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JEAN L. (JELLISON) AUSTN
WESTON - Jean L. Austin, 71, passed on to the house of her Lord, Jan. 6, 2008 surrounded by her loving family. Jean was born April 28, 1936, the daughter of Lucille (Jellison) Pierce.
Jean is survived by three sons, Clayton Jr. and his wife Beverly of Danforth, Earl Sr. and his friend Laurie Richards of Canaan and Lester and his wife Julie of Orient; seven grandchildren, David, Trina, Sheila, Earl Jr.(Bumby), Todd, Kelly and John; eight great grandchildren; a sister, Lora Romine; three brothers, Howard, South Carolina; nieces and nephews who thought of him as a grandfather, two nephews, John Austin, of Saco and Edward Austin, of Lowell, Mass.; four nieces, Elisabeth Austin and Jenness Whitacker, both of Scarborough, Moira Peterson, of Foxborough, Mass. and Gretchen Dannano, of Wakefield, Mass.; nine great nieces and nephews, Reeve Austin, Kylee Austin, James Dannano, Robert Dannano, Caitlan Peterson, Marin Whitacker, Cullen Whitacker, Vanessa Austin and Brian Austin; two step-children, Pam Ambrose and Ernest Philbrook. He also leaves his best friend of many years, Brian McKinnon. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his longtime companion, Eugenia Ambrose, a brother, Robert "Tom" Austin and a great-niece Julie Austin.
Friends may call from 12 noon-1 p.m. Sunday, February 24, at the Clay Funeral Home, 7 Lee Rd., Lincoln. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Leon Robinson officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Mattawamkeag Community Pride Fund. Donations may be left at the funeral home. A gathering will be held at the Mattawamkeag Community Center, after the service.
CATHERINE A. BABINEAU
EAST MILLINOCKET- Catherine A. Babineau, 83, passed away Oct. 28, 2007 at a Lincoln hospital. She was born Dec. 16, 1923 in St. George, New Brunswick, Canada, the daughter of Joseph and Alice (Brown) Sampson. Catherine was a loving wife and mother. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren, who knew her as "Grammy Kay-Kay". She had great faith, was a devote member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church, a member of the Little Circle Daughters of Isabella and a member of the Legion of Mary. She spent many hours visiting elderly in an area nursing home. Catherine was very proud of her Irish heritage. She was a skilled seamstress and avid quilter. She loved flowers. She especially loved curling up with a hot cup of tea and a good book. She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Marcel Babineau of East Millinocket; four children, Mary Anne C. Lagasse and her husband Oneil of Livingston, Florida; two sisters, Barbara and Sarah Badger; his long- time companion, Sarah Tibbetts of Enfield; her daughter, Amy Tibbetts of Maine he relocated to Bangor where he met his wife Noreen Rowe: they married in 1950 and settled in Carmel where they raised their family. Through the years, "Red" worked at various locations as a Master Electrician. He belonged to the Electrical Union, American Legion, Masons and Shriners.
After his wife's early passing, he returned to his "beloved Danforth" to be with his brothers & sisters and enjoy his childhood fishing spots. "Red Bartlett" was a quiet, Christian man, was wellrespected and liked by all.
He is survived by one daughter, Johanna Treadwell of Hermon, 2 sons, Richard Bartlett, Jr. and his wife Rosemary of Hermon and Darrol Bartlett and his wife, Sylvia of North Anson, brothers Winston and his wife Elaine of Danforth, Bill and Judy of Eagle Point, Maine, Yet more loving and caring than any other, Born and lived in Topsfield, became a Princeton Bomber, But realized his dream in another, Lived as a horseman, a driver, a guide, and a barber, was a champion, but most of all was a friend, a husband, a father. None were ever better. This was his time, he was ready, Let us all remember his beautiful voice shout GLORY, He loved and cherished his Lord, as well as all those to be remembered: Wife: Cathy: Son: Jesse and girlfriend Elizabeth: Daughter: Calla Sue, Children: Dale and fiancé Heidi, Nara "Gara", Terrilynn and fiancé Roger, Joshua and fiancé Sebrena, Eric, Grandchildren: Daniel, Riley, Ryan, Missy, Nathan, Brother: Dana, Sisters: Dawn and Diane, many nephews and nieces, Special Friends and Family: Johnny, Emma, Uncle Maurice, Wylder, Conrad, Elizabeth, Families: Osgood, Wheaton, Gould, Fox, Hewes, and many many others.
A visitation for family and friends will be 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Wednesday September 19 at Springfield Community Church, where funeral services will be held 2:00pm with Rev. Bruce Swan officiating. Burial will follow at the Codyville Cemtery. Friends are invited to the Springfield Community Church following the burial for refreshments and fellowship. Arrangements by Clay Funeral Home 7 Lee Rd., Lincoln.
MAURICE B. BEAN
TOPSFIELD - Maurice B. Bean went to be with his Lord and loved ones Sept. 3, 2008, surrounded by his family at Calais Regional Hospital. Maurice was born Nov. 9, 1919, in Topsfield, son of Reuel and Alma (Rioux) Bean. Maurice grew up in a loving home with his five brothers and three sisters, a home full of good food, laughter and music. Maurice went to grammar school in Topsfield and Springfield. At the age of 16, he went to work with his brothers and cousins in the woods, where he learned his love for the outdoors. December 1941 changed his path when he joined the Army Air Force to fight for his country that he loved and honored. His service introduced him to the world and his best friends. He ended his military career on Tinian Island, taking care of the crew of the Enola Gay.
When her returned back to the states he married his childhood sweetheart, Frances Thornton Bean. They lived on the corner of Route 6 and Route 1 for 52 years. Maurice lovingly cared for Frances after she became ill and retired from Dead River Co., in 1987, where he worked for 21 years. He was a member of Earl Severance Post in Topsfield from 1949 to 2008. He was a life time member of Lewey Lodge, Princeton and a member of Springfield Congregational Church. He worked at Topsfield Food Pantry with his sister, Avis and lifetime friend, Hazel, where he could be heard whistling on any given Saturday. You could find Maurice tapping his foot and singing the old time songs he loved so well at Wesley Dance Hall. He loved to sing and dance. When he could no longer dance, he would sing with his strong voice for all to enjoy.
In addition to his parents and his beloved wife, Frances he was predeceased by his brothers, Ronald "Jay," Lewis, Philip, Wayne and Dennis; three sisters, Doris Bemis, Claire Webber and Avis Sussenguth; son-in-law, Brett Clark; and his nephew, Dan Bean. He is survived by his daughter, Candace Clark of Topsfield; a granddaughter, Katrina Clark Carlson and her husband, James, of Binghamton, Florida; a sister, Dorothy Littlefield of Bath; brother-in-law, Ralph Stratton of East Winn; sisters-in-law, Paula Cole of Lincoln and Connie Cole of Arizona; four grandchildren, Ryan Shaw and Courtney Shaw, both of Lincoln and Alex Maheu and Brady Maheu both of Glenburn; several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday, May 12, 2008 at the Clay Funeral Home, 7 Lee Rd., Lincoln. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. Tuesday, at St. Mary of Lourdes Catholic Church, Lincoln, with the Rev. Myles Cyr officiating. Interment will be in South Chester Cemetery. Those who wish may donate, in his memory, to the Knights of Columbus. Donations may be left at the funeral home.
ARDEN PHILLIP BOARDMAN
Lee and Danforth - Arden Phillip Boardman, 72, died unexpectedly, June 25, 2008, in Carroll. He was born August 20, 1935, in Canterbury, New Brunswick, Canada, the son of Andrew Earl and Josephine (McLaughlin) Boardman. Arden rented shed #2 at the Lee Flea Market, which he thoroughly enjoyed. He raised international champion Yorkshire Terriers. He loved music, gardening, animals and sports, especially the N.H. - Calvin Eugene Botting, 56, passed from this life to a better one, Dec. 25, 2007, after a long battle with Hodgkins Lymphoma. He was born Feb. 6, 1951, in Patten, the son of Lyman and Julia (Dunphy) Botting Sr. He graduated from Katahdin High School in 1969. Shortly after graduating, Cal entered the U.S. Army and served in Vietnam. He returned home and then went to work for his uncle, Herschel Botting in Maine four months ago to live out the rest of his life.
Calvin is survived by three children, Lindsay, Ryan and Mackenzie; two brothers and six sisters. He leaves behind four extra special sisters, Donna Sibley and her husband, George, of Lincoln, Gloria DeWitt and her husband, Walter, of Monticello, and Darlah Arbo and her husband, Marty, of Patten, and Fonda Burleigh; one very special nephew, George W. Sibley and his wife, Melanie, who cared for Cal until he entered the hospital; a special aunt, Regina Clark and her husband, Jack, of Augusta; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. In addition to his parents, Calvin was predeceased by one sister, Evelyn.
At Cal's request there will be no funeral services. Interment will be at Mount Chase Cemetery. Arrangements are with Clay Funeral Home, 7 Lee Road, Lincoln.
JUNE "MEME" ELAINE (DEVEAU) BOWDEN
BANGOR - June "Meme" Elaine (Deveau) Bowden, 65, passed away March 8, 2008, at a Bangor hospital. She was born May 15, 1942 in Vanceboro, the daughter of Barney and Mary (Trask) Deveau. She owned three gas stations at one time. June was a member of the Red Hat Society and she loved to shop. She enjoyed going to camp in Lambert Lake, and loved taking care of her grandson, Zach.
She is survived by her daughter, Mary Bowden, and the light of her life, grandson Zachary Emerson, as well as an unborn grandchild, all of Bangor; three stepchildren, Greg and Gordon Bowden of Bradley, and Sherri Severance of Orrington; a brother and sister-in-law, Robert Devoe and Liz of Bangor; sisters-in-law, Nina Hansen of Bangor, Ella Devoe of Lambert Lake and Sally Stewart of Bangor; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Irving Bowden and Esther of Bangor; a special cousin, Barbie McNichol of Danvers, Mass; many dear nieces, nephews and cousins and her best friend since childhood, Maxine Cropley of Lambert Lake. She also leaves her "granddog" Ebony and two kitties. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased her first husband, James Stewart, her second husband, Gordon Bowden, Sr; a sister Ethel and a brother, Bernard; two nephews.
The family would like to express their appreciation to Dr. Robin Pritham, Dr. Jane Balboa and the staff at ICU, sixth floor, EMMC for the excellent care given to June.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Clay Funeral Home, 7 Lee Road, Lincoln, with the Rev. Ellen Beairsto officiating. Spring intermenty will be in Vanceboro Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Bangor Humane Society, 693 Mount Hope Ave # B, Bangor, ME 04401. Friends and family will gather at the funeral home after the service.
MARILYN HILL BOWERS
"Two roads diverged in a wood, and I~ I took the one less travelled by, And that has made all the difference." -Robert Frost
"Country roads, take me home...to the place I belong." -John Denver
LINCOLN: After many travels and many roads, Marilyn Hill Bowers, 88, reached her destination at "the Open Door at Journey's End" on September 26, 2008, where she was welcomed "home" by her beloved husband, Linwood.
Marilyn will live on in the hearts she leaves behind through the memory of her quiet grace, generosity, humility, and wit. Because of her, our "long line of love" will go on forever and she will remain an inspiration and guiding example of a truly fulfilled life.
Marilyn was born on March 31, 1920 in South Chatham, NH, the youngest daughter of Leon Theodore and Sarah Eliza Eastman Hill. She attended Fryeburg Academy, Class of 1938, and there met the love of her life. Through 49 years of marriage, Marilyn honed her trade - that of loving and devoted wife and mother. She dedicated her life to her children, their schools, and their sports. Her passion for children only grew with the title "Grammie." The Bowers' home was a happy home for all who entered because served with all of her home-cooked meals was a generous helping of love. Marilyn held a special place in her heart for her camp at Nicatous Lake "Almost Heaven." She will be remembered each time we hear the cry of a loon or the song of a chickadee. We'll smile at the taste of a freshly picked blueberry and embrace the breezes through the tall pines. If asked to describe her life, she would probably say, "I was blessed." We will say, "She was a blessing." Marilyn lives on in her children and grandchildren, Pauline Bowers of Clinton and families: Layne, Nikia, Sarah, Nadia, Benjamin; Linwood III, Tiffany, Matthew; Lee, Brooklyn; Lynn Marie, Nicole, Samuel; Amanda; Barbara and John Tremblay of Gansevoort, NY and families: Anna, John; Johnny T., Danielle, Michelle, Meghan; Brenda, Alicia, Dominic, Andrew; Mike; Chris, Oliver Linwood; Beverly and Darrell Spencer of Nashua, NH and families: Scott, Clayton; Steve, Lydia, Samuel; Karen, Melissa, Abigail; Mary and Dick Pelkey of Lincoln and families: Johnny B., Jesse; Jimmy-James, Melissa, Jamie; Barbie, Sarah, Linwood; Philip, Brandon, Max, Justin, Nevin, Nolan, Bryce; Liz, D.J., Rickey; Penny, Samantha, Jeremy, Josh, Nick; Rick; Lauri, Brett, Andrew, Lexi; Joan and Bud Smith of Lincoln; Ralph and Gichie Bowers of Huachuca City, AZ and families: Nancy, David, Philip; Liz, Ralph, Rueben, Damian, Sean; Arlene, Patricia, Benjamin; Patrick, Kristina; Carol, Anthony, Jennifer, Nicolette; Bernice; Rebekah, Alexander, Jacob; Linda Gerry of Lincoln and families: Patti, Anthony, Zachary; Skip, Victoria, Ethan, Preston, Gavin; Kathi, Eliza, Benjamin Eastman; Robbie; Susanne; Bonnie and Lee Reardon of Millinocket and families: Heather, Hailey, Abby, Delaney; Carrie, Morgan; Shawn; step-brother, Bill and Sunny Pitman; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Ruth Hill; Avis and Russell Noyes, Cretie Leen, Vernon, Jr. and Deb Bowers, Glendon and Grace Bowers; cousins, many nieces, nephews, and special friends. She was predeceased by her parents, her husband, her step-parents, Merle and Edna Pitman; sons Linwood, Jr. "Towser" and Leon; grandchildren, baby boy Spencer, Jonathon Van Nierop, Owen Spencer; brother and sister, Ralph Hill and Elsie Small; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Leeman Bowers and Lillian Priest and their parents, Vernon and Bernice Bowers - who were like parents to her; and son-in-law, Mike Gerry - who was like a son to her.
The book of Ecclesiastes tells us, "To everything there is a season" and so, how fitting that Marilyn would leave us at the turning of autumn. She gives us a final gentle reminder of the cyclical ways of nature and of life: As one leaf falls in autumn, the promise of another green bud awaits in spring. Thanks to her legacy of love, our family tree will forever be deeply rooted and abundantly blossoming.
Visiting hours will be from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday, September 28, at Clay Funeral Home, 7 Lee Road, Lincoln. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Monday, September 29 at First Congregational Church, 19 School Street, with the Rev. Darrell Joiner officiating. Interment will be at Mt. Repose Cemetery in Burlington. Because of her pride in 54 years of membership at the First Congregational Church, donations in Marilyn's memory may be made to the Steeple Fund, P.O. Box 131, Lincoln, ME 04457.
