Lionel Daniels
02/12/97
BOWDOINHAM — Lionel W. “Dan” Daniels, 67, of Brown’s Point Road, died Tuesday, Feb. 11, 1997, at Mid Coast Hospital, Brunswick. He was born Sept. 10, 1929, in Goldsboro, N.C., the son of Charles and Vida Davis Daniels. He attended local schools. He retired from the U.S. Army and owned and operated Danny’s Garage. He was a member of the Village Lodge of Mason, Consistory of Portland, Scottish Rite and Kora Temple Shrine and the Bowdoinham Snow Birds snowmobile club. He is survived by E. Marie Varney Daniels of Bowdoinham; two daughters, Dari Hurley of Richmond and Sandra Daniels of Havre de Grace, Md.; a son, Gary Daniels of Havre de Grace; two stepsons, Harley Mullen, Northfield, Mass., and John Mullen, Freemont, N.H.; two sisters, Evelyn Glenham of Matthews, N.C., and Geraldine Simone, Highland, N.Y.; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles. A son, Jerry Daniels, died previously.
The funeral will be Friday at 10 a.m. at the Chapel of Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Augusta. Visiting hours will be Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at Brackett Funeral Home, 29 Federal St., Brunswick. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shrine Hospitals, care of Kora Temple Shrine, 11 Sabattus St., Lewiston, ME 04240.

John Caldwell
02/13/97
PORTLAND — John C. “Jack” Caldwell, 76, of 19 Ward Circle, Brunswick, died Wednesday, Feb. 12, 1997, at Maine Medical Center. He was born Jan. 20, 1921, in Springfield, Mass., the son of Wilbur C. and Joanna Collins Caldwell. He attended Springfield schools and graduated from Central High School. He attended American International College in Springfield. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Marines from April 1-May 18, 1945, serving in Okinawa and the Ryukyus Islands where he received the Purple Heart. After he graduated from Bowdoin College in 1947, with a bachelor’s degree in history, he taught English and history at Mechanic Falls High School for two years. From 1957 until his retirement in 1977, he taught English and history at Brunswick High School. From 1959-75, he was an assistant principal there. He continued to substitute for the Brunswick School System on a regular basis. He enjoyed skiing and tennis. He was an avid reader and was involved with politics. He also was a local sports enthusiast and attended many local sports activities. He was also a swimming and track official at the high school level. Mr. Caldwell was a member of the Literacy Volunteers, the Audubon Society, the Sierra Club and Alpha Delta Phi fraternity at Bowdoin College. He was on the board of directors for the Department of Education as was a member of the Maine Teachers Association and the National Education Association. He was also a state inspector for the ski lifts in Maine. He was also a member of St. Charles Borromeo Church. He is survived by three nieces, Susan Caldwell Blanchard of Bath, Nancy B. Caldwell of Portland and Joanne Macomber of Vienna, Va.; two nephews, Michael C. Macomber of Vienna, and David H. Macomber of East Long Meadow, Mass.; and seven grandnieces and grandnephews. The funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday at 1 p.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Church, Brunswick. Spring burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Brunswick. Visiting hours will be Friday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at Stetson’s Funeral Home, 12 Federal St., Brunswick. Memorial contributions may be made to the Brunswick Area Student Aid Fund, care of Romain Brillant, 16 Madelyn Ave., Topsham, ME 04086.

Beulah Bowie
02/14/97
DURHAM — Beulah R. Bowie, 95, of the Cedar Pond Road, died Thursday, Feb. 13, 1997, at her home. She was born May 9, 1902, in Mars Hill, the daughter of G. Fred and Lizzie Sharp Jones. Shortly after her birth, the family moved to Durham. She attended Shiloh schools and later graduated from Lisbon Falls High School. She later went to teach at Harpswell schools and the Cedar Pond School in Durham. On Jan. 22, 1921, she married Harold E. Bowie in Brunswick.
A dedicated homemaker, she enjoyed sewing, cooking and caring for her family. She was a member of the First Congregational Church of Durham.
Besides her husband of Durham, she is survived by a daughter, Phyllis Kalina of Montreal, Canada; a sister, Essie Girard of Rhode Island; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. A son, Oscar, died June 15, 1995.
The funeral will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Crosman Funeral Home, 40 Main St., Lisbon Falls. Spring burial will be in Hillside Cemetery, Lisbon Falls. Visiting hours will be Saturday from 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Esther Lund
02/14/97
LEWISTON — Esther V. Lund, 85, formerly of 28 Park St., Lisbon, died Wednesday, Feb. 12, 1997, at Russell Park Manor, where she had been a resident for the past four years. She was born Oct. 1, 1911, in Marion Township, the daughter of Willis R. and Elsie M. Smith. She was educated at Plantation 14 schools and was a 1930 graduate of Dennysville High School, and a 1932 graduate of Washington State Teachers College. On Nov. 9, 1935, she married George I. Lund. He died Jan. 2, 1993.
From 1933-39, she taught school at Plantation 14. In 1941, she moved to Lisbon and taught at Lisbon Elementary School. She also taught at Cedar School and the Crosman Corner School in Durham. In 1955, she continued her studies and received a bachelor of science degree from the University of Southern Maine and on Aug. 17, 1962, she received her master’s degree from the University of Maine at Orono. She continued to teach at Lisbon Elementary School until her retirement in 1978. At the time of her retirement, she taught in public schools for 33 years. She was a member of the Lisbon Free Baptist Church in Lisbon, where she served as superintendent. She was a life member of the Pioneer Chapter No. 11 Order of the Eastern Star in Lisbon Falls and was an active member of the Retired Teachers Association. She also served as a ballot clerk for Ward 1 in Lisbon for many years. She is survived by a daughter, Marie Russell of Lisbon; a son, Gordon W. Lund of Auburn, N.Y.; a brother, Leonard Smith of Dennysville; four grandchildren; a great-grandson; and two stepgreat-grandchildren. Three brothers, Philip, Carl and Walter; and a sister, Amy, died previously. The funeral will be Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at Crosman Funeral Home, 40 Main St., Lisbon Falls. Burial will be in Jacksonville Cemetery in East Machias. Visiting hours will be today from 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home, where the Pioneer Chapter No. 11 OES will have service at 7:30 p.m.

Marie Peabody
02/14/97
BRUNSWICK — Marie B. Peabody, 90, died Wednesday, Feb. 12, 1997, at Dionne Commons. She was born Nov. 29, 1909, in Somerville, Mass., the daughter of Harry O. and Mary E. Peabody. As a young girl, she and her family moved to Lexington, Mass., and she attended local schools. As a young woman, she and her family moved to Brunswick, where she worked at Chi Psi Lodge at Bowdoin College. In 1943, she was asked by the Brunswick School Board to direct the new school food service programs, which she did for the next 30 years. During that time, she became the first president of the Maine School Food Service Association. She was a member of the First Parish Church, Altrusa Club and many organizations pertaining to her school work. In retired life, she moved to the Pejepscot Terrace. She enjoyed volunteer work at Regional Memorial Hospital, doing church work, traveling and working in her garden. At Pejepscot Terrace, she volunteered on the food and dining room committees. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. George (Helen) Croston of Brunswick; and several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Three brothers, John, Frank and Harry; and a sister, Alice, died previously. There will be no services. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements are by Direct Cremation of Maine in Belfast.

Donald Tremblay
02/14/97
WISCASSET — Donald J. Tremblay, 70, of Birch Point Road, died Wednesday, Feb. 12, 1997, at Mid Coast Hospital in Bath. He attended Middletown, Mass., and Manchester, N.H. schools. At age 17, he entered the U.S. Navy and participated in the Normandy invasion during World War II. On March 23, 1955, he married Evelyn L. Cyr and they lived in Candia, N.H., until 1986, when they moved to Wiscasset. After being honorably discharged from the Navy, he worked at Holmes Transportation as a truck driver for 30 years, where he was very active in the Teamsters. He retired in 1983. He enjoyed boating, fishing, camping and hunting. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Bath, the Knights of Columbus in Manchester and Bath, was a former chairman of the Senior Center in Wiscasset and the Teamsters. Besides his wife of 41 years, he is survived by a son, Robert J. Tremblay of Indianapolis, Ind.; five daughters, Mrs. Lucien E. (Louise) Babineau of Wiscasset, Debra M. Woods of Raymond, N.H., Cindy M. Rienert of Raymond, N.H., Patricia A. Vigue of Rochester, N.H., and Barbara A. Tremblay of Wiscasset; a brother, Norman Tremblay of Destin, Fla.; a sister, Teresa Tremblay of Manchester, N.H.; eight grandchildren, Michael, Matthew, Marc, Becky, Donald, Jason, Shawn and Michael; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Bath, with military honors. Visiting hours will be Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Mayo & Daigle Funeral Home, Federal Street, Wiscasset. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Foundation, 8 Crosby St., Augusta, ME 04330.

Leonard Lozier
02/14/97
LYNN, Mass. — Leonard W. Lozier, 78, of Rogers Avenue, and a Bath, Maine, native, died Thursday, Feb. 13, 1997, at his home. He was born in Bath, the son of Andrew and Edith Gaudet Lozier. He attended Bath schools and was a 1938 graduate of Morse High School. He also graduated from Franklin Institute in Boston. In 1951, he moved to Lynn and moved to Rogers Avenue in 1956.
He was a member of IUE Local 201 in Lynn. He was an active member of St. Mary’s Church in Lynn. He enjoyed working in and around his house and people. During World War II, he served with the U.S. Navy as a machinist’s mate, third class. He worked at Bath Iron works. He then was employed as a machinist at General Electric Co., Riverworks Plant, retiring in 1982 after 31 years. His wife, Claire Grainger Lozier, died previously.
He is survived by three sons, Mark D. Lozier of Hockessin, Del., John A. Lozier of North Andover and David D. Lozier of Merrimac; two daughters, Elaine M. Dudevoir of Swampscott, and Carol L. Coverdale of Acton; a sister, Marcella Jenks of Bath; a brother, Raymond J. Lozier of Bath; 11 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A brother, Leon J. Lozier, died previously.
The funeral will be Monday at 9 a.m. at Solimine, Landergan and Rhodes Funeral Home, 67 Ocean St., Lynn, followed by a funeral Mass at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church, Lynn. There will be a funeral Mass at 3 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church in Bath. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Bath. Visiting hours will be Sunday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home.

James Counter
02/17/97
FREEPORT — James F. Counter, 81, died Thursday, Feb. 13,1997, at Hawthorne House where he was a resident. He was born March 3, 1915, in Medford, Mass., the son of Albert and Edith Manson Counter. He was educated in Medford schools and graduated from Medford High School in 1935. For several years, he worked for the Civilian Conservation Corp. He was drafted into the Army during World War II, serving in the 180th Infantry, 45th Division. He was wounded in Sicily, fought at Anzio Beach Head and Southern France, as will as Germany. He was awarded the Purple Heart. After the war, he returned to Medford and became a firefighter there until he retired. He lived in Medford until he was hospitalized. He was a member of the DAV, Retired State, County and Municipal Employees Association of Massachusetts, Massachusetts Permanent Fireman’s Association, Medford Firefighters Retirees Association, and was a lifetime member of the Elks. He is survived by a brother, Charles A. Counter of Portland; a niece, Edith Counter Duran of Brunswick; and a grandniece, Olivia M. Duran of Brunswick. Spring burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Coastal Humane Society, Range Road, Brunswick, ME 04011. Arrangements are by Brackett Funeral Home, Brunswick.

Natalia Woodward
02/17/97
FREEPORT — Natalia G.J. Woodward, 87, died Saturday, Feb. 15, 1997, at Freeport Nursing Home, where he had been a resident for the past two years. She was born Feb. 12, 1910, in Concord, N.H., the daughter of Charles and Grace Simonds Kidder. She attended Bath schools and graduated from Morse High School in 1929. As a young woman, she worked for the telephone company and lived in Bath until her marriage to Philip Theberge in June 1934. He died March 10, 1963. On Nov. 13, 1965, she married Roy T. Woodward in Bath. He died Jan. 13, 1989. Until her retirement in 1976, she was a bookkeeper for Theberge Bros. Inc.
In 1957, she instituted and became the charter president of the Brunswick Emblem Club. She served as state president and held many offices. In 1965, she received a life membership. She was a former member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She is survived by a stepdaughter, Jane Bailey of Orr’s Island; three stepgrandchildren; and several nieces and nephews, including Brenda Hicks of Pleasant Hill, Calif., Charles Totten of Topsham, and Elaine Abrahams of Freeport. A brother, Charles Kidder and a sister, Yvonne “Dolly” Totten, died previously.
A memorial service will be Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at Brackett Funeral Home, 29 Federal St., Brunswick, with the Rev. James T. McPhee officiating. Spring burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Topsham. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 163 Lancaster St., Suite 160-B, Portland, ME 04101, or Freeport Nursing Home, 3 East St., Freeport, ME 04032.

George Swallow Jr.
02/17/97
CUNDY’S HARBOR — George H. Swallow Jr., 82, died Saturday, Feb. 15, 1997, at his home following a long illness. He was born May 16,1914, in Spencer, Mass., the son of George H. and Sarah Morris Swallow. He graduated from David Prouty High School in Spencer. On April 18, 1942, he joined the U.S. Army and graduated from the U.S. Air Force Technical School in 1943, and was an airplane maintenance technician. During World War II, he served in the China Offensive and China Defensive with units in India for 14 months. He attained the rank of technical sergeant and among his personal decorations was the Chinese Medal of Honor, presented to him in 1945 by Madame Chiag Kai-Shek. On March 8, 1952, he married Alice Dunning in Spencer, Mass., and moved to Cundy’s Harbor at that time. He was a member of the American Legion for 52 years, served on the Spencer Fire Department and was a chief of Cundy’s Harbor Volunteer Fire Department. He also raised Hoover the Seal, the only mammal known to mimic human speech. Besides his wife of Cundy’s Harbor, he is survived by a son, George H. Swallow III of Cundy’s Harbor. At his request, there will be no services at this time. Spring burial will be in Cranberry Horn Cemetery in Cundy’s Harbor. A memorial service will be held in the spring.
Memorial contributions may be made to CHANS, Hospice Care, 50 Baribeau Drive, Brunswick, ME 04011-3200, or Cundy’s Harbor Volunteer Fire and Rescue, care of Eleanor Butler, RFD 5, Box 2494, Brunswick, ME 04011. Arrangements are by Brackett Funeral Home, Brunswick.

C. Elizabeth Asquith
02/18/97
YARMOUTH — C. Elizabeth “Betty” Asquith, 76, of Melissa Drive, died Friday, Feb. 14,1997, at a Portland hospital. Among her survivors is a son, Peter S. Asquith of Brunswick.
She was born Aug. 22, 1920, in Dedham, Mass., the daughter of Harold A. and Harriet C. Smith Swett. She attended Fall River, Mass., schools and graduated from Fall River High School. She also attended Kendall Hall in Peterborough, N.H. She lived in the Syracuse, N.Y., area for many years before moving to Cape Elizabeth in 1955. Since 1960, she lived in Yarmouth. She taught knitting and rug hooking at the YWCA in Portland, and after raising her children and caring for other family members, she worked at Berry’s of Maine. She also was active in several civic and volunteer organizations. Her husband, J. Franklin Asquith, died in 1987, and a son, Robert H. Asquith, died in 1993. Besides her son of Brunswick, she is survived by a daughter, Mrs. John (Susan) Clark of Yarmouth, with whom she lived; two sisters, Mrs. Robert H. (Dorothy) Clifton of Westport, Mass., Mrs. Frederick (Marion) Stevens of Concord, N.H.; nine grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. An open house was Monday at the Clarke residence in Yarmouth.
Memorial contributions may be made to Yarmouth Rescue, P.O. Box 524, Yarmouth, ME 04096. Arrangements were by Lindquist Funeral Home, Yarmouth.

H. Audrey Buzzell
02/18/97
WINTHROP — H. Audrey Buzzell, 68, of Turkey Lane, died Saturday, Feb. 15,1997, at Heritage Manor. Among her survivors is a daughter, Mrs. George (Jean) Rice of Bath.
She was born March 31, 1928, in Wakefield, Mass., the daughter of Maurice and Gladys Ring Lenfest.
She was a registered nurse who worked in area hospitals and also did private nursing duty until 1973. She then assisted her husband in his contracting business for many years. He died in 1983. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, puzzles and reading.
Besides her daughter of Bath, she is survived by two sons, Terry Buzzell and Paul Buzzell, both of Winthrop; three other daughters, Mrs. Steve (Carolyn) Campbell, and Mrs. Jeff (Jane) Brennan, both of Winthrop, and Mrs. Chip (Sue) Woodman) of Augusta; two brothers, Paul Lenfest of Wakefield, Mass., and Butch Millett of Minnesota; a sister, Joan Buzzell of Kenai, Alaska; 12 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A brother, David Lenfest, died in 1987.
A memorial service will be Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at Winthrop United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Steve Perry and the Rev. William Campbell officiating. There will be no visiting hours.
Memorial contributions may be made to Senior Spectrum, RR1 Box 2010, Hallowell, ME 04347. Arrangements are by Roberts Funeral Home, 26 Bowdoin St., Winthrop.

Harrison Tipsword
02/24/97
BATH — Harrison Omer “Tippy” Tipsword, 63, of Floral Street, died Saturday, Feb. 22, 1997, at Winship Green Nursing Home following a long illness. He was born March 27, 1933, in Waterville, the son of Claudius and Esther St. Peter Tipsword. He was a 1951 graduate of Morse High School.
On Oct. 2, 1982, he married Pat L. Hamilton. They lived in Bath.
He retired from Central Maine Power Co. after 26 years.
During the Korean Conflict, he served in the U.S. Navy.
He was a member of the Brunswick country Club Golf League, the Knights of Columbus, Candle Pin Bowling League in Brunswick, coached little league in Bath for many years, and enjoyed playing cards, hunting, fishing and the outdoors. He was also an avid sports fan. He was a member of the American Legion Smith Tobey Post No. 21 in Bath, and was a past grand knight in the Knights of Columbus Council in Bath. He was a member of St. Mary’s Church. Besides his wife, he is survived by his mother, Esther M. Tipsword of Bath; a son, Danny L. Tipsword of Phippsburg; two daughters, Dessie L. Beland of Augusta, and Deanne L. Morong of West Bath; three stepsons, , Michael Thurlow of Mountain Home, Idaho, Timothy Thurlow of Brunswick, and David Thurlow of Bath; two stepdaughters, Catherine Allisott of Woolwich, and Kimberly Holbrook of Arrowsic; six grandchildren; and 10 stepgrandchildren. The funeral will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the David E. Desmond Funeral Home, Bath. Burial will be in Maine Veterans Cemetery, Augusta.
Visiting hours will be Monday from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Society, Maine Division, Inc., 52 Federal St., Brunswick, ME 04011; or the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 175 Lancaster St., Portland, ME 04102.