareham, Mass.
She is survived by her close friend, Janice Tripp of Brownfield.
Donations in her memory may be made to Dunn's Memorial Park, c/o Town of Brownfield, 04010, or to the Fryeburg Rescue. Arrangements are with Wood Funeral Home of Fryeburg.
Georgia M. Burton
OLD ORCHARD, Maine - Georgia M. Burton, 83, of Goose Fair Drive in Old Orchard, died Sept. 1, 2000, at the Southern Maine Medical Center in Biddeford.
She was born in Portland, the daughter of Ellsworth and Florence Locklin Parker. The family moved to Lovell when Georgia was young and she attended Lovell schools and Fryeburg Academy.
She had lived in many places including New Jersey, Vermont, New Hampshire, Brunswick and, lastly, Old Orchard since 1969. She was active with the Saco branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She enjoyed flowers, shopping, meeting people and her cat, Bambo.
She was predeceased by her husband, Arthur M. Burton, in 1968; a son, Carl S. Hunter in 1980; and two brothers, Francis Parker and Spencer L. Parker Sr. She is survived by her two sisters-in-law, Geneva Parker of Fryeburg and Mary Jane Parker of East Rochester; three nephews, Larry and Gary Parker of Fryeburg and Spencer Parker of Conway; and several great nieces and nephews.
A memorial graveside service will be held Saturday, Sept. 9, at 10 a.m. at the No. 4 cemetery in Lovell. Arrangements are with Wood Funeral Home of Fryeburg.
Randolph J. Pion
CONCORD - Randolph J. Pion, 57, formally of Conway, died Dec. 30, 2000, at his South Main Street apartment in Concord.
He was born in Worcester, Mass., on May 22, 1943, the son of Joseph and Irene Gagnon Pion.
He attended Skowhegan, Maine, schools and entered the U.S. Navy to serve during the Vietnam War. He was active in the American Legion in many locations. He was employed as a carpentry and construction worker, having traveled throughout the world. Surviving are his mother of Waterville, Maine; his companion of many years, Ann Parris of Conway; four children, Michael, John, Sonja and Anthony; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Graveside memorial services will be held at the South Side Cemetery in Skowhegan, Maine, in the spring. Arrangements are by Wheeler Funeral Home of Oakland, Maine.
Marion (Reed) Pike
WOLFEBORO - Marion (Reed) Pike, 71, of Sodom Road, died December 29, 2000 at Huggins Hospital in Wolfeboro after a lengthy illness. She was born on August 13, 1929 in Ossipee, the daughter of the late Frank E. and Mildred (Whiting) Reed and had lived in Tuftonboro for most of her life.
Marion is survived by her husband of 46 years, Chester H. Pike of Melvin Village; a son, Guy A. Pike of Melvin Village; a daughter, Mary Ellen Dorais of Moultonborough; three grandchildren, Alarie T. Pike of Sanford, Maine, Kaitlyn Dorais and Kara Dorais of Moultonborough; sisters, Shirley Tarbel and Thelma Diltz of Moultonborough and Joyce Bean of Ossipee; many nieces and nephews.
There will be no calling hours. Graveside services will be held in the Townhouse Cemetery in Tuftonboro in the spring. Lord Funeral Home in Wolfeboro is in charge of arrangements.
Charles S. Ford
DENMARK, Maine - Charles S. Ford, 73, died Sunday, Dec. 31, 2000, at his home.
He was born in Manchester, the son of Milton and Ethel Dyke Ford. As a young child, his family moved around a lot, and at age 14 his family came to Denmark and he was educated in Denmark schools. He was drafted into the service after World War II and served in the Pacific.
He drove a lumber truck for 31 years for the Thomas Hammond & Son Lumber Co. He was a former member of the Denmark Fire Department and the Denmark Draggers. His favorite pastime was keeping a meticulous yard.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Thelma Lord Ford, one daughter, Barbara Ragsdale, and two grandchildren, Michael and Christine Ragsdale, all of Denmark; one nephew, Thomas Ford; and four nieces, Diana Rooke, Charlotte Gerrish, Susan Coburn and Sally Pope.
A graveside service will be held in the spring at Berry Cemetery in Denmark. Rev. Greg Young will officiate.
Donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
Family and friends are welcome to gather at the Ford home on Saturday, Jan. 6, from 1 to 4 p.m. to share memories of Charlie.
Arrangements are with Wood Funeral Home of Fryeburg.
Thomas A. Mulkern Sr
LYNNFIELD, Mass. - Thomas A. Mulkern Sr., owner of North Shore News Company in Lynn, Mass., died suddenly on Dec. 28, 2000, at the Salem Hospital after suffering a massive stroke. He was 83.
He was born in Revere, Mass., on Sept. 28, 1917. He lived in Revere in his youth and attended public schools there. He graduated from Revere High School, class of 1935.
Mr. Mulkern served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Upon his discharge in 1946, he went to work for the Boston Record American and continued with various other newspapers until acquiring North Shore News Company in 1975, where he made his career.
He resided in Lynnfield, Mass., with his wife, Lillian (McKnight) Mulkern, with whom he shared 60 years of marriage. Other family members include his son, Thomas A. Mulkern Jr., of Magnolia, Mass.; one daughter, Anne Lee Doig, of Topsfield, Mass.; and four grandchildren, Aimee Mulkern and Shaina Mulkern, both of Magnolia, and William Doig and Peter Doig, both of Topsfield.
He was an avid skier who, along with his wife, maintained a residence in North Conway for many years. He was a member of the Salem Country Club, and he loved the arts also.
A memorial service in celebration of his life will be held Wednesday, Jan. 3, at noon at the Colonial Country Club in Lynnfield, Mass. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. The family will further commemorate his life with a dedication scattering in the White Mountains at a later date.
Dominick T. Williams
FRYEBURG - Dominick T. Williams, infant son of Jonathan M. Williams Sr. and Anita Engstrom Williams, died Dec. 29, 2000, at Memorial Hospital in North Conway.
Besides his parents, of West Fryeburg, he is survived by one brother, Jonathan M. Williams Jr., of West Fryeburg; his maternal grandparents, Martin and Rosalie Engstrom, of West Fryeburg; paternal grandfather, Ralph D. Williams, of New Smyrna, Fla.; and paternal great grandmother, Dorothy McKinnon, of Florida.
A celebration of Dominick's life will be held Friday, Jan. 5, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Wood Funeral Home, 12 Warren Street, Fryeburg.
Donations in his memory can be made to the Charles Snow School, c/o Jeanette Almy, Portland Street, Fryeburg, Maine 04037.
