Duncan Alexander Robertson
December 7, 2007
FALMOUTH - Duncan Alexander Robertson, 72 formerly of Harriett Street, died Friday December 7, 2007 in Jacksonville, Florida.
He was born in Bath a son of Alexander M. and Emma Louise Ayer Robertson. Duncan was a 1953 graduate of Morse High School and was a graduate of Burdette Business College in Boston, MA.
Duncan served in the Army from 1958 thru 1962.
For 25 years he was employed as the Business Administrator of Power Products, Inc.
For the past 14 years he has been working for Shaw’s Supermarket in Falmouth.
He was predeceased by his wife Mary Anne O’Brien Robertson in January 2004.
Survivors include a Son Michael F. Robertson of Jacksonville, FL; a granddaughter Ashley Nicole Robertson of Jacksonville, FL.
Visiting hours will be held 4 to 7 p.m. Friday December 14, 2007 at Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. Saturday an 11:00 a.m. funeral service will be held at the South Portland Chapel. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, South Portland.
Norma B. Gaziano
April 3, 1921
December 10, 2007
CAPE ELIZABETH - Norma B. Gaziano, 86, of Cape Elizabeth, died December 10, 2007 at her residence. She was born on April 3, 1921, in Cambridge, MA, a daughter of Albert J. and Julia V. (Murphy) Bianconi. She was a 1937 graduate of Waltham High School and was a 1941 graduate of Radcliffe College in Cambridge, MA. She also earned an MSW from Boston University in 1943.
Prior to her marriage, she worked as a social worker at Boston State Hospital.
On October 24, 1948, she married her husband, Frank J. Gaziano. Along with him, she became a founding owner of National Distributors on York Street in Portland in 1960. Together, they built the business, and donated much to the community, including the bandstand in Deering Oaks Park and the parish center at St. Bartholomew’s Church.
She was involved with the Portland Lioness Club, the Radcliffe College Club of Maine, and the College Club of Maine. Her greatest joy was her family; she was a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother. Norma spent more than 40 summers with family and friends on Cape Cod in Falmouth, Massachusetts.
Norma is survived by her husband Frank of Cape Elizabeth; two daughters, Dr. Judith Kane and her husband Jeff of Falmouth, and Dr. Jill Gaziano Mitchell and her husband Charles of Scarborough; two sisters, Barbara Bianconi of Waltham, MA, and Thelma B. Setting of Cumberland, RI; and three grandchildren, Lauren Kane and David Kane, both of Falmouth, and Benjamin Schreiber of Scarborough.
Services will be private. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in South Portland. Arrangements are by Conroy-Tully Crawford 172 State Street, Portland.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Norma’s name may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of Maine, 163 Lancaster Street, Portland, Maine, 04101.
Catherine Margaret Scanlon
November 23, 1917
December 9, 2007
PORTLAND - Catherine Margaret Scanlon, 90, of Portland, died December 9, 2007 at St. Joseph’s Manor. She was born on November 23, 1917, in South Portland, a daughter of Peter J. and Agnes H. (McDonough) Scanlon, attended St. Dominic’s Grammar School, and was a 1935 graduate of Cathedral High School.
Catherine worked as a bookkeeper for Armour & Company, retiring after 30 years of service.
She was very active, being involved in the Legion of Mary, the Women’s Sodality, Catholic Charities of Maine, the Irish Heritage Center, and volunteering at the Mercy Hospital gift shop. She enjoyed to sew and to braid rugs.
The gift shop at Mercy Hospital was very important to Catherine. She and her sister Anne devoted many hours of their time to keep it open. Mercy Hospital has recognized that fact, by offering the Scanlon Award each year to one volunteer in honor of Catherine and Anne.
Catherine was predeceased by her brothers, Peter, Patrick, John, and James, and by two sisters, Beatrice and Mary. She is survived by her devoted sister Anne Scanlon of Portland; her sister-in-law Eleanor Scanlon of South Portland; the niece and nephew that she raised, Maryjane Lord and her husband James of Taunton, MA, and Peter Scanlon and his wife Jean of Portland; her other nieces and nephews, Kathleen Rodriques, Maureen Upham, Patricia Ashley, and James Scanlon; and several great nieces, great nephews, great-great nieces, and great-great nephews.
Visiting hours will be Tuesday, December 11 from 2-4 and 6-8pm at the Conroy-Tully Crawford Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland, Prayers will be recited on Wednesday, December 12 at 10:15am at the funeral home, followed by a concelebrated 11:00am Mass of Christian Burial at St. Patrick’s Church, 1342 Congress Street, Portland. Interment
will be at Calvary Cemetery, in South Portland.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at St. Joseph’s Manor for the wonderful care that they gave to Catherine.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Catherine’s name may be made to Mercy Hospital, 144 State Street, Portland, Maine 04101, or to St. Joseph’s Manor, 1133 Washington Avenue, Portland, Maine, 04103.
Madeline Hope Cox
December 3, 1924
December 6, 2007
Madeline Hope Cox, 83, of Portland died suddenly December 6, 2007. She was born December 3, 1924 in Calais, ME a daughter of Arthur Frederick and Helena (Hatch) Allen. She attended local schools and graduated from Calais High School.
She married Francis James Cox in Lubec, ME in 1945.
She was a homemaker and had worked in the sardine factory and the blueberry processing plant in Lubec.
Madeline attended services at the First Assembly of God Church. She attended the Eagles Club with her daughter.
She was predeceased by her husband July 10, 1980, a daughter Patricia Ann Cox in 2001 two sisters, Virginia Merritt in 2005, Janice Peaco in 2004 and a brother Frederick Allen in 1977.
Surviving are daughters: Rita “Mickey” Stain of Portland, Judy Elaine Maddocks and husband Shawn of Standish, Carolyn Jane Waters and husband Ronald of Windham; sons, Philip Cox and his wife Donna, Brian James Cox and his wife Cindy, Larry Cox all of Portland, Timothy A. Cox and his wife Donna of Westbrook; brother Maurice Allen of Lubec; 17 grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours will be 10-11 a.m. Tuesday, December 11th at Conroy-Tully Crawford Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland, followed by an 11:00 a.m. funeral service at the home. Burial will be at Forest City Cemetery in South Portland.
James Allen Pritchard
June 14, 1948
December 5, 2007
James Allen Pritchard, 59, of Saco, died suddenly December 5, 2007 at his residence. He was born in Schenectady, New York on June 14, 1948. He attended Schenectady schools and graduated from Schenectady High School.
James joined the Marine Corps following High School and served in Viet Nam.
He worked as a union pipefitter as a member of the Maine Local 217 Pipefitter’s Union Worchester Local 4. He was a member of the American Legion in Waterville.
James was a very social person. He loved his motorcycle and was a great collector of Harley Davidson memorabilia. He loved yard sales and collecting antiques. He was always busy with woodworking and carpentry. James enjoyed Blues music and was a self-taught musician. He played many musical instruments.
Surviving are his wife, Marsha Ann (Stearns) Pritchard; a daughter, Marcella Rosario of Milford, NH; two brothers, Douglas Pritchard and Craig Pritchard.
Visiting hours will be held from 12 noon – 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 9th at Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland, followed by a 3:00 p.m. funeral service at the chapel. Interment
will be at Maine Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery, Augusta.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in James’ name to: Joseph W. Asali Memorial Scholarship, c/o Maine Journeyman, Inc., 21 Gabriel Drive, Augusta, Maine 04330.
Charles F. Ware
November 24, 1905
December 5, 2007
Charles F. Ware, 102, of Yarmouth, went home to be with the Lord December 5, 2007. He was born in Saco the son of Adoniram Judson Ware, Jr. and Nettie A. (James) Ware, November 24, 1905. He was educated the Kennebunk and Yarmouth schools. After completing his education, Mr. Ware became employed with the Maine Central Railroad as a clerk.
In 1947, he became a lifelong member of the Carpenter’s Local #1996, where he was honored this past July for 60 years of service. He was employed by the Jarka Corporation as a foreman at the Portland shipyard. Mr. Ware was also employed as a project supervisor for Consolidated Construction in Portland and oversaw many building projects in the area.
Mr. Ware, fondly called “Charlie” dealt in real estate his entire adult life and was proprietor from 1946-1992 of the Ware Apartments in Yarmouth.
He was a member of the Yarmouth Historical Society; a longtime benefactor of Boys Town in Nebraska and attended Yarmouth Church of the Nazarene.
On January 17, 2005, Mr. Ware was bestowed the honor of receiving the Boston Post Cane Award for being the town of Yarmouth’s oldest citizen.
“Charlie” also shared his love of music with his friends and family who will miss his piano playing and singing.
Mr. Ware is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Carolyn June (Gilmore) Ware. He also leaves behind four cherished children; a daughter, Gladys Christopher of Brunswick, son Richard C. Ware, Sr. and wife Betty of St. Peters, Missouri, daughter Jeannette Sanders of Culver, Indiana and daughter Linda June Jordan of Hampden, Maine; nine grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and eight great great grandchildren in whom his love and faith will carry on. He was predeceased by his parents, his brother, Adoniram Ware, Jr., his sister Adeline Jellison; one grandson, two special nieces and one nephew.
Visiting hours will be Saturday, December 8th at the Yarmouth Church of the Nazarene, US Route One, Yarmouth, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. followed by a funeral service. Burial will be at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Saco, Maine. Arrangements made by Conroy-Tully Crawford Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland.
Thomas Stanley Hey
January 4, 1941
December 4, 2007
Thomas Stanley Hey, 89, of Portland died peacefully December 4, 2007 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough with family by his side. He was born August 1, 1918 in Portland, the son of Thomas H. and Frances E. Fullwood Hey. He attended local schools in Westbrook and graduated from Westbrook High School in 1936 as valedictorian and class president. He attended Portland Junior College and graduated summa cum laude from Boston University in 1940.
He married Agnes McNaughton January 4, 1941, his wife of 60 years with whom he shared a lifetime of love and friendship.
He served stateside in the Army during WWII. His career included manager of Maine Hardware and as an agent for the Internal Revenue Service. He received the Arthur Gallatin service award from the US Treasury Department.
Thomas was a communicant and Lector at St. Joseph’s Church in Portland and was a founding member of Catholic Charities, Diocesan Board of Human Relations, and Campaign for Human Development and served as a board member of St. Elizabeth’s Day Care Center and Grand Knight in the Knights of Columbus.
In recognition of his service to the Catholic Diocese of Maine, he was the first to receive the Immaculate Conception award from Bishop Joseph Gerry in 2002.
Tom enjoyed music of all types and was an avid tennis player and skier. He also loved camping canoeing, gardening, traveling and spending time with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He had a lifelong passion for learning and sharing knowledge and experiences, especially those things related to the social and political forces that affect the less fortunate in society. He made friends wherever he went and was a master of conversation.
Community service involvement included Chairman of the City of Portland School Committee, Committee for Social Justice, a board member for the Government Employees Credit Union of Maine and member of the Medical Practices Ethics Committee at Mercy Hospital.
Thomas was also a member of the Woodford’s Club Discussion Group, the Woodford’s Club, 60 Plus, a past President of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees and the Iris Society.
He was predeceased by his wife Agnes, brother Henry Hey, a daughter, Ann E. Hey and a granddaughter, Ann E. Boucher, great grandson Sean Donovan and dear friend and companion Eleanor Osborne.
Surviving are his daughters: Susan M. Wallace and husband David of Portland, Joan M. Boucher and husband Romeo of Westbrook, Christine M. Hey and Robert Theberge of Portland, Phyllis R. Hey and husband Richard Wood of Portland; his sons, Thomas H. Hey III and wife Bess of Falmouth, Daniel P. Hey and wife Mindi of San Marcos, CA; 15 grand children: Mary Kate Donovan, Walter Wallace, Elizabeth Hargrove, Andrew Wallace, Christopher Boucher, Jennifer Boucher, Michael Boucher, Gayle Wolotsky, T. Joseph Hey, Molly Hunt, Tomas Hunt, Eliza Wood, Olivia Wood, Alana Hey; 8 great grandchildren: Kate Donovan, Annie Donovan, Owen Donovan, Alex Wallace, Morgan Hargrove, Clare Hargrove, Isabella Wolotsky and T. Asher Hey; and close friend Normand Goupil.
The family wishes to thank, the staff and community of Park Danforth his home of 5 years, the compassionate staff at R7 MMC, his physicians who became his friends and the loving care he received at the Gosnell Hospice House.
Visiting hours will be held from 4 to 8 pm on Thursday, December 6th at Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. A 10 am Friday Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Joseph’s Church, 673 Stevens Avenue, Portland. Interment
will be at Calvary Cemetery, South Portland.
Those desiring may make donations to; Iris Network, 189 Park Ave, Portland 04102, Independent Transportation Network of Portland, 90 Bridge St., Westbrook 04092,or charity of your choice.
John Calvin York
August 5, 1938
December 1, 2007
SOUTH PORTLAND – John Calvin York, age 69, of South Portland, died Saturday, December 1, 2007 at Goodall Hospital in Sanford, following a long illness.
He was born on August 5, 1938 in Portland. He attended Portland schools.
John worked as a painter for Logan Painters for over 41 years. He retired in 2002.
He married Marjorie Cassidy on October 28, 1994.
John enjoyed spending time outdoors. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping, all activities he did with his wife. Their honeymoon was spent in Fort Kent on a hunting trip.
He was predeceased by a sister, Diana Lade in 2006.
He is survived by his wife, Marjorie York of South Portland; his mother, Helen Adams York of Portland; granddaughter, Sommer Cruver of North Waterboro; his sister, Nancy Ruby of Limington; his son, John York Jr. of South Portland; his daughters, Deborah McLean of Yarmouth, and Brenda Collins of Miami, Florida; stepchildren, Timothy Cassidy of Sabattus, Cathi Sinclair of Bangor, Christine Littizzo of Florida, Pauline Cassidy of Lewiston, Nancy George of Sebago, Gene Cassidy Jr. of Lewiston; and several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Visiting hours will be held from 2-4 and 6-8pm, Wednesday, December 5th at Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, December 6th at the chapel. Interment
will follow in Calvary Cemetery, South Portland.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Marjorie York, 231 Emerald Drive, South Portland, Maine 04106.
James J. "Jimmy" Brennan
February 7, 1933
November 27, 2007
PORTLAND - James J. (Jimmy) Brennan passed away on November 27 in Charleston, South Carolina while he and his wife Beverly were on a Thanksgiving holiday, spending time with their children and grandchildren.
Jimmy was born in Portland on February 7, 1933, the fourth of eight children of Irish immigrant parents, John J. Brennan and Catherine Mulkern Brennan.
He married Beverly Niles at St. Mary’s Church, Bath, ME. on February 27, 1960.
Jimmy took great pride in his humble beginnings, growing up in the Munjoy Hill section of Portland, which was home for many, especially large ethnic families. He loved to take his grandchildren to show them his old house on the street where he lived.
For over 40 years, he operated parking facilities, mostly in the heart of Portland around Monument Square, where he made friends with hundreds of his customers from all walks of life.
He actively supported many political candidates, most recently Governor John Baldacci in his bid for reelection. He would proudly post very large signs of the political candidate of his choice at his business locations despite advice by some colleagues that it may turn away customers who supported other candidates. His choices were always Democratic candidates with one exception: his longtime friend who was a Republican, the late Portland mayor, Edward I. Bernstein.
He discussed current events and the stock market several times a day with his brother Francis.
Governor John Baldacci stated, “I’ve lost a great and loyal friend. Jimmy was like family. Jimmy loved Portland and understood the city as well as anyone I’ve ever met.”
Former Maine Senate President Gerard P. Conley said, “Jimmy has been truly a special friend of mine for more than 45 years. I will miss him deeply.”
His brother, former Maine Governor Joseph Brennan, said, “Jimmy was really special and helpful in many ways. For example, he would call me at the Governor’s Office and say, ‘Joey, I don’t care what all those “yes” men around you in the Governor’s Office are telling you. This is what the people on the street are saying.’ Many times his observations proved to be right on the mark.”
He was predeceased by a brother John J. Brennan, Jr. in 1998.
Besides his wife Beverly of 47 years, he is survived by his daughter Maureen Paul and her husband Jim, their children Derek and Courtney of Summerville, South Carolina; his daughter, Patricia Ferran and her husband Dan and their daughter Meghan of Ellicott City, Maryland; his sisters Mary Toker of Bethesda, Maryland, Kathleen Brennan of Portland, and Sister Barbara of the Sisters of Mercy of Portland; his brothers Francis Brennan of Portland, Joseph Brennan and his wife Connie of Portland, and Paul Brennan of Portland; his mother-in-law, Mattie McLaughlin of Royal Palm, FL., his sister-in-law, Merrylyn Brennan of Pass Christian, Missippi and numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews.
Visiting hours will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Sunday, December 2nd at Conroy-Tully Crawford Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland. A 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, December 3rd at St. Patrick’s Church, 1342 Congress Street, Portland.
In lieu of flowers donations in Jimmy’s name may be made to: American Heart Association, 51 US Route 1, Suite M, Scarborough, Maine 04074 or Mercy at the Fore, 144 State Street, Portland, Maine 04101.
William Anderson
July 19, 1932
November 27, 2007
William Anderson, husband of Susan Scanlan Anderson, of Cumberland Foreside, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 27, 2007 at his home.
Bill was born in Philadelphia, PA on July 19, 1932, the son of Earle M. and Mary Miller Anderson. He graduated from Germantown Friends School and Trinity College in Hartford, CT. He served as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force and loved his post at Soesterberg Air Base in the Netherlands.
Bill devoted 35 years of his professional life to the education, rehabilitation and employment of persons with blindness and visual impairment, and was employed as a Rehabilitation Counselor for the Division of the Blind and Visually Impaired at the time of his death.
An original member of the Woodlands Club, Bill loved golf and the occasional great shot. He was an avid bird watcher and was noted within the family for his vast knowledge of birds, most of which was factual.
Bill’s passion for reading and knowledge inspired his children and others who knew him to learn and to think. There was no bookstore he could pass by.
He is survived by his wife Susan, and his children; Mary Bray Anderson of North Berwick and her husband Rick Reynolds and their children Kate Reynolds of Stamford, Ct. and Tristan Reynolds of State College, Pennsylvania; Peter Anderson and his wife Linda Corell of Glastonbury, Ct. and their children, Leah Anderson and August Corell; Martha Mulhern and her husband Michael of Durham, NH and their children, Brendan, Patrick and Dillon; and Rebecca Anderson and her husband Antonio Calzone of Madbury, NH and their children; Alessandro and Sofia; his sister Mary Susan and her husband D. Laine Santa Maria of Damascus, MD. and their children Mark Santa Maria, Mary Stroot and Margaret Dunn; his sister Priscilla Hare and her husband John of Cape Elizabeth and their children Timothy, Mark and Peter. He is also survived by Susan’s sisters; Jean Scanlan and her partner Sonja Hicks of Natick, MA, Rosemary and Ken Smaha of Boxford, MA and their children Karen Lindquist and her husband Brian of Southborough, MA and Michael Smaha of Oakland, CA, Mary Feigenbaum and her husband Glen of Falmouth and their children Julie and John; grandnieces Kathryn Rose and Sarah Patricia Lindquist of Southborough, MA.
Visiting hours will be held from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, December 1st at Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland, followed by an 11:00 a.m. funeral service.
In lieu of flowers, Bill would prefer donations be sent to: Animal Welfare Society, PO Box 43, West Kennebunk, ME 04094 or Rehabilitation Programs, Iris Network, 189 Park Avenue, Portland, Maine 04102.
Julia Foggia
September 20, 1913
November 22, 2007
PORTLAND - Julia Foggia, 94, of Portland, died Thursday, November 22, 2007 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on September 20, 1913 in Chelsea, MA, the daughter of Joseph and Annie (Armento) Vetere, attended local schools, and was a graduate of Chelsea High School. Julia then went on to Bryant and Stratton Business College, earning her Associate Degree. She would enjoy a career as an Administrative Assistant for several stock brokers.
Julia was an avid bridge player, gardener, and cook. She loved to travel. But her priority was her family, which she always put first. She was a devoted wife, and a loving mother and grandmother. She will be missed greatly by her children and grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband Amedeo in 1999. Julia is survived by her daughters, Judith A. Foggia of Portland, and Nancy F. Adler and her husband Cyrus of Woodstock, NY; and two grandchildren, Nicholas Adler of New York City, and Lauren Adler of Los Angeles, CA.
Friends and family are invited to attend a 12:00noon memorial Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, November 29 at St. Pius X Church, 492 Ocean Avenue, Portland. Arrangements are by Conroy-Tully Crawford Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Julia’s name may be made to Hospice of Southern Maine, 180 US Rt. 1, #1, Scarborough, Maine 04074.
Marguerite L. Reed
April 19, 1917
November 21, 2007
PORTLAND - Marguerite L. Reed, 90, of Portland, died November 21, 2007 at the Maine Medical Center in Portland. She was born on April 19, 1917 in Mars Hill, a daughter of Irving and Pearle (Carson) Lovely, attended local schools, and was a 1934 graduate of Houlton High School. She furthered her education at the Eastern Academy of Beauty Culture in Bangor.
On November 6, 1938, she married Paul L. Reed. He predeceased her in 1998.
Marguerite worked at the Lawrence Beauty Shop in Houlton, and also in the admitting departments of Aroostook Hospital and Mercy Hospital. She was a former member of the Military Street Baptist Church in Houlton, and was an associate member of the Black Point Congregational Church in Scarborough.
She was active in the Girl Scout Council of Houlton, the Rebecca Lodge of Houlton, the Woman’s Fellowship of Black Point Congregational Church, and the World Wide Guild.
Besides her husband, Marguerite was predeceased by a sister, Dorothy Strout, and two brothers, Ken Lovely and Donald Lovely. She is survived by her daughter, Ann Dennis of South Portland; and a sister, Ruth Hull of Portland.
A funeral service will be held at 7:00pm on Wednesday, November 28 at the Black Point Congregational Church, on the Black Point road in Scarborough. Interment
will be at a later date at Evergreen Cemetery, in Houlton. Arrangements made by Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland.
Catherine Marie Dinan
August 29, 1914
November 17, 2007
FALMOUTH - Catherine Marie Dinan, 93, of Falmouth, previously of Portland, in Falmouth, November 17, 2007. She was born on August 29, 1914, in Milton, MA, a daughter of David W. and Catherine M. (Barry) Scannell. Her parents had each emigrated from County Cork, Ireland. She attended Milton schools and at the age of 16 was the valedictorian of the 1931 graduating class of Milton High School. Catherine then attended the Bryant and Stratton Business School in Boston, graduating in 1933.
In July of 1942, she married Edward J. Dinan in Virginia Beach, VA. He predeceased her in 1992. While he served in combat operations in the South Pacific during the Second World War, she was employed by the U.S. Attorney’s office in Boston.
When her husband returned from the war, they settled in Reading, Massachusetts, and started their family life. They had five sons. In 1962 they moved to Portland, Maine. Shortly after, she returned to work as a legal secretary, first for Jacob Agger and then the law firm of Wheeler, Pomeroy and Snitger, until her retirement in 1982.
A long-time communicant of St. Pius X, she became a communicant of Holy Martyrs Church in Falmouth when she moved to Falmouth in 1998.
Catherine had a deep love for her family. The focus of her life was time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was very involved in their activities. Her belief, support and pride in each of them were remarkable, and treasured by her family. She was a central part of the many visits to Maine by her grandchildren. One of the first grandchildren looked forward to those visits, and would repeatedly ask, “When are we going to see Maine again?” She came to be called “Maine” by all her grandchildren.
Four of her sons graduated from Cheverus High School, where she was a member of the Mothers Club.
Besides her husband, Catherine was predeceased by a sister, Christine Scannell, and a brother, William W. Scannell. She is survived by five sons, Joseph A. Dinan of Houston, TX, Edward B. Dinan and his wife Mary of Cumberland Foreside, Thomas P. Dinan and his wife Stephanie of Ottawa, Ontario, Peter W. Dinan and his wife Janet of Nashua, NH, and Christopher C. Dinan and his wife Judy of Cumberland; seventeen grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and twenty-one nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours will be 4-7pm on Friday, November 23 at the Conroy-Tully Crawford Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland. Prayers will be recited at 10:15am on Saturday, November 24 at the funeral home, followed by an 11:00am Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Martyrs Church, 266 Foreside Road, Falmouth. Interment
will follow at Calvary Cemetery, South Portland. Immediately after the interment, all are welcomed to join the family for refreshment and fellowship at the Portland Country Club, 11 Foreside Road, Falmouth.
Kenneth S. Cleaves
September 30, 1912
November 16, 2007
SOUTH PORTLAND - Kenneth S. Cleaves, a long time resident of South Portland, Maine, died November 16, 2007, at Sedgewood Commons. Ken was born on September 30, 1912, in Bar Harbor, Maine, the son of George and Isabel Cleaves. He attended Bar Harbor schools and was a graduate of civil engineering from the University of Maine in 1934. On October 13, 1934, he married his high school sweetheart, Adelaide Jordan. Ken and Adelaide and their three children resided in Bar Harbor, Maine, until 1955 when they moved to South Portland.
In 1935 through World War II, Ken worked for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers building dams and air bases in New England. In 1947, he joined Warren Bros. Roads Co. as a survey engineer in the Portland area and subsequently moved up to regional Vice President, covering all of New England, plus New York, New Jersey, and Delaware. Following his retirement in 1978, Ken turned his efforts to volunteer work in the service of the poor and hungry, including Literacy Volunteers at the Maine Youth Center, Meals on Wheels, Project Feed, West End Pantry, annual CROP Walks, Hand to Hand, Presiding Bishops Fund for World Relief and the Portland West Neighborhood Planning Council, as well as less visible, but equally caring, assistance to individuals and organizations in the community. In 1983, Ken founded the St. Luke’s Soup Kitchen in order to provide weekend meals so no one would go hungry from Friday until Monday. Originally located at the Parish Hall at St. Luke’s Cathedral, the Soup Kitchen is now located at Preble Street Resource Center in Portland.
In 1992, Ken’s preferred anonymity came to an end when he received the Jefferson Award, an honor bestowed by the American Institute for Public Service on individuals in recognition of extraordinary public service.
When Ken and his family moved to South Portland in 1955, he became an active and devoted member of St. Luke’s Cathedral where he served as vestry member, Senior Warden, and member of the Diocesan Council for many years. Throughout this time, he also served as Trustee of Diocesan Funds of the Episcopal Church of the Diocese of Maine and also as Treasurer of that group.
Ken was predeceased by his wife, Adelaide (“Liz”), of 62 years; his two brothers, Henry Cleaves and George Cleaves; and his sister, June Smith. He is survived by his daughter, Erla Davis of South Portland; his son, Dana Cleaves, and his wife, Debi, of Scarborough; his daughter, Carlyn Watts and her husband, Martin, of Otisfield; grandchildren, Jon Cleaves and his wife, Theresa, of Lansing, Kansas; Melissa Cleaves Rich and her husband, Todd, of Long Island; Kate Cleaves, of Scarborough; Zachary Cleaves of Portland; Mark Davis of Toronto, Canada; Rachel Davis of Toronto, Canada; Darren Watts and his companion, Diane Levinson, of New York City; Jodi Roma and her husband, Troy, of Cape Elizabeth; ten great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren; a nephew, David Cleaves of Bar Harbor, a niece, Sarah Cleaves of Bar Harbor, and a nephew, John Smith of Iowa.
The family would like to thank the staff at Millay Unit at Sedgewood Commons for their care for Ken during the last few years.
A Burial Office and Requiem Eucharist will be celebrated at the Cathedral Church of St. Luke, State Street, Portland, on Saturday, November 24 at 11:00am. Arrangements are by Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. Interment
will be in the spring in Ledgelawn Cemetery, Bar Harbor.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: St. Luke’s Soup Kitchen, c/o Cathedral Church of St. Luke, 143 State Street, Portland, ME 04101
Lorraine McFarland Dow
October 19, 1925
November 16, 2007
Lorraine McFarland Dow, of Cape Elizabeth, went peacefully to God while staying at the home of her daughter on November 16th, 2007 following a courageous battle with cancer. A truly beloved mother and grandmother, Lorraine was the perfect picture of strength and grace, and an individual who touched the life of each person she met.
Born in Portland, ME on October 19th 1925 to her parents John Michael McFarland and Marie Twomey McFarland, Lorraine attended St. Dominic’s School and was a graduate of Portland High School in 1943. She was the oldest of four children, and was very close to her siblings Dorothy McFarland Bickford, John McFarland, and David McFarland. An active USO volunteer, she married her sweetheart Ralph Arden Dow on August 30th, 1945 upon his return from Naval service in World War II. During her high school years and early part of her marriage, she worked at Porteous, Mitchell, and Braun in Portland. Along with her husband Ralph, she then moved to Bridgeport, CT where both her children Gary Ralph and Linda Marie were born.
Following the unexpected death of her husband in 1965, she returned to Maine to be with her family and bought her home in Cape Elizabeth where she has resided for the past 41 years. In 1972 she began her career at Maine Medical Center in the original Cancer Registry for the state of Maine, where she worked until her retirement in 1992.
Lorraine loved her children and granddaughters deeply, and took great pride in each of their accomplishments. Her spirit was both generous and strong, as she raised her children independently, never remarrying after being widowed at a very early age. Her gentle nature remained intact until the end of her life, and she was a true inspiration to those around her as she never complained throughout her illness and remained entirely positive each day. This was her second battle with cancer, having already fought and beaten the disease in 1995.
In turn, her children and granddaughters are forever grateful for every moment they spent with such a wonderful, loving woman, and the gift of her spirit will remain with them forever.
The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to: Matthew Dugan, D.O., Julie Baither, ARNP, and the entire staff of the Maine Cancer Center, as well as the VNA Hospice team.
Lorraine will always be deeply loved and remembered by her entire family, especially her beloved son Gary Ralph Dow and daughter-in-law Lisa Dow of Charleston, SC, as well as beloved daughter Linda Marie Dow Morrell of Falmouth, ME and adoring granddaughters Rebecca Marie Morrell, Sarah Ann Morrell, and Rachel Hannah Morrell. Also surviving are her sister Dorothy McFarland Bickford and husband Leonard Bickford of Casco, ME; brother John McFarland, Jr. and wife Barbara McFarland of Portland, ME; brother David McFarland of Shrewsbury, MA, and her many nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours will be held from 3-7 p.m. on Monday, November 19, 2007 at Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. Prayers will be recited 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, November 20th at the chapel, followed by a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Bartholomew Church, 8 Two Lights Road, Cape Elizabeth. Interment
will follow in Calvary Cemetery, South Portland.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Lorraine’s memory may be made to: American Cancer Society, New England Div., Inc., One Main Street, Suite 300, Topsham, Maine 04086, or VNA Hospice of Maine, 50 Foden Road, South Portland, Maine 04106
Annie Loretta (Donatelli) Pesce
September 25, 1915
November 14, 2007
CAPE ELIZABETH - Annie Loretta (Donatelli) Pesce of Cape Elizabeth passed away November 14, 2007 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough, after a brief illness.
She was born in Portland September 25, 1915, the daughter of Donato and Antonia (Dibiase) Donatelli, and was educated in Portland public schools. For several years, throughout the 1930’s, 40’s, & 50’s, she was employed by Standard Romper manufacturing company in Portland. In 1936, she was married to Adolph Pesce, also of Portland, who remained her spouse until his death in 1994. During World War II, she and her husband owned and operated several businesses, including a taxi cab service, a filling station, and a diner.
In 1956, they purchased Sleepy Haven Motor Court, a rental cottage business located in Scarborough, where she continued to live until 1997.
That same year, she moved to Cape Elizabeth where she resided with her daughter and son-in-law, Antoinette and Michael Meehan, and was a communicant of St. Bartholomew’s Church until her death.
Annie will be best remembered for her strength in faith, outgoing hospitality, and selfless dedication to her family. She will also be remembered for her culinary skills, particularly with Italian cuisine and for providing these skills for support of her family, friends and parish.
Annie wished to express deepest thanks to friends and family, including her beloved parish family of St. Bartholomew’s, for all of their love and support throughout the years of her life. Gratitude is also expressed to all the staff of Maine Medical Center and Gosnell Memorial Hospice House who were involved with Annie’s care throughout her illness.
Annie was predeceased by a sister, Mary Ahern, and two brothers, Lawrence Donatello and Dominic Donatelli. She is survived by a daughter, Antoinette P. Meehan and her husband Michael of Cape Elizabeth; a granddaughter, Alison P. Meehan, of Cape Elizabeth; a brother, Gilbert Donatelli and his wife Theresa of Portland; and several nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours will be held from 4-7pm on Sunday November 18, 2007 at Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. Prayers will be recited at the Chapel at 9:15 am on Monday, November 19, 2007, followed by a 10:00am Mass of Christian Burial at St. Bartholomew’s Church, 8 Two Lights Rd., Cape Elizabeth. Interment
will be at Calvary Cemetery, South Portland.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Annie’s name may be made to the Wayside Evening Soup Kitchen, 252 Oxford St., Portland, ME 04101.
