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RUTHIE W. DYSART
LINCOLN - Ruthie W. Dysart, 78, wife of Edward Dysart, died Jan. 28, 2003, at a Lincoln healthcare facility. She was born in South Winn, Oct. 8, 1924, the daughter of Walter and Ruth (Farrington)
Windsor. Ruthie graduated from Mattanawcook Academy in 1943. She was employed as an office worker for a while and worked as a beautician later in life. She loved her flower garden, enjoyed canoeing, camping and fishing.
In addition to her husband of 53 years, Edward, she is survived by two brothers Morton "Duke" Windsor of Maine on July 21, 1920, the daughter of Asa and Elsie Dwyer. She married Leon Arnold Faulkner on July 22, 1939. They lived in Winn, ME all of their married life. Leon died on August 2, 1972. She worked for Forster Manufacturing from 1955 to 1975. She was a member of the Mattawamkeag Eastern Star, VFW Auxiliary and a volunteer for many years at Silver Spoons.
She is survived by two sons Gordon Faulkner of Summerfield, FL and Clifford Faulkner of Lee, Florida and David Hamm of Maine Charities, EMMC Dialysis/Lincoln Unit, P O Box 404, Bangor, ME 04402-0404.
ALICE B. HARRIMAN
HOWLAND - Alice B. Harriman, 95, wife of the late Winfield L. Harriman died Mar. 15, 2003 at a Lincoln hospital. She was born in Holden, Feb. 17, 1908, the daughter of Robert Jefferson and Maud (Hart) West. She graduated from Brewer High School in 1927. She taught school in Edinburg, where she resided for 37 years, before moving to Howland. Alice had a great love for flowers, reading poetry, and doing embroidery. She was a wonderful pastry cook; her pies and filled cookies were enjoyed by workers in woods camps and on log drives. She enjoyed playing Bingo with her friends while she was at Cummings Assisted Living in Howland. "Nang", as she was lovingly called by her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and all of their friends, will be greatly missed by all.
She is survived by her son, Robert and his wife Claudette of Lincoln; daughter, Edna Madden and her husband Stephen D. of Green field; three-grandchildren, Richard Harriman and his wife Amy of Bangor, Julie Eugley and her husband Reggie of Green field, and Wanda Legere and her significant other, Jeff Carr of Green field; five great-grandchildren, David and Rachel Eugley, Daniel "DJ" and Janelle Legere of Green field and Benjamin Harriman of Bangor. She is also survived by her sister, Viola Maxwell of Lincoln, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, Winfield, she was predeceased by her brother, Robert West.
Friends may call from 12 noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Clay Funeral Home, 7 Lee Road, Lincoln. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Wayne Perry officiating. Spring burial will be held at a later date in Green field. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Abnaki Girl Scout Council; 156 N. Main St.; Brewer, ME 04412
DELLIS JOHN "SAM" HUFF
DANFORTH - Dellis John "Sam" Huff, 48, husband of Anna (Crone) Huff, died May 18, 2003, at Houlton Regional Hospital. He was born in Danforth Feb. 19, 1955, the son of Linwood Huff and Ethelyn (Wood) Huntley, and the foster son of Karl Schillinger and Evelyn Schillinger Gorrill. Sam worked in the woods as a heavy equipment operator for Maine in the 70's, she owned and operated the B & E Store in Wytopitlock. She was a devoted and loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who loved attending sporting events and school functions.
Barbara is survived by two children Paula Kendall and Tim Irish and his wife Rhonda, all of Wytopitlock; one sister Christine and her husband William Major of Sun City, AZ. and her mother Evelyn (Hewey) Briggs of Drew; five grandchildren J.K. Kendall, Ashlee Kendall, "the boys" Dan, Tim and Chris Irish and a great-grandson David James Cropley; sister-in-law Rebecca Briggs, brother-in-law Kenneth Irish, many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was predeceased by her father Harry Briggs, brother John Briggs and husband Earlon Irish.
Friends may call from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Friday at the Clay Funeral Home - Bartlett Chapel, 24 Houlton Road, Danforth. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Gary Horton officiating. Interment will be in Wytopitlock Cemetery, later in the spring. The family invites relatives and friends to share in a time of togetherness and refreshments at the Wytopitlock Fish and Game Club, after the funeral.
CARROLL M. JONES
LINCOLN - Carroll M. Jones, 65, husband of Barbara (Philbrook) Jones, died Mar.27, 2003, at a Bangor hospital. He was born in Lincoln, Nov. 5, 1937, the son of Hollis and Althea (Lovett) Jones. Carroll was employed as a superintendent at the Bangor-Hydro prior to his retirement. He was a life member of the Lincoln Historical Society, and worked with that group building the park at the corner of Perry Street and West Broadway. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was an avid Yankees fan.
In addition to his wife, Barbara, he is survived by two sons, Scott Jones and his wife, Belinda of Brewer and Michael Jones of Hudson; a daughter, Diane Jones of Orono; two grandchildren, Steven Jones of Virginia and Adam Jones of Hudson; a brother, Byron Jones of Bangor; two sisters, Lorraine Ware of Owego, NY and his twin, Carolyn Merritt of Lincoln; several nieces and nephews. He also leaves his fishing buddy and best friend, Carroll Monroe. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a sister, Muriel and a brother, Roger.
Friends may call from 12 noon to 2 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Saturday at the Clay Funeral Home, 7 Lee Rd, Lincoln. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Glenn Speed officiating. Spring intermenty will be in Lincoln Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Lincoln Historical Society. Donations may be left at the funeral home.
WYNONA ETTA KELSHAW
GLENBURN AND NAVARRE, FLA-Wynona E. Kelshaw, 82, wife of the late, Joseph Kelshaw, died March 14, 2003, in Enfield. She was born in Chester, September 13, 1920, the daughter of Milledge and Etta (Budge) Boyce. She was part of the Glenburn Covenant Church in Glenburn, ME and since 1979 Billory Baptist Church in Navarre, Florida, 32566 or the American Cancer Society American Cancer Society, 1 Main Street, Topsham,ME 04086-1240.
BEVERLY "BIRDIE" LEMIEUX
MATTAWAMKEAG-Beverly (Richard) Lemieux, 62, passed away Wednesday, Jan.15, 2003 at a Lincoln hospital after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Bradley, Feb. 9, 1940 the daughter of Edward and Frances "Honey" Richard. She grew up in Mattawamkeag and was a graduate of Mattawamkeag High School in 1958. She was a communicant of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Winn. She lived in Mattawamkeag , served at one time as the Recreation Director of the Mattawamkeag Recreation Association. She was a member of the Tuesday Club, chaired many benefit suppers and was an avid supporter of the Mattawamkeag Wilderness Park. She was a very talented artisan and served on many other community projects. Bev enjoyed traveling overseas with her husband who was in the military. She loved cooking and worked as a cook at the Crossroads Restaurant in Mattawamkeag and at the Northeastland in East Millinocket. Bev will be remembered for her ready smile, helpful hands and giving heart.
She is survived by her husband and best friend, Vern "Sonny" Lemieux. She was loved and will be greatly missed by seven children; Randolph Springer Jr. and his wife Amy Elizabeth of Leominster, Mass, Claudia Jean Anderson and her husband Brian of New Sweden, Amy Jo Springer and Rob Lee of Stetson, Linda Diaz of Miami, FL, Susan Hardy and her husband William of Alexandria, VA, Lance Lemieux and his wife Lisa of Wilton, MA, and Lisa Lemieux of Canada; three brothers, Laurence Richard and his wife Sue of Clinton, MA, Edward "Ricky" Richard Jr. and his wife Dawn of Mattawamkeag, and Gregory Richard Sr. and his wife Arlette of Chester; two sisters, Constance Cahill of Mattawamkeag and Barbara Fletcher and her husband Michael of Green sburg, PA; grandchildren Randolph M. Springer, Abby, Jade and Brady Anderson, Dillan Springer, Richard and Harley-May Lee, Ryan and Alex Diaz, Patrick and Jenna Lemieux; several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17, 2003 at the Clay Funeral Home, 7 Lee Road, Lincoln. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Saturday. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Lincoln with the Rev. Myles Cyr presiding. Spring Interment will be in the Mattawamkeag Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Mattawamkeag Wilderness Park Campground. Donations may be left at the funeral home.
ARTHUR R. LIBBY
LINCOLN - Arthur Raymond Libby, 88, husband of the late Zelma Ann (Cummings) Libby , died May 29, 2003, at a Lincoln healthcare facility. He was born in Lincoln, Feb. 13, 1915, the son of Alvah and Josephine (Mott) Libby. Arthur was employed for many years driving truck for the Washington; five grandchildren, Amanda and Joanna Hanscom of Lincoln, and Michael, Wayne and Doug Francis; three brothers, Floyd, Vernon and Rodney, and a sister, Hilda Washburn, all of Lincoln; many nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, Zelma, he was predeceased by two brothers, Leon and Robert and two sisters, Lottie Sweet and Irene Bailey.
Friends may call from 12 noon to 2 p.m. Sunday at the Clay Funeral Home, 7 Lee Road, Lincoln. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Darrell Joiner officiating. Interment will be in Lincoln Cemetery.
CLARA EVELYN LIBBY
LINCOLN - Clara Evelyn Libby, 70, beloved wife of Earl Libby, passed away Sunday, Jan. 5, 2003, surrounded by her loving family, at a Lincoln hospital. She was born in East Winn, Dec. 27, 1932, the daughter of Hessel and Estella ( Estes) Smith. Clara was a graduate of Lee Academy, and attended Florida; and three sisters-in-law, Vivian Tunks of Venice, NC, Kimberly Ripley and her husband Roland of Portsmouth, NH and Karen Laqualia and her husband John of Bangor; seven great-grandchildren, Angie and Ashley Ava Linscott, Scott, Judith and James Reynolds and Elizabeth and Jonathon Ripley; a niece, Althea Hamlin of Caribou; a nephew, Sheldon Cole of Lincoln; a sister-in-law, Tina Cole. In addition to her husband, Earle, she was predeceased by a sister, Glenace Hanscom and a brother, Harland Cole.
Friends may call from 7-9 p.m. Monday, February 10, 2003 at the Clay Funeral Home, 7 Lee Rd., Lincoln. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with the Rev. Priscilla Schumm officiating. Spring intermenty will be in Cole Cemetery, Springfield. Those who wish may make contributions in her memory to the Springfield Cemetery Association. Donations may be left at the funeral home.
