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ARTHUR A. McKINNON
BROOKTON-Arthur A. McKinnon, 72, was received by the Lord April 5, 2003, at a Bangor hospital after a long illness. He was born in Brookton May 27, 1930, the son of John and Bertha (Drake) McKinnon. Arthur attended Lee Academy and was a veteran of the U S Armed Forces. He was employed as a sawyer at Gillis Lumber Mill in Danforth. He was a member of the American Legion and a long time member of the Brookton Pentecostal Church. Arthur was well known as a singer, and sang at several area churches. Even though he had no children of his own, he was a very great uncle and enjoyed spending time with family. He had a great sense of humor and would tease endlessly. He was a great support and encouragement and touched many lives in the community.
He is survived by two sisters-in-law, Betty and Blanche of Brookton; ten nieces and nephews, Roberta Lops, John McKinnon and his wife Misook, all of South Portland, Donna Delo and her husband, Mike of Arizona - Carroll Cedric McMullen, 81, died May 14, 2003, at a Lincoln hospital. He was born in Macwahoc on July 24, 1921, the son of Roland and Ruth (Coburn) McMullen. He worked for Lincoln Pulp & Paper retiring after 45 years. He also was proprietor of McMullen's TV Sales and Service. During this time, he was president of the Chamber of Commerce and initiated the design of the flag for the Town of Lincoln. Cedric was a veteran of WW II, taking part in D-Day serving with the 405th anti-aircraft "Buzz" Bombers. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved the Connecticut, and Ginger Woodard and her husband Harold of Lincoln; seven grandchildren, Kristie Hamlin, John Michael Kiel, Stephen Kiel, Anna Marie Boss, Mary- Anne Boss, Danielle Boss and Kyley Dawn Millett; two great grandchildren, Rebecca Michelle Ann Hamlin and Abigail Christine Muzerolle; two step grandchildren, Colin Warhola and Viktor Warhola; special nieces and nephews, Stacey, Shawn, Amy, John, Lisa, Donny, Mike, Carolee, Mary, Noah, Thea, Sara, Dan, Deborah, David; many special cousins, and her namesake, Aunt Wilda Smith Cobb. She is also survived by the father of her children and her very dear and loving friend, Bud Millett. She was predeceased by her parents and a special friend, Marie Belyea. She leaves behind special friends, Michaela Woodward, Myrtle and Alfred Brackett and Audrey Damon.
Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday at the Clay Funeral Home, 7 Lee Road, Lincoln. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with the Rev. Myles Cyr officiating. Interment will be in the spring. Those who wish may donate to the music department at Mattanawcook Academy. Donations may be left at the funeral home.
BEATRICE CLOUGH MULLIGAN
LINCOLN-Beatrice "Bea" Mulligan,71 ,went home to be with the Lord on April 5, 2003, with her family at her side. She was born in Carroll, March 19,1932 , the daughter of Vernon and Ruth (Smith) Clough. She was a life long resident of Lincoln and always was a hard worker. Bea ran a boarding home on Lakeview St. in Lincoln for many years, caring for children and the elderly. She enjoyed growing flowers in her garden, watching birds, camping, shopping, cooking and canning for her family until retirement.
She is survived by her very devoted and loving husband, Coleman, they would have celebrated their 54th Wedding Anniversary on April 17, 2003; a daughter, Edith and her husband Paul Taylor of Aiken, New Hampshire. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a son, Mark Mulligan; and a brother, Leamon Clough. She leaves cherished memories of Area Home Care ladies, Sherry, Delight, Vicky and Pam.
Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., Wednesday at the Clay Funeral Home, 7 Lee Road, Lincoln. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home with the Rev. Tim Shaw and Rev. Jack Stewart officiating. Spring intermenty will be in Lincoln Cemetery. In lieu of flowers gifts in her memory may be made to the Mark A. Mulligan Scholarship Fund. Donations may be left at the funeral home. A gathering and luncheon in her memory will be at the Fellowship Hall at Community Evangel Temple following the service.
ROBERT B. MURPHY
MATTAWAMKEAG - Robert "Bob" Blair Murphy, 58, died Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2003, just shortly after midnight, at a Bangor hospital. Bob was born at his home in Lincoln, Nov. 30, 1944, under the light of a flashlight held by his Aunt Jeannette Jimmo. He was the son of Floyd and Doreen Murphy.
Bob graduated from Mattawamkeag High School where he played basketball, baseball and ran cross country. After completing high school, Bob entered the Army. He served most of his tour of duty in Korea. After his tour of duty, he married Mary Ann Bryant and they had two children, Michael and Roberta. They settled down on Long Island, Oregon; grandchildren, Brian Hurd and Wendy Darroux, and Denyell Boardman; a very special great-granddaughter, Whitney Darroux; step-daughters, Nancy Dickey of Vinalhaven and Marilyn and Gene Hurd of Bucksport; step-grandchildren, Edwin, Owaissa and Zachary Dickey, Allen and Shane Hurd and Crystal Osborn, Paula Fitzgerald, Richard Will, Jr., Tracy Will and Christine Mott, Samantha Boardman and Tonya Shirland; two sisters, Barbara and Al Scharmer and Betty and George Watring; a brother, Donald and Leona Prosser; several step great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a step-daughter, Mildred Will, a grandson, Alden Prosser, II and two brothers, Arthur and Russell Prosser. Special thanks to the entire staff at Orono Commons, New Hope Hospice, and Roxanne Hayes, whose weekly visits meant so much.
Special thanks to the entire staff at Orono Commons, New Hope Hospice, and Roxanne Hayes, whose weekly visits meant so much.
At Raymond's request, there will be no visiting hours. Graveside services, with military honors, will be announced in the spring at Mount View Cemetery, Blue Hill. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be sent in care of RaeJean Prosser, 36 Veazie St., Old Town, 04468, or, Orono Commons, 117 Bennoch Road, Orono, 04473, Arrangements with Clay Funeral Home, 7 Lee Road, Lincoln.
WILLIAM ELI RHODES, SR.
Medway and Blue Hill- William Eli Rhodes, Sr., 62, husband of Madelene (Mullen) Rhodes, went home to be with the Lord, May 21, 2003, after a long illness, at a local hospital, surrounded by his family. He was born in Island Falls, July 27, 1940, the son of William L. Rhodes and Belle E. (Lord) Page. Billy was a very devoted family man, and loved spending time with his family. He enjoyed driving, yard sales, hunting and fishing. He collected clocks, coins and guns and truly admired eagles and "The Flag". In addition to his mother, Belle and step-father John Page of Medway he is survived by his wife, Madelene of Blue Hill; six children, Tina Locke and her husband Robert of Blue Hill, Rose Osborne of Bangor, William Rhodes, Jr. and his wife Vanessa of Blue Hill, Matthew Rhodes of Graham, Wash., Mae Rhodes of East Millinocket and Timothy Rhodes of Medway; ten grandchildren, Rita, Lily, Travis, Shawna, Lisa, Patrick, Daysan, Zachary, Mikayla and Victoria; three brothers, Robert Rhodes and his wife Desire of Lincoln Steven Rhodes and his wife Wendy, and John Page, III all of Vassalboro; three sisters, Mary Rhodes and Rebekah "Jeanie" Burleigh and her husband Chip all of Medway and Joni Pine and her husband Gordon of China; many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He also leaves one very special niece Connie "Dee-Dee" Cox of Lincoln. In addition to his father, William, he was predeceased by two sisters, Bonnie and Mae-Elaine and a grandson "Little Toby".
Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday, May 23, 2003 at the Clay Funeral Home, 7 Lee Rd., Lincoln. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Medway Church of God with the Rev. Gerald Craig officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Chase Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the funeral home for funeral expenses.
ROBERT CARLTON RIDDLE, SR.
BURLINGTON and CHEBEAGUE ISLAND- Robert Carlton Riddle, Sr., 58, husband of Valerie (Dyer-O'Neil) Riddle, died Feb. 12, 2003, at his home.
He was born in Portland, July 15, 1944, the son of Herman and Priscilla (Doughty) Riddle. Robert was an avid hunter. He loved the outdoors and life.
In addition to his wife, Valerie, of Bulington, he is survived by two sons, Robert, Jr. of West Enfield and Brent of Burlington; two brothers, Bruce and Barry both of Chebeague Island; three grandchildren, Dakota, Korianne and Corbin. Arrangements with Clay Funeral Home, 7 Lee Rd., Lincoln.
DELIA A. SCANLIN
GLENBURN-Delia A. Scanlin, beloved wife of the late Marshall L. Scanlin, died June 2, 2003 at a Bangor Hospital. She was born in Masardis, August 3, 1912, the daughter of Raymond and Frances (Sabin) Scanlin. She had owned and operated Scanlin's Furniture Store in Danforth. She was a member of the Methodist Church in Weston and was a member and past president of the Willing Workers of Weston. Delia enjoyed quilting, knitting, baking bread and playing games with her grandchildren.
She is survived by two sons, Winston Scanlin and his wife Joan of Easton and Jerry Scanlin and his wife Robin of Skowhegan; two daughters, Freda Holmes and her husband Richard of Binghamton, Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Augusta, Friday, June 6, 2003 at 9:00 a.m. Those who wish may donate in her memory to the American Heart Association.
NICHOLAS RONALD SMITH
LINCOLN - Nicholas Ronald Smith, infant son of Jamie and Sherry (Linscott) Smith, died May 30, 2003, at a Bangor Hospital, where he was born May 5, 2003.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by a sister, Elyssia; grandparents, Sylvia and Robert Walcott, and Tom and Gina Smith; great grandparents, Beulah and Harold Thompson, Uda Martin and Hope White; aunts and uncles, Russell and Wendy Worster, Sterling and Sue Linscott, and Loree Libby and Scott Leveille; several cousins. He was predeceased by his grandfather, Elwyn Linscott.
Private services for the immediate family will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the Clay Funeral Home, 7 Lee Road, Lincoln, with the Rev. Dr. Bruce Young officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to either the Lincoln United Methodist Church, or the Rosen Neo-natal Intensive Care Unit. Donations may be left at the funeral home.
GEORGE STEPHENS, JR.
BANGOR- George Stephens, Jr., 84, husband of E. Doris (Averill) Stephens, died April 12, 2003 at a Bangor hospital. He was born in Monson, Sept. 10, 1918, the son of Mary (Gagnon) and George Stephens, Sr.
George was a veteran of WWII serving in General Patton's 3rd Army. In addition to his wife, Doris, of Bangor, he is survived by two sisters, Jeanne Willette of Caribou and Geraldine Comeau of New York; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He also leaves behind his extended family and friends at Harmony Nursing Home, where he had lived for the past 30 years. In addition to his mom and dad, he was predeceased by a brother, David Wheeler; and a half sister, Paula Neal. The family wishes to thank the caregivers for all the years of dedicated care that had been provided for our brother. Robbie, we will always love you and miss you, but will see you again when God calls us home.
Friends may call 2-4 p.m. Saturday at Clay Funeral Home, 7 Lee Road, Lincoln. Graveside services will be held in the spring at New Macwahoc Cemetery.
