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George E. Higgins
1999-07-30
George Higgins, of Gray, died Sunday at a Lewiston hospital.
He was born in Gray on September 10, 1923, the son of Everett E. and Karolina Svensson Higgins.
After attending Gray schools, Mr. Higgins worked as a logger. He retired from American Can Company after thirty years. He served in the United States Army during World War II as a combat infantryman, bringing rations to the front lines. He earned a Purple Heart, Bronze Star and Good Marksman badge.
He enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing and the outdoors. He was a passionate Red Sox fan. He especially enjoyed family gatherings, and on Saturday mornings he loved to watch wrestling with his grandchildren.
Mr. Higgins was a member of Gray Post #86 American Legion.
He is survived by two sons, William Higgins, of Windham, and Richard Higgins, of Columbus, Oklahoma, Donna Rollins, of Naples, Beverly Peaco, of Vancouver, Anita Borlawsky, of Naples, and Paula Rice, of Gray; nineteen grandchildren, Cathy Roberts, Debora Roberts, Gleen Roberts, Cheryl Roberts, Clinton Combs, Jr., Bonnie Combs, Belinda Bates, Andrew Rollins, Jr., Christine Bertin, Denise Harwood, Susan Peaco, Amber Peaco, Misty Higgins, Janelle Lasciuto, Joseph Lasciuto, Michael Borlawsky, Jacquelyn Borlawsky, Emily Rice and Jordan Rice; and by nine great-grandchildren.
Arrangements were by Wilson Funeral Home, Gray.
Natalie Wood
1999-08-20
Natalie Smith Wood, one of Gray's beloved residents, passed away on Saturday, August 14, after a valiant struggle.
Mrs. Wood is survived by her husband, Richard C., two sons, Gary S. and Wayne, a daughter, Wendy Gallagher, and four grandchildren, all of Gray.
She was born in Portland, a daughter of Oscar S. and Rosanna Lysaght Smith.
At her request, there was no funeral. Arrangements were by Wilson Funeral Home, 24 Shaker Road.
Bruce Muzzy, 51
1999-08-27
Bruce Muzzy, son of George and Beatrice Muzzy, of Gray, passed away on Monday, August 23, in Oklahoma. He was married to the late Linda Snow, of New Gloucester.
Muzzy is survived by his parents; two sons, Christopher, of Florida; a brother, Peter Muzzy, of Portland, ME; two sisters, Susan Wood, of New York City, a daughter of Vito and Annette Guglielamo.
On February 19, 1928, she married Michael Ferri.
After several years of marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Ferri moved to Gray from upper Maine 04330.
Earl C. Leavitt
1999-09-03
Earl Cushman Leavitt, 79, died Tuesday at Central Maine, following a long illness.
Born in Gray, the son of Clarence Willard and Henrietta Pritham Leavitt, he lived in Gray all his life.
He married Dorothy Frances Witham in 1940, in Portland, ME.
He graduated from Pennell Institute in 1938.
He was a veteran of World War II, 1944-1946, and won the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on April 7, 1945, in Germany.
Mr. Leavitt worked at Thomas-Laughlin in Portland, Maine 04039.
Alice Ann Mallett Schwerdtfeger
1999-09-03
Alice Ann Mallett Schwerdtfeger, 84, of New Gloucester, died Friday at Clover Manor, Auburn, where she had lived for the past 14 months. She was born in Bath, a daughter of Charlotte and John Mallett, and attended school in Quincy, Mass., and Bath, graduating from Morse High School.
In 1936 she married August R. Schwerdtfeger. He died in 1980.
Mr. and Mrs. Schwerdtfeger lived in Bath, Hyde Park, MA, and South Portland before moving to New Gloucester in 1945.
Together they handcrafted miniature furniture, which is now known throughout the country.
Mrs. Schwerdtfeger was a member of the New Gloucester Congregational Church. She also was a member of the Ladies Circle, the Historical Society, the Poland Spring Preservation Society and the Senior Citizens.
Surviving are her daughter, Mrs. Bruce D. (Viola) Macomber of New Gloucester; four grandchildren, Deana L. and Karen A., both of Auburn, and Bruce Jr. and John, both of New Gloucester; and four great-grandchildren.
A memorial service was held at 2 P.M. Sunday at the New Gloucester Congregational Church. Memorial donations may be made to New Gloucester Rescue, P.O. Box 82, New Gloucester, Maine 04260.
