Adelbert "Del" Galarneau
ALLENSTOWN, NH -- Adelbert "Del" Galarneau, 63, formerly of Maine, died on Dec. 18, 2004, after a brave battle with cancer.
Born on Feb. 24, 1941 in Farmington, he was the son of Albert Galarneau and the late Margaret (Gerrish) Galarneau.
Mr. Galarneau spent his early life in Maine, graduating from Lisbon Falls High School and living in Lewiston, before moving to New Hampshire in 1971.
Del retired in 2004 from Concord School District after six years of service. He worked as a precision technician for Westinghouse and was a member of the Carpenters' Union Local 538. He was also a member of the Sons of the American Legion Post 28 of Suncook.
Also Del was considered gruff at times, he was a real teddy bear at heart. He was a loving dad, a great papa, and the best cribbage player you could find. An avid NASCAR fan since childhood, Del was sure to watch every race and fill everybody in on the details. He loved scratch tickets, but never gambled on a home improvement project -- it always came out perfect.
He was predeceased by a daughter, Sonya Galarneau in 1985, and is survived by Albert, his father, and his father's special friend, Van Nolkemper, both of Rumford; his fiancee, Nancy Madore of Allenstown, NH; a sister, Jolene (Mrs. Bob) Milledge of Rumford; a brother, Vaughn and his wife, Sue Jacobs of Chula Vista, CA; an aunt and uncle, Rita Brassard of Haverill, MA and David Galarneau of Maine (who were like siblings to him); other aunts and uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins; and Nancy's three children and three grandchildren.
Wyona Anne Byron
BATH - Wyona Anne Byron, 51, of Bath, died on April 24, 2006 at Maine Medical Center in Portland from pneumonia complications.
She was born on Nov. 23, 1954 in Rumford, the daughter of Earl Byron and Annie Sherburne. She attended schools in Rumford and Bath, eventually attaining her diploma at Mt. Ararat High School in Topsham.
Wyona spent most of her adult life in the mid-coast region working as a CNA, store clerk, and elder housekeeper/companion. Accompanied by her beloved pet dog, Missy, Wyona enjoyed long rides along the coast, often going to Popham State Park and Reid State Park. She also loved ocean fishing.
Wyona is survived by two sons, Eric (Chris) Byron of Augusta, and Georgia and Jimmy Byron of Bath; four brothers, Charles Sastamoine and his wife, Caralie of Dixfield, Earl (Buddy) Byron and his wife, Marcia of Rumford, Everett Byron of Waterville, Ambrose Sastamoine of Norridgewock; one sister, Clemma Nichols and her husband, James of Rumford; one uncle, Jesse Hodsdon and his wife, Rita of Tallahassie, FL; a special aunt, Ramona Sweatt and her husband, Dan of Rumford; three grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was predeceased by her parents; one brother, Edward Sastamoine; and one special uncle, Ambrose Clements.
A graveside service will be held at the Demeritt Cemetery in Peru on May 7 at 1 p.m., with Pastor Bruce Tyner of the Rumford Baptist Church officiating.
Frances E. Dunn
DAMARISCOTTA - Frances E. (Lane) Dunn, 96 of Damariscotta died September 26, 2006 at Cove's Edge Long-Term Care facility.
Mrs. Dunn was born October 26, 1909, in Upton, the first child of the late Ellis H. and Martha M. (Littlehale) Lane. She was the widow of the late George H. Dunn.
Her family moved to Errol, NH when Frances was four years old. There they opened a General Store near the headwaters of the Androscoggin River and supplied the lumber camps that were cutting long logs around the Umbagog and Richardson lakes and sending them down the Androscoggin to mills.
Frances worked in the store from an early age and it was here she learned addition and developed a keen interest in mathematics.
History, and particularly, family history, was always a strong interest.
She was a direct descendent of William Brewster, a member of the Mayflower Colony and also a direct descendent of Deborah Bachiler Wing, a founder of Sandwich, MA. She was very proud of the fact that Wing Family of America owns what is said to be the oldest dwelling house in New England. Whenever possible she attended Wing and Littlehale family reunions.
Frances grew up and received her first formal education in Errol. She graduated from Gould Academy in 1926 and went on to attend classes at Plymouth Normal School in New Hampshire for a short period, dropping out when she realized she was teaching more than she was learning.
After a couple of years away from college to study hairdressing in Boston with her sister Margaret, she entered the University of New Hampshire in 1928 and graduated in 1932 with a BS degree in Liberal Arts.
Her first teaching job was in a one-room school in Newry. At that stage of the Depression, the powers that be were giving all teaching jobs to men supporting families and she lost her job after only one year.
Frances returned to Errol and started gardening which led to her interest in the Physical Culture Society and developed into her interest in whole and organic foods.
On April 30, 1938, Frances married George Dunn of Andover, where they established residence and raised their family. In 1955, Frances returned to teaching at Orr's Island. Subsequently, she taught middle school and high school math at schools in Dixfield and Litchfield, Farmington and Franklin, NH, before retiring in 1971.
George and Frances moved to Patten to create their retirement paradise. After George died in 1975, Frances continued the dream in Patten for several years, before moving closer to her daughter Mary in Edgecomb, and later lived in Round Pond, and Damariscotta.
Education, nutrition and her faith were very important to Frances. She spent much of her retirement reading, gardening and participating in both Gould Academy and The University of New Hampshire alumnae associations.
She was very pleased that one of her sons followed her through The University of New Hampshire and that one of her grandsons was able to graduate from Gould Academy 63 years after she did.
She is survived by a sister, Martha Bennett of Lovell; a son, Thomas Dunn of Orange Park, FL; a daughter, Mary (Mimi) Dunn and husband, Ronald Shapiro of Portland; a son, William Dunn and wife, Laura of Litchfield, CT; and a daughter, Sarah Latham and husband, James of Barnesville, OH; nine grandsons, a granddaughter, two great-grandsons, and five great-granddaughters.
She was predeceased by a son, Howard G.; her husband, George H. Dunn; a sister, Margaret Hawkins; a brother, Clifford; and a foster brother, Everett Eames
Remembrance arrangements are an interment
service at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21 at Woodlawn Cemetery in Andover, followed by a celebration of Frances' life at the Andover Congregational Church.
Her family feels an appropriate tribute to Frances would be a contribution to the Andover Educational Fund, Inc., P.O. Box 32, Andover, ME 04216.
Zula M. Galarneau
GORHAM - Zula M. Galarneau, 85, formerly of 3 Brock St. in Mexico, died on Jan. 29, 2007, at the Gorham House in Gorham.
She was born in Grafton, NB Canada on June 21, 1921, a daughter of William and Claudine (Nye) Wheeler. Zula was educated in New Brunswick schools and attended Nursing School in Brunswick.
She was employed for many years as a Nurses Aide at Rumford Community Hospital.
Surviving are three sons, Peter W. Galarneau and wife, Sue of Virginia, Harold L. Galarneau and companion, Sue McPhee of Dixfield, and Leonard O. Galarneau of Rumford; three sisters, Anna Lawson, Clara Billings, and Iva Jones ; two brothers, Leonard Wheeler, and John Wheeler; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her parents; her husband, William R. Galarneau; and two brothers, Orville Wheeler and Edgar Wheeler.
A graveside service will be held in the spring at St. John Cemetery in Rumford. If so desired contributions in her memory may be made to the American Lung Association of Maine, 122 State St., Augusta, ME 04330.
John A. Waite
YORK, PA - John A. Waite, 48, of Jay, died unexpectedly while on vacation with his family in Pennsylvania on July 7, 2007 at York Hospital in York, Pennsylvania.
He was born Aug. 12, 1958, in Farmington, a son of Adrian E. and Dorothy E. (Bennett) Waite. He recieved his education in Dixfield schools.
On July 8, 2000, he married Pamela Whitney in Camden.
He was employed in the construction business for many years, having worked for K&K and later was employed for ten years at Poland Spring Bottling Co.
He enjoyed four-wheeling, going to camp, hunting, and simply going for rides on old, familiar country roads. He loved his family and will long be remembered for being a practical joker who loved to tease people.
Survivors include his wife, Pam, of Jay; three sons, Johnathan and his companion, Sarah of Deltona, Florida, Joshua and his companion, Brittany of Wiscasset, and Jacob of Jay; a daughter, Chelsea of Jay; his mother, Dorothy Waite of Canton; three brothers, Daniel "Danny" and his wife, Vicki, Jeffrey and his wife, Natalie, all of Canton, and Darrell and his wife, Gail of N. Carolina; a sister, Diane Waite of Canton; a grandson; and several cousins, aunts and uncles.
He was predeceased by his father, Adrian.
Public memorial services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. from the Wiles Remembrance Center, 308 Franklin Rd. (Rte. 133), Jay.
Yvonne MacDonald
LEWISTON -- Yvonne MacDonald, 79, died Tuesday, May 14, 2002 at the d'Youville Pavilion in Lewiston. She had resided at the d'Youville Pavillon for the past three years and had developed many new friends. She was formerly of Mexico Avenue in Mexico.
Born in Jackman, Maine on February 13, 1923, she was the daughter of Albert and Florence (Rodrique) Martineau. She received her education in the Mexico school system.
She worked for the Oxford Paper Company, Diamond International, Razzano's and Freddie's Restaurant. She was a communicant of St. Theresa's Church in Mexico and was also a member of the Robert Shand Post 1641 Auxiliary.
Yvonne's greatest love was her grandchildren, Shaun, Alexander, Elizabeth and Haley. They gave her loving memories and joy each day she spent with them. She loved to play the lottery, beano and cards with her friends and family.
She was married in Rumford on August 11, 1947 to Leo W. MacDonald, who survives of Lewiston. Other survivors include two sons, Thomas of Lewiston and Timothy of Saco; one daughter, Patty Lawlor of Mexico; four grandchildren, Shaun L. Michael of Sabattus, J. Alexander Lawlor of Mexico, Elizabeth J. Lawlor of Mexico and Haley MacDonald of Sabattus; four brothers, Edmund Martineau and his wife, Margie of Mexico, Arthur Martineau and his wife, Doris of Mexico, Norman Martineau and his wife, Lucille of Limerick, and Edward Martineau and his wife, Lynda of Bradenton, Florida.
She was predeceased by her parents; one sister, Lorette Tonolini; and a brother, Louis Martineau.
Henry P. Degan
WATERVILLE -- Henry P. Degen, 91, formerly of Rumford, died August 7 at the Birch Grove Nursing Home in Pittsfield.
He was born October 5, 1910, in Staten Island, NY, the son of William and Catherine (Bossett) Degen. Henry was the widower of Jesse Elizabeth Young.
He belonged to the Robert Shand Post 24 American Legion and the Rumford Aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Henry was a WWII Veteran serving in the US Army as a Sergeant, 5th Ranger in the 11th Infantry 5th Division in the European Theater of Operations.
He is survived by one daughter, Anna Starbird of Clinton; five sons, John of Spain, Henry Jr. of Pittston, Barrett of Gardiner, James of Auburn and William of Clifton, NJ; one sister, Elizabeth Degen of PA; 23 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren
He was predeceased by a brother, Charles; and a sister, Margaret.
Richard W. "Scotty" Richardson
RUMFORD -- Richard W. "Scotty" Richardson, 65, died on December 26, 2002 at the Rumford Hospital. He was a resident of the Valley Road in Peru.
Born in Rumford, Maine on April 11, 1937, he was the son of Merle J. "Scotty" and Angelina (Fisher) Richardson. He was a graduate of Stephens High School with the Class of 1955.
He was a Private in the US Army and was also a member of the National Guard from 1958 to 1961. He worked for Boise Cascade Paper Mill in Rumford for over 37 years as a machine tender.
He was a Communicant of St. Athanasius-St. John Church in Rumford; a member of the 40 & 8 Club; Rumford Maine Lodge 862, B.P.O.E.; Chenery Dyment Post 199, American Legion; Maine Society of Sons of the American Revolution; National Association of Boxcar Hobos; Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War.
He was also a former selectman and a member of the finance committee of the Town of Peru; a member Rumford Historical Society and was an avid Mountain Valley sports fan.
He was married in Rumford, ME on April 19, 1958 to Olga Kushner, who survives of Peru. Other survivors include a daughter, Lorraine Oldham and her husband, Scot of Peru; five grandchildren, Scotty, Jarod, Alexis, Alyssa, and Allyson Oldham, all of Peru; two sisters, Emma Viger of Rumford and Marie Jessup of Oregon; five brothers, Pascal of Groton, CT, Raymond of Portsmouth, NH, John and Roger of Rumford, and Stephen of Florida.
He was predeceased by a daughter, Sonya Marie Richardson; a sister, Lorraine Vodola; and a brother, Merle Richardson, Jr.
G. Leroy Provencher
OLD ORCHARD BEACH -- G. Leroy Provencher, 61 died on April 2, 2003 at the Rumford Hospital.
He was born March 6, 1942 in Rumford, the son of Harold and Harriett Bartlett Provencher. He was educated in schools in Mexico.
He had been employed as a steel worker for the Dana Construction Co.
Surviving, besides his mother of Rumford, are two sons, Raymond of Manassas, VA, and Gary Lee and his wife, Marcie of Bardstown, KY; three grandchildren, Kelly, Carlee and Lee Provencher; three sisters, Becky and her husband, Billy Scott of Peru, Sis and her husband, Donny Haynes of Mexico, and Brenda Rumley of Rumford; two brothers, Bummy of Rumford and Steve and his wife, Janet of Mexico.
Dorothy J. Arsenault
MEXICO -- Dorothy J. Arsenault, wife of the late Joseph Alfred Arsenault Sr., passed away on June 14, 2003 at the Rumford Hospital due to a sudden illness.
She was born in Manchester, New Hampshire June 14, 1929, a daughter of Albert A. and Helen E. (Zdon) LeBlond.
Dorothy graduated from the St. Josephs High School for Women in Manchester, New Hampshire, Class of 1947.
On October 24, 1953, she married her beloved husband Joseph. They shared 41 years together until his passing on August 30, 1994.
Dorothy was a member of St. Athanasius and St. John Catholic Church in Rumford. She belonged to the Wednesday Morning Craft Club and serve as secretary to the East Andover Community Club, both of which she was a member for 13 years. Dotty had a special talent for making crafts, her hobbies included gardening, playing cards, and watching birds.
Dotty was able to travel extensively within the USA and Spain with her family as her husband
persued his miltary career. Later on in her life she cherished the time she could spend with her family, especially the grandchildren.
She is survived by one daughter, Dept. of Agriculture Administrative Ast. III Deborah Atkinson of Glendale, AZ; two sons, Retired Gunnery Sergeant Joseph A. Arsenault, Jr. of Farmington, ME; a special agent, Department of Defense Jeffrey L. Arsenault. of St. Louis, MO; six grandchildren; and one sister, Patricia Bournival of Manchester, NH.
Leonide "Blackie" Arsenault
ROXBURY - Leonide "Blackie" Arsenault, 82, of Roxbury Pond died on April 19, 2006 at his residence with his loving family by his side.
Blackie was born October 4, 1923 in St. Paul, New Brunswick to Theodore "Ted" and Regina (Gallant) Arsenault. He graduated from Stephens High School in 1943.
The month he graduated from high school, he entered the Army. His unit landed in Normandy on D-Day with the first wave. Many members of his unit and accompanying units were killed. He was captured shortly thereafter by the German Army and was a prisoner of war for six months. He endured many hardships during that time.
After being liberated from the POW camp, he returned to Maine and married Muriel Patenaude on February 25, 1946.
He retired from the maintenance department at Boise Cascade Paper after 42 years of service. He was a member of the 40 Year Club Boise Cascade.
He also was a member of many other organizations in the area including: Napoleon Ouellette, American Legion Post #24, Robert Shand V.F.W. Post #1641, Elks, Eagles, and a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a former President of the Chisholm Ski Club and participated in many of the club activities.
Blackie and Muriel ran Blackie's Ski Shop for a number of years, providing ski equipment to many local skiers.
Survivors include his loving wife, Muriel of Roxbury Pond; one son, David Arsenault and his wife, Sally of Roxbury Pond; and one daughter, Sylvia Wendt and her husband, Jim of Frederick, Maryland. He has two brothers, Gerard Arsenault and his wife, Pauline of Millinocket, and Leo Arsenault and his wife Anne of Wakefield, RI; three grandchildren, Erica Arsenault, Eric Arsenault and his wife, Janka, and Andrew Wendt; and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his brother, Mickey Arsenault.
Viola M. Arsenault
RUMFORD - Viola M Arsenault, 81, of Spruce St. died on May 4, 2006 at her residence.
She was born in Rumford on September 29, 1924, a daughter of Albert J. and Denise (Richard) Melanson. Viola was educated in Rumford schools and had lived locally all of her life.
On April 2, 1945, she married Arthur J. Arsenault. He passed away on November 12, 1999.
For many years, she was employed as a cashier at Sampson's Supermarket in Rumford.
Viola was a communicant of St. Athanasius and St. John Catholic Church. She enjoyed working in her many flower gardens and playing cribbage with her wide circle of friends.
Viola was a very accomplished knitter and donated many pairs of mittens and scarf's to the Green Church at Christmas. She enjoyed playing the organ and singing, as it was her belief that it gave Glory to God. Some of her best times in her life were spent along the Maine coast, and her many family trips to Hermit Island at Small Point Beach.
Viola's life was centered around her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as her beloved Boston Terrier "Maggie," who now resides in Missouri; and she was also very close to her brothers and sisters.
She is survived by a son, Dennis J. Arsenault and wife, Dottie of Rumford; a daughter, Christine A. Seaman of Wright City, MO; three sisters, Ida Lyons of Sanford, Bella Stone of Rumford, and Mary Patrick of Fayetteville, NY; four brothers, Leo Melanson of Rumford, Jack Melanson and wife, Jackie of Mexico, Albert "Chinkey" Melanson and wife, Eliz of Germany, and Richard "Dick" Melanson and wife. Julie of Dixfield; six grandchildren, Jason Arsenault US Navy and wife, Stephanie, Christopher Arsenault and wife, Gaye, Kyle Arsenault US Marine Corp, Craig Arsenault US Army, Tabetha LaMora and husband, Matthew, and Shane Burgum; and four great-grandchildren, Valor, Noah, Skylar, and Gabby.
She was predeceased by her husband, Arthur J. Arsenault; two brothers, George Melanson and Omer Melanson; a granddaughter, April Seaman; and a great-grandson, Stephen.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. on Wednesday May 10, 2006 at St. Athanasius & St. John Catholic Church. Interment
will be in the Maine Veterans Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in her memory to the St. Athanasius & St. John Catholic Church Building Fund 126 Maine Ave. Rumford, ME 04276.
Ida M. Jolin
RUMFORD -- Ida M. Jolin, 73, died on December 17, 2004 in Rumford with family by her side. A lifelong resident of the area, she made her home on Hancock Street, Rumford.
She was born in Rumford, Maine on May 3, 1931, a daughter of Arthur and Anita (Poirier) Cormier. She had attended Mexico schools.
Ida was a Communicant of St. Athanasius - St. John Church; a member of the Napoleon Ouellette Post 24, American Legion Auxiliary; and a member of Greater Rumford Senior Citizens.
She was a very active and Life Member of LeParesseux Snowshoe Club most of her life; and was an avid beano player and loved to crochet.
She was married in Mexico on September 28, 1946 to the late Leo "Buster" Jolin, who died in Rumford, July 17, 1996.
Survivors include two sons, Leo Jolin, Jr. and wife, Tammy of Rumford, Paul Jolin of Stone Mountain, Georgia; three daughters, Jeanne Cole and husband, Arthur, Anita Murphy and husband, Maynard, and Theresa Stoklas, all of Rumford; a brother, Leo Cormier and a sister-in-law, Rita Colburn, both of Dixfield; eight grandchildren, Michael Jenkins of Mexico, Keith Bickford and wife, Erika, Brian Bickford and wife, Robin, Maegin Jolin, Leo "Yogie" Jolin
III, all of Rumford, Amy Alimandi and husband, Justin of Berlin, NH, Jason Jolin of Rumford, and Douglas Conant of Lewiston; four great grandchildren Karissa and Kylee Bickford and Ashleigh Milligan all of Rumford and Kelsey Alimandi of Berlin, NH.
Marie Claire Hiana Socier-Michaud
REDDING, CA - Marie Claire Hiana Socier-Michaud passed to her rest on April 21, 2006 at Mercy Hospital in Redding, CA.
She was born November 7, 1913 to Joseph and Mary Socier in the community of Soldier Pond, ME.
She married Bill Averill, Oxford Paper foreman in 1957. The marriage ended in 1974.
She married Wilford Michaud in 1977. He died in 1983.
She operated a board and care home in West Peru for many years until moving to be close to son, Ernest West in Sacramento, CA.
Claire is survived by three sisters, Alma Goding of Ashland, ME, Marie Samocuik of Connecticut; and Jean Nemuth of Connecticut; three brothers, Max Chamberlain of Rhode Island, Wallace Chamberlain of Connecticut, and Gilbert Chamberlain of Connecticut; a sister, Laurette Picard of Mesa AZ; two brothers, Antoine Chamberlain of Connecticut and Ernie West of Sacramento, CA; along with her two granddaughters, Emily Slayter of Grass Valley and Elaine Jacques of Riverside and her friends here in Redding CA and friends in Maine.
Rev. Wilbur E. Cox
FARMINGTON - Rev. Wilbur E. Cox, 78, of Spruce Street, Rumford, died on October 6, 2006 at the Franklin Memorial Hospital, Farmington, with his family by his side.
He was born in Norway on Mar. 11, 1928, a son of John and Gertrude (Ritchie) Cox. He had attended schools in Norway, The Bible Institute of New England in St. Johnsbury, VT.
During the Korean War, he served with the U.S. Army.
Wilbur had served as Pastor for many churches in Maine including in New Vineyard and Stratton.
He was married in So. Paris on May 8, 1965 to the former Dianne K. Arsenault, who survives of Rumford.
Other survivors include three daughters, Sheila Judkins and husband, R. Gary, Jr. of Auburn, Shelley Cox of Wilton, and Heather Cox of Livermore Falls; a son, Joshua Cox and fiancˇe, Tabatha Chabot of Lewiston; two sisters, Thelma Greene of Kentucky, Lena Pavelchak and husband, James of Portland; six grandchildren, Adam Judkins of Lewiston, Ricky and Stephen Judkins of Auburn, Turrin and Shaila Mandor, and Hannah Cox of Lewiston.
He was predeceased by two sisters, Edna Cain and Etta May.
David L. Hodge
CANTON - David L. Hodge, 53, of the Victorian Villa Living Center in Canton, died on Jan. 31, 2007 surrounded by his family, at Franklin Memorial Hospital, Farmington.
He was born in Portland on June 26, 1953, a son of Walter and June (Dailey) Hodge, Jr. He had attended Rumford, Gorham, and Dixfield schools.
David was a truck driver for Wainwright Farms in Hartford for many years. He enjoyed the outdoors and especially loved his family.
Survivors include three sons, Jason Hodge of Augusta, Brian Hodge and wife, Jenn of Winthrop, and Shawn Hodge and wife, Shawna of Biddeford; three sisters, Paula-Jean Greer and husband, Brian of Norridgewock, Ruth-Ann Lebrecque of Rumford, and Rose-Marie Bowen and husband, Thomas of Tampa, FL; a brother, Walter Hodge and wife, Laura of Keene, NH; several grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; a brother-in-law, Phillip Roberts of Dixfield; and the Greer and the Hendren families.
He was predeceased by a brother, Frank S. Hodge; and a sister, Wanda Roberts.
A Celebration of David's Life will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Friday at the Meader & Son Funeral Home, 3 Franklin St., Rumford, with Pastor Jay Wilson officiating. Interment
in the spring at Demerritt Cemetery, West Peru. Friends are invited to call at the funeral home after noon Friday prior to the services.
