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JANE CARON
VAN BUREN and DANFORTH - Jane Caron, 55, passed away Feb. 19, 2009, at a Caribou hospital. She was born July 1, 1953, in Houlton, daughter of Clifford and Reta (Little) Caron.
Jane is survived by her mother, Reta; and a brother, James, both of Danforth; a sister, Roxzena Caron of New York; two sisters, LuAnn Wells and her husband, Steve, of Maine General Hospital, Bangor. She married Anthony Corbett in 1942. She moved to Thompson (and Ruth), Tampa, FL, Alton Thompson (and Amanda), Hackensack, NJ, Arnold Thompson (and Debbie), Edwardsville, IL; six sisters – Geneva Michaud, East Millinocket, Dorothy (and Lewis Doane), Kingman, Robena (and Hugh Dugans), La-Grange, Evelyn (and Don Wright), Foxboro, MA, Joann (and Vernon Hunt), Bucksport, and Gloria (and Roger Anderson), Mineral Point, MO; fifteen grandchildren, six step grandchildren, twenty-eight great grandchildren, eight step great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, cousins, many good friends as well as her special friend, Raymond Jones, East Millinocket.
Martha was predeceased by an infant son, Gerald; her husband, Anthony Corbett; both of her parents; step mother, Ethel (Blanch) Thompson; three brothers – Melvin Thompson, Jr. (Thompson (Patricia Melvin); a brother-in-law, Patrick Michaud (Geneva); a sister-in-law, Lurene Worster Oregon, Phyllis MacKay of Springfield, Mass., Roderick MacKay of Lincoln, Cathryn Emes of Cape Elizabeth and Blake MacKay of Bethel.
There will be no services. Those who wish may donate, in her memory, to the Penobscot Valley Humane Society, P.O. Box 73, Lincoln, ME 04457. Arrangements with Clay Funeral Home, 7 Lee Rd., Lincoln.
EVERETT B. COTTLE
Macwahoc - Everett B. Cottle 83, husband of Donna (York) Cottle passed away peacefully June 17, 2008 surronded by his loving family. He was born June 7, 1925 in Wytopitlock, the son of Harry and Flora (Woods) Cottle. At the age of 16 Everett went to work as a fireman for the C- P Railroad for 26 years and then boomed out west where he worked for Ohio Railroads. After that he worked at Great Northern in East Millinocket, retiring in 1987.
In addition to his loving wife of 29 years Donna of Macwahoc; he is survived by two daughters, Cathy Davis and her husband Kenny and Suzanne Apgar and her husband David; stepdaughters Darlene Grass and her husband Ronnie, Jody Dickenson and her husband Andrew, and Maryetta McLaughlin and her husband Clarance; stepsons Earl Cottle and his companion Heather, George Cottle, and Harry Cottle and his wife Charlene; seven grandchildren; ten stepgrandchildren; seven greatgrandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Everett was predeceased by his first wife Sandra (Dotts) Cottle; brothers Ervin, Fletcher, Eugene, Adrian, and one sister Delarosa Ellis.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Sunday June 22 at Clay Funeral Home 7 Lee Road, Lincoln. Burial will follow at the family lot Grindstone Road Cemetery in Medway.
FLETCHER G. COTTLE
EAST MILLINOCKET - Fletcher G. Cottle, 87, husband of Margaret (Veysey) Cottle, died Aug 21, 2007 at N.H.; a brother, Everett Cottle and his wife, Donna of Macwahoc; four sisters-in-law, Cecelia Farrell of Lincoln, Norma Cottle of Mattawamkeag, Joyce Veysey of Bangor and Pauline Stewart of Linneus; several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by three brothers, Ervin, Adrian and Eugene Cottle and a sister, Delarosa Ellis. The family gives a special thank you to Diana and staff at Maine Veterans Home, 44 Hogan Road, Bangor 04401. Arrangements with Clay Funeral Home, 7 Lee Road, Lincoln.
RUTH M. COX
EAST MILLINOCKET - Ruth M. Cox, 67, wife of Stephen Cox, passed away July 23, 2008, at her home. She was born, March 18, 1941, in Medway, the daughter of Edgar and Deborah (Caswell) O’Donal. Ruth met her husband, Steve, at church. Both being in their 30's, they were married perhaps before it became fashionable to marry later in life. Ruth loved the simple things in life and even noticed the different shades of green in the trees along the road. She liked the small flowers, and always had plants in the home. She was very good with her hands, crocheting and knitting, and made many baby outfits. She loved to do crossword puzzles and Sudoku, and enjoyed the Wheel of Fortune T.V. programs.
She was predeceased by her father, Edgar O’Donal, her mother, Deborah (Caswell) O’Donal and brothers, Wayne and Francis O’Donal. In addition to her husband, Stephen, she is survived by four brothers, Glenwood O’Donal and his wife Angie, Dale O’Donal, James O’Donal and his wife, Mary and John O’Donal and his wife, Gloria; her mother-in-law, Patricia Cox, sister-in-law, Joanne and her husband, John Beaulieu; brother-in-law, Orland Cox and his wife Bonita; sister-in-law, Betsy O’Donal; several nieces and nephews.
Friends and family may call from 6-9 p.m. Thursday at Calvary Temple-Assembly of God, 2 Orchard Street, East Milllinocket. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Calvary Temple, with the Rev. Regginal Adams officiating. Interment, with private committal services for the immediate family, will be at Grindstone Road Cemetery, Medway. Arrangements with Clay Funeral Home, 7 Lee Road, Lincoln.
HARRY JAMES CRAWFORD
WYTOPITLOCK - Harry J. Crawford, beloved husband, father, brother, son and local businessman passed away May 28, 2008 at Houlton Regional Hospital with his family by his side.
Born on June 2, 1935 in Drew Plantation to Percy and Delorosa (Cottle) Crawford, Harry learned trucking and mechanics from his father at an early age. He owned and operated trucks of all kinds throughout his lifetime, often with his brothers, Robin (Bob) and Dale along with him. Originally his company was known as Harry J. Crawford & Sons, but with growth in 1980 he changed it to Timberland Trucking Co., Inc. which his sons Roland and Tom took over upon his retirement. He made many life long friends in the trucking industry whom he liked to see and swap stories with.
Family was very important to Harry. Bean suppers on Saturday nights and holidays were times for him and his family to gather and catch up on events.
Harry is survived by his wife of 53 years, Doreen (Tuck) Crawford along with his six children, Beverly and Donald Bubar of Lincoln, MaryAnn and Allan Hanscom of Wytopitlock, Maurice and Christina Gray of Medway, Kathleen and Clayton McKissick, Jr. of Orient, Roland and April Crawford of Staceyville and Thomas Crawford of Mattawamkeag. He also leaves behind four siblings. Joan and Victor Hanington of Millinocket, Robin and Lois Crawford of Lincoln, Dale and Donna Crawford of Drew Plt., and Janice and William Wilcox of Bangor. He leaves behind 14 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Harry was predeceased by his parents. Also a son, Harry J. Crawford, II in 1967.
Per his request, there will be no funeral service. A family committal service will be held on Mon. June, 2, 2008 at the Drew Plt. Cemetery with Paul Gray officiating. As Harry would like, a gathering for food and storytelling will take place at 2:30 pm at the Wytopitlock Town Gym. All are welcome.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Houlton Regional Hospital, care of Progressive Care Unit, 20 Hartford Street, Houlton, California, the daughter of John and Irene (Phillips) Quigley. Joan enjoyed crocheting, playing Bingo, and cooking. She always had a new recipe for someone to try. She especially enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and her husband, Reginald, she was predeceased by a sister, Patricia Sanders. She is survived by her children, Margaret & (Charles) Bullard of Morganhill, Calif., Reginald & (Vikki) Crocker, Jr. of Valley Springs, Maine Central Railroad after 40+ years. He was also a member of the American Legion and Knights of Pythias.
A memorial service will be heald Saturday, September 29th, at 2:00 p.m. at the Vanceboro Methodist Church. A luncheon will follow at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Vanceboro Methodist. Church in Miles’ name. Arrangements with Clay Funeral Home-Bartlett Chapel, 24 Houlton Road, Danforth, ME 04424.
JOAN ARLENE (MACE) CROSBY
PASSADUMKEAG - Joan Arlene (Mace) Crosby, "Joannie," "Grammy Joan," as she was known to many, entered Heaven's gates on Aug. 22, 2007, after a valiant, 7 year battle with breast cancer. She never gave up her effort to fight this disease and was a remarkable example of courage and faith in her God the entire time and was such an inspiration to everyone. These last weeks with her were such a blessed time.
Born in Passadumkeag, June 12,1937, the youngest child of Doris (White) and Edgar Mace, Sr. Joan graduated from Howland High School, class of 1955. She attended hair school after, and married the love of her life - Fred- on September 15, 1956. Always together, hand in hand, they built their home and raised 5 children in the little village of Passadumkeag. Joan always commented on how blessed she was and how rich and full her life was, and she was always thankful to the Lord for her many blessings. Her family is her legacy. She was a wonderful daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, and neighbor. She was like the "virtuous woman" in Proverbs 31, "Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also". Ready in a moments notice, Joan loved to shop and go out to eat. She was a great cook, enjoyed doing handwork, sewing, making bows, stamping cards, puzzling, and reading. She enjoyed watching the birds and collecting frogs. She always put others above herself and was always looking for a reason for a gathering, even if it was only to eat pie! On her own birthday celebrations, she always had gifts wrapped and ready for all of her grandchildren, whom she adored. Every holiday was made extra special, especially Christmas, and there were always cameras flashing as Joan had to take pictures at every event.
Joan was so proud of her children and grandchildren and was a great encourager and supporter of the many activities they participated in. With her "candy bag" in hand, she was always on the sidelines or in the stands cheering and clapping and that's why she was chosen by the Penobscot Valley High School homecoming committee to be the grand marshal in its 2005 Homecoming Parade. She proudly displayed her "Joan Crosby - PVHS Number 1 fan" - signs on her red mustang.
Faith in her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ was evident in Joan's life. Her favorite Bible verse was Joshua 1:9 "Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest." She had a true servants heart, was a great prayer warrior, and was a very faithful member of the Passadumkeag Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School right to the end, was a Deaconess, the assistant treasurer, and where she served on many committees over the years.
She was predeceased by her parents and the following half siblings: Adelia Ware, Raymond Mace, Irene Starbird, Edrie Lugdon, Winona White, and Ethel Graves, along with her sister and brother Virginia Saucier, and Gordon Mace, and her beloved son Stuart Alan Crosby. Joan leaves behind the following family members, who will miss her tremendously: her loving husband of 50 plus years, Fred; their children and spouses: Kenton and Glenda, Christine and Nicky, Tim and Wanda, and Keith and Shelly; her grandchildren, who all adored and cherished their Grammy Joan and whom she adored: Erica & Christian, Kendra, Jacob & Rachel, Miranda & Matt, Dustin, Brady & Aimee, Ashley, Amanda, Dakota, Sutton, and Reece; along with her two great-granddaughters, who were so precious to her: JayLyn Emma Crosby and Shay Belle Ireland. Joan also leaves siblings Edgar Mace Jr. & Daphene, Jean Robinson & Gary, and sister-in-law Betty Mace as well as Fred's sisters and brother, Florence Merrill, Avena & Bernard Ireland, and Alan Crosby. She leaves many nieces, nephews, cousins, as well as too many dear friends to list, and her beloved church family along with all the other children who called her "Grammy Joan".
Joan did not want us to mourn her death, as she has victory over death and is now pain free in heaven, with a perfect body; but she wanted us to celebrate her life, and give God the glory as she's probably singing one of her favorite hymns, "I Know Who Holds Tomorrow, For I Know Who Holds My Hand" as she walks on streets of gold. She loved flowers and her desire was to have some at her celebration of life; but she also requested that donations, in her memory, be made to The Passadumkeag Baptist Church or CancerCare of Maine at EMMC. Donations may be left at the funeral home. Visiting hours will be 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Friday at The Clay Funeral Home, 7 Lee Road, Lincoln; and a celebration of Joan's life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Passadumkeag Baptist Church with Pastor Jack Caron officiating.
Burial will be at Gould's Ridge Cemetery, Passadumkeag. Friends and family are invited to a luncheon following the burial at the Passadumkeag Community Building.
