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Harrison, George
July 2, 1926 - Oct. 25, 2004
George R. Harrison, 78, passed away Oct. 25.
A long time resident of Westport Island, George was the epitome of the Maine communities before settling on Westport Island. After serving in Europe during World War II, he married Louise Savage and raised a family, Ronald, Jeanette and Marie. A man of many talents, George flew a spotting plane for a large commercial seiners as a pilot. He owned and fished from a series of lobster boats and built homes on Westport Island.
George was a gentleman who loved to walk and will be missed by all who he chatted with along the roads and watersides.
He was predeceased by one daughter, Marie Harrison in 1977.
George is survived by his ex-wife, Louise Savage Harrison of Wiscasset; one son, Ronald Harrison of Westport Island; one daughter, Jeanette H. Brown; three grandchildren, Cynthia Brown, Dawn Brown and Ronald Harrison, Jr., close friends and relatives.
Please contact the family about service arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to CHANS, 50 Baribeau Drive, Brunswick, ME 04011.
Arrangements are by Mayo & Daigle Funeral Home, 40 Federal St., Wiscasset.
Barter, Eleanor
April 22, 1953 - Oct. 25, 2004
Eleanor F. Barter, 51, of Boothbay Harbor, died Oct. 25 at her home. She was born April 22, 1953 in Boothbay, a daughter of Albert D. and Winona Webber Blackman. She grew up on the Dover Rd. in Boothbay and attended local schools.
She was a cook for many restaurants in the area including Sarah’s, Thistle Inn, Coburn House, Ledges and lastly at Rosita’s in Brunswick.
She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Her interests included jigsaw puzzles, photography, and racing. She was very family-oriented. She also enjoyed people.
She was predeceased by her parents; brother, Wesley G. Blackman; and sister, Donna L. Blackman.
She is survived by a son, James A. Barter and his wife Tamela Dawn Barter of Newcastle; grandsons, Devin James Barter and Brandon Michael Barter both of Newcastle; sisters, Vicki Lea Wilson of Bowdoinham, Lilli Rana Pavonis, formerly “Sally Ann Hart” of East Sound, Wash., and New Jersey, Florida. After the death of his wife’s father in 1936, he helped his mother-in-law and acted as a surrogate father to the 14 children who remained at home.
He owned and managed Mueller’s Florist, a retail flower business in Manasquan, N.J. He was a member and past president of the Wyoming, New Jersey with his sons and grandsons.
On Election Day 1988, he and his wife and son moved to their new home overlooking the Friendship Back River. He continued to garden in his home greenhouse, growing orchids, poinsettias, geraniums and other favorite flowers. The Runyon garden was a source of vegetables for area food pantries. He and his family became members of Nativity Lutheran Church in Rockport. Mr. Runyon transferred his baseball allegiance to the Boston Red Sox, and was expecting the team’s victory in the World Series at the time of his death.
A brother, Fred Runyon; a sister, Margaret Kreiss; and a daughter-in-law, Kathleen Brady Runyon, predeceased him.
He is survived by his wife of nearly 72 years, and a son, George Henry Runyon, both of Friendship; a daughter, Caroline Runyon Zuber and her husband, William, of Friendship; two other sons, Robert M. Runyon, Jr. and his wife, Prudence, of Manchester, N.J., and Edwin C. Runyon of Howell, N.J.; a sister, Anne Fraley of New Jersey; seven grandchildren, William H. Zuber III and his wife, Margo, of Rockland, Robert R. Zuber of Maine Medical Center.
He was born in Wiscasset in June 1917, a son of Harold and Evelyn Bailey. He attended Wiscasset schools and graduated from Wiscasset Academy in 1935. He attended Northeastern Business College in Portland.
On April 22, 1939, he married Leona Weeks in Wiscasset. They were married for 49 years. In January 1992, he married Barbara Marr.
During most of World War II, he worked for Bath Iron Works before he was drafted into the Army in 1945. After his discharge, he farmed for six years before going to work for Central New Hampshire College, 1976; and Columbia School of Sales Management, 1997. He was a founding partner of Chester Technical Services in Guilford, Conn., and from 1984 - 2003 worked for Tellabs, Inc. where Fred became Vice President of North American Sales for Tellabs Operations, Inc., Naperville, Ill. retiring in May 2003.
An avid golfer, Fred played in the annual Purdue University Birck Cup Golf Tournament, a Ryder Cup style format. Fred was instrumental in helping his team to four overall wins against just one loss in the past five years with a sterling record in his matches of 13 wins, five losses and two ties. Fred was a member of the Boothbay Golf Country Club. He had just returned from an Ireland golf trip and was scheduled to play in Myrtle Beach where he also golfed with friends each year. Fred played many charity golf tournaments throughout the country. He especially enjoyed playing at the Black Sheep Golf Club in Sugar Grove, Ill. and the new Sunday River Golf Course at the Sunday River Ski Resort in Bethel.
He was a volunteer fireman with the Alna fire department.
Fred's other interests included fishing from his Boston Whaler which he kept docked at the Schooner Landing in Damariscotta, constructing his new barn, other woodworking projects, riding his Harley and just working around his home. Fred was always available to lend a helping hand or give support to friends whenever needed. Fred was considered the perfect host by friends that visited each summer. Fred’s lobster rolls were considered the best.
Fred is survived by his wife, Ruth; two sons, Dustin Philip DesRoches of Hauppauge, Georgia DesRoches of Hauppauge, Long Island, Massachusetts State Police from 1973 to 1984.
Mr. Hamilton is survived by his three daughters, Debra Hamilton of Lowell, Mass., Maureen Smith and Karen Hamilton of Maine and was runner-up in the North American beauty contest that followed.
A lifelong naturalist and outdoorswoman, Claire traveled extensively the back woods and waters of Maine’s geology and collected numerous gems and minerals. She was awarded a scholarship to the Maine Archaeology Association.
A volunteer in organizing and cataloguing early collections for historic Fort Western, she was a charter member of the Augusta Players and a member of the Kennebec Valley Garden Club, Augusta Nature Club and Josselyn Botanical Society. She studied art with private instructors and painted in oils for 20 years. She was a charter member of Kennebec Valley Art Association. Claire’s heroines in life were golfer Babe Dedrickson; pilot Amelia Earhart; and naturalist and author Rachel Carson.
As a young family, the Plumers resided in Augusta, Hallowell and Pittston. In later years, Claire designed and had homes built on Sanibel Island, Fla., in Belgrade Lakes and at Indian Point in Georgetown. Prior to her residence at Chase Point in Damariscotta, she lived in Walpole.
She is survived by three sons, Paul S. Plumer, Jr. and his wife, Mary, Stephen H. Plumer and Timothy C. Plumer and his wife, Olga, all of Hallowell; a sister, Eleanor Aldrich Tibbetts, San Jose, Cal.; nine grandchildren, William and Ramona Birmingham of Melbourne, Fla., Allison Plumer of Citrus Heights, Cal., Peter Plumer of Nashville, Tenn., Timothy C. Plumer II of Gorham, Sarah Plumer of N.Y., Nicholas Plumer of Green ville, S.C., and Daniel Plumer of Telluride, Col.; and several great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
At her request, there will be no services. Interment will be at the Plumer family lot in Union Cemetery.
Arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of the Strong Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 612 Main St., Damariscotta.
Wright, Calvin D.
April 24, 1951 - Nov. 8, 2004
Calvin D. Wright, 53, of Bristol, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Nov. 8. Born in Damariscotta on April 24, 1951, he was the son of Earl and Dorothy (Gamage) Wright.
Calvin graduated from Lincoln Academy in Newcastle, and shortly after graduating, went to work as an electrician for Bath Iron Works. In 1975 he entered the United States Navy where he served for four years. Upon leaving the Navy, he went back to work for Bath Iron Works where he remained for about 20 years.
Calvin was a wonderful man who enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his grandchildren. He never strayed far from the ocean and enjoyed racing both cars and boats. After leaving BIW, he continued his hobby of working on cars which fulfilled his passion for automobiles.
He was predeceased by one brother, Warren Earl Wright.
He is survived by his parents of South Bristol; his wife of nine years, Melanie McLellan of Bristol and Boothbay; two daughters, Kerry Surette of Augusta, and Rachelle Wright of Bath; five siblings, Phyllis Cotton of South Portland, Phillip Wright of Newcastle, Lorraine Tanguay of Albany Township, Norman Wright of South Bristol and Julie Kaplinger of South Bristol; five grandchildren, Taylor, Brendan, Calleigh, Siobahn and Cameron Surette; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours will be held on Fri., Nov. 12 from 6-8 p.m. at the Strong Funeral Home and Memorial Center. A funeral will be held on Sat., Nov. 13 at the Union Congregational Church in South Bristol at 10 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Calvin Wright Memorial Fund, c/o Damariscotta Bank & Trust, P.O. Box 999, Damariscotta, ME 04543; or to the Union Congregational Church, P.O. Box 59, South Bristol, ME 04568.
Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Strong Funeral Home and Memorial Center, 612 Main St., Damariscotta.
Burnham, Louise
Oct. 15, 1911 - Nov. 9, 2004
Louise B. Rice Burnham, 93, of East Boothbay, died Tuesday morning, Nov. 9.
She was born Oct. 15, 1911 in Bristol, a daughter of Parker Burnham and his wife Phyllis of Dallas, N.C., Sheldon Burnham and his wife Freda of East Boothbay, Douglas Burnham and his wife Doris of Boothbay, Cecil Burnham of South Bristol, and Stanley Burnham and his wife Toni of Dallas, N.C.; two daughters, Beverly Burnham of Rockland, and Maude Winchenbach and her husband Gerald of Rockland; five brothers, Mervin Rice of South Bristol, Walter Rice and wife Audrey of Bristol, Merril Rice of Bristol, William Rice and his wife Gertrude of Damariscotta, and Wilder Rice and his wife Marguerite of Nobleboro; sister, Amy Poole of Edgecomb; 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Sat., Nov. 27 at the East Boothbay United Methodist Church.
Should friends so desire, donations may be made to the East Boothbay United Methodist Church, Boothbay, ME 04537.
Arrangements are under the direction of Coast of Florida Fitch of Bristol and Celia Guptill of New Harbor; sister-in-law, Constance Simmons of Jefferson and many nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours Sat., Nov. 13, 6-8 p.m., Strong Funeral Home and Cremation Center. Funeral services, 2 p.m., Sun., Nov. 14. Burial to follow in the Bethlehem Cemetery in Damariscotta.
Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Strong Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 612 Main St., Damariscotta.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Miles Home Health/Hospice, 40 Belvedere Rd., Damariscotta, ME 04543. Condolences may be sent to the family at Strong Funeral Home, PO Box 488, Damariscotta, ME 04543 or by visiting www.StrongFuneralHome.com.
Connelly, John
Dec. 27, 1936 - Nov. 9, 2004
John E. “Jack” Connelly, 67, of Waldoboro, died the evening of Nov. 9 at Miles Memorial Hospital, Damariscotta.
He was born Dec. 27, 1936 in Brooklyn, N.Y. He served in the Air Force Reserve and worked many years with Creamer Volkswagen in Rockland before becoming a full time self employed carpenter. For more than 20 years he was firefighter for the town of Waldoboro and a member of the Waldoboro Firemen’s Association. He loved woodworking and building clocks and enjoyed reading. Jack was an avid NASCAR fan.
In addition to his wife of more than 44 years of Waldoboro, Jack is survived by a son, David T. and his wife Stacey of San Antonio, Tex.; daughter, Susan L. Bramhall and her husband Philip of Friendship; brother, Dennis Connelly of New Jersey; four grandchildren, Amand Kate and Alison Anne Bramhall of Friendship, Anna Kathleen and Aidan Matthew Connelly of San Antonio, Tex.; and several nieces and nephews.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Should friends so desire, donations may be made to the Waldoboro Public Library Building Fund, P.O. Box 768, Waldoboro, ME 04572.
Arrangements are under the direction of Coast of New York City, New York Cornell / Presbyterian Hospital, NYC. He, his wife, Mary and their daughter Nancy E. Tongue have been residents of N.Y. He was the son of the late Walter Tongue (originally from Birmingham, England), and Lena Brown, who was a direct descendent of the Mayflower arrivals in Plymouth, Mass. Dick was a graduate of St. Lawrence University where he received a BA in Economics. He went on to receive an MBA degree and a degree in Industrial Administration from The Harvard Business School.
A proud United States Navy Veteran, Dick served as 1st Lieutenant during WWII. He was stationed in the Pacific area in Leyte Gulf in the Philippines and was awarded the following service ribbons: American Theater, Asiatic-Pacific Theater, Philippine Liberation, and Victory. An enlisted member of his unit phoned Dick last year, after attempting to track him down for 59 years to finally tell him what a fine commander in chief he was and that the men under his command would have been proud to have followed him anywhere. After being honorably discharged he served another several years in the Navy Reserves.
During most of his career he was employed as Merchandising Broker and Management Liaison in Maine coast shortly after their marriage in 1953 and immediately knew that the land and the people of the New Harbor and Chamberlain area appealed to them. This area was so special to them that Dick desired that some if his ashes be dispersed into the ocean off the rocks in front of their former cottage. His wife and daughter plan to fulfill his wish at a later date.
Dick enjoyed downhill skiing, tennis, sailing and boating, as well as travel in Europe, South America, Mexico, and the Southwestern United States. He was an avid reader, especially of Shakespeare, Dickens, and all of the classics. He was fascinated by history and participated in discussions and lectures regarding politics and world events. His keen sense of humor, intellect, warmth, compassion, patience and love of nature was appreciated by all who knew him.
Survivors include his beloved wife, Mary; his beloved daughter, Nancy E. Tongue; a brother, William W. Tongue of Chicago, Ill., and his two daughters, Barbara Duggan and Kathleen Alligood, and their families.
He was predeceased by his other brother and best friend, Charles in 1968. Charles’ two sons, Tucker and Jeffrey reside on Long Island, N.Y. on Nov. 15 at Holy Family Parish there.
Guyon, Jr., Raymond
July 3, 1929 - Nov. 8, 2004
Raymond J. Guyon, Jr., of Boothbay Harbor, died Nov. 8 at his home in Boothbay Harbor.
Raymond was born July 3, 1929 in Willimansett, Chicopee, Mass., the son of Raymond J. and Josephine A. (Schab) Guyon, Sr.
Raymond resided in South Hadley, Mass., until the 1960s, at which time he moved to N.H., and Patty Guyon of Maine Veterans’ Cemetery, Mount Vernon Rd., Augusta.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Raymond J. Guyon, Jr. may be made to Kno-Wal-Lin Homecare and Hospice, 6 White St., Rockland, ME 04841.
Arrangements are under the care of Cremation Services of MaineGeneral Medical Center, Augusta.
He was born in Boston, Mass. on March 26, 1936, a son of the late Alexander and Mary (Yukowsky) Richiell.
Mr. Richiell had been employed by Ace Plumbing Supply in Dorchester, Mass., for 20 years.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Shirley (Bassill) Richiell, of Whitefield; a son, Joseph J. Richiell, Jr. of South Boston, Mass.; a daughter, Dawn Marie Richiell of Medford, Mass.; two brothers, Al Richiell of Derry, N.Y., Jerel Elwell of Damariscotta, Joan Cunningham of Bath, Joy Black of Damariscotta and Jodie Clark of Newcastle; her sister, Eileen D. Gould of Nobleboro; 21 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Calling hours were Nov. 15, from 12-2 p.m., with a service to celebrate her life, at 2 p.m., all at the Strong Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 612 Main St., Damariscotta. She was laid to rest at the Dunbar Cemetery, Nobleboro.
Shaw, Barry Roy
Dec. 5, 1968 - Nov. 14, 2004
Barry Roy Shaw, 35, of Pittston, died unexpectedly the evening of Nov. 14 at Inland Hospital, Waterville. He was born Dec. 5, 1968 at Gardiner General Hospital, Gardiner, the son of Milford R. (G.I.) and Barbara Jewett Shaw.
He attended Pittston Consolidated School, Pittston and graduated from Gardiner Area High School in 1987. He worked for N.C. Washington Ave., Gardiner where a funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. with Rev. Richard H. Freeman of the First Congregational Church, Pittston officiating. Burial will follow at the Whitefield Cemetery, U.S. Rt. 218, Whitefield.
Memorial donations may be made to American Diabetes Association, Always and Forever Memorial and Honor Program, 163 Lancaster St., Portland, ME 04101.
Memorial condolences may be expressed at www.awharmonfuneralhome.com.
Payne, Ella Hodgdon
July 4, 1908 - Nov. 15, 2004
Ella Hodgdon Payne, 96, of Waldoboro, died peacefully on Nov. 15 at Cove’s Edge in Damariscotta surrounded by her family. She was the widow of the late Honorable Senator Frederick G. Payne and Governor of the State of Washington, D.C., and the Blaine House in Augusta, Waldoboro was her favorite. She found political life difficult at times because politics came first and family second.
She always showed interest in public affairs and the people of the town of Waldoboro. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Waldoboro.
She is predeceased by her husband, the Honorable Frederick G. Payne and great-grandson, Michael Aaron Durkee.
Survivors include her son, E. Thomas Payne of Waldoboro; grandson, Frederick G. Payne II and wife Jean of Camden; granddaughter, Mary Payne Brotherton and husband Bud of Augusta; four great-grandchildren, Thomas Durkee and wife Kim of Waldoboro, Danica and Jonathan Payne of Camden, and Derek Brotherton of Augusta; six great-great-grandchildren, Zachary, Isaac, and Kyle Durkee of Waldoboro, Cameron Durkee of Bernard, Stephanie Brown of Hope, and Danielle Bither of Portland.
Visiting hours will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Thurs., Nov. 18, at Hall Funeral Home, 949 Main St., Waldoboro.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Fri., Nov. 19, at Hall Funeral Home, 949 Main St., Waldoboro, with the Rev. Foster Williams officiating.
Interment will follow at the German Cemetery in Waldoboro.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Maine Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness, Sports, Health, and Wellness, 11 Parkwood Drive, Augusta, ME 04330 or Waldoboro Ambulance Service, P.O. Box J, Waldoboro, ME 04572.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Hall Funeral Home, Waldoboro.
