Elizabeth V. Litrocapes
November 25, 1951
November 16, 2003
PORTLAND - Elizabeth V. Litrocapes, age 51, of Glenridge Drive, died Sunday, November 16 after a long illness. She was born in Portland on November 25, 1951, a daughter of Richard F. and Camilla Jensen. She attended Portland schools and was a graduate of Deering High School, Class of 1970. Prior to her illness, she was employed by Regis Hair Salon. Ms. Litrocapes loved sports. She was a fan of the Yankees and of the Boston College football team where her daughter is a student. She had a strong faith which she continually practiced. She was a member of the Payson Park Evangelical Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family. Besides her mother of Portland, she is survived by one daughter, Katherine Litrocapes of Portland; one stepdaughter, Kristine Martinez of Dallas, TX; one sister, Joan Wogaman of Gorham; brother, Jack Jensen and his wife Debra of Belle Mead, NJ, and brother Paul Jensen and his wife Melissa of Falmouth; nieces and nephews, Brian Alley and his wife Kate of Saco; Kevin Alley and his fiancé Heather of Portland; Sarah, Jack, and Greg Jensen of Belle Mead, NJ; Nicole and Scott Jensen of Falmouth; and Andrea Wogaman of Gorham. According to her brother Jack, she will be greatly missed by her family and friends who loved her. Funeral services will be private.

Frances B. McCormack
December 8, 1923
November 15, 2003
PORTLAND - Frances B. McCormack, age 79, of Portland, died Saturday, November 15, 2003 at a Portland nursing home after a long illness. She was born in Portland on December 8, 1923, a daughter of Nora and Michael Coyne. She graduated from Portland schools. Mrs. McCormack worked for USF & G Insurance prior to her retirement. She was a very devoted grandmother. She was very fond and close to her nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two brothers, Thomas A. Coyne, and Edward J. Coyne; one sister, Mary P. Jensen. She is survived by her daughter, Margaret M. McCormack of Key West, FL; one brother, James M. Coyne of Earlton, NY; four grandchildren, Lucas, Hosannah, Isaiah, and Noah; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be private. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the Oncology Department at Mercy Hospital and to the staff at St. Joseph's Manor. If so desired, donations in Frances' memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, One Main Street, Suite 300, Topsham, mE 04086.

Charlotte Beryl Corrigan
November 16, 2003
SCARBOROUGH - Charlotte Beryl Corrigan, age 77, of Chamberlain Road, died Sunday November 16, 2003 at a Portland nursing home. Born in Caribou a daughter of Frank and Katherine Gahagan Thompson, she attended local schools and was a 1943 graduate of Caribou High School. She attended Gray?s Business College in Portland. On April 3, 1948 she married James J. Corrigan at St. Dominic?s Church in Portland. Mrs. Corrigan was employed with the telephone company in the accounting department. She retired in 1985 after 39 years of service with Nynex Telephone Company. She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers and had served as president of New England Accounting Workers. Mrs. Corrigan was a communicant of St. John the Evangelist Church where she served as a Eucharistic Minister. She also had served as Chairperson of Financial Commission & Parish Council. She was predeceased by four brothers, Reginald, Perley, Franklin, Maurice Thompson and a sister Mary Thompson Hare. Survivors include her husband James of 55 years of Scarborough, a sister Elizabeth ?Betty? Dudley of Portland and several nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be held 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesday Nov 18, 2003 at Conroy-Tully South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. Prayers will be recited 8:15 a.m. Wednesday at the South Portland Chapel followed by a 9:00a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Church. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, South Portland.

Beatrice Hutchinson
November 15, 2003
SOUTH PORTLAND - Beatrice Hutchinson, age 94,formerly of Cliff Ave. South Portland, died Saturday, November 15, at a Portland nursing home. She was born in St. Theophile, Quebec, Canada a daughter of Elzeard and Alvin Marcoux Pomerleau. She moved to Jackman at age six where she attended Jackman schools and high school. She married Harry Giroux in Jackman in 1939. He predeceased her in 1963. She worked as a cook in the lumber camp as a young mother. She became a naturalized citizen in the 1940's. During WWII she worked as a welder in the South Portland Shipyard. In the 1950's she owned her own Beauty Salon on Munjoy Hill called Bea's Beauty Salon. In 1962, she began working at Songo Moc and worked for 12 years until she retired at age 65. She was a communicant of Holy Cross Church. She loved knitting, crocheting, sewing, fabric painting and cooking for her children and grandchildren and was famous for her raisin pie. She married Bertram Hutchinson in Augusta who predeceased her in the mid 1980's. She is predeceased by a son Kenneth Giroux in 1999, a daughter Arlene Thistlewood in 1998, a brother, 4 sisters, and a grandson Joseph Smith in 1997. She is survived by two daughters, Mabel Giroux and Mrs. Roland (Shirley) Berthiaume of South Portland, 11 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, 6 step grandchildren and 7 step great grandchildren. Visiting hours will be held on Monday, November 17 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at Conroy-Tully Funeral Home South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland, where prayers will be recited at 8:15 AM Tuesday, November 18. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, November 18 at 9:00 AM at St. John the Evangelist Church, 29 Aspen Ave., South Portland. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, South Portland. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Beatrice's name to Beacon Hospice, 600 Roundwood Dr., Scarborough, ME. 04074

Eugenia Lemke Balicki
April 15, 1910
November 14, 2003
YARMOUTH - Eugenia Lemke Balicki, 93 of Yarmouth, Maine died on Friday, November 14, 2003 at home. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on April 15, 1910 a daughter of Basil Lemke and Mary Ann Landyczkowski. She graduated from Wayne State University in 1933 as one of the first woman pharmacists of her generation. In 1936, she married Eugene F. Balicki to whom she was married for nearly twenty five years until his death in 1960. Eugenia resumed work as a pharmacist at that time until her retirement in 1977. She lived in the Detroit area for the first 81 years of her life and then moved to Yarmouth in 1991 to be close to her son and his family. After retirement, she became a world traveler and visited four different continents. She was also an avid golfer and in her later years enjoyed reading, cheering for the New England Patriots and spending time with her grandchildren. Eugenia is predeceased by her three siblings: Basil Lemke, Irene Lemke, and Dorothy Stewart. She is survived by two sons: James and his wife Mila of Flanders, New Jersey; and John of Brunswick, his wife Karen and her two grandchildren, Caitlin and Casey, whom she loved dearly. Funeral services will be held at the Conroy-Tully Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland on Monday, November 17, at 2 PM. Interment will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Detroit, at a later date.

Kevin M. Gilbert
January 23, 1959
November 8, 2003
SOUTH PORTLAND - Kevin M. Gilbert, 44, of S. Portland, died in his sleep of a massive heart attack Saturday night Nov. 8, 2003. Kevin was a devoted husband and father, dear friend, and trusted colleague. His love of life, family, friends, and nation dictated his priorities. With a ready smile and an open heart, Kevin can be remembered for his enthusiasm and energy. He brought his passion to everything he was involved in - from family, homelife, and work, to sports, his yard, and family Florida vacations. Kevin was born in Rochester, NY, son of the late Harold E. Gilbert and Joan C. (Schlaefer) Gilbert. Kevin was educated in Rochester schools and graduated from Pittsford-Sutherland High School, Pittsford NY in 1977. He enlisted in the US Navy where he served as an Air Traffic Controller aboard the USS Eisenhower and subsequently at Brunswick NAS, ME. He continued to serve in the Naval Reserve component there until he retired in July 1999. Kevin was employed as a Mail Handler at The Portland Post Office from 1988 until present. He is predeceased by his father and a sister, Ellen C. Gilbert Burnett. Surviving are his beloved wife of 4 years, Maria E. (Pesce) Gilbert of S. Portland, daughter Meghan Elaine, age 2, and a daughter due to be born in February 2004. He is also survived by his mother, Joan S. Gilbert of Fairport, NY; a brother and his wife, Harold B. (Butch) and Mary Ana Gilbert, of Tampa, FL; parents-in-law Patricia E. and Randall R. Chasse, of Scarborough; brother-in-law, Anthony M. Pesce of South Portland. There will be no public visiting hours. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, Nov. 15, at 10:00 am in Williston-West Church at 32 Thomas Street, Portland. In lieu of flowers, the family requests any memorial donations be sent to: Gilbert Children Education Fund
c/o Harold B. Gilbert, Trustee
8408 Granite Place
Tampa, FL 33615

Louise P. Brown
April 14, 1918
November 5, 2003
PORTLAND - Louise P. Brown, 85, of Cumberland Avenue, died Wednesday Nov. 5, 2003 at Cedars Nursing Care Center in Portland. She was born in Portland on April 14, 1918, a daughter of Charles and Goldie Lewis Punsky. She attended local schools, and was a graduate of Portland High School. Mrs. Brown was employed as a secretary for the A & P Company for many years. She retired in 1980 after 25 years of service. She was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox. Mrs. Brown was a former communicant of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. She was pre-deceased by a son John Brown who died in 2002. Surviving are three daughters, Lorana Brown of Yarmouth, Kathleen Dufel and her husband David of Northbridge, MA, and Carol Wood and her husband Paul of Gorham; a son, Richard Brown and his wife Mary of St. Petersburg, FL; two sisters, Leona Alfiero and her husband Nicholas of Portland, and Shirley Punsky of Portland; ten grandchildren; and thirteen great-grandchildren. Visiting hours will be Monday Nov. 10, 2003 from 12 Noon - 1:00 PM at the Conroy Tully Funeral Home, 172 State Portland, where a service will be held at 1:00 P.M. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, South Portland. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, New England Division, Inc., One Maine Street, Topsham, ME 04086.

George (Ray) LaVangie
April 10, 1916
October 9, 2003
SCARBOROUGH - George (Ray) LaVangie, 76, of 12 Haigis Parkway, died Sunday November 2, 2003 at the Maine Medical Center in Portland. He was born February 18, 1927 a son of George M. and Alice G. Mazerall LaVangie. Mr. LaVangie was a graduate of Portland High School. On August 21, 1946 he married his childhood sweetheart, Dorothy Mushrow. Mr. LaVangie owned and operated his own home improvement business for many years. He enjoyed traveling, camping, woodworking, automotive repair, his collection of model cars, old movies, and he especially loved his family. Mr. LaVangie served his country in the United States Navy during World War ll. in Tsingtao, China and Samara in the Philippines. He received the World War ll. Victory Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Theatre Medal and the Philippine Liberation Medal. Mr. LaVangie was a member of the American Legion. He was predeceased by a son George Michael LaVangie in 1949, two sisters Mrs. Thomas ( Charlotte ) Leo in 1987 and Mrs. Carolyn Jean Lewis in 1994 and a son-in-law Clarence Bennett in 2002. His wife of fifty-seven years Dorothy LaVangie survives him. Four daughters Mrs. Michael ( Dorothy ) MacDonald of Buxton, Donna Bennett of Portland, Mrs. Glen ( Sharon ) Williams of South Portland, and Mrs. Geraldine Reny also of South Portland. Two Brothers Edward LaVangie of Portland and Richard LaVangie of Fla., seven grandchildren Thomas Bennett, Jeannine Bennett, Sheryl Fossett, Michael MacDonald, Stacie MacDonald, Theresa Clark and Hannah Reny. Six great-grandchildren. Visiting hours will be held 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM Wednesday November 5, 2003 at the Conroy-Tully Funeral Home South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. Prayers will be recited 9:15 AM Thursday at the Conroy-Tully Funeral Home, South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland, followed by a 10:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial at St John the Evangelist Church 611 Main St. South Portland. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, South Portland. Donations in Mr. LaVangie?s memory may be sent to the American Heart Fund- Maine Affiliate, 343 Gorham Road South Portland, Maine 04106.

John Patrick "Giant" Conroy
December 28, 1907
October 31, 2003
PORTLAND - John Patrick "Giant" Conroy, age 95, of Torrey St., Portland, died Friday, October 31 at his home after a brief illness. He was born in Portland, a son of Patrick J. and Mary Devine Conroy. He attended Portland Schools and since his sophomore year at Portland High School, through his graduation from Hebron Academy and Fordham University, the name John Patrick "Giant" Conroy has been synonymous with true greatness both on and off the playing field. His nickname "Giant" symbolizes the esteem in which he was held by team mate and adversary alike. Not in any one of his eight years of school boy and college competition in football, basketball, baseball, or track did John Conroy fail to win some special honors. At Fordham University, under the coaching of the famous Major Frank Cavanaugh, he was the left end of the original, and legendary "seven blocks of granite," reknown as one of the greatest lines in all intercollegiate football history. Following his graduation from Fordham University, he spent one year as sub-master and teacher, as well as coach of basketball and baseball at Sherman High School, Sherman, Maine. Until entering the U.S. Air Force on August 8, 1942, "Giant" Conroy, with the rank of Captain, continued his teaching, coaching, and counseling at Portland High School, until his retirement in June of 1973. He was a communicant of St. Pius X Church. During his forty years association with the academic and sports fields, John Patrick "Giant" Conroy was an exemplary leader. He earned a Master's degree from the University of Maine, Orono in 1952. John was elected to the Maine Sports Hall of Fame in 1977. He was elected to the Fordham University Sports Hall of Fame in 1980. The John "Giant" Conroy Award, presented to a graduating senior each year from Portland High School who has been active in athletics, maintained a good academic average, and rendered service to Portland High School, was instituted by the faculty in John Conroy's honor upon his retirement from Portland High School where as a student, teacher, coach, and counselor he spent 43 years of his life. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Mary McCann Conroy of Portland; one daughter, Anne E. Conroy of Portland, and several nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be held on Monday, November 3 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at Conroy-Tully Funeral Home, 172 State St., Portland, where prayers will be recited at 8:15 AM Tuesday, November 4. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, November 4 at 9:00 AM at St. Pius X Church, 492 Ocean Ave., Portland. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, South Portland. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John's name to PROP (People's Regional Opportunity Program) 510 Cumberland Avenue, Portland, Maine 04101.

Sally H. Mitchell
August 11, 1934
October 26, 2003
SOUTH PORTLAND - Sally H. Mitchell, 69, of 25 Channel Road, South Portland, died at her home on Sunday following a long illness with cancer. She was born on August 11, 1934, in Concord, New Hampshire, one of three children of the late Leo and Ruth Bryant Heath. Following her education in New Hampshire schools, she worked in Concord as an assistant to then Governor Hugh Gregg, and then in Washington D.C. as an assistant to then Senator Styles Bridges. She moved to South Portland in 1970 and has lived there since then. Sally was a communicant of Holy Cross Church and was active in church and numerous charitable causes. She was predeceased by a brother, William B. Heath on December 25, 2002. Survivors include her daughter, Andrea J. Mitchell, and grandson, Ian H. Mitchell, both of South Portland, and by her brother, Stephen Heath of York. Sally will be deeply missed by her family and many friends. There will be no visiting hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, October 29 at 10:00 AM at St. John the Evangelist, Aspen Ave., South Portland. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, South Portland. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Mitchell Institute, 22 Monument Square, Suite 200, Portland, Maine 04101. Arrangements are by Conroy-Tully South Portland Chapel, South Portland.

Aubrey Dartelle "Darty" Young, Jr.
December 7, 1930
October 26, 2003
SCARBOROUGH - Aubrey Dartelle "Darty" Young, Jr., 72, of 10 Juneberry Lane, passed away on Oct. 26, 2003 at Mercy Hospital in Portland after a long illness. He was born on Dec. 7, 1930 in Tremont, the son of Aubrey D. Young, Sr. and Hilda E. Sylvia. He graduated from Calais High School. After graduation, he joined the U.S. Air Force and was stationed in Washington, D.C. It was there that he met and married his wife, Gloria, in 1951. After he was discharged in 1952, they moved to Maine. He was employed as manager by Bearings Specialty Co. for many years, 10 of which his wife worked by his side. After leaving the bearing business, he bought a lobster boat and lobstered until ill health forced him to retire. These were some of his happiest years. Darty loved to work on cars, and enjoyed fishing and hunting with his stepfather Glenn, but his true passion was Nascar racing. We always knew where he was on Sunday afternoons. He loved his family very much and always by his side was his little dog Suzy. Even though disabled, he cared for Suzy and gave her an insulin shot every day followed by a treat, until she passed in April of this year. He is survived by his wife Gloria, four daughters, Debra Durgin of Cornish, Donna Cleaves, Sandra Young, and Teresa Lamson, all of Scarborough; his brother William A. Young of South Portland; his step-mother Mary Grimaldi of South Portland; four half-brothers, Philip of Gray, Steven of Scarborough, Paul and Mark of South Portland; and a half-sister, Karen of Florida; five grandchildren, Dani, Jimmy, Jeff, Andy, and Josh; two great-grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, and five step-great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be Tuesday Oct. 28, 2003 from 5-7 PM at Conroy-Tully Funeral Home, 172 State St., Portland. Private services for the family will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Refuge League, 449 Stroudwater St., Westbrook, ME 04092.

Mary Louise Martin
July 10, 1922
December 1, 2003
SOUTH PORTLAND - Mary Louise Martin, 81, formerly of Preble Street, died Monday Dec. 1, 2003 at Mercy Hospital in Portland. She was born in South Portland on July 10, 1922, a daughter of Llewellyn A. and Annie DeCosta Johnson. She attended South Portland schools, and was a graduate of South Portland High School, class of 1940. Prior to living on Preble Street, Mrs. Martin and her family lived for many years on Elmwood Street in Portland. Mrs. Martin was a communicant of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. She was pre-deceased in 1987 by her husband, Louis "Woody" Martin, a native Texan; a sister, Eileen Connolly, who died in 1999, and her twin brother, William "Shorty" Johnson, who died in 2003. Surviving are two daughters, Patricia Martin Boulos of Boston, MA, and Mary Jo Martin of Barrington, NH; three sons, Jon P. Martin of Gray, Kevin P. Martin of Portland, and Jesse Martin of Petersburg, WV; a sister, Margaret Johnson of South Portland, and seven grandchildren, Lisa Boulos, Mark Boulos, Emily Martin, Isaac Martin, Stephina Martin, Annie Martin, and Philip Martin. Visiting hours will be Wednesday from 6-9 P.M. at Conroy-Tully Funeral Home, 172 State Street Portland. Prayers will be recited at the funeral home Thursday at 10:15 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph's Church at 11:00 A.M. Burial will follow at New Calvary Cemetery, South Portland. If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to Oprah's Angel Network, P.O. Box 96600, Chicago IL 60693.

Florence Elizabeth Dougherty
August 17, 1912
November 29, 2003
SOUTH PORTLAND - Florence Elizabeth Dougherty, age 91, of South Portland, died Saturday, November 29, 2003 at a Portland nursing home. She was born in Portland on August 17, 1912, a daughter of Frank and Mary Gill Devine. She attended South Portland schools. Mrs. Dougherty worked as an operator for New England Telephone Company and later at Porteous. She was an avid bowler. She was a communicant of Holy Cross Church and a member of the Visitation Sodality, and was a "Holy Roller" until recently. Mrs. Dougherty was predeceased by her husband, John F. Dougherty Sr. on August 10, 1996; two daughters, Karen Dumond in 1985, Lorraine Shutts in 1993; two sisters, Eleanor Wescott, and Marie Reagan; one brother, Francis Devine; and one granddaughter, Betsy Thompson. She is survived by two daughters, Janet Romano and her husband Alfred of Portland, and Rita Thompson of South Portland; one son, John F. Dougherty Jr. and his wife, Vivian of Portland; five sisters, Catherine Shaw of South Portland, Rita Preston of South Portland, Ruth Wright of Cumberland, Elizabeth Cormier of Cape Elizabeth, and Alice Bothel of Cape Elizabeth; 21 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be held Monday, December 1 from 3-7 PM at Conroy-Tully South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland, where prayers will be recited 8:15 am on Tuesday, December 2. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:00 am Tuesday, December 2 at St. John the Evangelist Church, Main Street, South Portland. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contribution's in Mrs. Dougherty's memory may be made to Seaside Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, 850 Baxter Boulevard, Portland, ME 04103, or to Holy Cross Church Renovation Fund, 29 Aspen Avenue, South Portland, ME 04106, or to a charity of one's choice.

Mary Bernadette Francis
June 27, 1912
November 24, 2003
PORTLAND - Mary Bernadette Francis, 91, of Bradley Street, died Monday Nov. 24, 2003 at Mercy Hospital in Portland. She was born in Portland on June 27, 1912, a daughter of Edward and Desiree Roma. She attended Portland schools, and was a graduate of Portland High School. She also attended Gray’s Business College in Portland. Baptized at Sacred Heart Church in Portland, she was one of the founding members of St. Patrick’s Church where she was a communicant. At St. Patrick’s she served on the Women’s Council. Mrs. Francis enjoyed reading, cooking, and flowers. She also enjoyed traveling, especially to Sebago Lake, Disneyland, and to Nova Scotia to visit family. Most of all, Mrs. Francis enjoyed spending time with her family. She was pre-deceased by her husband of 48 years, P. Frederick Francis, who died Aug. 9, 1987. Surviving is a daughter, Suzanne Norden of Freeport; two sons, Stephen F. Francis and his wife, Judy Francis, and David A. Francis, both of Portland; six grandchildren, Karen Poulin, Steven Norden, Cheryl Norden, Justine Norden, Steven C. Francis, and Theresa Osbourne; and two great-grandchildren. Visiting hours will be Friday from 6-8 P.M. at the Conroy-Tully Funeral Home, 172 State St., Portland. Prayers will be recited at the funeral home Saturday at 10:15 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Patrick’s Church at 11:00 A.M. Burial will follow at New Calvary Cemetery, South Portland.

Mary Teresa Corcoran
May 12, 1915
November 22, 2003
PORTLAND - Mary Teresa Corcoran, State Liquor Commission manager and social welfare activist died on November 22, 2003. Miss Corcoran was born in Portland, Maine on May 12, 1915, a daughter of Patrick and Anne Browne Corcoran. She attended the Cathedral School, was graduated from St. Joseph's Academy, and Gray's Business College. She was the first woman in Maine to be appointed by the Maine State Liquor Commission, as a store manager. She worked for the Liquor Commission from 1935-1970, when she became disabled in an automobile accident. She then developed a second career as a social welfare activist. She was the founder of the St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen in Portland. Serving as an officer on their Board, she was committed to relieving hunger in Portland, and collected food donations from many Portland service clubs and restaurants to aid in this work. She also served on the Board of the Portland Widows' Wood Society and was a compassionate and tireless volunteer. She was a staunch supporter of the Democratic Party, Maine AFL-CIO, and socially progressive causes. Miss Corcoran traveled extensively in Europe, Canada, and Latin America. She frequently visited her ancestral home in the west of Ireland. She enjoyed long- term friendships with her family and extended family throughout the country and made her last journey just three years ago. She attended the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception for 88 years, and contributed to the renovation of the Cathedral. Her brother, John Francis Corcoran of Falmouth died in 2001. A sister, Julia A. Corcoran, with whom she lived all her life, survives her as do a sister-in-law, Jane Coughter Corcoran, a niece Christine Corcoran Cantwell of Portland, and nephew Peter Blaze Corcoran of Sanibel Island, Florida, a grand niece Hillary Cantwell, also of Portland, a grandnephew, Jonathan Cantwell of Washington D.C., and one great grandniece. Visiting hours will be Friday from 2-4 P.M. at the Conroy-Tully Funeral Home, 172 State Street Portland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:00 A.M. Saturday at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, South Portland. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in her memory to The Preble Street Resource Center whose mission is to advocate for solutions to hunger and poverty. Preble Street Resource Center
P.O. Box 1459
Portland, Maine 04104

Frances H. Benjamin
November 15, 2003
BRIDGTON - Frances H. Benjamin, age 93, of Bridgton, Maine passed away peacefully on November 15, 2003 in the Seaside Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Portland, Maine. Born in Philadelphia, Pa and raised in Ocean City, NJ, Frances was a long time resident of Bridgton, Maine. She was the beloved wife of the late David Benjamin. She is survived by brothers David Hart, Yardley, Pa & Alexander (Lex) Hart. Niece Judy Haines and her husband John, Langhorne, Pa and several great nieces & nephew. She will be sadly missed by all who knew & loved her. In her leisure time, Frances enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, reading, friends & painting local landscapes. Friends are invited to attend a graveside service on November 24 th at 1 PM in the Forest Hills Cemetery Annex in Bridgton. Arrangements are under the direction of the Conroy-Tully Funeral Home, 172 State St., Portland.

Avangeline M. Wade
February 10, 1938
February 8, 2004
SACO -Avangeline M. Wade, 65, of Saco died Sunday, February 8, 2004 at 42 Storer Street, Saco, Maine. She was born February 10, 1938 in Wellington, Maine to Elden and Pauline M. (Stewart) Scribner. She was a graduate of Deering High School. Mrs. Wade had worked for Woolworth?s in Portland, Hannaford?s, and for York Manor. Avangeline liked to crochet, playing with her grandchildren, watching mysteries on television, and liked window shopping. She was predeceased by her husband Lance T. Wade on March 5, 1985. Survivors include a long time companion John Gardner of Saco, a Step-Father William Files of Windham, a daughter Joi MacDonald and her husband Todd of Saco, two sons Dana Wade and his wife Cristy of Bidderford, and Lance Wade ll of Saco, a sister Anita Davis of Buxton, a brother Everett Brown of Little Rock, Arkansas, eight grandchildren, Lance lll, Jessica, Curtis, Cody, Catrina, Chris, Eric, and Cheryl. Visiting hours will be held 2-4 and 6-8 pm on Wednesday, February 11, 2004 at the Conroy-Tully Funeral Home, 172 State Street Portland. Services Thursday February 12, 2004 at 11:00 am at the Funeral Home with the Rev. Eric Kelly officiating. Interment will be in New Calvary Cemetery following the service.

Alice Louise O'Donnell
March 2, 1921
February 6, 2004
SOUTH PORTLAND - Alice Louise O'Donnell, 82 of Aspen Avenue died Friday, February 6, 2004 at a Portland hospital. She was born March 2, 1921 in Houlton, Maine, the daughter of James and Elva Victory McGillicuddy. She graduated in 1939 from Hodgdon High School and also received her Associates Degree from a business college in Houlton in 1941. Prior to World War II she worked as a secretarial clerk at Houlton Air Base. On August 25, 1948 she married Eugene G. O'Donnell at St. Mary's Church in Houlton. Together they began raising a family and later moved to the Portland area in 1958. Alice returned to work in 1962 for O'Donnell's Express. In 1968 the family moved to Lincoln and returned to the Portland area in 1970. In 1972 she accepted a position at St. John's Credit Union in South Portland. She accepted a position for Blue Line Trucking Company, retiring in 1983. She was a communicant of St. John the Evangelist Church. Alice was a member of the Catholic Women's Council, the South Portland VFW Auxiliary and the Maine Ostomy Association. Her husband Eugene died December 29, 1995 and was also predeceased by four brothers, John, Maurice, Donald and Gerald McGillicuddy. She is survived by two daughters; Joan Stinson and her husband Roger of Lincoln, Patricia Nadeau and her husband Nelson of Portland; three sisters, Margaret Welton of Houlton, Helen Craine and her husband Ed of Presque Isle, and Ruth Rau and her husband Ed of Phoenix, Arizona; one grandson; Roger Stinson Jr. and his wife Michele of Lincoln and 2 great grandsons; William Christopher Stinson and Justyn Michael Stinson both of Lincoln. Visiting hours will be held 2 to 4p.m. & 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, February 10, 2004 at Conroy Tully South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway South Portland, Maine. Prayers will be recited at 8:15 a.m. Wednesday followed by a 9:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Church in South Portland. Burial will be at the Maine Veterans Cemetery, Augusta. Those desiring may make donations to: Mercy Hospital, 144 State Street, Portland, Maine 04101.

Earle Orrington Veilleux
November 30, 1921
February 4, 2004
SOUTH PORTLAND -Earle Orrington Veilleux, 82, formerly of 1700 Broadway in South Portland died on Wednesday, February 4, 2004 in Yarmouth. He was born November 30, 1921, a son of John J. and Blanche G. Sears Mitchell. Earle attended local schools and Portland High School. In 1922 the Veilleux family adopted him. He served in the Army during World War II. While in the service he received the American Campaign Medal, EAME Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal, World War II Victory Medal and the Combat Infantry Badge. Following the war in 1948 he married the former Mary Maganello at St. Peter?s Church in Portland. He was employed at the General Electric Company for several years. His wife Mary predeceased him on April 24, 2002. He is survived by a daughter, Ann Marie Childress of California; two grandchildren, Robin and Scott Childress, both of Texas; three nieces and four nephews. Prayers will be recited on Tuesday, February 10, 2004 at 10:15 a.m. at Conroy Tully South Portland Chapel 1024 Broadway South Portland. An11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Cross Church. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in South Portland.

James E. Murray, Jr.
November 13, 1928
February 6, 2004
CAPE ELIZABETH - James E. Murray Jr., age 75, died Friday, February 6, 2004 at Maine Medical Center after being diagnosed with lung cancer in December of 2003. Mr. Murray was born in Lewiston, Maine, on November 13, 1928, a son of James E. Murray Sr. and the former Mary Maliar. He attended Augusta Schools and was a graduate of Cony High School in Augusta. He was graduated from Nichols College in Dudley, MA and received his J.D. from the Maine School of Law. Mr. Murray served in the U.S. Army and later the U.S. Air Force in the 82nd Air Borne Division during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Murray was employed by Allstate Insurance Company for 30 years where he served as Senior Market Claims Manager for 18 of those years. He retired in 1987. After his retirement, he served as an Insurance Consultant for Commercial Union Insurance. He took an active role in the community in which he lived. He served on the Cape Elizabeth Town Council as a Selectman and was also a member of the School Board. When the Town of Cape Elizabeth purchased Fort Williams, Mr. Murray served as member of the advisory board for the Cape Elizabeth Fort Williams advisory committee. Mr. Murray was Past President and Founder of the Cape Boosters, Past President of the Little League, and Past President of the Maine State Claims Council, and a member of the Southern Maine Claims Association. He served on the building committee at St. Bartholomew's Church where he was a communicant. Mr. Murray also volunteered at the soup kitchen on Preble Street in Portland. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Marjorie Gillespie Murray of Cape Elizabeth; three sons, James E. Murray III and his wife Teresa (Harvey) of Lake Barrington, Ill., Robert J. Murray and his wife Christine (D'Alfonso) of South Portland, and Joel P. Murray and his wife Lauren (Merrill) of Westwood MA; one daughter, Susan Murray Guerette and her husband Joseph Guerette of Cape Elizabeth; one sister, Jean Murray Fallon of Augusta; eleven grandchildren, Ryan, Erin, and Kelly Murray of Lake Barrington Ill., Sean and Emily Murray of South Portland, Courtney, Justin, and Samantha Guerette of Cape Elizabeth, Lily, Riley, and Kyle Murray of Westwood, MA; and many nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be held Monday, February 9 from 4-8 PM at Conroy-Tully South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, February 10 at 11:00 AM at St. Bartholomew's Church, 8 Two Lights Road, Cape Elizabeth. Interment will be in Riverside Memorial Cemetery, Cape Elizabeth. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mr. Murray's memory may be made to: Cape Elizabeth Rescue, 2 Jordan Way, Cape Elizabeth, Maine 04107, or to the American Cancer Society, One Main Street, Suite 300, Topsham, Maine 04086.

John "Dick" Michael Richards, Sr.
December 22, 1922
February 2, 2004
PORTLAND – John “Dick” Michael Richards Sr, age 81, died Monday, February 2, 2004 at his residence after a brief illness. He was born in Benedicta, ME on December 22, 1922, a son of John A. and Clara E. Crowe Richards. He graduated from Stearns High School in Millinocket. Mr. Richards served in World War II in the 313 Battalion where he traveled to Africa and Italy. Mr. Richards was a self employed carpenter. He often subcontracted for Cape Realty and F. S. Plummer. He enjoyed walking his dog “Girl” around Baxter Boulevard and Baxter Woods. He was also an avid hunter and fisherman. Mr. Richards loved spending time outdoors. He was active in the VFW in South Portland and was part of a special pool team “Over the Hill Gang.” He was also involved in the dart club and participated in the horse shoe tournaments. Mr. Richards was a former communicant of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. He is predeceased by his wife, Florence M. Calvert in 2001, and one grandson, Michael Carlow in 2000. He is survived by four daughters, Elizabeth Carlow and her husband Herbert of Hodgdon, ME, Deborah Levesque and her husband Mark of Naperville, Illinois, Veronica Richards and her husband David Boyce of Littleton, Colorado, and Rebecca Fontaine and her husband Tommy Otto of Staten Island, New York; one son, John M. Richards Jr. of Portland; one sister, Mary Rush of Sherman, Maine; three grandchildren, Michelle Rollins of Windham, Alicia Hartford of Lombard, Illinois, and Christopher Levesque of Naperville, Illinois; six great grandchildren; two special nephews that were his best friends, William Gunn of Windham and Sal Leaman of Cambridge, MA, and many other nieces and nephews; and his beloved dog, Girl. Visiting hours will be Friday, February 6, 2004 from 9:00-11:00 AM at Conroy-Tully South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland, where a funeral service will follow at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, South Portland. If so desired, contributions in John’s memory may be made to: Visiting Nurse Association Home Health Care, 50 Foden Road, South Portland, ME 04106.

John S. Norton
December 24, 1922
February 1, 2004
SOUTH PORTLAND - John S. Norton, 81, of Providence Ave. South Portland died Sunday at Mercy Hospital after a long illness. He was born on December 24, 1922 in Portland, Maine, son of John F. and Sarah "Sadie" Stanton Norton. One of eight children he graduated from South Portland High School where he excelled on the varsity baseball, football and track teams. As a starting pitcher he was known for his blazing fastball which earned him the nickname "Smokey" Norton. After graduation he worked for the Maine Central Railroad as a locomotive fireman until his enlistment in the U.S. Navy. He served on the U.S.S. Sierra in the Pacific Theater during World War II. While in naval training in Chicago he met his future wife, Mary Lannon, at the Serviceman's Center where she was a volunteer. After the war he returned to railroading on the Maine Central, Boston & Maine and Chicago Burlington and Northern lines. In 1951 he and Mary relocated to Chicago, Il. and raised a family of five children. The family returned to Maine in 1965 to operate a lobsterbake catering businesses and pizza shop on Long Island, Casco Bay. He was a hard worker who held two jobs for most of his life. In addition to railroading he was a top salesman for Sears in Chicago, worked for United Airlines in Chicago and Boston and later in sales for Cozy Harbor Seafood in Portland. He was active in political and environmental causes. In Chicago he worked on John F. Kennedy's 1960 presidential campaign and in Maine was a founding member of Citizens Who Care, an organization that opposed a supertanker facility on Long Island and later spearheaded Maine's site selection law. He was a volunteer for Portland's West End Food Pantry for many years after his retirement. He was a patient and principled man who persevered and fought tirelessly for his beliefs. He was outgoing and enjoyed dealing with the public in his lobsterbake business and as retail manager of Commercial St. Fish Market. He was a classical music buff, loved spending time with his family and was particularly devoted to, and proud of, his grandchildren. Surviving are his daughters Mary Norton and Alice Norton of South Portland, Ann Norton of New Sharon, son Mark Norton of South Portland, son John Norton, Jr. and his wife Nancy of Cape Elizabeth, sister Eleanor Flaherty and brother Edward Norton of South Portland, sister Patricia Jensen of Westbrook, four grandchildren Jonathan Norton of Cape Elizabeth, Nathan Smiley, Eleanor Smiley and Eliza Smiley all of New Sharon, and 62 nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by Mary, his wife of 48 years; brother Walter "Mike" Norton, sisters Dorothy Norton, Anna (Sister Marianne) Norton and Sally Hasson. Visiting hours will be held 2 to 5 & 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday February 4, 2004 at Conroy-Tully South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway South Portland. Prayers will be recited Thursday at 9:15 a.m. at South Portland Chapel followed by a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Cross Church. Burial will follow at New Calvary Cemetery, South Portland.

Zelda M. Leaf
January 30, 2004
CAPE ELIZABETH - Zelda M. Leaf, formerly of Thirlmere Ave, South Portland, died January 30, 2004 at a Cape Elizabeth Health Center after a long illness. She was 96. She was born in Portland, the daughter of John E. Leaf and Jane (Corkery) Leaf. She attended Portland Schools and graduated from Portland High School. Miss Leaf worked in the legal field for many years and then worke at Stauffer Company in South Portland from where she retired. She was a communicant of St. John the Evangelist Church where she was a Eucharistic Minister. Miss Leaf is predeceased by her parents and beloved sister, Olive. She is survived by many cousins including Virginia M. Morong and David W. Lucas, both of South Portland. There will be no visiting hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, February 2, 2004 at 2:00 PM at St. John the Evangelist Church, Main St., South Portland. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to: St. John the Evangelist Church, 29 Aspen Ave., South Portland, ME 04106.

Eugene D. Coté, Jr.
October 20, 1926
January 28, 2004
SOUTH PORTLAND - Eugene D. Coté Jr/. 77, of South Portland, died peacefully Wednesday, January 28th, at home with his loving wife, Jane Kowalski Coté, and his oldest son, David, by his side. Mr. Coté was born in Brunswick, Maine October 20th, 1926 and was the son of Eugene D. Coté, Sr. and Margaret Carter Coté. He attended Brunswick schools, and faithfully served his country in the United States Navy in the South Pacific from 1943 to 1945. He was a radioman aboard the U.S.S. Osage receiving medals of honor for the American Campaign, World War II and the South Pacific Campaign. Following the war, Mr. Coté attended Portland Junior College and was a 1952 graduate of the University of New Hampshire, where he completed a Bachelor of Science degree in business. Mr. Coté excelled in a long-standing career in sales and at one time owned his own business, Automatic Security Alarms of Maine. Relating to his commitment to community involvement, Mr. Coté served as President of the South Portland American Little League and was an active booster for the High School track teams. He also belonged to the American Legion Stewart P. Morrill Post No. 35. During his retirement, Mr. Coté loved gardening and took pride in home remodeling. He truly enjoyed his friends at Starbird Music Shoppe where he took organ lessons and was the first student to ever record his own music on a cd. He was also known for walking his neighborhood with his beloved dog, Rajah. Eugene and Jane recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary, and treasured all of the time they had together. Mr. Coté is survived by his loving wife Jane, sister Louise of Topsham, sister Lucille of New Bern, North Carolina, son David of Old Orchard Beach, daughter Natalie Anthony of Westbrook, daughter Kathryn Brooks of Gorham, son Eugene D. Coté III of North Attleboro, Massachusetts, son William of York, Pennsylvania as well as eight grandchildren: John, Peter, Ashley, Margaux, Andrea, Hannah, Kyle and Eliza. He was pre-deceased by his sister Doris of Arizona. Visiting hours will be from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, February 1st at the Conroy-Tully Funeral Home located at 1024 Broadway in South Portland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Monday morning, February 2nd at St. John the Evangelist Church located at 611 Main Street, South Portland. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in South Portland. In lieu of flowers, the family would greatly appreciate contributions made for renovations to: St. John the Evangelist Church located at 611 Main Street, South Portland, Maine 04106.

Eva Horton
January 26, 2004
PORTLAND - Eva Horton, one of the best known and most loved citizens of Portland, Maine, died at her home on Tuesday, February 26, 2004. Mother, artist, teacher, entrepreneur, student, hostess, volunteer, friend and caregiver, Eva was 70. At various times she was an icon of the Portland arts, education, business and social scenes. She personified what many feel are the defining qualities of the city-warm and open, artsy yet purposeful, smart, fresh, creative, young, but with a long, colorful history. Eva drew people in and helped change their lives. Whether studying ballroom dancing, computer graphics, drumming, nutrition, spiritual and personal growth, design or sculpting, she was a true lifelong learner. She led by example, inspiring scores of people to take control of their lives and move to a new and richer level. Born in Oslo, Norway, she came to the United States in 1953 to attend Skidmore College. She met her husband Donald Horton while working as a camp counselor; they were married in Oslo in 1954. An accomplished gymnast and contender for the Norwegian Olympic team, she taught high school girls gym in Rhode Island. There she and her husband created a warm home for their three children. Upon moving to North Carolina in 1965 she ran a pre-school for the rural poor and continued her work with disadvantaged children working for The Peoples Regional Opportunity Program(PROP) after moving to Portland in 1969. There she started a business making "Pebble People"-small figures made by gluing beach pebbles together and drawing on faces which she sold at craft fairs and gift shops up and down the coast of Maine. In 1971 she and her husband founded Kristia Associates to import, market and distribute the Jotul woodstove in North America, a business that became a huge success. In 1979 she founded the Chimney Sweep Guild, which still exists. In 1981 Eva moved to Greenwich, CT with her second husband Wallace E. Tobin, where she became a professional sculptor and art teacher. Back in Portland in 1989, this teacher-artist originated Victoria Terrace Apartments bed and breakfast which she ran for 15 years, right up until her death. She is survived by children Kristin Horton of Portland, Frederick Horton of Cambridge, Massachusetts and Thomas Horton of Northampton, Massachusetts, brother Sven I. Dysthe and sister Kari Albert of Oslo, Norway, seven grandchildren, former husbands Donald Horton and Wallace Tobin and a host of devoted friends. A celebration of Eva's life will take place Saturday Feb. 8, 2004 from 3-7 PM at her residence. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Unity Church, 54 River Road, Windham, ME 04062.Arrangements by Conroy-Tully Funeral Home, Portland.

John Patrick "Johnny" Devine
September 7, 1934
January 26, 2004
PORTLAND - John Patrick "Johnny" Devine, 69, of North Street, died Monday, Jan. 26, 2004 at the Maine Medical Center where he was hospitalized for the past 3 weeks with pneumonia This followed a battle for 5 years with lung and voice box cancer. Throughout his illness and hospitalization he remained good natured with dry humor and was always optimistic. He was born in Portland on Sept. 7, 1934, a son of Raymond V. and Sarah A. "Peggy" Ramsdell Devine. He was educated in Portland, graduating from Cathedral Grammar School and Cheverus High School, class of 1953. While in grammar and high school, John was a member of the Boy Scouts and was a member of Msgr. Boltz's Cathedral Choisters. Active in sports, he attended St. Michael's College in Winooski, VT on a football scholarship. He graduated from St. Francis College in Biddeford in 1957. While in high school and college he was a camp counselor and water-front instructor at Camp Gregory on Crystal Lake, and was an ROTC member in college and was transferred to the U.S. Army Reserves for several years. After graduation from college John was a teacher at Franklin High School, Franklin, NH. Before returning to graduate school he had various occupations. In Boston he was the night manager of the Parker House, the flower department manger at Sears, and at one time worked on submarines at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. In 1976, following a leg amputation, John went back to college at the University of Maine Portland-Gorham and received his Master's Degree in Education and Medical Rehabilitation Counseling. After receiving his master's degree, he was employed by Cumberland County as an alcohol and substance abuse counselor for ten years. After retiring in 1988, he did private counseling until his illness. John was a communicant of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, and while in New Hampshire, he was a member of the Knights of Columbus (3rd degree), and the Holy Name Society. He was a member of alumni societies of both Cheverus and the colleges he graduated from. He was also a member of the Portland Elks #188. Carpentry was a favorite hobby of John's, and he built a summer cottage on the family property in Ogunquit. He was also a sports enthusiast of the Boston Red Sox, the Boston Celtics, and the New England Patriots, and was pleased with their success, looking forward to this Sunday's game. John also enjoyed reading, especially the newspaper, where his father Ray had been employed for 42 years. Television and music were also his pleasures. He was a kind and caring person to all he knew, whether it was to Gov. Brennan, a classmate of his at Cheverus, or to his clients at the Cumberland County facility. He was pre-deceased by his loving parents in 1981, his beloved younger brother Raymond James Devine in 1974, and his infant twin siblings in 1937. John is survived by his loving sister Mary-Joann "Mary-Jo" Devine, R.N., with whom he resided at the family homestead on North St. for the past 23 years. Mary-Jo was also his caregiver for the past 5 years. He is also survived by three daughters, Patricia and Barbara Jean of Scarborough, and Joanne Devine of South Portland; two grandchildren, Elizabeth and Alexander Van of South Portland; two special nephews, Timothy A. Devine and his wife Sonja of Gorham, and Raymond James O'Brien of Yarmouth; four grand-nephews and one grand-niece. He is also survived by many cousins and numerous good friends and neighbors. A special thank you to the Portland Fire Dept. - their N.E.T. van transported John to his many appointments. Also a special thank you to the many doctors and nurses who cared for Johnny over the years. Visiting hours will be Friday from 4-7 P.M. at Conroy-Tully Funeral Home, 172 State St., Portland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:00 A.M. Saturday at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, South Portland. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the to the American Cancer Society, 1 Main St., Suite 300, Topsham, ME 04086, or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 332 N. Lauderdale, Memphis, TN 38105.

Francis Robert McAllan
March 2, 1916
January 23, 2004
PORTLAND- Francis Robert McAllan, 87 of Westbrook died on Friday, January 23, 2004 at a local nursing home after a brief illness. He was born March 2, 1916 in Portland, a son of William and Mary (Gubbins) McAllan. Francis was one of nine children. He graduated from Portland High School in 1934 where he was on the track team. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corp. on August 15, 1940 and served during World War II in the Pacific Theater of operation. He was at Gauda Canal during the war. He worked for 30 years as a meat cutter at Rudy's Market in East Deering and worked at General Electric Company for 10 years before retiring in 1978. As a young man on vacation in Florida, he caddied for Mrs. Rose Kennedy, Babe Zaharis and Arnold Palmer. He enjoyed golf and played softball for years, and was also a great bowler. Francis was a member at the VFW #6859, the American Legion and the Marine Corp. League. A stepson, Peter Murphy and a stepdaughter Harriet Peterson predeceased him. Survivors include his wife Arline, son, John Robert of Westbrook, stepdaughter Sandra Profenno of Westbrook, five sisters, Elizabeth Moore and Helen Kelley of Portland, Anna Molotoris of Greenfield, Mass, Virginia Rioux of Vera Beach, Florida and Veronica Gately of Norwood, Mass., 11 stepgrandchildren and 22 step great-grandchildren. Visiting hours will be held 2-4 p.m. on Monday, January 26, 2004 at Conroy-Tully Funeral Home, 172 State Street Portland. Prayers will be recited at 10:15 at the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 27 at St. Piux X Church. Burial will be held at a later date at Maine Veteran's Cemetery in Augusta. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Iris Network Serving the Blind at 189 Park Avenue Portland, Maine 04102

Virginia M. Halcrow
November 26, 1914
December 26, 2004
FALMOUTH - Virginia M. Halcrow, 89 years old, formerly of 16 Loveitt's Field Road, So. Portland, died peacefully on January 26, 2004 at Sedgewood Commons. Known to her family as Ginny, she was born in Portland, a daughter of Charles E. and Katherine V. Morgan Halcrow, on November 26, 1914. She graduated from Portland High School in 1931, the same year as her sister Barbara and 6 years earlier than younger sister, Eleanor. While Barbara went on to marry Gordon Ferguson, Virginia and Eleanor never married but lived happily together until Eleanor's untimely death in 2001. Their apartment at 199 Vaughn Street in Portland, and later their homes on Drew Road and Loveitt's Field, So. Portland, were the scenes of many family gatherings, particularly when Barbara and her family would drive up from Massachusetts to spend Thanksgiving, Christmas or Easter holidays. Virginia's nephews, Bruce and Douglas Ferguson, have many happy memories of the turkeys and pies cooked in Ginny's kitchen. Summers were spent commuting to work with Eleanor from the Ferguson's cottage on Great Diamond Island. The Halcrow family grew up on Munjoy Hill, and their father was a civilian mechanic hired by the Portland Police Department to drive the first motorized "paddy wagon", which until his employment was pulled by two white horses. Following graduation from high school, Virginia began a series of jobs, including working at H.H. Hays drug store in Monument Square, where she did the books upstairs in accounting while making up the menus. Eventually she worked at A.R. Wright Coal and Oil Company, first on Forest Avenue, then Park Avenue, where she rose through many positions. When she retired, in 1976, after some 40 years employment, she was Vice President. In contrast, her sister Eleanor spent only 35 years with New England Telephone. Virginia and her sisters enjoyed traveling, and took several trips to Europe and Bermuda. Other hobbies included knitting, painting, gardening and solving the New York Times crossword, which she inevitably completed. She loved her sisters dearly, and her nephews, grand nephews (Darren, Sam and Doug Ferguson), great grand niece (Kaylyn) and great grand nephew (Sean). She is sadly missed and fondly remembered by her survivors, including nephews Bruce S. Ferguson of Cumberland Foreside and G. Douglas Ferguson of Tampa, FL. There will be no visiting hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Friday at Holy Cross Church in South Portland; friends are invited. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Virginia's name to The Alzheimer's Association, 163 Lancaster Street, Suite 160B, Portland, ME 04101.

Helen Fitch Foley
August 21, 1913
January 20, 2004
WESTBROOK – Helen Fitch Foley, 90, of Marilyn Avenue, Westbrook, died January 20, 2004 after a long and full life. Until recently, she was lovingly cared for at home by her family. Helen attended St. Joseph’s Adult Day Care Center prior to her admission to St. Joseph’s Manor. She was always treated with kindness and dignity and enjoyed the many new friends she made there. Helen was born August 21, 1913 in East Sebago, the only daughter of Harry and Lillian (Herlich) Fitch. She attended St. Joseph’s Academy and graduated from Lassell College. Her brother, Bud, predeceased her. Helen moved to Portland upon her marriage and she was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church. Helen raised her seven children in Portland before moving to Westbrook after the death of her husband. She retired from the Portland School Department. Helen enjoyed playing cards with her life long friends and she enjoyed traveling. She combined both activities with a trip to Monte Carlo. Helen was a “tough New England Yankee” who fiercely guarded her independence. She loved her family and reveled in family “get togethers.” She looked forward to visits from her great grandchildren. Helen was an avid cook and gardener – growing not only flowers but vegetables in summer. On a hot sunny summer day she would pick strawberries for hours and then would make ice cream and short cakes for her family. Each August she took her grandchildren to Brunswick to pick blueberries for pies and muffins. Helen was the widow of Portland Police Lt. and former Chief Deputy Sheriff of Cumberland County, Thomas P. Foley, Jr. She is survived by all seven of her children: William F. Foley and his wife Barbara A. of Scarborough; Paul K. Foley of Westbrook; Richard J. Foley and his wife Jean M. of Gorham; Constance A. Smith of Westbrook; Elizabeth H. Foley of Poland; Judith M. Bischoff of Chandler, AZ; and Kathleen Foley-Dodge of Westbrook; fourteen grandchildren: Thomas and James Merrow and Kevin Smith; Timothy, Linda (Vaughan), John Foley; Eric and Mark Giguere; Kelly, Elizabeth (Moore), Scott Bischoff; Nathaniel Dodge; Meghan and Michael Foley; and fifteen great grandchildren. Visiting hours will be Friday, January 23 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Conroy-Tully Funeral Home, 172 State St., Portland, where prayers will be recited 10:15 AM Saturday, January 24, to be followed by a celebration of a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM at Sacred Heart Church, 80 Sherman Street, Portland. Interment will be in the spring. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Helen’s memory may be made to: St. Joseph’s Manor Activity Fund, 1133 Washington Avenue, Portland, ME 04103 or to: St. Joseph’s Manor Adult Day Care, 1133 Washington Avenue, Portland, ME 04103.

Jeanette A. Manning
February 26, 1916
January 17, 2004
PORTLAND - Jeanette A. Manning, 87, of Brighton Avenue, died Saturday January 17, 2004 at the Mercy Hospital in Portland. She was born in Portland on Feb. 26, 1916, one of seven children of Peter and Priscilla Pineau Luttrell. She attended Cathedral Grammar School, and was a graduate of Cathedral High School in 1934. As a child, she would summer with her family at Prince Edward Island, where her parents were originally from. After working for a couple of years, Jeanette studied nursing at Queen's Hospital in Portland, and graduated as a Registered Nurse in 1939. She then worked in New York at Roosevelt Hospital for a few years, and after the death of her father, moved back to Portland and accepted a nursing position at Queen's Hospital. She was part of the staff that assisted in the transition of Queen's Hospital to Mercy Hospital, and became the Head Nurse on 4 North at Mercy. She left Mercy to work for Dr. Lorimer in his office, and later stopped working in 1948 to raise her children. In 1960, she re-entered the work force and did private duty nursing for Dr. Douphinett until his death. For the last several years, she has volunteered at Mercy Hospital, having logged over 2000 hours at the hospital. As a cancer survivor, she would often visit and talk to other cancer patients at Mercy Hospital. She has also volunteered at the McAuley Thrift Shop since its inception. She has also stayed active with the Mercy Alumni. Jeanette will be remembered as a wonderful nurse - very caring, compassionate, and kind to her patients. Jeanette was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church in Portland, and was a Past President of the Sacred Heart Mother's Club when her children were in school. She was also the volunteer school nurse for many years at Sacred Heart School. She was also active in the Cathedral Parents Group, and during the 1950's was active in the Christian Family Movement. Jeanette enjoyed watching baseball, and was a lifelong Red Sox fan. She followed the team all of her life, and had the opportunity to attend the Red Sox spring training a few years ago. She also enjoyed watching football and basketball. In her later years, she enjoyed traveling with her husband Louis, taking cruises, bus trips, and a trip to Hawaii with him. Jeanette was also interested in politics, and took great pride in following her son Peter's political career. She was predeceased by her husband of 52 years Louis W. Manning, who died July 31, 1999. She was also predeceased by two brothers Louis Luttrell and Eugene Luttrell. Surviving are a daughter, Janine M. Manning of South Portland; a son, Peter J. Manning of Portland and his fiancé Jean Roods and her children; three sisters, Lauretta Crowley and Eileen Luttrell, both of Portland, and Eunice Carroll and her husband Patrick of South Portland; a brother, Gerald Luttrell and his wife Patricia of Torrance, CA; a sister-in-law, Adelaide Luttrell of South Portland; a brother-in-law, Edward Manning of Portland; and many nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be Tuesday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the Conroy-Tully Funeral Home, 172 State St., Portland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Church, Portland. Burial will follow at New Calvary Cemetery, South Portland. Throughout her years, Mercy Hospital, its staff, and its mission remained an important and constant part of Jeanette's life. The family wishes to thank the staff of Mercy for its care, compassion, and support throughout the years. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mercy Hospital, 144 State Street, Portland, ME 04101.

Amazia P. Feeney
August 10, 1916
January 15, 2004
SOUTH PORTLAND - Amazia P. Feeney, age 87, formerly of O'Neil St., South Portland, died Thursday, January 15, 2004 at a local nursing home. She was born in Portland on August 10, 1916, a daughter of Edward and Lillian Johnston Feeney. She attended Cathedral Grammar School and was an honor graduate of Cathedral High School. She worked for Columbia Hotel as a switchboard operator. Ms. Feeney was employed by Elliott Addressing Company for 18 years and most recently for Casco Bank as a teller. She enjoyed traveling to Ireland and England to visit friends. She was interested in poetry, especially Longfellow. Her favorite Longfellow poem was "The Village Blacksmith." She participated in the lyric theatre and in the St. Patrick's Concerts when they were at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Ms. Feeney enjoyed writing songs. She also liked Big Bands, especially Glen Miller and Jimmy Dorsey. She also enjoyed dancing. She was a fan of baseball, especially the Boston Red Sox. She is survived by her brother, Walter F. Feeney of South Portland; two cousins, Edward Merdaris and his wife Mary, of Florida, and Fr. Anthony Merdaris who is currently serving with the U.S. Army in Iraq; a special friend, Owen Curran of Ireland. There will be no visiting hours. Prayers will be recited at 8:15 AM Tuesday, January 20, 2004 at Conroy-Tully South Portland Chapel, South Portland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, January 20 at 9:00 AM at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 1342 Congress St., Portland. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, South Portland. In lieu of flowers, donations in Amazia's memory may be made to: South Portland Nursing Home Activity Fund, 42 Anthoine Street, South Portland, Maine, 04106.

Natalie H. Crawford
January 16, 2004
SCARBOROUGH - Natalie H. Crawford, 83 of Scarborough, formerly of North Fourth Street in Old Town, Maine died Friday, January 16, 2004. Natalie was born in Old Town, daughter of Stanley and Nettie (Landry) Hilchey Sr. She attended Old Town schools and graduated from Old Town High School in 1940 and also attended Beals Business College of Bangor. On December 23, 1946 she married Charles Albert Crawford Sr. at St. Joseph's Church. They made their home in Old Town where they raised three sons. Her husband predeceased her June 3, 1989. She was a former communicant of Holy Family Parish, formerly St. Joseph's Church of Old Town and a communicant of St. Maximillian Kolbe Church of Scarborough. She enjoyed spending time with her family, knitting and crocheting. Her sisters; Thelma Braley, Irene Grant, Ann Dow, Dorca Braley, Fern Hilchey and one brother Stanley Hilchey Jr. predeceased her. Survivors include three sons; Bruce and his wife Susan of Port Orange, Florida, Charles Crawford of Holiday, Florida and Christopher and his wife Beverly of Scarborough; three sisters; Emma Hilchey of Old Town, Eloise Hilchey of Old Town and Joan Johnston and her husband Thornton of Plum Island, Mass and Florida; eight grandchildren; Heidi Jackson, Tracey Hawes, Bruce Crawford, Troy Crawford, Nicole Crawford, Robert Martin Jr. , Michael Martin and Randy Ouellette; six great grandchildren; Jessica and Brian Jackson Jr., Nikitta, Tieana and Troy Crawford Jr. and Alexis Hawes. Visiting hours will be held on Monday, January 19, 2004 from 4 to7p.m. at the Conroy-Tully South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland and also Tuesday, January 20, 2004 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Brookings-Smith Old Town Chapel, 205 North Main Street, Old Town. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11am on Wednesday, January 21st, at the Holy Family Parish, 429 Main Street, Old Town. Rev. Rudolph J. Leveille will be principal celebrant. Interment in St. Joseph's Cemetery in Old Town. Those desiring may make donations to: St Jude's Children Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, Tenn. 38105

Sarah O'Toole Curtin
December 24, 1921
January 14, 2004
Scarborough - Sarah O'Toole Curtin, age 82, died peacefully at her home in Scarborough on Wednesday, January 14. Sarah was born in Portland December 24, 1921, a daughter of Bartley and Nora Concannon O'Toole. She graduated from Cathedral High School and attended Gorham Normal. A retired employee of Verizon and the New England Telephone Company, she was known to family and friends as Sally. She moved to Scarborough in 1957 with her husband William Curtin, where they were active with the Scarborough Lions and local bowling leagues. In her later years, Sally enjoyed dining out, played a wicked game of Scrabble, and loved dancing to tunes from the Big Band era. Sally lived and enjoyed all her days to the full. She will be greatly missed by her sister Hannah O'Toole of Portland, Maine, her brothers James of Laguna Nigel and Michael of Los Angeles, California, her seven nephews and nieces and eleven grand nephews and nieces. Visiting hours are from 2 to 4 pm Sunday, January 18th at the Conroy-Tully Funeral Home, 172 State Street in Portland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday January 19th at St. Patrick's Church in Portland, followed by a burial at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of lowers, please donate generously to the Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter, 163 Lancaster Street, Suite 160 B, Portland, Maine 04101-2406.

Pauline Janette Perry
December 16, 1932
January 14, 2004
PORTLAND - Pauline Janette Perry, age 71, died Wednesday, January 14, 2004 at her residence. She was born in Portland on December 16, 1932, the daughter of Peter and Regina Gladu Casey, and attended Portland schools. She was predeceased by her husband Charles Perry, November 8, 2000. A son, Peter Charles Perry also predeceased her. Mrs. Perry was a homemaker and enjoyed raising her daughters. She is survived by her daughters, Janette Libby of South Portland, Charline Gourno of Ohio, Regina Sherman of Falmouth, Brenda Stevens of Gorham, Mary Kennedy of Portland and Michelle Perry of Portland; a brother, John Gladu of Florida; thirteen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services for Pauline will be held later in the spring. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Maine, 630 Congress St., Portland, ME 04101. Arrangements by Conroy-Tully Funeral Home, Portland.

Eino A. Partanen
January 14, 2004
SCARBOROUGH - Eino A. Partanen, 89 of Willowood Lane, died January 14, 2003 at a local health care facility. He was born in Monson a son of William and Amanda Kurkinen Partanen. He attended local schools and was a 1932 graduate of Monson Academy. In August 1939, he married the former Ida E. Harjula in Thomaston. Mr. Partanen served in the Army during World War II, as a heavy equipment operator and technician. He received several commendations including the WWII Victory Medal, the Army of Occupation Medal, and the European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal. He was honorably discharged in 1946. He was employed for several years with Crocker Burbank Paper Company as a machinist. He then accepted a position with General Electric Small Steam Turbine Division in Fitchburg, MA. In the early 1950's he began working as a civilian employee at Fort Devens, MA as a field service engineer. He was responsible for the maintenance of the Nike Missile sites that were situated in the greater Boston area. He retired in 1976. Mr. Partanen was very proud of his Scandinavian heritage and was a member of the Finnish American Society of Mid Coast Maine and The Finnish Farmer's Club of Monson. He and his wife Ida enjoyed their Finish Scandinavian and ballroom dancing. They rarely missed a Saturday night dance. During his retirement he and his wife shared a home on the shores of St. George River in Cushing, ME. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Ida Partanen of Scarborough; a son, William Partanen, of Annapolis, MD; a daughter, Eileen Partanen of Scarborough; three granddaughters, Kimberly Cobb of Scarborough, Karen Partanen of West Palm Beach, FL, Kellie Pipicelli of Colchester, CT, and five great grandchildren. Memorial services will be held in the spring at the Finn-Am Society of Mid Coast Maine. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: The Finnish Farmer's Club of Monson, c/o Donald Higgins, 3 Williams Ave., Saco, Maine 04072 (tele 294-0472) or The Finn-Am Society of Mid Coast Maine, P.O. Box 488, Warren, Maine 04864.