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Phyllis Dolloff
2005-08-19
Phyllis Frank Dolloff, 88, died on Friday, August 12, at Gorham House, following a brief illness.
Born at Westbrook on June 16, 1917, Mrs. Dolloff was a daughter of Walter Everett and Bertha Ida (Butler) Frank. She attended schools in Washburn, Westbrook, Portland and at Pennell Institute in Gray.
She married Maynard C. Dolloff in 1936, and began her demanding life as a young farm wife on the family farm. Many hours were spent in vegetable gardens and in the kitchen readying provisions for the winter months.
She also worked at Porteous, Mitchell and Bran in Portland, and as the first teller in the newly-established First Auburn Trust Company in Gray in the early fifties.
In addition to the usual farm life, she joined with her husband as they worked through the ranks in the local, county, state and national granges. She served several terms as Lecturer (program chairman) of the Gray Grange and was renowned for her outstanding programs. She was an active leader in her own right, fulfilling the highest office of Pomona in Cumberland County Pomona Grange and of Flora in the Maine State Grange, she thus became a lifetime voting member of the Assembly of Demeter of the National Grange, an honor held by very few. Phyllis was exceptionally proud of her successful role as the leader of the Junior Grange Department of the Maine governorship on two occasions. The latter endeavor fell short in 1962 by a mere 369 votes. Phyllis never wavered in her beliefs and was interested in matters governmental and political throughout her entire life.
She was happy with her roles in life, which seemed to be to assist her husband in his roles as Washington.
She enjoyed traveling throughout the United States, including Hawaii and Alaska, and assisted in hosting a couple of NASDA sessions in the Virgin Islands.
Her church affiliation has always been foremost in her priorities as she has relocated, starting with the Gray Congregational, the State Street Congregational in Augusta, Trinity Presbyterian Church of Herndon, VA, the Waldoboro United Methodist and finally back to Gray Congregational-home at last!
Phyllis was predeceased by her parents, her husband and a sister, Wilma Hall.
She is survived by her three children, two sons, Ronald and his wife Lillian of Waldoboro, and Richard and his wife Cathy of Gorham, and a daughter, Kathryn and her husband Robert Brown of Herndon, VA. Her surviving grandchildren are Debora and her husband Rev. Mark Tanner of Skowhegan, Linda and her husband Alan Pease of Warren, Andrew of Gorham, Cynthia (Brown) and her husband Rich Mathers of Herndon, Keith Brown and his wife Lisa of Herndon, Todd and his wife Amy of Naples, Terry of Westbrook and Tina of Livermore. Mrs. Dolloff is also survived by 20 great-grandchildren.
A visitation and funeral service were held on Monday at the First Congregational Church of Gray, with the Rev. Douglas Hedstrom officiating. Burial is in the Gray Village Cemetery.
Arrangements were by Wilson Funeral Home, Gray.
Frances Quint Lowe
2005-08-19
Mrs. Frances Quint Lowe, age 88, who was a long-time resident of Rockland, Texas, after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease.
Frances was born December 29, 1916 in Portland, Maine. The camp is now owned by their grandson, Alan Carter.
Frances was preceded in death by her beloved sister. Arlene Carter, brother Lloyd, and nephew Buddy Quint.
She graduated from Deering High School, Colby College, and the Maine.
She leaves to cherish many memories, her love of 63 years, John Lowe, Jr. She is also survived by her daughter and husband, Janet and Richard Ross of Houston; son and wife, John Lowe III and Barbara of Westminster, CO; grandchildren Chris Ross and wife, Anna, Houston; Cynthia Schaefer and husband, Tim, Pearland, New York. She will also be fondly remembered by Ernesto Herbach (AFS student) and family of Santiago, Chile, and many loving family members and friends throughout Maine for the last time in October. A celebration of her life will be held October 15, 2005 at 2 P.M. at The Ridge Church, 7 Church Street, Tenants Harbor.
Herbert O. Blake, 73
2005-08-26
Herbert O. Blake, 73, of New Gloucester, lost a long and courageous battle with cancer on Aug. 21, 2005, at Hawthorne House in Freeport.
He was born Jan. 20, 1932, in New Gloucester, a son of Fred B. Blake and Muriel Stinchfield Blake.
Herbert attended New Gloucester Schools, was a veteran of the Korean War, and a member of Masonic Lodge # 12.
He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and volunteer work at the New Gloucester Fish Hatchery.
He was predeceased by a sister, Hazel Files.
Survivors include a brother, Everett of New Gloucester; sisters, Colleen Anderson and husband Dick of Deltona, Fla., and Madeline Emerson of Windham; sons, Herber L. and wife Susan of New Gloucester, Gary of Sabattus, and Clayton and wife Kathy of Alexander; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Services will be private. Arrangements are with Gracelawn Crematorium.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to:
Cumberland Lodge # 12
Scholarship Fund
C/o Dick McCann
PO 251
New Gloucester, ME 04260
Christina B. Douglass, 89
2005-08-26
Christina B. Douglass, 89, of Chrismas Tree Lane, Raymond, died Monday, Aug. 22, 2005 at Country Village Assisted Living in Casco where she had been a resident.
She was born in Portland the daughter of Charles and Angie (Strout) Cobb and attended the Pennell Institute in Gray.
She worked for many years at Camp Naomi in Raymond and the Burke Company in Portland. She belonged to the Women's Fireman Auxiliary of Raymond, the Riverside Grange of Raymond, the Order of the Eastern Star of New Gloucester and the Hilarious Club of Raymond Hill Baptist Church, where she was a member.
She enjoyed traveling and spending time at the family camp in Rockwood.
She was predeceased by her husband of 49 years Durwood Douglas and her brother Harvey Cobb.
Surviving are a daughter, Barbara Payne and her husband Robert Sr. of Raymond; two grandchildren, Debbie Chute of Raynond and Robert Payne Jr. of Saco; four great-grandsons, Richie, Danny, Jereck and Robbie; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held on Thursday at Dolby Funeral Chapel in Windham.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to:
The Raymond Fire Department
PO Box 741
Raymond, ME 04071
Heather Johnson
2005-08-26
Heather Johnson, 19, of Jay died Sunday in a single-vehicle accident at the intersection of Rt. 202 and Two Rod Road in Gray.
She was a passenger in a sport utility vehicle driven by Andrew Morong, 19, of West Bath that skidded off the road about 6:30 A.M. Morong was reported in fair condition Sunday night at Maine Medical Center with back and neck injuries.
The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office closed the road intermittently while deputies investigated the scene. Rain-slicked roads and inadequate tread on the tires may have contributed to the accident, police said.
Deputies from the sheriff's office were working on scene reconstruction this week, and are expected to release their findings next Tuesday.
Peter David Petersen, 59
2005-09-02
Peter David Petersen, 59, died Aug. 25, 2005, surrounded by family and friends.
He was born on Nov. 1, 1945, to Jens Edward Petersen and Clara Louise Hamilton Petersen.
Pete was an entrepreneur and enjoyed being self-employed. His many business ventures included construction and foundation work as well as achieving his life long dream of Pete's Garage and Towing, serving AAA and other local clients.
A hobby of his was hunting, for both deer and bargains. Family and friends were very important in his life. He was very generous in every respect.
He is survived by three daughters, Noel Christine Hasenfus, Teresa Louise Aceto, and Tammy Lynn Lowe; two sons, Peter Jens Petersen and William Howard Lee Petersen; the mother of his firstborn and childhood sweetheart, Gail Stevens-Littlfield; of the mother of the latter four and love of his life, Edie Crawford; 11 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren with two more on the way; a longtime companion, Geraldine Jewett; a sister, Dorothy Portier, and a brother, Wayne Bucknam.
He was predeceased by his brother, Robert Petersen.
Visiting hours were held at Wilson Funeral Home on Shaker Road in Gray on Thursday, Sept. 1, with a memorial service following.
