Amazia P. Feeney
August 10, 1916
January 15, 2004
SOUTH PORTLAND - Amazia P. Feeney, age 87, formerly of O'Neil St., South Portland, died Thursday, January 15, 2004 at a local nursing home.
She was born in Portland on August 10, 1916, a daughter of Edward and Lillian Johnston Feeney.She attended Cathedral Grammar School and was an honor graduate of Cathedral High School.
She worked for Columbia Hotel as a switchboard operator.Ms. Feeney was employed by Elliott Addressing Company for 18 years and most recently for Casco Bank as a teller.
She enjoyed traveling to Ireland and England to visit friends.
She was interested in poetry, especially Longfellow.Her favorite Longfellow poem was "The Village Blacksmith."She participated in the lyric theatre and in the St. Patrick's Concerts when they were at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.Ms. Feeney enjoyed writing songs.She also liked Big Bands, especially Glen Miller and Jimmy Dorsey.She also enjoyed dancing.
She was a fan of baseball, especially the Boston Red Sox.
She is survived by her brother, Walter F. Feeney of South Portland; two cousins, Edward Merdaris and his wife Mary, of Florida, and Fr. Anthony Merdaris who is currently serving with the U.S. Army in Iraq; a special friend, Owen Curran of Ireland.
There will be no visiting hours.Prayers will be recited at 8:15 AM Tuesday, January 20, 2004 at Conroy-Tully South Portland Chapel, South Portland.A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, January 20 at 9:00 AM at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 1342 Congress St., Portland.Interment
will follow in Calvary Cemetery, South Portland.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Amazia's memory may be made to:South Portland Nursing Home Activity Fund, 42 Anthoine Street, South Portland, Maine,04106.
Natalie H. Crawford
January 16, 2004
SCARBOROUGH - Natalie H. Crawford, 83 of Scarborough, formerly of North Fourth Street in Old Town, Maine died Friday, January 16, 2004.
Natalie was born in Old Town, daughter of Stanley and Nettie (Landry) Hilchey Sr. She attended Old Town schools and graduated from Old Town High School in 1940 and also attended Beals Business College of Bangor.
On December 23, 1946 she married Charles Albert Crawford Sr. at St. Joseph's Church. They made their home in Old Town where they raised three sons. Her husband predeceased her June 3, 1989.
She was a former communicant of Holy Family Parish, formerly St. Joseph's Church of Old Town and a communicant of St. Maximillian Kolbe Church of Scarborough.
She enjoyed spending time with her family, knitting and crocheting.
Her sisters; Thelma Braley, Irene Grant, Ann Dow, Dorca Braley, Fern Hilchey and one brother Stanley Hilchey Jr. predeceased her.
Survivors include three sons; Bruce and his wife Susan of Port Orange, Florida, Charles Crawford of Holiday, Florida and Christopher and his wife Beverly of Scarborough; three sisters; Emma Hilchey of Old Town, Eloise Hilchey of Old Town and Joan Johnston and her husband Thornton of Plum Island, Mass and Florida; eight grandchildren; Heidi Jackson, Tracey Hawes, Bruce Crawford, Troy Crawford, Nicole Crawford, Robert Martin Jr. , Michael Martin and Randy Ouellette; six great grandchildren; Jessica and Brian Jackson Jr., Nikitta, Tieana and Troy Crawford Jr. and Alexis Hawes.
Visiting hours will be held on Monday, January 19, 2004 from 4 to7p.m. at the Conroy-Tully South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland and also Tuesday, January 20, 2004 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Brookings-Smith Old Town Chapel, 205 North Main Street, Old Town. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11am on Wednesday, January 21st, at the Holy Family Parish, 429 Main Street, Old Town. Rev. Rudolph J. Leveille will be principal celebrant. Interment
in St. Joseph's Cemetery in Old Town. Those desiring may make donations to: St Jude's Children Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, Tenn. 38105
Sarah O'Toole Curtin
December 24, 1921
January 14, 2004
Scarborough - Sarah O'Toole Curtin, age 82, died peacefully at her home in Scarborough on Wednesday, January 14.
Sarah was born in Portland December 24, 1921, a daughter of Bartley and Nora Concannon O'Toole.
She graduated from Cathedral High School and attended Gorham Normal. A retired employee of Verizon and the New England Telephone Company, she was known to family and friends as Sally.
She moved to Scarborough in 1957 with her husband William Curtin, where they were active with the Scarborough Lions and local bowling leagues. In her later years, Sally enjoyed dining out, played a wicked game of Scrabble, and loved dancing to tunes from the Big Band era.
Sally lived and enjoyed all her days to the full. She will be greatly missed by her sister Hannah O'Toole of Portland, Maine, her brothers James of Laguna Nigel and Michael of Los Angeles, California, her seven nephews and nieces and eleven grand nephews and nieces.
Visiting hours are from 2 to 4 pm Sunday, January 18th at the Conroy-Tully Funeral Home, 172 State Street in Portland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday January 19th at St. Patrick's Church in Portland, followed by a burial at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of lowers, please donate generously to the Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter, 163 Lancaster Street, Suite 160 B, Portland, Maine 04101-2406.
Pauline Janette Perry
December 16, 1932
January 14, 2004
PORTLAND - Pauline Janette Perry, age 71, died Wednesday, January 14, 2004 at her residence.
She was born in Portland on December 16, 1932, the daughter of Peter and Regina Gladu Casey, and attended Portland schools.
She was predeceased by her husband Charles Perry, November 8, 2000. A son, Peter Charles Perry also predeceased her.
Mrs. Perry was a homemaker and enjoyed raising her daughters.
She is survived by her daughters, Janette Libby of South Portland, Charline Gourno of Ohio, Regina Sherman of Falmouth, Brenda Stevens of Gorham, Mary Kennedy of Portland and Michelle Perry of Portland; a brother, John Gladu of Florida; thirteen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Services for Pauline will be held later in the spring. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Maine, 630 Congress St., Portland, ME 04101. Arrangements by Conroy-Tully Funeral Home, Portland.
Eino A. Partanen
January 14, 2004
SCARBOROUGH - Eino A. Partanen, 89 of Willowood Lane, died January 14, 2003 at a local health care facility.
He was born in Monson a son of William and Amanda Kurkinen Partanen. He attended local schools and was a 1932 graduate of Monson Academy.
In August 1939, he married the former Ida E. Harjula in Thomaston.
Mr. Partanen served in the Army during World War II, as a heavy equipment operator and technician. He received several commendations including the WWII Victory Medal, the Army of Occupation Medal, and the European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal. He was honorably discharged in 1946.
He was employed for several years with Crocker Burbank Paper Company as a machinist. He then accepted a position with General Electric Small Steam Turbine Division in Fitchburg, MA.
In the early 1950's he began working as a civilian employee at Fort Devens, MA as a field service engineer. He was responsible for the maintenance of the Nike Missile sites that were situated in the greater Boston area. He retired in 1976.
Mr. Partanen was very proud of his Scandinavian heritage and was a member of the Finnish American Society of Mid Coast Maine and The Finnish Farmer's Club of Monson. He and his wife Ida enjoyed their Finish Scandinavian and ballroom dancing. They rarely missed a Saturday night dance.
During his retirement he and his wife shared a home on the shores of St. George River in Cushing, ME. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Ida Partanen of Scarborough; a son, William Partanen,
of Annapolis, MD; a daughter, Eileen Partanen of Scarborough; three granddaughters, Kimberly Cobb of Scarborough, Karen Partanen of West Palm Beach, FL, Kellie Pipicelli of Colchester, CT, and five great grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held in the spring at the Finn-Am Society of Mid Coast Maine.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: The Finnish Farmer's Club of Monson, c/o Donald Higgins, 3 Williams Ave., Saco, Maine 04072 (tele 294-0472) or The Finn-Am Society of Mid Coast Maine, P.O. Box 488, Warren, Maine 04864.
Raymond Benjamin Wakefield, Sr.
March 30, 1924
March 22, 2004
ORMOND BEACH, FLORIDA - Raymond Benjamin Wakefield, Sr. age 79, of Ormond Beach, FL, formerly of Portland, ME, died Monday March 22, 2004 in a Daytona, Beach, Florida hospital.
He was born in Portland, Maine on March 30, 1924, a son of Ray A. and Mary DeWitt Wakefield. He attended the West School and Portland High School.
He married Helen Sweeney on July 12, 1947.
Mr. Wakefield served in the United States Air Force during WWII. Following the war, he was employed by the Portland School Department for 33 years, retiring in 1979. He then moved to Ormond by the Sea, FL. He was then employed for Volusia, County, FL as a Bridge Tender, and retired after 22 years of service.
Raymond is survived by his wife of 56 years, Helen; three sons, Raymond, Jr. and his wife Sharon, Randy and his wife Pamela, all of Portland, ME, and Robert and his fiancé Ivy of Ormond Beach, FL; one brother, Harold of Scarborough, ME; two sisters, Louise Biswabic of Ormond Beach, FL, Doris Sears of Portland, ME and Lakeland, FL; four grandchildren, Mrs. Philip (Wendy) DiCicco, Michelle Wakefield, Cody Wakefield, and Jasmine Wakefield, all of Portland, ME.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday April 3, 2004 at Conroy-Tully Funeral Home, 172 State St., Portland. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, South Portland.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice.
Philip J. McDonough
May 14, 1921
March 27, 2004
PORTLAND - Philip J. McDonough, 82 died Saturday March 27, 2004, at Maine Medical Center. Phil was born in Portland on May 14, 1921, a son of Michael F. and Annie McCrink McDonough. He attended Portland Schools and was a graduate of Portland High School. After service in the U.S. Army during WWII, he returned to Portland and joined the Portland Police force. He was a Portland Police Officer for 29 years.
He was pre deceased by his wife Betty Brewer McDonough, whom he married in September of 1944.
His parents and three siblings, Edward F. and John K. McDonough and Anna M. Kearns predeceased him.
Survivors include Joanne M. Doherty and her husband Robert of Portland, Philip J. II. and his wife Diane B. of Caribou and Michael C. and his wife Dorothea L. of Cottonwood AZ and his nine grandchildren; Andrea L. Doherty, Robert J. Doherty, Jr., Thomas P. Doherty, of Portland, Philip J. McDonough III, Elizabeth M. McDonough of Caribou, Andrew McDonough of Alaska, Mark McDonough of Ft. Hood TX, John McDonough and his wife April of Little Elm, TX and Scott McDonough and his wife Kristie Raleigh, NC.
Visiting hours will be Wednesday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM at Conroy-Tully Funeral Home, 172 State St., Portland. Prayers will be recited at the funeral home at 11:00 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Anne's Catholic Church, Gorham at 12 Noon. Burial will follow at New Calvary Cemetery, South Portland
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Anne's Catholic Church Building Fund, 299 Main St. Gorham ME 04038 or to a charity of one's choice.
Mary Irene Gratto
December 7, 1910
March 28, 2004
QUINCY, MASSACHUSETTS - Mary Irene Gratto, 93, formerly of Lowell Street, So. Portland, died Sunday, March 28, 2004 at Quincy Hospital in Quincy, MA.
She was born on Dec. 7, 1910 in Johnville, New Brunswick, Canada, the daughter of Charles J. and Mary A. Foley O'Connor. She attended Portland schools, including St. Dominic's Grammar School, and was a graduate of Cathedral High School in 1927.
Mrs. Gratto was employed by the New England Telephone Co. as an operator in Portland and in Lewiston.
She was pre-deceased by her husband, James M. Gratto, who died in 2002, a son, James T. Gratto, who died in 1950 and three brothers: James Leo (Laddie Lee) O'Connor, Ernest E. O'Connor, and Rev. Thomas E. O'Connor, SS.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Edward and Donna Gratto of Norwell, MA, a daughter and son-in-law Mary and George Stagno of Hanover, MA, a daughter and son-in-law Kathleen and Loren Platzman of Atlanta, GA, seven grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Visiting hours will be Wednesday from 4-7 PM at the Conroy-Tully South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway South Portland. Prayers will be recited at the funeral home Thursday at 8:15 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:00 A.M. at Holy Cross Church. Burial will follow at Calvary
Cemetery South Portland.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 163 Lancaster Street, Portland, ME 04101.
Duane L. Herrick Sr.
March 26, 1942
March 28, 2004
SOUTH PORTLAND – Duane L. Herrick Sr., age 62, died Sunday, March 28, 2004 after a valiant fight with cancer.
He was born March 26, 1942 in Portland, the son of the late Lorimer and Avis Herrick.
After graduating from Portland High School, Duane worked for W. H. Nichols for 33 years. He was active in the farm league for many years. He enjoyed bowling and of course, the love for his Yankee’s.
Duane served in the Navy for 3 years.
Duane is predeceased by a brother, Roland Herrick of Florida, and his niece, Tina Herrick, also of Port Charlotte, Florida.
He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Kathy Herrick of South Portland; Aunt Phyllis Herrick of Gorham; a son, Duane Lee Herrick Jr. of Falmouth; a daughter, Melissa Moran and her husband Mike of South Portland; a son, Shawn Herrick of South Portland; beloved grandsons, Michael and Matthew Moran of South Portland, and Keatin Herrick of South Portland and Westbrook. They were the pride of his life! He is also survived by his sisters, Darlene Parvin of Standish, and Rebecca Quimbly and her husband Steve of Buxton; his brother, Steven Herrick and his wife Claudia of Westbrook; his sister-in-law, Marie Herrick of Port Charlotte Florida; and many wonderful nieces and nephews!
Many wonderful thanks to his wife’s family as they supported and loved Duane.
A private celebration will be held for Duane.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Duane’s memory may be made to: Maine Children’s Cancer Program, 100 US Route 1, Scarborough, ME 04074.
Anita Ouellette White
March 26, 1916
March 25, 2004
AUGUSTA - Anita Ouellette White died Thursday, March 25, 2004, the day before her 88th birthday, at Glenridge Nursing Center in Augusta. She had previously been a resident at The Alzheimer's Care Center in Gardiner.
She was born on March 26, 1916 in Eagle Lake, Maine, daughter of Marc and Mattie Guerrette Ouellette, and attended schools there.
As a young woman, Anita worked as a cook in lumber camps, and for the crews working the potato harvest. She later worked as a manager and buyer of children's wear for D.W. Adams Store in Augusta. She also worked for a time at Augusta General Hospital, and at Porteous in Portland. In 1981, she retired from the V.A. Hospital in Togus after 20 years as a switchboard operator and admissions clerk. Upon her retirement, she moved to Portland.
Anita enjoyed sewing, and made all of her children's clothes while they were growing up, as well as many of her granddaughters' clothes. She also enjoyed playing cards, traveling, reading, and cooking.
She was pre-deceased by a daughter, Alice, who died in 1945, and also by four brothers, Romeo, Aurele, Rene, and Honore, and a grandson, Bradford Ross.
Surviving are three daughters, Helena L. Clark of Kent, Washington, May M. Ross of Augusta, and Pauline Noyes and husband Albert of West Palm Beach, Florida and Scarborough; thirteen grandchildren; twenty-five great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Anita Ouellette of Rollinsford, New Hampshire; and several nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 A.M. Saturday May 15, 2004 at St. Mary's Church in Rollinsford, New Hampshire. Burial will be at New Town Cemetery in Rollinsford.
Donations in Anita's memory may be made to the Activity Fund at The Alzheimer's Care Center, 154 Dresden Avenue, Gardiner, Maine, 04345.
Wanda Vecchione
November 15, 1916
March 25, 2004
PORTLAND - Wanda Vecchione, 87, a resident at St. Joseph's Manor and formerly of Oakley Street and Allen Avenue in Portland, Maine, and a communicant of St. Pius X Church, died peacefully at the Maine Medical Center, Thursday, March 25, 2004. Her family was at her side.
Wanda Vecchione was born in Manchester, New Hampshire on November 15, 1916, a daughter of John and Katherine Wanat Dziodzio. At a young age she moved to Portland and attended local schools. She was employed at Portland Dress Company and Portland Public Schools. In her retirement, she volunteered for several years at the Mercy Hospital in Portland, traveled with her husband, and remained active in her hobbies and interests.
At the center of Wanda's life was her love of family, a love that made splendid her everyday generosities and kindnesses. An excellent cook, she would "double recipe" when she prepared her Polish and Italian specialties to share with her family households, along with her holiday pies, fig squares, and peanut butter fudge. For her two grandsons, when they were young, she made whole wardrobes and accessories for the G.I. Joe toys of that time. And she gave to each of them, when they were growing up, special times with her at "Nana's" house, without their parents, for Sunday breakfasts of fried dough and homemade doughnuts and delicious dinners----and conversations of the heart. With her two great-grandchildren, now in their primary grades of school, she would take neighborhood walks, watch them swim and dance, and create lasting memories of love.
The person of Wanda is much more than examples of her thoughtfulness and caring can describe. Her life had a fullness of purpose and meaning and joy. And of her nature there was grace and beauty. She was skilled and quick of hand, keen of intellect and wit, and compassionate of soul. She was an expert seamstress, and found daylong pleasure in designing and creating beautiful fashions and home décor. She loved to read: she was in the midst of reading a biography of John Paul II, her "Polish Pope" she so much admired. She was strong in her faith. Never far from her "Beads", she prayed her rosary nightly before going to sleep. She lived in her own life the virtues and wisdoms with which she counseled others. She cared deeply for the wellbeing of her loved ones. She was the cherished one across the generations of family. She will be dearly missed.
Wanda was pre-deceased by her husband, Guerino Vecchione, who died in 1997; and four brothers: Eagan Dziodzio, Walter Dziodzio, Stanley Krasucki, and Charles Krasucki.
Wanda is survived by her beloved daughter, Janice Wanda Lyons and her husband George C. Lyons of Portland; and by her family of grandchildren and great-grandchildren, whom she considered sons and daughters: two grandsons, Jeffrey M. Lyons of Nashua, New Hampshire, and Jason I. Lyons and his wife Marytracey Lyons of Portland; and two great-grandchildren, Michael M. Lyons and Felicia M. Lyons; also by step-sons, Dominic Vecchione of Yarmouth, ME, and Anthony Vecchione of Portland; step daughter, JoAnne Peyton and her husband, James Peyton of Bunker Hill, West Virginia; a sister, Amelia Whitney of Portland; and by several, much loved nieces and nephews and their spouses and children.
At her request, a private service will be held. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in South Portland. Memorial masses will be offered at a later date.
Donations may be made in memory of Wanda Vecchione to the American Heart Association, 343 Gorham Rd., South Portland, ME 04106.
Joseph E. Gallant
March 25, 2004
PORTLAND - Joseph E. Gallant, 76, of Read Street, died Thursday March 25, 2004 at a Portland hospital.
He was born in Portland a son of Anthony and Catherine Gillis Gallant. Joe attended St. Patrick’s Grammar School and was a 1946 graduate of Portland High School and a 1952 graduate of Northeastern Business School.
Joseph served in the Army during World War II in the Pacific Theater of Operations.
For over 30 years he was employed with the Maine Central Railroad, retiring as Comptroller in 1986. Joe was a former president of the Maintenance and Right of Way Local Union of Railroad Workers.
Mr. Gallant was a communicant of St. Pius X Church, a member of the Holy Name Society, a former member of the Parish Council and a former member of the Building Committee at St. Pius. He also served as a religious education teacher.
He was a member of the American Legion and a member of the Msgr. Houlihan Council of the Knights of Columbus. He was also a member of the Irish-American Club of Maine.
Joe was a very active family man who followed the activities of his children and grandchildren. He had served as a Scoutmaster when his son was in the Boy Scouts. Joe especially enjoyed the School and athletic activities of his grandchildren.
A brother Leo and a sister Catherine predeceased him.
He is survived by a son Joseph E. Gallant, Jr. of Portland, a daughter Mrs. John (Catherine) Hurtado of Claremont, California, three grandchildren, Renee Gallant, Jamie Gallant both of Portland and Laura Hurtado of Claremont, California.
Visiting hours will be held 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Conroy-Tully Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland. Prayers will be recited 8:15 a.m. Monday at the funeral home followed by a 9:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Pius X Church. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, South Portland.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Ronald MacDonald House, 250 Brackett Street, Portland, Maine 04102.
The family would also like to thank the staff of Cedars Nursing Care Center, Mercy Hospital, and the Visiting Nurse Association for their care.
Adam Everett Lane-Quatrano
April 26, 1977
March 19, 2004
PORTLAND – Adam Everett Lane-Quatrano, age 26, died unexpectedly at his residence on Friday, March 19, 2004.
Adam was born on April 26, 1977 in Portland, a son of Robert R. Quatrano and Deanna Caldwell. He attended Windham Schools.
He was most recently employed as a finishing carpenter for Paradigm Window Solutions in Portland. He also formerly worked in the mail room at the Portland Press Herald.
Adam enjoyed being outdoors and being in the wilderness. He spent his time fishing, hunting, camping, hiking, mountain climbing, canoeing, and target practicing. Some of his favorite camping spots included Tumbledown Mountain in Mexico, Maine, and Mount Katahdin.
He is survived by his father, Robert R. Quatrano of Portland; his mother, Deanna Caldwell of Vanceboro; two sisters, Tara Lane-Tapley of South Portland, and Raquel Lane of Westbrook; one brother, Robert P. Quatrano of Portland; his paternal grandmother, Hope Quatrano of Standish; three nieces, Sydney Sanders, Amber Tapley, and Ellie Tapley; one nephew, Garett Sanders; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and many close friends.
Visiting hours will be held Saturday, March 27 from 11 AM – 3 PM at Dow Memorial, 714 Congress Street, Portland, where a prayer will be offered at 11:00 AM and an eulogy service at 3:00 PM. Interment
will be held Monday, March 29 at 11:00 AM at Evergreen Cemetery, Portland. Arrangements are by Conroy-Tully South Portland Chapel, South Portland.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Adam’s memory may be made to: Cora Brown Foundation, 203 Brackett Street, Portland, ME 04102.
Rev. Robert E. Lee
March 1, 1924
March 22, 2004
PORTLAND - Father Robert E. Lee, 80, died Monday at St. Joseph's Manor after a long illness. A priest for nearly 49 years, he was born in Portland on March 1, 1924, the son of Thomas Lee and Sarah (Sadie) Murphy Lee. He was baptized at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland on March 16, 1924. Father Lee was beloved by all whose paths crossed his: family, fellow priests, parishioners, friends, Army buddies. His sense of humor, his good will toward all, his down-to-earth holiness, and the joy he brought with him endeared him to everyone.Father Lee was a graduate of South Portland High School, Class of 1941. In the summer following graduation, he worked for the Coca Cola Company in South Portland and then at the Portland Terminal at Rigby for 6 months. Following that he was transferred to the Bridge & Building Department of the Portland Terminal. His next job was as an accountant for 2 years at the Maine Central Railroad's General Offices at Union Station St. John Street. In February 1943 he joined the Army Air Force and served until 1946 when he received an honorable discharge. He joined the Maine Army National Guard in June 1956 and retired in 1978 as a full Colonel. He loved to reminisce about his military service, always speaking of it with great warmth and humility.
Father Lee was called to the priesthood and entered the Passionist Fathers Seminary at Dunkirk, NY in 1947, studying there until 1949. He served his Novitiate in Pittsburgh and joined the Passionist Order, serving for a year at St. Gabriel's in Boston. He then attended Le Grand Seminaire de Philosophé in Montreal for a year, and further pursued his studies in Theology for 3 years at Our Lady of Angels Seminary at Niagara University in Niagara Falls. He was ordained a priest on June 4, 1955 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland, ME by Bishop Daniel J. Feeney. It was the largest class of priests to be ordained (15) in the history of the Portland Diocese. His first brief assignment was as Assistant Pastor at St. Christopher's Church on Peaks Island, followed by his assignment to St. Athanasius Parish in Rumford, ME as Assistant Pastor from 1955-1964.
In addition to his pastoral duties, he was assigned Chaplain for the Maine National Guard in June 1956, in which post he served until March 1978. In 1964 Father was transferred from St. Athanasius to St. Dominic's Parish in Portland, where he served as Assistant Pastor until 1968. In that year he was asked to serve at Holy Trinity Parish in Saco, ME, as Assistant Pastor to Fr. Maurice Boland who was going blind. Father Lee remained there until 1970 when he was transferred back to St. Dominic's as its Pastor until 1978 when he retired because of illness.
In 1969, along with his pastoral work, he became Assistant to Msgr. John Arsenault, in the Propagation of the Faith and then succeeded Msgr. Arsenault as its Director for several years. In this capacity he traveled to several third world countries, always advocating on their behalf. It was in his capacity as Mission Director that he met Fr. Vincent McCann, recently deceased Mill Hill Missionary who was buried from the Cathedral the same morning Fr. Lee died. They remained fast friends and it was Fr. Lee who convinced Fr. McCann to retire at the Cathedral Residence.
Father Lee was Chaplain for the Msgr. Houlihan Council of the Knights of Columbus for many years and was also a member of the Cheverus Council of the Knights. He was proud of his long association with both Councils and had many wonderful stories to tell of his great friendships among his fellow Knights.
He suffered a cerebral hemorrhage in 1977 and retired from the active priesthood the following year. After he recovered, Father continued his priestly ministry serving as Chaplain to several area nursing homes: St. Joseph's Manor, Seaside Nursing Home, Barron Center, the Jewish Home for the Aged, and one of his last assignments, the Maine Veterans Home in Scarborough, ME. He also could be counted on to serve as visiting priest for Masses in several Portland area churches and was always on call to visit the sick and dying whenever he was asked. He was a familiar sight leaving the Cathedral Residence, with stole and alb over his arm and his holy oils and prayer book, to say Mass somewhere or visit a person in need. As a member of the Cathedral Residence following his retirement, he was a welcome presence at the 8:30 A.M. Sunday Mass for several years.
Father Lee was a blessing to all who those knew him. He will be missed by all those whose lives he touched.
In addition to his parents, Father Lee was pre-deceased by two brothers: Richard Lee of South Portland, ME and David Lee of Chevy Chase, MD. He is survived by a brother, Thomas A. Lee of Fountain Valley, CA, and two sisters, Mrs. Coleman (Anna) Gorham of Cape Elizabeth, ME and Elizabeth Lee McClain of Portsmouth, NH, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.
There will be a reception of the body and evening prayer Thursday March 25, 2004 at 4:00 p.m. in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. V. Rev. Msgr. Charles Murphy, V.F., Dean presiding and preaching. Fr. Lee will lie in State until 8:00 p.m. in The Cathedral. A concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at 10:30 a.m. in the Cathedral. Most Rev. Joseph J. Gerry, Bishop of Portland, principal celebrant. Burial will follow with military honors at Calvary Cemetery, South Portland.
In lieu of Flowers donations are requested to: Propagation of the Faith, 510 Ocean Ave.,
Portland, Maine 04103.
Annette M. Thibodeau
April 14, 1916
June 3, 2004
SOUTH PORTLAND - Annette M. Thibodeau, age 88 of Whitehall Ave. died June 3, 2004 at the South Portland Nursing Home.
She was born April 14, 1916 in Grand Isle a daughter of Paul and Madeline Sirois Therriault.
Annette was educated in local schools. On June 2, 1936 she married Paul H. Thibodeau in Grand Isle.
In 1940 she and her husband moved to Portland from Van Buren.During World War II, Annette worked at the South Portland Shipyard. She also worked for the Dana Warp Mill of Westbrook and later as a school crossing guard for the City of South Portland.
Much of her life was spent as a homemaker.
She especially enjoyed decorating her home for the holidays. She loved Christmas and the Thibodeau's home was often "lit up like a Christmas tree". She was especially pleased the year that the Portland Press Herald featured her home as "one of the best decorated homes in the area".Mrs. Thibodeau considered her "home was her castle". She loved flower gardening and enjoyed painting inside and outside her home.
She was a communicant of St. John the Evangelist Church.
She was predeceased by her husband of 64 years on April 12, 2002 and a daughter Patricia M. Talbot on January 11, 2004.
Survivors include three sons: Herbert Thibodeau and his wife Jan of Fostoria, Ohio, Bernard Thibodeau and his wife Sheila of South Portland, Ronald Thibodeau and his wife Debbie of South Portland, a son-in-law Richard C. Talbot and his wife Cheryl of Windham, and a brother-in-law Edmund "Bibe" Thibodeau of South Portland, eleven grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be held 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at Conroy-Tully South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. Prayers will be recited 9:15 a.m. Monday at the South Portland Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church.Burial will follow at New Calvary Cemetery, South Portland.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to South Portland Nursing Home, Patient Activity Fund, 42 Antoine Street, South Portland.04106
Justin A. Foss, III
May 30, 2004
SCARBOROUGH - Justin A. Foss, III, of Ocean View Road, died Sunday May 30, 2004 at a Portland health facility following a long illness.
He was born in Biddeford, a son of Justin A. and Ione Morrison Foss, Jr.
Mr. Foss attended Scarborough schools and Scarborough High School.
On May 6, 1972 he married the former Beth M. Collins in Scarborough.
He worked for many years at Maine Lubrication. In the Mid 1980 he accepted a truck drivers position with Grant Rental Company as a mail contract driver. Justin became ill in 1991 and retired.
He loved spending time with his family and close friends. He enjoyed NASCAR Racing, playing pool and darts.
He was a member of the Portland Elks Club and The Biddeford Eagles Club.
Survivors include, his wife of 32 years, Beth Foss, two daughters, Tracy Beaulieu and her husband Jeffrie Erica Foss, a son Justin A. Foss, IV all of Scarborough, three sisters, Ethelyn Harvey of Fairfield, Pauline Foss of Sanford, Ada Belanger and her husband Joe of Dayton, two granddaughters, Emily and Haley Beaulieu of Scarborough, and his "best friend" pet dog Dillon.
A private graveside service will be held at Scarborough Memorial Cemetery.
