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FRANCES E. CHAMBERLAIN
HOWLAND - Frances E. Chamberlain, 90, died Jan. 25, 2004, at a Howland healthcare facility. She was born Oct. 14, 1913, in Garden Grove, Sherman, Gordon Champion and Paul Champion both of Lowell; two sisters, Sylvia Patenaude of Maine in Orono. John had a proud career of military service in the Air Force, serving as a Specialist helping in the research and development of Radar and Communications Systems all over North America. He served from 1950 to 1954 and again from 1958 to 1974. He was stationed in Mississippi, Texas, Maine.
John moved his Family to West Enfield in 1962. There he and his wife, Jacklyn (Mosher) Clements, (they were married Jan 28, 1951 in Biloxi, Miss while he attended ground radar school) owned the Big Dipper Take out. In 1986 they opened the Montague House Restaurant. John enjoyed golfing, gardening, and card games. He had a large collection of civil war history media and was very interested in family genealogy. John was known for his humorous storytelling, jokes and good-natured teasing. His computer allowed him to keep in touch with long time friends from around the country. John is survived by his devoted wife of 53 years Jackie, his loving daughter and son-in-law Nannette (Clements) and Keith Fleming of Enfield, His cherished grandchildren Aaron Feldmus of Belgrade, Jeremiah Feldmus and his Fiancee Stacey Langlais of Hermon, and Mariah Fleming of Enfield. He also leaves three great grandchildren Felicia, Chelsey, and Delaney. He was predeceased by his parents and two brothers, Everett and Nicholas Clements, mother-in-law Lillian Crider and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Baker all of Belgrade. He is survived by two brothers Stone of Searsport, Fannie Brazier of Hancock, Judith and her husband, Charles Packer of Avon, CT. and Cindy and her husband, Gary Brasslett of Medway, brother-in-law Franklyn Mosher of Gales Ferry, CT, sister-in-law Marta Clements of Bryant Pond, two cousins, Gordon Clements of Prospect, and Washington, surrounded by family and close friends. He was born in Old Town, Aug. 8, 1942, to James Wallace and Edith Mabel (Sage) Currie. Bill attended schools in Howland, was a member of the Boy Scouts of America, the Howland Baptist Church, DeMolay and Composite Lodge # 168, AF & AM of LaGrange. While at Howland High, Bill participated in basketball, baseball and cross-country, captaining all three teams his senior year. He also was avidly involved in public speaking contests, for which he won numerous awards. Bill was Salutatorian of his class and graduated in 1960. In the fall of that same year, his academic career continued at the University of Washington, and exploring the United States by car while driving to and from the west coast, usually accompanied by a good buddy from Howland. In 1964, he received a B. S. in mechanical engineering from the University of Massachusetts. At summer's end, he married Andrea Jean Miskoski of Steilacoom; together they moved to the island of Maui, Hawaii, where Bill was assigned to the SAO satellite tracking station on 10,000 foot Mount Haleakala. After three years on Maui, Bill and his wife returned to the mainland where he began graduate work at Western Oregon, where Bill pursued additional graduate studies at Washington, where Bill began work with Battelle's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. With Battelle, Bill traveled extensively as both researcher and program manager on various projects. His recounts of adventures (and misadventures) in far-off places (Russia, Siberia, Central Asia, and Europe) alternately enthralled and horrified the extended family while expanding awareness of global issues he held important. Bill had a voracious appetite for knowledge and was never one to let his mind rest.
Daughter Dana was born in 1977, followed by son Brandon in 1981. Despite the heavy demands of his career, Bill's first priority was his children. He was their mentor, teammate and friend but most of all "dad," participating fully in all their pursuits-academics, athletics and music. In his leisure time, Bill enjoyed catch-and-release fly fishing, shooting hoops (especially the three-pointer) at the Tri-City Court Club, and following sports. He also enjoyed exploring the Washington; companion, Nancy Boddy of Seattle, Vermont and Jim Dirks of Richland, Maine IAABO for basketball. Dale was known as "Coach", "The Bull", "The Big Burly Bear", "Grampie", "Dad", "Uncle Dale" and "Bro". He was a friend to everyone he met and an old friend and former coach said, "That man has the world's respect.".
In addition to his wife, Edith, of Enfield he is survived by two sons, John Curry and his wife Heidi of Orrington and Scott and his wife Sarah of Bangor; a brother, Harry "Bub" Curry, III and his wife Peggy of Stetson; a sister, Linda Nickerson and her husband Nick of Bangor; four grandchildren, Zachary Curry, Michael Curry, Ryan Curry and Amy Curry; special nieces and nephews Kevin Merrill, Kevin Curry, Jason Curry, Eric Curry, Laurie Ouellette and Tracy Clement; grand nieces and nephews, Lindsay, Josh, Collin, Hannah, Ben, Joshua and Bo; a sister-in-law, Jean Turner; his mother-in-law, Ethel Turner.
Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, 2003 at the Clay Funeral Home, 7 Lee Rd., Lincoln. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with the Rev. Ronald Bean officiating. Interment will be at Pine Grove Cemetery, Bangor, at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Mattanawcook Academy Athletic Boosters Club. Donations may be left at the funeral home.
HARRIET J. DAVIS
HOWLAND- Harriet J. Davis, 78, wife of the late Leland Davis, died November 29, 2003 at her home. She was born in Howland, October 10, 1925, the daughter of Charles and Helene (Faloon) Littlefield. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Howland and the VFW Auxiliary in West Enfield. She had many special friends, made from all her years working at Nutter's Market in West Enfield.
She is survived by a son, Gary Davis and his wife Patty of Westbrook; a daughter, Linda Ulaskas and her husband William of West Enfield; a brother, Wayne Littlefield and his wife Frances of Enfield; three sisters, Louise Hamm and her husband John of S. Portland, Merle Thibodeau and her husband Alyre of Howland and Sheila Rossignol and her husband Gordon of Kensington, CT; four grandchildren, Ralph M. Dow III, Anthony L. Frenette, Aaron B. Davis and Abby E. Davis; three great-grandchildren, Colton M. Dow, Kylie M. Dow and Colby L. Frenette; aunt and uncle, Carl and Hattie Laing of Enfield; many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, Leland, she was predeceased by three brothers, Austin, George and Faye Littlefield and two sisters, Sylvia Nutter and Dorothy Packard.
There will be a memorial service held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, December 3, 2003, at the Clay Funeral Home, 7 Lee Rd., Lincoln with the Rev. Alan Porter officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the American Lung Association. Donations may be left at the funeral home.
JASON M. DOBSON
BURLINGTON - Jason M. Dobson, 25, died Dec. 2, 2003, at a Calais hospital from injuries received in an automobile accident in Waite that same day. He was born in Bangor, Nov. 1, 1978, the son of Debra (Davis) and Charles Dobson, Jr. Jason graduated from Penobscot Valley High School in 1997, and later from New Hampshire, where he was a Professor at both schools. In addition to his wife, Gertrude, he was predeceased by five brothers, Perley, Madison, Carroll, William and his twin, Howard James Emery; and four sisters, Ruth Ellen Gould, Myrtie Sinclair, Verdi Libby and Christeen Cole. He is survived by several nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews. He also leaves a very special person, Kim Guptil and many other special friends. He also leaves many wonderful caregivers who helped him greatly during his last few years.
At his own request, there will be no visiting hours. Graveside services be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, 2003 at Harmony Cemetery, Georgetown, Mass. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements with Clay Funeral Home, 7 Lee Road, Lincoln, Florida, and Clayton Emery and Robin of Stockton Springs; his grandmother, Sadie Duncan of Howland; aunts and uncles, Kathy and Mike Indiana, Sept. 24, 1920, the son of Rush and Gertrude (Carrico) Enochs. Don was a World War II Veteran of the U S Navy. He sold Electolux vacuum cleaners for 20 years, was in the boat and motor business for 10 years, and owned and operated the Lincoln House Motel for 10 years. He had been a member of the Lions Club.
In addition to his wife of 58 years, Eleanor, he is survived by a son, Robert of Enfield; three daughters, Elaine Enochs of Naples, Mary Jane Norton of Lincoln and Jo Ann Whitten of Portland; two sisters, Ruth Haub of Dugger Georgia; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Lincoln Cemetery. Arrangements with Clay Funeral Home, 7 Lee Road, Lincoln.
JANE KATHERINE CROZIER GABBIANELLI
LEE and WALDO - Jane Katherine Crozier Gabbianelli passed away on Dec. 3, 2003 at a Belfast hospital. She was born September 9, 1918 in Montpelier, New Hampshire and received her nursing degree from Sacred Heart Hospital School of Nursing in Manchester, Maine, Florida and Connecticut, Jane was a member of The Rosary Society, St., Mary's Mother's club, president of Cana, and was active in Girl Scouting, receiving the St. Ann's medal. Upon returning to Tennessee and Dana-Marie Worthing of Thompson and her husband Richard of Hudson, Betty Trask of Winterport and Myrtle Herring of Pennsylvania; several aunts, uncles and cousins. They were predeceased by their maternal grandparents, Herbert and Sally DeLaite.
Private services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Clay Funeral Home, 7 Lee Road, Lincoln, with the Rev. Harold Winstead officiating. Interment will be in Macwahoc Cemetery.
