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Paul C. Seavey
BROWNFIELD - Paul C. Seavey, 79, of Fryeburg Road, died January 1, 2001, after a long illness in Zephyrhills, Fla. at the vacation home of his daughter and son-in-law, Virginia and James Chandler.
Seavey was born on November 16, 1921 in Brownfield, a son of Willis H. and Gladys Brown Seavey. He attended Bean Memorial Hospital in Brownfield.
He was wounded while serving in the U.S. Army during World War II.
In 1937 after his father's death, Seavey left school and went to work for the Maine Central Railroad-Hiram Division for many years. He then worked in a sawmill, and also worked in horse logging and cattle and poultry farming for Roger Dunn of Brownfield. Later, Seavey owned and operated his own poultry farm in Brownfield, until the economy forced him out of business. He then worked on road construction for Hinman Corp. of Portland and Rossi Corp. of Littleton. He later drove school busses for the Fryeburg School System. He was also a mechanic for Fryeburg Academy and Churchill Motors of Kezar Falls. With his wife, Seavey left Brownfield for a few years to work as a chauffeur at Butler and Maid of Woods Hole, Mass. His last job was at Yield House of North Conway, which he left in 1985 due to declining health.
In the last 12 years of Seavey's life, he enjoyed gardening and selling his produce at his roadside stand. Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, potatoes, dried beans and peas were a few of his most famous fruits and vegetables. Even this past summer when he was unable to work, his former customers and friends still stopped by to say hello.
He attended Brownfield Community Church, was a member of the Brownfield Historical Society, a 42-member of the Hiram VFW, a life member of the Portland DAV and a life member of the local American Legion. He was also member and past master of Shepherd River Masonic Lodge 169 of Brownfield and a brother of the Stone Chapter Order of the Eastern Star of Brownfield.
He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He spent the last seven winters in Zephyrhills, Fla.
He was predeceased by his wife of 57 years, Barbara Boynton Seavey; a son, Ronald Willis Seavey and a sister, Norma Noble.
Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-laws, Virginia and James Chandler of Fryeburg and Pauline and Robert Burke of Gray; one son and daughter-in-law, Milton H. and Darlene Seavey of Brownfield; one daughter-in-law, Lynda Seavey of Brownfield; 10 grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and one very dear friend and caregiver, Rita M. Ross of Limington.
A memorial service will be held in the spring at Neal & York Funeral Home in Kezar Falls. Donations may be made to Hernando-Pasco Hospice, Inc., East Pasco, 7066 Fort King Road, Zephyrhills, Fla. 33541.
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.
Norma E. Noble
BROWNFIELD, Maine - Norma E. Noble, 83, of Hampshire Road, Brownfield, died Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2000, at the Bridgton Hospital.
She was born in Brownfield and was a life-long resident. The daughter of the late Willis and Gladys Brown Seavey, she graduated from the old Bean Memorial High School, class of 1934.
In her early married life, she was a homemaker, and later held several jobs in the local area. She was a member of Mount Moriah Chapter O.E.S., a former member of the Pythian Sisters and the Brownfield Grange. She enjoyed her garden, braiding rugs, wall papering and hunting.
Her husband, Raymond L. Noble, died in 1968. She is survived by one son and his wife, Millard and Dorothy Noble; one daughter and her husband, Joanne and David Lane; one brother, Paul Seavey, all of Brownfield; seven grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and one great, great grandson.
There will be no visiting hours. A graveside service will be held in the spring at Pine Grove Cemetery in Brownfield.
Donations in her memory may be made to the Fryeburg Rescue, P.O. Box 177, Fryeburg, 04037. Arrangements are with Wood Funeral Home of Fryeburg.
