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BENJAMIN LEWIS KIMBALL
Lincoln - Benjamin Lewis Kimball, 63, husband of Rhonda (Dill) Kimball, passed away peacefully, February 3, 2008. He was born, May 11, 1944, in Medway, the son of James Kimball and Eula (Coffin) Rossignol. Benny graduated from Schenk High School in 1962. He worked at Great Northern Paper and for Sheridan Smith, Inc. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and a member of the the American Legion. He loved hunting, fishing and spending time with his wife and family. Over the past few years you would always find Benny in front of a TV with a Play Station paddle in his hands, cussing and swearing, with his three beloved dogs, Kisha, Kasha and Kia at his side.
In addition to his wife, Rhonda, of Lincoln and his mother, Eula, of Medway, he is survived two daughters, Kattie Whiting and her husband Jeffrey, and Katina Booker and her husband David all of Lincoln; a brother Skip Kimball and his wife Belinda, of Medway; a sister, Donna Phillips, of Belgrade; mother-in-law, Mabel Dill; brother-in-law, Paul Dill; sister-in-law, Brenda Ellingwood, all of Lincoln; sister-in-law, Deborah Bouchard of Oakfield; brother-in-law, Byron Dill, of Ellsworth; brother-in-law, Bernice Dill and his wife, Sherry, of Bradley; five grandchildren, Laura-Beth, Jeffri-lynn and Jordan Whiting and Logan and Zachariah "Zeek" Booker, all of Lincoln; "adopted grandchildren" Chad and Amanda Bailey, Thomas King, KJ Rich, Tiara and Whitney Taylor, all of Lincoln and Ethan Powers, of Enfield; several nieces and nephews. He also leaves very special friends, George and Izzy Walsh and Owen Smith and a special niece, Beth Nelson. He was predeceased by his father, James; step-father, Frank Rossignol; father-in-law, Byron Dill; and brother-in-law, Terry Ellingwood.
Friends and family may gather in remembrance from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, February 9 at Rhonda and Benny’s home at 406 Main St., Lincoln. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family to help with expenses. Arrangements with Clay Funeral Home, 7 Lee Rd., Lincoln.
FRED H. KIMBALL
WEST ENFIELD - Fred H. Kimball, 84, husband of Mae (Neuman) Kimball, passed away Nov 4, 2007 at a Lincoln healthcare facility. He was born, Sept 30 1923, in Philadelphia, the son of Stanley B. and Anna (Hussey) Kimball. Fred served in the Pacific with the U S Navy during World War II. He and Mae owned and operated Kimball’s Bakery on Main Street in Lincoln for several years.
In addition to his wife, Mae, he is survived by three grandchildren. Services will be private with intermenty at West Enfield Cemetery. Arrangements are with Clay Funeral Home, 7 Lee Road, Lincoln.
CAROL ANN KINGMAN
MAXFIELD - Carol Ann Kingman, 66, wife of the late James R. Kingman, Sr., (former Police Chief of Howland,) passed away April 26, 2008, at a Boston hospital. She was born March 12, 1942, in Brockton, Mass. the daughter of Lester Allen Bouldry, Sr. and Margaret (Johnson) Bouldry. Carol worked for the U S Postal Service from 1985 to 2003, and was a member of the American Postal Workers Union. She loved to play Bingo, and enjoyed hunting, camping, scrap booking and gardening. She dedicated her life to her family.
She is survived by a son, James R. Kingman, Jr., of Leominster, Mass; two daughters, Michelle Kingman of Maxfield and Tina Wellman of Sangerville; six grandchildren, Steven J. Theriault, Harley Wellman, James Kingman, III, Austin Wellman, Brittany Kingman, Jonathan Kingman; a great-grandchild, Karley Theriault; a brother, Lester Bouldry. Jr., of Maxfield; a sister, Janet Harlow of New York Times correspondent and Chicago Tribune editor Douglas E. Kneeland died in Lincoln, Massachusetts. He showed early promise as a journalist, serving as literary editor of the high school newspaper and writing a column for the city weekly during his stay in Somerville. He received praise from teachers for his writings and harbored ambitions of becoming a novelist. A month after graduating from high school in 1947, Doug did a stint in the U.S. Army. Following his discharge in 1949, he enrolled at the University of Maine journalism department and former editor of the Philadelphia Inquirer, Doug switched his major to journalism. He became a regular staff member on the university's student newspaper, The Ohio where Jordan had taken a job as editor. "He was just as demanding there as he was when I was a student," Doug once said. In 1959 Doug was hired by The New York to help with a major transition with the paper. "He promised that if I stayed for one year, I could have any assignment I wanted," Doug remembered. "So that was too good to pass up." The transition that Roberts referred to was making the California.
Seven years later, in 1977, he became the Times' Midwestern Bureau chief. In his work for the Times, Doug covered many of the major stories of the era, including the trials of Charles Manson and Sirhan Sirhan, student protests over the Vietnam War and the killings at Kent State, race riots following the assassination of Martin Luther King, the oil embargo of 1973, the death penalty, presidential races from 1968 to 1980, and Watergate. He always believed his most significant work was breaking the story of the Saturday Night Massacre, Richard Nixon's dismissal of Watergate Special Prosecutor Archibald Cox and the resignation of Attorney General Elliot Richardson, which was the lead story in that Sunday's Maine. Even in his relatively short stint as a university teacher he had a major impact on numerous future journalists. In the mid-90s he became a member of the University of Maine teams. In 2003 Doug was honored by colleagues when he was inducted into the Maine when he was presented with an honorary doctorate. With a nose for news, a natural, writing flair, and impeccable integrity, Doug Kneeland was a consummate newspaperman. As Doug's good friend and colleague Gene Roberts noted: "He's our profession's equivalent of a triple threat quarterback, only better."
Doug is the beloved husband of Barbara Jordan Kneeland. He was predeceased by his first wife, Anne Libby Kneeland, and is survived by his four children, Debra Jo Wentz of Sioux City, California, Bruce Douglas Kneeland and Wayne Curtis Kneeland, both of Bristol, Rhode Island. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Christopher and Kelly Wentz, Alex Williams, and Timothy and Kathleen Kneeland, and by his sister, Pamela Kneeland Green e and her husband, Kenneth, of Chatham, N.Y., the son of John and Melka Koposcinski. Willie loved to hunt, fish and play cards.
He is survived by five children, William Koposcinski of Danforth, Michael Koposcinski and his fiance, Tara, of Danforth, Patricia Zaneldin and Jim Golding of Danforth, Merry McCormick and Lynda Osborne, both of Saranac Lake, N.Y. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Hospice of Aroostook, 2 Water St., Suite 1, Houlton, ME 04760.
DEACON THOMAS E. KRAPF
SPRINGFIELD - Thomas E. Krapf, "Deacon Tom," 79, passed away July 16, 2008, at his home. He was born Dec. 6, 1928, in Brooklyn New York. Deacon Tom graduated from the high school of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish. He worked in Maine and said it was God's country. He retired to Springfield in 1986 where he devoted himself to Lottie and his ministry as deacon. He served as chaplain at Penobscot Valley Hospital, formed bible study groups, and facilitated in RCIA (Right of Christian Initiation). He took great pride and joy in baptizing children and adults, presiding at weddings, and bringing Jesus' healing power to those in need. The people in St. James Parish in Kingman were especially dear to him.
He is survived by his five children Thomas jr. and his wife Monica, Steven and special friend Vicky, Jane Marie and her husband Tom, James and his wife Katherine, and John and his wife Linda; his grandchildren Sherry, Melissa, Christina, Jessica, Steven jr., Robert, Thomas, Timothy, Jennifer, Kelly, Deanne, Johnny, and Katie; his great grandchildren Taylor, Desiree, and one on the way; step grandchildren John, Peter, Wendy, and Courtney; step great-grandchildren Eric, Mikayla, Maddison, Matthew, and MacKenzie. Friend may call from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Friday at the Clay Fuenral Home, 7 Lee Road Lincoln.
A solemn funeral mass for Deacon Tom will be concelebrated by the Reverend Msgr. Charles Murphy, the Rev. Roger Cyr, the Rev. Myles Cyr and the Rev. Leroy Landry at 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary of Lourdes Catholic Church, Lincoln. Interment will be in Krapf Family Cemetery, Springfield.
MATHILDA E. (BROUSSEAU) LaCOMBE
LINCOLN - Mathilda E. (Brousseau) LaCombe, 90, passed away Dec 26, 2007, at home. She was made in the image and likeness of God and has been escorted home to her heavenly Father by all the angels and saints. She was born Sept 24, 1917, in St. Louis du Ha! Ha!, Quebec, Canada, the daughter of Antoine and Alice (Marmen) Brousseau, and was one of 14 children.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Alcie LaCombe, two infant children, a son, Rheal and his lovely wife and dear friend, Alice LaCombe; two sons-in-law and many brothers and sisters. She is survived by her children, Monique Jandreau of Lincoln, Lionel and his wife, Omerine LaCombe of Mattawamkeag, Arnold and his wife, Judy LaCombe of Winn, Paul and his wife Evelyn LaCombe of Bristol, Conn; Angie and her husband Gerald Christian of Hobart, Maine and earned a degree in Chemical Engineering in 1998. She received a Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering in 2002 while employed at Fairchild Semiconductor in South Portland, Texas A & M University in Maine Center for the Blind, Habitat for Humanity, the Adopt-a-Soldier Program, and the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness. She was recently recognized by the Dallas chapter of the NFCA for her commitment and effort in raising awareness about Celiac Disease.
She was known for her random acts of kindness, sense of humor, upbeat attitude, and contagious smile. She had a wonderful knack for brightening the lives of everyone she met.
She is survived by her husband, daughter, parents, and cherished brother Ivan Porter; grandfather Ivan and Lena McCarthy; Uncle Michael and Alice McCarthy; Uncle Peter and Jacinthe McCarthy; Aunt Barbara (McCarthy) Chaille; cousins Nina, Christine, Jason, and Jonathan; Aunt Jean and Bill German; Uncle John and Judy Porter. Her in-laws Zoel and Denise Landry; sister-in-law Christine and Jason Michaud, Ella, Eben; brother-in-law Craig and Linda Landry, Samantha, Craig Jr. She will be sadly missed by family, friends, co-workers, and her dearest friend Gretchen.
Visiting hours are Thursday, November 29th 2 – 4 p.m. & 7 – 9 p.m. and Friday, November 30th 1 – 3 p.m. Service will begin at 3 p.m. at the funeral home, with the Rev. Darrell Joiner officiating. Interment will be in Lincoln Cemetery. Those who wish may donate in her memory to the National Foundation for Celiac research. Donations may be left at the funeral home.
MERLE PHINNEY-LARLEE
LINCOLN - Merle Phinney-Larlee, wife of Leon Larlee, passed over Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008, with her loving husband at her side, at their home. She was born Oct. 9, 1919, in Lincoln, the daughter of Florence (Neal) and Hartwell Phinney. She and Lee were to have celebrated their third wedding anniversary, Oct. 6, 2008.
In addition to her husband, Merle is survived by two daughters and "sons," Sheryl and Victor Jipson and Laurene and Roger B. Windsor; grandchildren, Kristi and fiance, Tom, Jenifer and husband, Daren Mason and Roger C. and Sarah Windsor; great-grandchildren, Tanner and Kaylie Mason, Katie and Anna Windsor; nine stepchildren, Mike, Steve, Danny, David, Bill, Linda, Tammy, Lynn and Kathy and their families; two sisters, Lillian and husband, Ronald Boone, and Marion Wilson; sisters-in-law, Marie Harding and Carolyn Phinney; "adopted family," Ellen and Gerald Butterfield and their family; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Merle was predeceased by her parents; her first husband of nearly 50 years, Laurin C. Phinney; grandson, Travis Jipson; sister, Viola and husband, Robert Hall; brothers, Earl and Hartwell; and brother-in-law, Woodrow Wilson.
Merle's wish was to be cremated. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday at Clay Funeral Home, 7 Lee Road, Lincoln, with the Rev. Dr. Bruce Young and the Rev. Darrell Joiner officiating. Merle had a passion for the care and love of animals, so in lieu of flowers, the family asks that those who wish may donate in her name to Penobscot Valley Humane Society.
ROGER E. LAWRENCE
LINCOLN - Roger E. Lawrence, 76, husband of Lillian (Brown) Lawrence, passed away July 2, 2008, at a Lincoln hospital. He was born April 3, 1932, in Valpariso, Indiana, two sisters, Clarabelle Harveth and Joan Werner, both of Indiana; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
At Roger’s request, there will be no viewing. Friends and relatives are invited to a graveside service at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Lincoln Cemetery, where the Rev.Cynthia Nickerson will officiate. Arrangements with Clay Funeral Home, 7 Lee Road, Lincoln.
