Carol Ann Haley Toomey
January 23, 2006
BOWDOIN – Carol Ann Haley Toomey, 64, formerly of Portland, died January 23, 2006 at her daughter’s home in Bowdoin.
She was born in Portland a daughter of Patrick and Ann Duddy Lowery. Carol was educated in Portland schools and was a graduate of Cathedral High School.
In August of 1979, Carol married Charles E. Toomey, Sr.. She worked for 16 years at Maine Medical Center in the Food Service Department until her illness.
Carol was a former communicant of Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. She also enjoyed playing Beano.
Carol was predeceased by her husband Charles E. Toomey, Sr. in 1985.
Survivors include 2 daughters, Dorothy Owen and her husband Michael of Bowdoin, Maine, Linda Chandler and her husband Michael of Caledonia, Mississippi, a brother Joseph and wife Betsy Lowery of Portland, Maine, 5 grandchildren, Stacy Thomas of Brunswick, Maine, Philip Thomas, Jr. of Bowdoin, Maine, Samantha Owen, Bowdoin, Maine, Scott Chandler, Tyler Chandler of Caledonia, Mississippi, and a great-grandson Codie Fee of Brunswick, Maine.
Visiting hours will be 2-4 and 6-8 pm Thursday, January 26 at Conroy-Tully Crawford Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland. Prayers will be recited at 9:45 AM at the funeral home followed by a 10:30 AM Mass of Christian Burial at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 307 Congress Street, Portland Burial to follow at New Calvary Cemetery in South Portland.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Carol’s name may be made to Chans Home Health Care, 50 Baribeau Drive, Brunswick, Maine 04011.
Daniel T. Haley
September 25, 1917
January 21, 2006
PORTLAND - Daniel T. Haley, 88, of Munjoy Hill, died Saturday, January 21, 2006 at St. Joseph’s Manor in Portland.
He was born in Portland on Sept. 25, 1917, the son of James A. and Julia Lee Haley. He attended local parochial schools. During WWII, he joined the U.S. Navy on Feb. 28, 1944, and served aboard the USS Vulcan and the USS Hector, and participated in the Pacific Campaign. He witnessed the destruction in Japan before being honorably discharged in 1946. He returned to Portland’s Munjoy Hill which he always referred to as “Mount Joy”. He was proud to be 3rd generation Irish and a lifelong resident of Munjoy Hill. He was raised on Sheridan & St. Lawrence Streets by James, his father, who was a longshoreman, U.S. Postal worker, and call fireman, and his mother Julia, who was a homemaker and census taker.
Dan learned early that hard work was a necessity but also a joy. Before he was old enough to count he had a paper delivery route. His older sister Mary would accompany him on collection day to count the money. As a teenager he worked for Cushman Bakery as a helper on a retail route in the Lakes Region, drawn by horse and wagon. After he graduated from Cheverus High School “before the Jesuits” Dan would say, he accepted a full time position as a retail deliveryman for the Cushman Bakery. Dan delivered house to house along with the milkman and the ice man. If the customer needed any bakery goods they would place a “C” in the window. He thoroughly enjoyed meeting and serving the public.
After his Navy service Dan returned to his Cushman Bakery job, and then he began a life long career in the insurance business. He became a life insurance agent for Prudential. He made his sales house to house collecting weekly payments for life insurance. Many of his clients were his previous bakery customers. Dan established many lifelong relationships with his clients and their families. One of his favorite routes was the Bayside area where he called on many Italian families and shared a taste of wine. Some said he was an honorary “Dump Ranger”.
At Prudential Dan walked the picket line for several weeks, and when they negotiated their contracts and went back to work The Prudential accused him of leading the strike, and attempted to fire him. He continued working there long enough to protect his fellow workers and make a point – he re-established himself as a successful life insurance man.
Dan then left to establish his own insurance agency. In his exit interview with Prudential, he reversed the sales delivery by stating that he would buy his own diamond ring – a ring that he would have received had he remained with Prudential. He started his own independent insurance agency – Dan T. Haley Agency in 1953 with the help of his wife Katta. He went from making a very decent salary to only $100.00 per month. In the first years of independence he and his wife Katta struggled to provide for 5 children. He owed the grocer (Al & Rose Mangino), the barber (Peter Capozza) and the office supplier (Sally Wigon). Dan would barter his time and skill as a carpenter, plumber, plasterer, and electrician to supplement his income and pay his bills. The phone company threatened to shut off his office phone. He worked long days and nights to build his business and provide for his large family. Many a night he could be heard talking insurance (and family) to Portland firefighters, policemen, and public works employees at 2 A.M.
Dan’s average day was 9 A.M. to midnight at least six days a week. But even with those hours he always made time to sit down to each family meal. On most Saturday’s he baked bread for the week. Once a year he made Irish Bread and shared it with his friends. His recipe and news article about Dan was featured in the Portland Press Herald on March 11, 1979.
Dan built a successful business but never forgot his humble beginnings or those who helped him become successful. He never flaunted his success or forgot the lessons of the Great Depression.
In 1941 Dan purchased four buildings on the Eastern Promenade, and lived in the same apartment until he was forced to go to St. Joseph’s Manor for long term care in September of 2005. He bought and renovated himself several apartment buildings, never selling any but instead providing decent affordable housing on Munjoy Hill. He kept his rates reasonable, and many time allowed people to stay rent free while they struggled through tough times. Over the years Dan always enjoyed the apartment rental business as an avocation – working the property was rest and recreation for him. He could never sit idle – he had to accomplish something. Work for him was fun and helping people was his favorite activity.
Even with his insurance agency and rental properties, Dan found time to be involved with his community and the church. He was a lifelong communicant of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. He served many years on the Finance Committee and was a strong advocate of the Cathedral School. He was instrumental in the founding of the Star of the Sea Federal Credit Union to help parishioners. He was also a 3rd Degree Knight of Columbus. He Dan was active with the Christian Family Movement (CFM) when his children were young. He was a devout Catholic and often called on the Blessed Mother to help in his decision making. He found peace and clarity at the Cathedral Chapel Grotto of the Blessed Mother. Dan said a daily Rosary all of his life, and was gratified by helping many find their way back to an active Christian life.
He was active in City politics, especially during the Urban Renewal of the 60’s which he often referred to as “Urban Removal”. He worked with such people as Harold Loring, Ralph Amergian, Paul Folan, and then City Planner and now City Manager Joe Gray during that time. He fought unsuccessfully to save the Little Italy section from being taken by eminent domain – today Franklin Arterial cuts through the old neighborhood. Win or lose, Dan was always a gentleman. He never harbored any ill will against those who did not agree with his point of view; and even after a heated meeting he would always shake hands.
Dan fought successfully more than once to ensure Engine 1 and the Munjoy Hill Fire Station remained active on the Hill. One of his proudest neighborhood accomplishments was to work with his neighbors to ensure that the Eastern Promenade was dedicated Park land never to be developed and always enjoyed by all in its natural state.
He was an alumnus and active participant of the Greater Portland Boys and Girls Club Alumni Association. He was also a member of the Munjoy Hill Neighborhood Association (MHNO); the Greater Portland Landlord’s Association. He was also a member of the State and National Professional Insurance Agents Association as well as the Independent Insurance Agents Association, and the Knights of Columbus #101.
He instilled his work ethic in his children and anyone else who would listen. He treated everyone with respect and as an equal. He held to the credo of “treat others as you would like to be treated”. “Listen to what people have to say – look beyond the ‘given reason’ and search the ‘real reason’ and then you can help address their issues. Dan had strong religious and political views and did not waiver on either account.
His family will always remember his motto: “Never deny your children the joys of the struggle.”
Dan was predeceased by his parents, his infant son Joseph, and his brothers and sisters: James A. Haley, Mrs. John (Mary) Rafferty, Mrs. Leo (Jane) McDermott, and John F. “Jack” Haley.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Katherine “Katta” Kelley Haley of Portland and his sister-in-law Anne (Mrs. John) Haley of South Portland; his children, James A. Haley and his wife Sandy of Edgewater, FL, Daniel T. Haley, Jr. and his wife Connie of Portland, Robert L. Haley and his wife Patricia of Casco, Julia A. Haley and her husband Warren T. Leonard of Portland, Paul J. Haley of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and Timothy J. Haley of Portland; and his grandchildren, Catherine Haley, Paula Doherty, Kelley Jean Searcy, Haley Marie Leonard, Jason Haley, Aaron Haley, Seamus Haley, Danielle Haley, and Brooke Haley; and eleven great-grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be Tuesday from 2-7 PM at Conroy-Tully Crawford Funeral Home, 172 State St., Portland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 A.M. Wednesday at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, South Portland.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Portland Alumni Assoc., 277 Cumberland Ave., Portland, ME 04101 or to the Cathedral Grammar School, 307 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101.
Albert Russell Harvey, Sr.
June 30, 1923
January 22, 2006
PORTLAND – Albert Russell Harvey, Sr., age 82, died Sunday, January 22, 2006 at South Portland Nursing Home.
He was born on June 30, 1923 in Portland, a son of Russell Neon and Annie Tarr Harvey. He attended South Portland schools.
Mr. Harvey served in the US Army during War World II.
He worked as a salesman and later a district manager for Super Market Distributors, later SMD Ind., a food broker and super market distributor. After retiring, he worked for J.H. McInnerny of Boston for five years.
After retirement he and his wife had many happy years dancing together.
Mr. Harvey was a communicant of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.
He was predeceased by his wife Catherine Linsky Harvey in 1998.
He is survived by two sons, Albert R. Harvey Jr. and his wife Mary Ann of Portland, and John R. Harvey and his wife Karen of South Portland; two daughters, Kathleen Hutchins and her husband Charles Larry of South Portland, and Maureen M. Harvey of Waterboro; seven granddaughters Carie Harvey, Kellianne Harvey, Mary K. Harvey, Tammy K. Hutchins, Lori A. Hutchins, Michelle Harvey, and Alicia Harvey; and two nieces.
Visiting hours will be held on Monday, January 23, from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at Conroy-Tully Crawford Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland, where prayers will be recited at 9:45 AM Tuesday, January 24. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 10:30 AM at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 307 Congress Street, Portland. Interment
will follow in Calvary Cemetery, South Portland.
The family wishes to thank the staff of Portland Center for Assisted Living and the staff of South Portland Nursing Home for the warmth, compassion, and excellent care given to Mr. Harvey during his stays.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Mr. Harvey’s memory may be made to: Maine Special Olympics, Inc., 125 John Roberts Road, South Portland, Maine 04106.
Jerrerd D. Benjamin
January 26, 1914
January 19, 2006
SOUTH PORTLAND - Jerrerd D. Benjamin, 91, of 99 Main Street, died Thursday, January 19, 2006 at the Maine Veteran’s Home in Scarborough, ME.
He was born in Preston City Connecticut on January 26, 1914, the son of Everett and Minnie Swan Benjamin, and attended schools there.
He was an Army veteran of WWII, having served in Tacoma, WA.
Mr. Benjamin was the longtime owner of Benjamin Building Wrecking of Portland, ME. The business, in its 58th year, and now carried on by his youngest son Edward, demolished many buildings in the Greater Portland area. Among them, he demolished the Edwards and Walker building in Monument Square, and the original Woodfords Congregational Church on Woodford Street.
Mr. Benjamin will also be remembered as an avid gardener, at his home in South Portland, at the entrance to the Veterans’ Memorial Bridge, was always surrounded by dahlias and tulips – so much so that he was the subject of several newspaper articles.
Most of all, Mr. Benjamin would like to be remembered as being a farmer, and his farm in Scarborough on the Pleasant Hill Road, where he raised beef cattle, was a source of pride for him. He was a lover of all animals, and also kept pigs, sheep, geese, and chickens at the farm.
He was proud of being a veteran, and attended veteran’s events. He also enjoyed baked bean suppers – especially those at the Scarborough Grange.
Mr. Benjamin was predeceased by his wife, Kathleen Burtt Benjamin, who died in 1974. He was also predeceased by a son, Calvin D. Benjamin, a sister, Carrie Campbell, and three brothers, Morgan Benjamin, Richard Benjamin, and Russell Benjamin.
He is survived by a family of contractors, James F. Benjamin, Sr. of Franklin, CT, George G. Benjamin of Preston, CT, Edward H. Benjamin of Falmouth, ME, Linda S. Morse of Windham, ME, and Kathleen Perreault of Biddeford, ME; two sisters, Jenny Thims of Falmouth, ME and Hester Stimac of Griswold, CT; a brother, Winthrop Benjamin of Preston, CT; fifteen grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be Friday from 6-8 PM and Saturday from 10 AM-12 Noon at the Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland, ME where a funeral will be held at 12 Noon.
Charles C. Flaherty
March 18, 1929
January 15, 2006
PORTLAND - Charles C. Flaherty, 76, of Portland, died Sunday Jan. 15, 2006 at Cedars Nursing Care Center.
He was born in Portland on March 18, 1929, the son of Martin and Elizabeth Welch Flaherty. He attended St. Dominic’s School, and was a graduate of Cheverus High School. Mr. Flaherty then attended and graduated from Bentley College in Waltham, MA.
Following his graduation, Mr. Flaherty entered the U.S. Army, where he served in the Korean Conflict. He was awarded the Bronze Star for his meritorious service.
He married Nancy Gagliarde in 1952.
Mr. Flaherty worked as an accountant in Massachusetts for seventeen years at the Mass. Life Fund. He and his wife Nancy then moved back to Maine where he began a career in retail clothing sales, working first for Benoit’s, and later at the Men’s Shop in Westbrook.
He was a communicant of St. Pius X Catholic Church.
Surviving is his wife of 53 years, Nancy Gagliarde Flaherty of Portland; a son Kevin C. Flaherty and his wife Merry of Crystal River, FL; a granddaughter, Casey E. Flaherty of Crystal River, FL; and several nieces and nephews.
There will be no period of visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 A.M. Friday at St. Pius X Catholic Church. Rev. Robert Regan, S.J. will be celebrant. Burial will follow at New Calvary Cemetery, South Portland.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cedars Nursing Care Center, 630 Ocean Avenue, Portland, ME 04103. Arrangements by Conroy-Tully Crawford Funeral Home, 172 State St., Portland.
Temple V. Raemer Robinson
April 28, 2006
PORTLAND - Temple V. Raemer Robinson, 88, of Sewall Street, passed away Friday, April 28, 2006 with her family at her side. Temple was the only child of Frederick and Rhea Morgan Raemer. She grew up and went to school in Topeka, Kansas.
As a young girl, Temple worked for her grandmother’s tailor business, the Morgan Shirt Company. The company specialized in custom dress shirts for Army officers across the country, with a large portion of their business coming from Fort Riley, Kansas. Morgan Shirt Company was later bought by Hathaway Shirt Company.
After graduating from business school, Temple relocated to Washington, DC. While in Washington, Temple worked in various capacities for the War Department. As the war was coming to an end, Temple went to Germany as the administrative assistant to Judge Jackson. In that capacity, she helped set up the protocols for the Nuremburg Trials.
Temple met her future husband John P. Robinson in Germany. They were married in Regensburg and lived there for a year, settling in Portland in 1947.
While raising her family, Temple was active in St. Christopher’s Church and the Calends Study Club on Peaks Island. Later, in Portland, she was active with her husband in the Southern Maine Volksport Association and the Maine Rose Society. Temple was a communicant of St. Patrick’s Church.
Temple worked for McCaw Industries and Union Mutual. She started with Union Mutual at their intown Portland location and moved to the “new” building on outer Congress Street when it opened. She retired from Union Mutual in 1981. After retiring, Temple worked briefly at St. Joseph’s College in Standish.
Temple is predeceased by her husband John P. Robinson, who passed away in 2005, and a daughter, Carol J. Toderico, who passed away in 2002. She is survived by her daughters, Temple A. Hanson, Janet R. Robinson, and Christine V. Robinson; sons-in-law Bruce L. Hanson and Frank J. Toderico; grandchildren, Anne Marie Toderico and Benjamin Toderico; brother-in-law Robert C. Robinson and his wife Lucille A. Robinson; sister-in-law Joanne Robinson Mitchell; and a loving niece and nephews.
Family in the Midwest includes Temple's grandparents, Merritt Daniel Morgan and Molly A. Williams Morgan of Junction City, Kansas; her mother, Mrs. Rhea Morgan Raemer of Kansas City, Missouri; her father, Fredrick William Raemer of Houston, Texas, and her grandparents, William Fredrick Raemer and Emma W. Krug Raemer of Herkimer, Kansas. All are predeceased.
Visiting hours will be 2-6 pm, Sunday, April 30th at the Conroy-Tully Crawford Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland. Prayers will be recited at 10:15 a.m. Monday, May 1st at the funeral home, followed by an 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Patrick’s Church, 1342 Congress Street, Portland. Interment
will be at Calvary Cemetery, South Portland.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Temple’s name may be made to the Greater Portland Animal Refuge League, 449 Stroudwater Street, Westbrook, Maine 04092.
Mary Elizabeth Colburn
July 8, 1920
April 26, 2006
PORTLAND - Mary Elizabeth Colburn, 85, of Portland, died peacefully on Wednesday, April 26, 2006 at The Cedars surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 8, 1920, in Pittsburgh, PA, a daughter of Hugh and Ellen (Mooney) Welsh, and was a graduate of St. Gregory’s High School in Detroit.
Mary, in all her wisdom and humility would know the impossibility of summing up a person’s life in a strip of newspaper. She would also know the impossibility of preventing her children from at least attempting to convey a bit of who she was. Mary was a blessing to those she encountered. Her warm and comforting ways were as infectious as her sense of humor. She loved animals, old movies and, above all, her family, whom she protected with a zeal befitting her Irish heritage. She passed that heritage on to her children and grandchildren by teaching them the many songs of her youth. She was compassionate towards others, always willing to listen without judgment or uninvited criticism. Even the dull or ignorant had their say and, if they happened by around dinner time, could do it over a good home cooked meal.
Mary was predeceased by a daughter, Glenna Lucas in June of 2005, and her sister, Rita Welch.
She is survived by her daughters Jeanne Colburn of Portland, Elizabeth Colburn and her husband David Porter also of Portland, and Bridget Siegenthaler and her husband David of San Bernardino, CA; sons Thomas Colburn and his wife Sally of Ann Arbor, MI, Stanley Colburn and his wife Patty Johnson of Portland, and John Colburn and his wife Betsy of Cape Elizabeth; seventeen grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be from 5:30-8pm on Friday, April 28 at the Conroy-Tully Crawford Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland. Prayers will be recited at the funeral home at 9:15am on Saturday, April 29, followed by a 10:00am Mass of Christian Burial at St. Patrick’s Church, 1342 Congress Street, Portland.
If you knew Mary, like we knew Mary, you would agree-“Oh What A Gal!”
Joyce B. Valente
April 25, 2006
PORTLAND - Joyce B. Valente, 80, of Portland, died unexpectedly Tuesday, April 25, 2006 at home.
She was born in Bristol, England, the daughter of James Dowd and Florence Bennett Dowd, and was educated there.
Joyce met her future husband, Joseph J. Valente, Sr., in England when his unit was stationed there. She came to the United States in 1946 and the couple married at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Portland on Sept. 15, 1946.
Joyce was a devoted mother to her children, especially to her daughter Deborah, and was a loving grandmother. She was an accomplished knitter, having knitted twenty three sweaters for Deborah alone. She was also an accomplished cook, and enjoyed making spaghetti and meatballs for her family.
Joyce was a member of the English Club, a group of English war brides. In 1953, the entire club gathered at Joyce’s home to watch the coronation of Queen Elizabeth, II on television.
She was predeceased by her husband Joseph, who died in 1983; a son, Joseph, Jr. who died in 1977; a daughter, Deborah, who died in 2004; four sisters and two brothers.
Surviving is a daughter, Janet L. Valente of Portland; a son Brian J. Valente, Sr. and his wife Tina of Standish; a brother, George Dowd of Trowbridge, England; five grandchildren, including Brian Valente, Jr. and Valerie Harmon; and three great-grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be Thursday, April 27, 2006 from 3-7 PM at Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. Prayers will be recited at the funeral home Friday at 10:15 A.M., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Patrick’s Church, 1342 Congress St., Portland at 11:00 A.M. Burial will follow at New Calvary Cemetery, South Portland.
Frances Grant
April 23, 2006
Frances Grant, age 78, of Portland. Graveside funeral services will be held Friday at 11:00 A.M. at New Calvary Cemetery, South Portland. Arrangements by Conroy-Tully Crawford Funeral Home, Portland.
Geraldine (Meehan) Jochim
January 25, 2006
Geraldine (Meehan) Jochim, age 74, in San Francisco, January 25, 2006, formerly of Park Place, Portland.
Graveside services will be held 10:30 AM Friday, April 28th.at Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements made by Conroy-Tully Crawford Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 172 State Street, Portland.
Janet Lindsay Mosbacher
April 23, 2006
SCARBOROUGH - Janet Lindsay Mosbacher came to Maine from California in December of 2003 and she met many wonderful people, who instantly made her feel right at home. She was the daughter of Carlton Delancy and Margaret Hickman of New York.
She was married for 54 years to the late Clifford J. Mosbacher, Jr.
She is survived by her much loved daughters; Edith (Mrs. Robert) Greene and Alice (Mrs. Bruce) Goodwin and a very dear grandson, Evan Newell.
She lived in San Diego for 17 years. She was a cancer survivor. Many years ago while living in Illinois, she had a wonderful hobby selling out-of-print books by mail. Her biggest interest was bridge, and she found the Maine bridge people to be the friendliest people she had ever met. She was a graduate of the Women’s College of Rutgers University. Her favorite color was yellow.
Services will be private. Arrangements by Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland.
Evelyn Amanda Gain Dorr
July 29, 1939
April 22, 2006
PORTLAND - Evelyn Amanda Gain Dorr, 66, of Sherman Street, died Saturday, April 22, 2006 at her residence.
She was born in Portland on July 29, 1939, the daughter of Leo George Gain, and Margaret Mary Baker Gain. She attended St. Dominic’s Grammar School, and was a graduate of Cathedral High School, class of 1958.
Mrs. Dorr was employed as a housekeeper for thirty years by the Holiday Inn. She later worked for the Cumberland Club.
Mrs. Dorr was a lover of animals, and her cats “Mahle” and “Missy” were like children to her. She also enjoyed the islands of Casco Bay. As a child she enjoyed visiting Long Island during the summer months. Evelyn truly loved time on her porch drinking tea and listening to Celtic music. Above all else, her family was the central focus of her life.
She was predeceased by her parents, and a brother, Leo William Gain.
Surviving is her husband, Herbert Dorr of Portland; a son, James Michael McHale of Illinois; a sister, Margaret Catherine Carey of Florida; two grandchildren, Andrew Michael McHale and Kayla Nicole McHale; two nieces, Kelly DeNorcy and Tracy Turner; a grand-nephew Nathan Delgado; and a cousin Robert Bois of Biddeford.
Graveside funeral services will be 12:00 PM Wednesday April 26, 2006 at Calvary Cemetery, South Portland. Rev. Fred Morse will officiate. Arrangements by Conroy-Tully Crawford Funeral Home, Portland.
Joyce Wiseman Viola
November 1, 1920
April 21, 2006
PORTLAND - Joyce Wiseman Viola, 85, beloved “Nana” to her grandchildren, died on April 21, 2006 with her family at her side.
Born in Grimsby, England on Nov. 1, 1920, she was a daughter of Percival G. and Rose E. (Whitworth) Wiseman. She was predeceased by her husband Patrick R. Viola, Sr. in May, 1993; her brothers Kenneth and Leonard; and sisters Peggy and Nancy.
Joyce was serving in the English Army when she met her future husband, a member of the U.S. Army Air Corps. They were married on Nov. 11, 1944 at St. Mary’s By The Sea in Grimsby, England, and she joined him in the U.S. in 1946 after WWII.
Joyce embellished both an English and Italian flair into the delicious meals she prepared as a loving homemaker. She especially enjoyed sharing her correspondence from England with her family.
Joyce was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family, and will be sadly missed.
Joyce is survived by a son, Patrick R. Viola, Jr. of Land O’Lakes, Florida; and a daughter, Nancy E. Dallaire and her husband, Terry of Cape Elizabeth. Also surviving are her six grandchildren: Patrick Viola, III and his wife Debra of Portland, Juliann Murphy and her husband Ken of Andover, MA, Jeffrey Viola and his wife Julie of Scarborough, Kevin Viola and his wife Lou Anne of Portland, Joshua Dallaire of Portland, and Aaron Dallaire of Cape Elizabeth; and eight great-grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be Monday from 4-8 PM at Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. Prayers will be recited at the funeral home Tuesday at 9:15 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 A.M. at St. Bartholomew’s Church, 8 Two Lights Road, Cape Elizabeth. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, South Portland.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital at Maine Medical Center, 22 Bramhall St., Portland, ME 04102, or to St. Andre’s Home, Inc., 283 Elm St., Biddeford, ME 04005.
Francis Cook
June 21, 1936
April 15, 2006
SOUTH PORTLAND - Francis Cook died Saturday, April 15 at Springbrook, where he was recovering from a stroke suffered in January. He was a long time resident of South Portland.
He was born June 21, 1936 to Philip L. and Mildred Tibbetts Cook and grew up in the West End neighborhood in Portland. He graduated from West School and Deering High School in 1954, and married Patricia Gorman Cook.
He worked for 30 years at Greyhound Bus Lines. After retiring, he bought Kettle Cove Takeout & Dairy bar in Cape Elizabeth, where he enjoyed making his own ice-cream and experimenting with new flavors. He enjoyed many hours in the kitchen with his staff of high school and college kids.
His life revolved around his children and his grandchildren. He spent his time at athletic events, school concerts and dance recitals. He could often be seen sneaking one of his grandchildren into Burger King for french fries while chauffeuring them to one of their many activities. He was a voracious reader and a huge movie fan – an endless repository of movie trivia and historical facts.
He was predeceased by his parents, his brothers Al Cook of Standish and Buddy (Phil) Cook of Boothbay.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years Patricia, daughters Joanne Damicis & husband James of Scarborough, Lynn Shryock & husband Bob of Scarborough, Cheryl Mardin & husband Tim of Rye, NH and son Dana Cook & wife Beth of Deerfield, NH. He is also survived by sisters-in-law Betty Cook of Standish, Judy Cook of Boothbay, and Joan Pask & husband Albert of Richardson, Texas. He will be missed by his eleven grandchildren: Kate and husband Pete of Gorham, John, Andrea, Patrick & Adrienne of Scarborough, Katie, Stephen, Julia & Ben of Rye, NH and Sean & Amanda of Deerfield, NH.
Burial will be at 11:00am on Friday, April 21 at Calvary Cemetery, South Portland, followed by a 3:00pm Memorial Service at Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland, where Deacon Steve Harnois will officiate. A reception will follow the service at St. John the Evangelist Church parish hall, 11 Aspen Avenue, South Portland.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Francis’ name may be made to: Animal Refuge League, 449 Stroudwater Street, Westbrook, Maine, 04092 or, St. John Food Cupboard, 29 Aspen Avenue, South Portland, Maine, 04106, or the Bruce Roberts Fund, 390 Congress Street, Portland, Maine, 04101.
Margaret (Peggy) J. Sieben
April 13, 2006
SOUTH PORTLAND - Margaret (Peggy) J. Sieben, 72, of Sawyer Street, died Thursday, April 13, 2006 at the Maine Medical Center in Portland.
She was born in Portland, the daughter of Martin and Mildred Lyden Foley. She attended St. Dominic’s Grammar School, and was a graduate of Cathedral High School. Margaret furthered her education at the Mercy Hospital School of Nursing, and at the University of Redlands, Redlands, CA.
Margaret was a registered nurse, and for 30 years devoted her career to pediatric nursing in California. She returned to Maine in 1986, and nursed at the New England Rehabilitation Hospital in Portland for eight years before retiring.
Margaret was a member of the Irish-American Club, and was an avid Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots fan.
She was predeceased by her husband, John J. Sieben, who died in 1984.
Margaret was a communicant of Holy Cross Church.
Surviving is her daughter, Shauna Bissonnette of Steep Falls; her son, James Sieben of Newport; her sister, Elizabeth Slane of Windham; her lifelong friend, Dottie Ellison of California; and several nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial to celebrate Margaret’s life will take place Tuesday, April 18, 2006 at 11:00 A.M. at Holy Cross Church. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, One Main St., Topsham, ME 04086, or to the American Diabetes Association, 169 Lancaster St., Portland, ME 04101.
Arrangements by Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland.
Isabelle M. Crossman
August 21, 1914
April 13, 2006
PORTLAND - Isabelle M. Crossman, age 91, of Codman Street died Thursday April 13, 2006 at her residence with her family.
She was born August 21, 1914, in Portland a daughter of Bert and Jennie Johnson Hight. Isabelle attended local schools and was a 1932 graduate of Portland High School. She married Alfred J. Crossman, Jr. on June 3, 1932 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.
Isabelle was a homemaker. She enjoyed family gatherings and loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She also enjoyed music and liked to play the piano.
She was predeceased by eight brothers and a sister. Survivors include two daughters, Marjorie H. Sargent, Mary Ann Palermo both of Portland; two sons, Alfred J. “Chummy” Crossman, III, of Portland, Paul A Crossman of Old Orchard, three grandchildren, Laurie Hughes of Florida, Kelly P. Crossman of Portland, Jeffrey Sargent of Parsonsfield, four great grandchildren, Elyssa Hughes of Massachusetts, Thankful Sargent of Parsonsfield, Zoe Richards and Chase Richards both of Florida.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a family graveside prayer service at 9:00 a.m. Saturday April 15, 2006 at New Calvary Cemetery, South Portland. Arrangements are by Conroy-Tully Crawford Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland.
Those desiring may make donations to: Mercy at the Fore Capital Campaign Fund, 144 State Street, Portland, Maine 04103
Kathleen Mary Killinger
December 8, 1947
April 11, 2006
SOUTH PORTLAND - Kathleen Mary Killinger, age 58, of Highland Ave, died Tuesday April 11, 2006 at a Portland hospital.
She was born December 8, 1947 in Portland a daughter of John and Marguerite Torry Therriault. Kathleen attended Portland Schools and was a graduate of Portland High School. She attended the University of Southern Maine.
On October 2, 1971 she married Raymond E. Killinger in South Portland.
She worked 18 years for the State of Maine Department of Human Services as an Eligibility Specialist.
Kathleen enjoyed spending time with her family and called her grandson Steven “the light of my life”. She also enjoyed playing beano and an occasional trip to Foxwoods.
Kathleen is survived by her husband Raymond of South Portland, a daughter Dannette Killinger of Standish, a son Keith Killinger of Portland, a sister Demerise Jackson of Casco, a brother Johnny Therriault of Portland, two grandsons, Steven Boisvert of Standish and Nicholas Killinger of Florida and six nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours will be held 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. Prayers will be recited 10:15 a.m. Friday at the South Portland Chapel followed by an 11:00 a.m. Libra Service at Holy Cross Church, South Portland.
Those desiring make donations in Kathleen’s memory to: Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital at Maine Medical Center, 22 Bramhall Street, Portland, Maine 04101.
