Reed, Josephine
June 14, 1934 - Oct. 20, 2005
Josephine P. Reed, 71, of Wiscasset, died Oct. 20 at Fieldcrest Manor in Waldoboro.
She was born on June 14, 1934, the daughter of David and Myrtle (Bean) Reed. She attended Wiscasset schools.
Josephine loved spending time with her family, enjoyed talking on the phone, being with people, yard sales, animals, country and western music, and collecting watches and radios.
She was predeceased by her father David Reed, mother Myrtle Brewer in 1999, stepfather Ronald Brewer in 1993, and brother David A. Reed.
She is survived by brothers Arthur Reed and wife Phyllis of Wiscasset, and Donald I. Brewer of Wiscasset; sister Hortense Blanchard of Rumford; especially close aunt and uncle, John and Mildred Grover of Medfield, Mass; especially close niece and nephew, Debra Ethier of Wiscasset and Richard Brewer of Edgecomb; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Graveside service 2 p.m., Sat., Oct. 29 at Greenlawn Cemetery, Wiscasset.
Arrangements are by Mayo and Daigle Funeral Home, 40 Federal St., Wiscasset.
Flanders, Daniel
Oct. 9, 1932 - Oct. 21, 2005
Daniel E. Flanders, 73, died Oct. 21 at MaineGeneral Rehabilitation and Nursing Care, following a long illness. He was born in Liberty on Oct. 9, 1932, a son of the late Jessie and Catherine (Cronon) Flanders.
Mr. Flanders was a graduate of Walker High School in Liberty and was a U.S. Air Force Veteran, serving during the Korean War.
He had been employed by Howard Street Cemetery in Northborough, Mass., and the Northborough Water Dept. for a total of 25 years.
Mr. Flanders was a member of the Kennebec Assembly of God.
He was predeceased by two brothers, Walter and Harold Flanders; and sister Rita Hanson.
Mr. Flanders is survived by his wife, Marian Alice (Noyes) Flanders of Windsor; son Dale E. Flanders of Gardiner; daughter Cynthia Flanders of Worcester, Mass.; stepsons, David Brann and wife Sandra, and Terry Brann and wife Sue Ann, all of Windsor; stepdaughter Jeanne Tisdale of Chelsea; brother Roland Flanders of Washington; grandson Adam Thomas of Worcester; and several step-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours 9:30-11:30 a.m., Wed., Oct. 26 at Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta. Committal service 12 p.m., at the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Mt. Vernon Rd., Augusta.
Condolences to the family may be expressed via the funeral home website at www.plummerfh.com.
Orne, Raymond
Feb. 11, 1933 - Oct. 23, 2005
Raymond Orne, 72, of West Boothbay Harbor, died Oct. 23 at St. Andrews Hospital.
He was born in Roslindale, Mass., on Feb. 11, 1933, the son of Kenneth and Dorothy Orne. Raymond graduated from Boothbay Harbor High School in 1957, after which he joined the U.S. Air Force for four years.
He was employed at the Federal Reserve Bank in Boston, Mass., for 38 years.
Raymond retired in 1992 and came back to his beloved home in West Boothbay Harbor with his cat, Boots.
Ray was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox and Patriots.
He is survived by his brother Robert and wife Joan of Groton, Conn.; aunt Margaret Orne Kelly and her husband Verner of Savannah, Ga.; aunt Joan Orne of West Boothbay Harbor; and many cousins.
At the request of the deceased, there will be no service.
Arrangements are entrusted to Simmons, Harrington & Hall Funeral Home, 375 Wiscasset Rd., Boothbay.
Donations may be made in his memory to Miles Home Health & Hospice, 40 Belvedere Rd., Damariscotta, ME 04543.
McMahan, Steven
June 29, 1946 - Oct. 22, 2005
Steven D. McMahan, 59, of Jefferson, died unexpectedly on Oct. 22 at the Veterans Administration Center, Togus.
He was born in Baltimore on June 29, 1946, the son of Arthur and Stacy (Shepphard) McMahan.
After graduation from high school, Steven served in the Navy Sea Bees during Vietnam. He later worked for Osram Sylvania in Waldoboro for more than 15 years. He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed working with his hands. He built his own home and owned and operated a portable sawmill.
He is survived by his mother, Stacy Shepphard of Augusta; his wife, Viola M. McMahan of Jefferson; children, Melissa Guido of Staten Island, N.Y., Darlene Burgess of Coventry, R.I., Jeffrey McMahan of Borrego Springs, Cal., and Christina McMahan of South Bristol; uncles, Kalin Shepphard of Archdale, N.C., and Ernest McMahan of Charlotte, N.C.; and several cousins.
Visitation 10-11 a.m., Wed., Oct. 26 at Calvary Bible Baptist Church, Rt. 126, Whitefield, with funeral service, 11 a.m., the Rev. Jerry Wright officiating. Burial 2 p.m., Wed., Oct. 26 in the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Mount Vernon Rd., Augusta.
Arrangements are in the care of Knowlton and Hewins Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1 Church St., Augusta.
Linscott, Forrest
Aug. 10, 1918 - Oct. 23, 2005
Forrest H. “Scotty” Linscott, 87, died the afternoon of Oct. 23 at the Hospice House in Reading, Mass.
Mr. Linscott was born in Newton, Mass., Aug. 10, 1918, son of the late Linwood A. Linscott and Lillian (Hall) Linscott.
Mr. Linscott retired in 1981, after having worked 40 years as a Senior Mechanic for American Airlines. He was a graduate of Newton High School and received his degree from Boston University. He was a 70+ year resident of Melrose and a life-long “summer native” of Jefferson. He was a 50 year member of the First Baptist Church of Melrose.
He was the devoted husband of the late Hester (Higginbotham) Linscott; loving father of Susan A. Merenda and her late husband Joseph of Melrose, Peter L. Linscott of Lowell and the late Linwood F. Linscott and Janet H. Linscott; brother of the late Doris Barbour; father-in-law of Nancy J. Linscott of Beverly; cherished grandfather of Suzanne Merenda and Joseph Merenda, both of Melrose, and Christina Linscott, Andrew Linscott, and Mark Linscott all of Beverly, Mass.
Memorial Service, First Baptist Church (corner of Main & Upham St.), Melrose, Mass., Sat., Oct. 29, 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours at the Robinson Funeral Home, 809 Main St., Melrose, Mass., Thurs., Oct. 27, 5-8 p.m.
Gifts in his memory may be made to the memorial fund at the church or to Hallmark Health Hospice, 100 Hospital Rd., Malden, MA 02148.
To sign guestbook, please visit www.robinsonfuneralhome.com.
Interment
in Evergreen Cemetery, Boston, Mass.
Arrangements by Robinson Funeral Home, 809 Main St., Melrose, Mass.
Masters, Dorothy
June 8, 1906 - Oct. 22, 2005
Dorothy Sherman Masters, 99, of Waldoboro, passed away peacefully on the evening of Oct. 22 at Fieldcrest Manor. She was born at the family home in Round Pond on June 8, 1906, the third of nine children born to Harry O. and Eva M. (Sherman) Masters. She attended school in Round Pond and later attended Bristol High School.
Dorothy worked for many years at the Christmas Cove Inn in South Bristol, Round Top Farms, and the Canning Factory in Bremen. Amongst her co-workers she was known to be friendly, had a great sense of humor, and was always fun to work with.
In her later years, Dorothy was a very loving caretaker of her mother and aunt. Her family and friends remember that Dorothy was always eager to tell stories of her earlier life and of others in the area. For over 10 years she lived in the Sproul Block in Waldoboro. Her good friend Lottie Richards has many fond memories of the good times they spent together; especially going for long rides and having pie and coffee at Moody’s.
Dorothy is survived by her brother, Harry Milton “Mit” Masters of Newcastle; sisters-in-law, Eunice of Madison, Ala., and Edith Masters of Round Pond; nephews, Henry Colby and wife Anita, of Pierrepoint Manor, N.Y., William Masters and wife Marcia of Conway, N.H., Richard Masters and wife Martha of Round Pond, George Masters, Jr. and wife Linda of Round Pond, Edward Masters and wife Niki of Madison Ala., and Bruce Masters and wife Nancy of Bridgeton, N.J.; two nieces, Lillian Masters of Madison Ala., and Nancy Frost of Ashville, N.C.; and several cousins, great nephews, and nieces.
Friends are invited to join the family for a service to honor Dorothy, 1 p.m., Wed., Nov. 9, at the Chapel of the Strong Funeral Home, 612 Main St., Damariscotta. She will be laid to rest at the family lot of the Maple Grove Cemetery, Round Pond.
Arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of the Strong Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Damariscotta.
Masters, Harry
June 22, 1913 - Jan. 7, 2006
Harry M. “Mitt” Masters, 92, decorated WWII veteran, passed away on Jan. 7 at Miles Memorial Hospital, Damariscotta. The son of Harry O. and Eva M. (Sherman) Masters, he was born June 22, 1913 in Round Pond.
Mitt attended grammar school in Round Pond, and then walked five miles daily to attend Bristol High School, graduating in 1931. While in high school Mitt spent his summers in a citizens’ military training camp in Portland. After high school he took Army extension courses in Bangor and became a second lieutenant, serving as a reserve officer. He was working at Bath Iron Works as a machinist when he was called to active duty in March 1942. He was sent to Fort Benning, Ga., where he trained as a paratrooper and was assigned to 505 Parachute Infantry, 2nd Bn. “D” Co, 82nd Airborne Division as platoon leader.
While still in training Mitt learned of his older brother’s death in a ship sunk by a German mine off Cape May, N.J., in June 1942. He surprised local residents when he jumped from a C-47 flying 600 feet over Round Pond, landing in what was then known as Len Murphy Field to attend his brother’s memorial service.
Mitt left with the 82nd Airborne Division for North Africa in April 1943. He made a combat jump into Sicily where he was wounded and received his first purple heart. He also received the Legion of Merit award for his parachute-loading plan, which proved to be a major administrative contribution to the success of the airborne attack on Sicily, inventing and constructing the special equipment needed to implement the plan. He continued to fight in Italy until November 1943 when his company was sent to England to prepare for the invasion of Normandy.
Mitt earned his second purple heart on June 6, 1944. In the early hours of D-Day Mitt parachuted into Normandy, landing in a cow pasture outside St Mere Eglise, France where he and others were separated from their unit. By the end of the day Mitt had been severely wounded and he and his men captured by German forces. They were rescued by American forces over a day later. Mitt was sent to a hospital in England to recover from his wounds and was well known for keeping the men in his ward in good cheer. Mitt was known to worry only about his mother and how she was doing while he was away in the service. Mitt continued to serve with the 82nd Airborne Division until December 1945 when he was discharged with the rank of Captain.
After leaving the service Mitt attended the University of Maine and obtained a degree in forestry, eventually moving to Washington State working as a scalar and surveyor for the Schaefer Logging Company; a job he loved until he was injured on a logging trip. He worked in Alaska for three years in a salmon cannery eventually going back to school to study accounting. He eventually landed a job with the Internal Revenue Service where he spent 21 years collecting taxes before he retired in 1978.
He was an active member of many organizations, including the Masons, Odd Fellows, The Grange, American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He met and married the love of his life, Mildred (Mahan) Weeks Masters, late in life at age 70 in 1983. Together they traveled to Europe to attend both the 40th and 50th D-Day anniversary celebrations. He was a passionate hunter and gun buff and held a national record in marksmanship. He loved and appreciated life. For many years he planted and tended a garden at his old family home in Round Pond.
In his own words on April 13, 2002, “How I lived through the war I do not know. My civilian life as a hunter, forester, Revenue Officer and just plain citizen has been filled with many instances which brought me close to death. Only the Good Lord knows why I am still here waiting to join him.” He was greatly honored when he was chosen in 2001 to be the soldier to represent the State of Maine in the WWII memorial bronze sculpture housed in Branson, Mo.
Mitt was predeceased by his loving wife, and was the last surviving of his eight siblings.
He leaves his stepson, Gordon Weeks of Scarborough; six nephews, Richard and George Masters, both of Round Pond, Bruce Masters of New Jersey, William Masters of New Hampshire, Henry Colby of New York, and Edward Masters of Alabama; nieces, Lillian Masters of Alabama, and Nancy Masters of North Carolina; step-grandsons and their families; and many great nephews and nieces.
Friends and family may call from 12-2 p.m., Fri., Jan. 27 at Strong Funeral Home, where a service to honor Mitt will follow at 2 p.m. He will be laid to rest at the Maple Grove Cemetery, Round Pond, in the spring.
In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to Bristol Congregational Church or the Lincoln Home.
Arrangements are entrusted to the direction and care of the Strong Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 612 Main St., Damariscotta.
Moody, Ona
Feb. 10, 1935 - Oct. 25, 2005
Ona H. Moody, 70, of North Nobleboro, passed away on Oct. 25 at her home after a lengthy struggle with Carcinoid and Pancreatic cancer. Her family was at her bedside.
Born in Waldoboro on Feb. 10, 1935, she was the daughter of Henry M. and Harriet M. Dalton Hilton. She attended Waldoboro schools and graduated from A.D. Gray High School in 1952.
She married Harold E. Moody on April 18, 1953, and moved to North Nobleboro where she and her husband raised their family.
She was an active member of the North Nobleboro Baptist Church where she had taught Sunday school, Vacation Bible School and BYF and had served as Church Organist. She was currently the Church’s Assistant Organist, a member of the Church Choir and a member of the Church’s Board of Trustees.
She was also actively involved in the North Nobleboro Community Association and its annual North Nobleboro Day.
She was predeceased by her parents Henry and Harriet Hilton of Waldoboro and North Nobleboro and by her brother, George C. Hilton of Nobleboro.
She is survived by her husband, Harold E. Moody; daughter, Andrea M. Newbert and husband, Gary; sons, Thomas H. Moody and Timothy H. Moody, all of North Nobleboro; daughter-in-law, Tammy L. Moody of Waldoboro; sisters-in-law Cynthia W. Hilton and Norma M. Dion of Nobleboro; five grandchildren, Jessica L. Newbert, Megan S. Newbert , Jordan T. Newbert, and Stewart H. Moody, all of Nobleboro, and Khristy L. Moody of Waldoboro; two nieces, one nephew and several cousins.
Memorial service, North Nobleboro Baptist Church on Sun., Oct. 30, 2 p.m., with Pastor Bette Bond and Rev. Warner A. Howard officiating.
A private burial, in the Joshua Moody Cemetery at the old Moody Homestead in North Nobleboro at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations to her memory may be made to The Henry M. Hilton Missionary & Pastoral Scholarship Fund, c/o Andrea M. Newbert, 935 East Pond Rd., Nobleboro, ME 04555.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Members of the North Nobleboro Baptist Church and Hall Funeral Home, Waldoboro.
Mink, Constance Loraine
11/05/1936 - 05/05/2006
Constance Loraine Mink, of Friendship, died May 5 at the age of 69, at Shore Village Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Rockland, after a brief illness. Constance, known affectionately as Connie, was born in Appleton on Nov. 5, 1936, the youngest of five children, to the late Ivan and Irene Johnson Mink.
As a child, she attended Appleton and Union schools and assisted on the family farm. Connie was later employed at GTE Sylvania in Waldoboro for 17 years and resided in Friendship throughout her adult life.
Connie is survived by two sons, Ronald Yattaw of Friendship, and Keith Yattaw and wife Michelle of Orlando, Fla.; two grandchildren, Eric Yattaw of Waldoboro, and Matthew Yattaw of Cushing; two brothers and their wives, Keith and Grace Mink of Appleton, and Lyndon and Marion Mink of Royal Palm Beach, Fla.; and sister, Lyndall Wade of Portland. She is further survived by cousins, nieces, nephews and friends who have all been very thoughtful and supportive during her illness.
Graveside ceremony 1 p.m., Thurs., June 15 at the Village Cemetery behind the Friendship Methodist Church, followed by a celebration of her life at the Mink home in Friendship.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to The Friendship Ambulance Auxiliary Foundation, P.O. Box 40, Friendship, ME 04547.
Arrangements are entrusted to Hall Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Waldoboro.
Hutchins, Laura Craft
03/06/1919 - 06/08/2006
Laura Craft Hutchins, 87, of Waldoboro, passed away June 8 at Pen Bay Hospital in Rockport.
Laura was born March 6, 1919, in Bath, the daughter of William J. and Marcia H. Craft. She grew up in Bath and was a graduate of Morse High School and received her Bachelors Degree in Education from the University of Maine in Orono.
Laura was a home economics teacher for several years in Presque Isle; Sharon, Mass.; and Bath.
She was an active member of the Waldoboro United Methodist Church, and past president of the United Methodist Women, and will be remembered for her love of people. She loved spending time with her family, was a wonderful cook, and enjoyed the beauty of the ocean, the changing of the seasons, and the laughter and playful ways of her grandchildren. She will be best remembered for her heartfelt giving, kindness, and sincere care towards others.
Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Erwin F. Hutchins, of Waldoboro; son, Brent E. Hutchins and wife Martha of Albion; daughters, Jeanne E. Hutchins of New Gloucester, and Carol A. Jacques and husband Corey of Saco; grandchildren, Michael D. Hutchins and wife Molly of Albion, Kathryn L. Willey and husband Charles of Waterville, Mark E. Hutchins of Albion, Margo L. Jacques of Saco, and Mitchell W. Jacques of Saco.
Visitation 6-8 p.m., Mon., June 12 at Hall Funeral Home, 949 Main St., Waldoboro.
Celebration of Laura’s life 2 p.m., Tues., June 13 at the United Methodist Church of Waldoboro, Friendship St., Waldoboro with Rev. Joseph Beardsley officiating. Burial will follow at the German Protestant Cemetery in Waldoboro.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church of Waldoboro, P.O. Box 354, Waldoboro, ME 04572, or to The Salvation Army, 31 Payne Ave., Rockland, ME 04841.
Arrangements are entrusted to Hall Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 949 Main St., Waldoboro.
Benner, Earle H.
01/02/1912 - 06/08/2006
Earle H. Benner, 94, of Bristol, passed away June 8 at Cove’s Edge in Damariscotta. The son of Ozro M. and Jennie (Robinson) Benner, Earle was born Jan. 2, 1912, at home in Bristol.
For nearly 30 years, he worked at Round Top Farms in Damariscotta. Relocating to L.R. French Plumbing and Heating, he remained there for nine years, prior to accepting a management position at Round Top.
Earle was a member of the Bristol Lodge of Masons for over 60 years, a member of the Seaside Grange in Bristol for over 70 years, and a lifelong Red Sox fan.
He was predeceased by his wife of 60 years, Lillian (DeVoe) Benner, in 1994.
Earle leaves three children, Donald E. Benner of New Harbor, Barbara Fossett of Pemaquid, and Ozro I. Benner of Bristol; sister, Beatrice Sparrow of Bristol; eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Friends are invited to be with the family 1-2 p.m., Mon., June 12 at the Damariscotta Branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Belvedere Rd., where his service will follow at 2 p.m. He will be laid to rest with his wife at the Bristol Mills Cemetery, following the service.
If desired, the family asks that donations be made to the Bristol First Responders, 104 Southside Rd., New Harbor, ME 04554.
Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Strong Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 612 Main St., Damariscotta.
Madore, Brenda Chadwick
Unknown - 06/09/2006
Brenda Chadwick Madore, 59, of Waldoboro, died peacefully at home with her family by her side on June 9. Brenda was born in Willimantic, Conn. to Paul and Frances Chadwick. She was born Brenda Hathaway Chadwick.
She graduated with a B.A. from the University of Connecticut.
Brenda lived in various states and was able to see the country while married to Denis Scottron, who passed away Feb. 1, 2006, retired Coast Guard. They had a daughter, Meredith, and separated shortly after.
She moved to Maine in 1980 where she had a long career as a library assistant. She worked many years at the Rockland Public Library before working for Skidompha Library in Damariscotta from 1991 to 2006.
Brenda enjoyed doing puzzles, reading books, and spending time with her grandchildren having fun adventures with them. Her friends felt a great sense of love and warmth from her presence. Living with two cancers, she had endured lymphoma for nine years and had successfully overcome breast cancer. She believed strongly in cancer education, reading all new trials and medications to help those around her.
Brenda leaves behind her beloved family: husband, Michael Madore, whom she married in 1988, of Waldoboro; daughter, Meredith Benner and husband Rex Benner of Friendship; three much-loved grandchildren, Sydni, Erik, and Lindsay Benner, all of Friendship; two brothers, Walter Killam of Lewisville, Tex., and Jack Killam and wife Melba of Placerville, Cal.; a special sister, Lynn Killam of Houston, Tex.; and Michael’s family of Maine and New Hampshire.
Funeral arrangements will be private.
Any donations would be appreciated to Skidompha Library, 184 Main St., Damariscotta, ME 04543, or to the American Cancer Society, NE Division, 1 Main St., Suite 300, Topsham, ME 04086. You will be in our hearts forever!
Arrangements are entrusted to Hall Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 949 Main St., Waldoboro.
Josephson, Lucena
04/07/1909 - 06/09/2006
Lucena Josephson, 97, passed away June 9 at Country Manor Nursing Home in Coopers Mills.
Born April 7, 1909, in Searsmount, she was the daughter of Leslie and Bertha (Wentworth) Wentworth.
She worked at various jobs and retired as Postmaster in Alna.
She was predeceased by her husband, Ralph Josephson; daughter, Muriel Conrad; granddaughter, Michele Young; and four sisters, Barbara Moody, Bessie Russell, Louise Eugley, and Vera Allenwood.
She is survived by a son, Merle Tarr and wife Diane of Venice, Fla.; daughters, Evelyn Joslyn of Whitefield, Marjorie Erickson of Topsham, and Myrtle McKenna and husband Rodney; brothers, Richard Wentworth of Camden, Joseph Wentworth and wife Clara of Wiscasset; sisters, Bernice Robinson of Mt. Desert, Esther Stevens of Portland, and Gertrude Dickey of Lakeland, Fla.; 17 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; and many cousins, nieces, nephews and one uncle.
Lucena loved people and her door was always open to them.
Celebration of her life 2 p.m., Sat., June 17 at the Lions Club Hall in Coopers Mills. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the hospice or charity of your choice. Arrangements are under the care of Kincer Funeral Home, 130 Pleasant St., Richmond.
