WELLESLEY, MASS. – Jessie (Young) Wallace, of Wellesley, Mass., 91, Oct. 8, 2016. She leaves her husband, David H. Wallace, a sister Joyce Young Stahl of Charlestown, R.I., a brother Arden Squire Young of Binghamton, N.Y., a sister-in-law Deborah Wallace of Lincoln, Mass., and 10 nieces and nephews and their spouses and children, all of whom will miss her.

Jessie was born in Otis, Maine, the daughter of the late Harriet Annie Dyer (Young) and Daniel Ginn Young, and grew up in Ellsworth. Following high school, she continued her education in Cambridge, Mass., to become a secretary and then a medical secretary, and gave many years of faithful and appreciated service at Boston Children’s Hospital as an office manager in the radiology and surgical services.

She was an accomplished vegetable gardener, and also enjoyed running, walking, travel, bowling, reading, square dancing and knitting. She knitted and donated many hats and prayer shawls. She was a member of the Wellesley Village Congregational Church in Wellesley, and was an annual bell ringer for the Salvation Army.

A graveside prayer service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016, at the Woodlawn Cemetery, 148 Brook St. in Wellesley. Jessie may be remembered with donations to the Stanley Tippett Hospice Home, 920 South St., Needham, MA 02492, or to another charity of one’s choice.

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SURRY – Scott Ross Peterson, 94, reached the end of his earthly adventure on Sept. 24, 2016, in Surry. Scott was born in Oakley, Utah, on April 29, 1922, to Mark Harper and Marie Irma Ross Peterson. A U.S. Navy veteran, Scott earned a B.S. in animal science from Colorado A & M and an M.S. in trades and industrial education and administration from CSU. He and the former Elizabeth Anne McKim were married in 1946 and lived on the family ranch in Snyderville, Utah, until 1951, when they moved to Fort Collins, Colo.

Scott led an eclectic professional life, the majority of which was spent as a construction electrician, working on large projects across the U.S. and in Brazil, Greenland and Vietnam. As a vocational educator, he taught at a high school in Bucyrus, Ohio, and was a teacher-administrator at the Community College of Denver. He also served as a training director for nuclear power plants in New Jersey and Louisiana, and as a trainer and consultant in the Republic of Korea, Iran and Nigeria.

In 1997, Scott and Elizabeth purchased a mobile home community in Saratoga, Wyo., which Scott continued to manage after Elizabeth’s death in 1998. Scott tired of Wyoming winters in 2009 and moved to Surry, where he rebuilt an 1800s-era farmhouse.

Scott is survived by his five children: Margaret (Peggy) Peterson Hotchkiss, Ed.D. and Berkeley, Saratoga, Wyo.; McKim (Kim) Culver Peterson, M.D. and Linda, M.D., Surry; Rex McKim Peterson and Nancy, D.V.M., Gordon, Neb.; Diana Peterson Walsh and Ed, Ankeny, Iowa; and Peter James McKim Peterson, D.M.D. and Chris, West Hartford, Conn. Thirteen grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016, at the Blue Hill Congregational Church.

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SURRY/VOORHEESVILLE, N.Y. – Dr. Clifford H. Casey, who with his wife, Shirley, spent the last 46 summers at their camp on Patten Pond in Surry, died Oct. 8, 2016. He was 89.

Active until his final day, Clif spent August at camp reconnecting with friends, enjoying his grandchildren and supervising the restoration of a childhood boat. He also delighted in playing clarinet and saxophone one last time with his friends in the Fletchers Landing Philharmonic Orchestra and the Ellsworth City Band.

Clif and Shirley were central figures in Voorheesville, N.Y., a small community near Albany, where they ran a mom-and-pop medical practice from their home. But they happily returned to the lake each summer.

Clif is survived by Shirley, his wife of 63 years; two sons, Art (and his wife, Sue) of Canton, Conn., and Charlie (Barb) of Alplaus, N.Y.; a brother, Arthur, of Clifton Park, N.Y. and Surry; and six grandchildren, Matt, Brian, Sarah, Megan, Jillian and Andy.

Memorial contributions may be made to Voorheesville Volunteer Fire Department, 12 Altamont Road, Voorheesville, NY 12186.

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HANCOCK COUNTY

Allen Kenneth Arey Jr., 73, of Bucksport, Oct. 6 at Bangor.

Faye A. MacLean Bamford, 81, of Winter Harbor, Oct. 8. Visiting 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, Bragdon-Kelley Funeral Home, Milbridge, followed by committal 4 p.m., Brookside Cemetery, Winter Harbor.

Patricia Elizabeth Brooks, 82, of Great Cranberry Island, Aug. 1 at Bangor. Service 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, New Spurling Cemetery, Great Cranberry Island.

Dr. Clifford H. Casey, 89, of Surry and Voorheesville, N.Y., Oct. 8.

Gary E. Connor, 67, of Bucksport, Oct. 9.

Donald E. Holt Jr., 63, of Mariaville, Oct. 2 at Eastern Maine Medical Center, Bangor.

Adam J.H. Jerome, 39, of Bucksport, Oct. 8. Graveside service 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 15, Riverview Cemetery, Bucksport.

Scott Ross Peterson, 94, of Surry, Sept. 24 at Surry. Memorial service 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, Blue Hill Congregational Church.

John (Joe) Polchies Sr., 74, of Indian Island, Oct. 9 at his home. Celebration of life 2:05 p.m. today, Thursday, Oct. 13, Birmingham Funeral Home, Old Town.

William R. Potter, 84, of Bucksport, Oct. 7 at Eastern Maine Medical Center, Bangor. Celebration of life 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, Bucksport Senior Center.

Barry William Serpell, M.D., 81, of Orrington and formerly of Northeast Harbor, Oct. 5 at his home.

Edward F. Snyder, 90, of Bar Harbor, Aug. 12 at Mount Desert Island Hospital, Bar Harbor. Celebration of life 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, Neighborhood House, Northeast Harbor.

Jessie (Young) Wallace, 91, of Wellesley, Mass., and formerly of Ellsworth, Oct. 8. Graveside service 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, Woodlawn Cemetery, Wellesley.

Emmanuel (Manny) Vincent Young, 69, of Corea, Sept. 12. Celebration of life 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, Knights of Pythias Hall, Gouldsboro.

WASHINGTON COUNTY

Donald Maynard Drost Sr., 83, of Woodland, Oct. 7 at Maine Veteran’s Home, Caribou. Interment, Northern Maine Veterans Cemetery.

Margaret Idella (Hanington) Gillis, 84, of Danforth, Oct. 7 at Houlton Regional Hospital.

Robert A. Henrique, 71, of Perry and Eastport, Oct. 5 at Bangor. Service 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, Restlawn Cemetery, Perry.

Joyce Emery Kinney, 92, of Eastport, Oct. 4. Burial, Hillside Cemetery, Eastport.

Elwin Hubert Severance, 85, of Topsfield and Princeton, Oct. 2 at Calais. Graveside service 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, Princeton Cemetery.

Larry Gerald Spear, 70, of Pembroke and Eastport, Oct. 3. Burial, Church Hill Cemetery, Machiasport.

Robert Steven Vane, 65, of Winterport and Machias, Sept. 30 at his home. Graveside service 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16, Longfellow Cemetery, Machias.

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PROSPECT HARBOR – Cecilia B. “Bobbie” Strohmeyer died peacefully Monday, Oct. 10, 2016, at Maine Coast Memorial Hospital in Ellsworth. She was 83.

Bobbie was born on Dec. 25, 1932, in Media, Pa., to Cecilia B. Horn and James P. McQuaide. After having graduated from Garden City High School, she attended the University of Pennsylvania, obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree with an occupational therapy major in 1954. Perhaps most notably, U. Penn. is where Bobbie met her future husband, George R. “Bob” Strohmeyer, also a graduate. Upon receiving her degree, Bobbie served in the armed services, resulting in the completion of her clinical practice. With an adventurous spirit, Bobbie embarked on a trip of a lifetime driving cross-country to Burbank, Calif., to accept a sought-after position working at Walt Disney Studios on the production of “Peter Pan.” Following this experience, Bobbie began painting earnestly and acquired a love of breeding and of showing Doberman Pinschers. The two passions intersected beautifully in a well-received series of oil paintings. Bobbie relocated with her family to New Hampshire and as her talent in painting progressed, her work was juried by the oldest art association in the United States, the Copley Society in Boston, Mass., which was founded in 1879, and she was bestowed the coveted title, “Copley Artist.” As further evidence of her skills, Bobbie’s aesthetic nature translated into a love of architectural design, resulting in three beautiful homes which the family had built over the span of 18 years. In addition, she utilized her educational degree and experience as an artist to develop an art therapy program at Hampstead Hospital in southern New Hampshire.

Given her well-known obsession with the sea, Bobbie was the driving force behind her family’s ensuing move to the New Hampshire seacoast, and eventually Cape Neddick. In retirement, Bobbie and Bob relocated to Prospect Harbor, where she expressed her talent in painting through technique in watercolor, often exploring the relationship between natural elements, with the rocky shoreline as a constant source of inspiration.

Over the course of her life, Bobbie wrote poetry, culminating with a powerful and reflective piece concerning the attack on 9/11 which was published in the regional newspaper. Her passionate beliefs about the injustices of war, lead her to contribute commentary in The New York Times on more than one occasion. Given her multiple talents and indomitable spirit, Bobbie had been described by those who knew her, as a modern day Renaissance lady. She spent her later years cultivating cherished friendships with those in the local community and keeping the company of their family’s loyal and communicative Doberman Pinscher, Mera.

Bobbie is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, George R. “Bob” Strohmeyer, of Prospect Harbor, her eldest son Kurt R. Strohmeyer and husband, John A. Llano, of Miami Beach, Fla., younger son Karl A. Strohmeyer and wife, Corey L. Strohmeyer, their two children Liesel James and Niklaus William, all of Boulder, Colo., brother James “Jim” P. McQuaide and wife, Phyllis McQuaide, of Bath, niece Karen L. McQuaide of Medford, N.J., nephew Michael J. McQuaide of Cinnaminson, N.J., granddaughter Sarah R. Gilman of Meredith, N.H., and grandson Nathan S. Albertson of Manchester, N.H. Bobbie was predeceased by her daughter, Lisa A. Albertson, of Laconia, N.H.

Contributions in Bobbie’s memory can be made to Doctors Without Borders at www.doctorswithoutborders.org/donate.

Arrangements in care of Jordan-Fernald, 113 Franklin St., Ellsworth. Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com.

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SURRY – Howard Lester Morse passed at the age of 78. He was born in Harrington on April 18, 1938. He died at home surrounded by his family on Oct. 15, 2016.

He was a lifetime honorable member of Arbutus Grange 450 of Surry. He was a master of the Grange for nine years. He raised his family by hunting, lobstering, fishing, clamming and gardening. He enjoyed having big picnics on the Fourth of July with his family and friends.

He had numerous hobbies and he loved creating and tinkering on things around his home. The community of Surry will sadly miss him for all his helpful duties by doing his trash route.

He was predeceased by his wife, Joan E. (Young) Morse, father Basil F. Morse, mother Marjorie (Pinkham) Morse, and grandson Russell (Rusty) Smith Jr.

He is survived by six of his children; Wade Sanborn of Auburn, Dawn Sinclair of Florida, Allan Morse of Surry, Cathy Smith of Surry, Keith Morse of Sullivan, and Melissa Morse of Surry; eight grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, two sisters, Joyce Martin of Sullivan and Maxine Denbow of Lubec, aunt Loretta Severance of Georgia, several nieces, nephews and cousins, and a special friend he called brother, Dennis Ryder.

The family wants to give thanks to Jan Watson for the help she had given to us throughout the process. Much love and thanks to Kim Carney, who took care of our Dad for the past four years. We love you.

The celebration of Howard’s life will be held Sunday, Oct. 23, at noon at Arbutus Grange 450, Surry. Everyone is welcome.

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Hancock County

Patricia Elizabeth Brooks, 82, of Great Cranberry Island, Aug. 1 at Bangor. Service 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, New Spurling Cemetery, Great Cranberry Island.

Myrtle Brown, 88, of Ellsworth, Oct. 1 at Ellsworth. Interment Oct. 6, Hillside Cemetery, Deer Isle.

Margaret Corcoran, 70, of Orland, Oct. 16 at Bangor. Memorial service 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, Wayside Chapel, Orland. Burial, St. Francis Community Cemetery, East Orland.

Betty L. Goldsmith, 89, of Bucksport, Aug. 4. Service 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, Verona Grange Hall, Bucksport.

Richard Joseph Hanson, 61, of Florida, formerly of Ellsworth, Oct. 11 at Stuart, Fla.

Lovina Belle Heath, 64, of Bucksport, Oct. 9. Service 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, Oak Grove Cemetery, Orland.

Arthur Horsch, 77, of Virginia Beach, Va., Oct. 8 at his home. Visiting 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home, Virginia Beach. Funeral 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, Rosewood Chapel, followed by burial, Rosewood Memorial Park, Virginia Beach.

Barbara Louise Hodgkins Lambert, 86, of Bar Harbor, Oct. 15 at Woodlands, Rockland. Celebration of life 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, St. Saviour’s Parish Hall, Bar Harbor.

Howard Lester Morse, 78, of Surry, Oct. 15 at his home. Celebration of life noon Sunday, Oct. 23, Arbutus Grange 450, Surry.

Scott Ross Peterson, 94, of Surry, Sept. 24 at Surry. Memorial service 10 a.m. today, Thursday, Oct. 20, Blue Hill Congregational Church.

Paul Lawrence Reynolds, 71, of Trenton, Oct. 1 at Blue Hill. Service 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, Calvary Chapel Downeast, Trenton.

Frances Hardy Shepard, 93, of Little Deer Isle, Oct. 11. Service 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, Howard’s HillCemetery, Little Deer Isle.

Cecilia B. “Bobbie” Strohmeyer, 83, of Prospect Harbor, Oct. 10 at Maine Coast Memorial Hospital, Ellsworth.

Evelyn M. Walker, 82, of Prospect Harbor, Oct. 11. Celebration of life 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, granddaughter Marlene’s home, 98 Birch Ave., Ellsworth.

Roger L. Williams Sr., 93, of Glenburn, formerly Gouldsboro, Oct. 13 at his home. Interment, Fairview Cemetery, Veazie.

Lawrence “Larry” Workman, 63, of Searsport, Oct. 8 at his home. Celebration of life 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, VFW Hall, Northport.

Washington County

Bethal Charlean Gibbs, 92, of Baileyville, Sept. 28 at Calais Regional Hospital. Graveside service 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, Woodland Cemetery, Baileyville.

Grace L. Meader, 93, of Calais, Oct. 13. Graveside service 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 21, Calais Cemetery, followed by time of fellowship, Calais United Methodist Church.

Alfred L. Morang Jr., 68, of Eastport, Oct. 16. Graveside service 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, Hillside Cemetery, Eastport.

Stephen S. Torrey, 77, of Deblois, Sept. 30 at his home. Service 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, Greenwood Cemetery, Winter Harbor.

Adelmar (Tuddy) Urquhart, 89, of Jonesport, Oct. 11 at Down East Community Hospital, Machias. Service Oct. 17, Community of Christ Church, Jonesport.

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SORRENTO – Joseph E. Bowley, 52, died Oct. 24, 2016, at his home in Sorrento. He was born in Exeter, N.H., Dec. 25, 1963, a son of Eben M. and Mary J. (Dorsey) Bowley.

Joe grew up in Exeter, N.H., and graduated from Exeter High School and later Kimball Union Academy in Meriden, N.H. He graduated with a Bachelor of Architecture from Syracuse University.

He moved to Maine after graduating from college and lived in Sorrento with his dog, Charlotte. He was a poet and writer in addition to his architectural design work. He enjoyed photography, traveling and visiting friends throughout the U.S. and Canada.

He is survived by his brother Jim; his dog, Charlotte; and many friends and extended family.

No services will be held at this time. Those who wish may share memories on Joe’s Facebook page.

Contributions in Joe’s memory may be made to the Bangor Humane Society, 693 Mount Hope Ave., Bangor, ME 04402 or donate online at www.bangorhumane.org and click the donate tab.

Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com.

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AURORA – Richard W. Hinds, 86, died Oct. 19, 2016. He was born June 30, 1930, in Morristown, N.J., the son of Louis S. and Maria (Matthews) Hinds.

Richard served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. After returning, Richard married Ruth Mary Kessler. Richard worked as a backhoe operator for the Maine Department of Transportation for 15 years. During his off time he enjoyed hunting, fishing and watching NASCAR and football.

Richard is survived by his wife of 58 years, Ruth; daughter Cheryl Tonero and husband, Louis, of Amherst; five grandchildren, Tracy, David, Kelly, Gina, and Megan; and four great-grandchildren including a special great-granddaughter Sheyenne who called Richard “popcorn pops.” Richard was predeceased by son Wayne Feldhouse, brother Louis and sister Doris.

A private graveside service will be held at the Aurora Osborn Cemetery.

Donation in Richard’s memory may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675, or VFW Post 109 Veterans Relief Fund, P.O. Box 281, Ellsworth, ME 04605.

Arrangements by Jordan-Fernald, 113 Franklin St., Ellsworth. Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com.

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KANSAS CITY, MO. – Effie (Johnson) Moulton, 43, went to be with the Lord on Sept. 23, 2016, surrounded by her family at her home in Kansas City, Mo.

She was born Oct. 3, 1972, to Merrilene (Roberts) and Lewis (Buddy) Johnson Sr.

Effie is survived by her husband and soul mate, Randy Moulton, her two children, Cecilia and Daniel, who were her greatest accomplishments; her mother, Merrilene, her brothers Gene and wife, Michelle, Raymond, Lewis Jr. and wife, Beth, and Merrill Sr. and wife, Debbie, and several nieces and nephews.

Effie home-schooled her children, worshiped God, loved her family and friends, loved her animals and all God’s creatures.

Effie was predeceased by her beloved father, Lewis Johnson Sr.

A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016, at the New Dawn Pentecostal Church in Harrington from 1 to 5 p.m.

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BUCKSPORT – James Winfield Gott, 90, passed away Oct. 20, 2016, after a short illness.

He was born in Hancock on May 24, 1926, to Edward J. and Velma (Stratton) Gott, the sixth of eight children and the last remaining child.

Jim attended schools in Hancock, Ellsworth and Bucksport, graduating from Bucksport High School in June 1945. In the summer of his senior year of high school he started working at St. Regis Paper Co., where he continued to work for 44 years, retiring in 1988.

He enjoyed baseball, basketball, camping and Maine hockey.

Retiring brought him great joy while helping raise Christopher and Cory Davis, tinkering in his garage, gardening, keeping the lawns groomed, the snow plowed, and ATVing.

He is survived by his wife Elizabeth (Conners) Gott of 63 years, son Peter and wife, Nancy Gott, of Bangor, granddaughter Nicole Sickles of Dover, N.H., daughter Judy and husband, John Stevens, of Bucksport, grandsons and their families, Christopher and Kendra Davis of Brewer, special twin great-grandchildren Alexis and Harper Davis of Brewer, and Cory Davis and Kathleen Dougherty of Fitzwilliam, N.H. Sisters-in-law Joan Gott of Old Town and Nancy Nielson of Kearns, Utah. Brothers and sisters-in-laws Rodney and Christine Gray of Frankfort and James and Miriam Conners of Topsham. Many nieces and nephews and special nephew, Dale Keyes of Bucksport.

He was predeceased by his parents, his siblings (Charles, Donald, Earl, Esther, Evelyn, Edward, and Ora), and grandson Shane Sickles.

In lieu of flowers, think of Jim the next time you groom your hedges or mow your lawn as this is what he enjoyed so much.

Per Jim’s wishes, there will be a private burial for the family.

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FALL RIVER, MASS./ELLSWORTH – Angela Marie (Fiore) Breau, age 37, died unexpectedly on Oct. 18, 2016, at Fall River, Mass. She was born July 13, 1979, in Ellsworth, the daughter of Debra Wallace and Thomas Fiore.

She is survived by her mother and her children Cameron Warren, Olivia Medeiros, Maddox Shea and Kingston Breau. She is survived by siblings Ashley Betts and Michael Babineau, Laura Fiore, and Julie Fiore. She is also survived by grandmother Rita Jordan and several uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was predeceased by her father Thomas Fiore and husband, Richard Breau Jr.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

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MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – Kevin Paul Jalbert, 36, died tragically on Oct. 3, 2016, in Coatesville, Pa. He was born on Oct. 12, 1979, in Waterbury, Conn., the third child of Cheryl (Girouard) Osborne and Paul (Bruce) Jalbert. He attended schools in Wolcott, Conn., graduating from Wolcott High School in 1997. He served in the United States Air Force from 2001 through 2005.

Surviving are his parents, Cheryl Osborne and her husband, Jack, of Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Paul “Bruce” Jalbert and Judy Lawson of Ellsworth. He is also survived by one sister Heather Jalbert and her partner, Dawn Addison, of Virginia, brothers Keith Jalbert and his wife, Elissa, of Missouri, and Kurt Jalbert and his wife, Carolyn, of Nevada, along with their son Robert.

Funeral services will be held on Nov. 11, 2016, at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Wolcott, Conn., followed by interment at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Waterbury, Conn.

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WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J./STEUBEN – Louise Gellis (nee Ginsburg) of Woodcliff Lake, N.J., died Oct. 13, 2016, surrounded by loved ones from complications resulting from a heart attack. She was 70.

Louise is survived by her immediate family. She was a loving wife to Sandy Gellis; devoted mother, stepmother and mother-in-law to Jared Cantor, Natalie Cantor Gros, Simon Gros, Greg Gellis and Ashley Doris Gellis; and adoring grandmother to Charlie, Micah, Nick and Lachlan. She was also like family to many dear and lifelong friends.

Louise was predeceased by parents Norman and Sylvia Ginsburg, and sisters Ann Elovitz and Bryna Rudzin.

She was born in New York City, and grew up in New York City, Clifton, N.J., and Passaic, N.J. She graduated from Passaic High School in 1963 and Newark State College (renamed Kean University) in 1967, and subsequently earned her master’s degree from Montclair State University.

Louise’s early career was in education. She was a first grade teacher in Passaic, N.J., and later a high school guidance counselor at St. Joseph of the Palisades in West New York, N.J.

Later, Louise discovered her talent for sales and embarked on a rewarding new career. Her employers included Val-Pac, and Motorola (selling original car phones!). Later she achieved a great deal of success selling data consulting services with Cap Gemini America, Cambridge Information Systems and RTP.

Louise and Sandy first traveled to Downeast Maine in 1998, and immediately fell in love with the area. They finished their home in Steuben in 2006, where they spent the last 10 summers. They kayaked, hiked, enjoyed time with local friends, and created wonderful memories together. Louise was a voracious reader, and especially enjoyed her time at the Steuben library where she enjoyed sharing her great knowledge of books with fellow readers, and helping out at many library functions.

She cherished her loved ones and relished her role as wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Louise was feisty, fun-loving and will be remembered and missed by all who knew her.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Henry D. Moore Library, P.O. Box 127, Steuben, ME 04680.

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TOPSHAM – Perry Harland Jordan, of Topsham, passed away peacefully at home on Oct. 21, 2016. He was 77.

Perry (or Bubba, as he was known to his family) was born in Waltham on May 11, 1939, the son of Asa and Dora (Grover) Jordan. He attended a one-room schoolhouse until the eighth grade and graduated from Ellsworth High School in 1957, where he was the senior class president. He went on to get his B.S. in education from the University of Maine at Machias and his master’s and C.A.S. degrees from the University of Maine at Orono.

A lifelong educator, Perry taught in Kittery for three years and then in Bangor, where he became director of special Education. Perry was passionate about children with special needs, inspiring several of his children and grandchildren to work in the same field. He also served as school superintendent in Brewer, and after retirement filled in as interim superintendent in Orrington and Orland. When he became visually impaired and could no longer drive, he taught GED classes at the Mountain View Youth Center in Charleston, catching rides daily with a friend.

Another of Perry’s lifelong passions was art. He was a prolific and talented painter, relying on his memory to paint striking images of the Penobscot River, Maine birch trees, his own gardens and more. He often said his paintings were inspired by the works of Robert Frost, and his art was featured in galleries and local establishments throughout southern Maine. He was especially gifted at bringing neglected items back to life — he painted on old windows, weathered doors and driftwood and was known to scavenge Goodwill for frames for his art. His creativity and perseverance inspired the same in those around him.

Perry leaves behind his wife, Beckett Banfield Jordan; his three children, Kristen (Jordan) Perkins and her husband, Brian, Richard Jordan and his wife, Kris, and Elizabeth (Jordan) Davis and her husband, Jonathan; as well as his five grandchildren, Abigail, Laura, Benjamin, Nicholas and Elizabeth. His grandchildren were the great joy of his life. He is also survived by his siblings, Ellain Frost and her husband, Maurice, Joan Jordan and her husband, Phillip, and Ronald Jordan and his wife, Ann, as well as many nieces and nephews.

In his own words, Perry “lived a good life.” He had a big personality and an even bigger heart, and he will be missed by everyone who knew him.

The family will celebrate his life privately at a later date. In lieu of flowers or donations, we ask that you spend time and make memories with the ones you love.

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ELLSWORTH – Charles A. Spencer, 80, died peacefully Oct. 21, 2016, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 12, 1936, in Veazie, son of Charles Abraham and Evelyn Mae Spencer.

Charlie attended Veazie and Bangor schools. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, and was employed by the Bangor Hydro Electric Co., as a hydro operator at the Ellsworth dam. Following retirement, he was employed at the Jackson Lab in Bar Harbor as a security officer. Charlie was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting and fishing.

Surviving are his wife, Peg, of 58 years, two children, Bruce Spencer and his wife, Irene, and Holly Spencer; granddaughter Jayleen Spencer and her significant other, Sheldon Jordan; three great-grandchildren, Bentlee Charles Jordan, Bradlee Ralph Jordan, and Brailee Louise Jordan; three sisters, Frances Lindquist, Alverda Wilson, and Janet Sleeper; two brothers, George and Eugene Spencer; several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016, at the Union Congregational Church of Ellsworth Falls, North Road, Ellsworth. The family invites relatives and friends to share conversation and refreshments at the church immediately following the service. Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.BrookingsSmith.com.

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Hancock County

Gloria Jeanette Antworth, 73, of Surry and Bonita Springs, Fla., Oct. 21 at Ellsworth. Service at later date.

Donna Daye (McDonald) Billings, 73, of Sunset, Oct. 18 at her home. Service 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, Sunset Congregational Church, followed by celebration of life at her home.

Joseph E. Bowley, 52, of Sorrento, Oct. 24 at his home.

Angela Marie (Fiore) Breau, 37, of Fall River, Mass., formerly of Ellsworth, Oct. 18 at Fall River. Service at later date.

Oscar William Davis Jr., 90, of Jupiter, Fla., formerly of Bangor and Bucksport, Sept. 16 at Jupiter, Fla. Celebration of life 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, Hammond Street Congregational Church, Bangor.

James Winfield Gott, 90, of Bucksport, Oct. 20.

Richard W. Hinds, 86, of Aurora, Oct. 19. Interment, Aurora Osborn Cemetery.

Kevin Paul Jalbert, 36, of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Oct. 3 at Coatesville, Pa. Funeral service Nov. 11, St. Pius X Catholic Church, Wolcott, Conn., followed by interment at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Waterbury, Conn.

Perry Harland Jordan, 77, of Topsham, Oct. 21 at his home. Service at later date.

Jeffrey Wayne Reed, 65, of Southwest Harbor, Oct. 23 at Mount Desert Island Hospital. Funeral service 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, St. Saviour’s Episcopal Church, Bar Harbor. Interment, Mount Height Cemetery, Southwest Harbor.

Charles A. Spencer, 80, of Ellsworth, Oct. 21 at his home. Memorial service 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, Union Congregational Church of Ellsworth Falls.

Elliott Cedric Spiker, 70, of West Tremont, Oct. 11 at his home.

Scott Francis Sprague, 54, of Durham, formerly of Mount Desert Island, Oct. 24 at his home. Service at later date.

Dorothy “Martha” Steinhilber, 86, of Deer Isle, Oct. 17 at Deer Isle. Service at later date.

Lawrence “Larry” Workman, 63, of Searsport, Oct. 8 at his home. Celebration of life 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, VFW Hall, Northport.

Washington County

Sherwood Frederick Chandler, 87, of Machiasport, Oct. 22 at his home.

Michael Anthony Cirone, 60, of Addison, Sept. 29 at Bangor. Graveside service 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, Eastern Harbor Cemetery, South Addison.

Maylon Dennison, 83, of Cutler, Oct. 20 at Maine Veterans’ Home, Bangor. Graveside service 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, New Cutler Cemetery.

Everett Alton Farnsworth, 82, of East Machias, Oct. 22 at Sunrise Care Facility, Jonesport. Funeral service 1 p.m. today, Thursday, Oct. 27, Bragdon-Kelley Funeral Home, Machias. Interment, Jacksonville Cemetery, East Machias.

Louise (Ginsburg) Gellis, 70, of Woodcliff Lake, N.J., and Steuben, Oct. 13.

Gene E. Mallory, 85, of Marshfield, Oct. 20 at his home. Memorial service 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, Marshfield Congregational Church.

Effie (Johnson) Moulton, 43, of Kansas City, Mo., Sept. 23 at her home. Celebration of life 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, New Dawn Pentecostal Church, Harrington.

Arline L. Riley, 96, of Milbridge, Oct. 18.

Myrtina E. Robillard, 85, of Harrington, Oct. 17 at Jonesport.

Ramona L. Smith, 71, of Talmadge, Oct. 23. Service Oct. 26, Bethel Chapel, Talmadge.

Alice M. Ward, 93, of Bangor and Pembroke, Oct. 21 at Bangor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Service at later date.

Margaret Jane Wolford, 74, of Addison, Oct. 18 at her home. Interment Oct. 22, Church Hill Cemetery, Addison.

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ELLSWORTH – Gary Dwayne Jordan, 58, died Oct. 31, 2016, at a Bangor hospital. He was born in Ellsworth, Nov. 28, 1957, son of Carroll Neil and Alice Marie (Maddocks) Jordan.

He worked at the Ellsworth Seed and Feed Store alongside his father all his life. Gary was a huge sports fan, especially the Red Sox and Patriots, and enjoyed local history of the family. He enjoyed joking with his customers and had a wonderful relationship with them. He was very compassionate and was crazy about animals.

He is survived by his mother; brothers, Stephen W. Jordan and wife, Sheryl, Harvard G. Jordan and wife, Lynelle, Ralph R. Jordan and husband, Robert Bowden, John P. Jordan and partner, Christine Cobb, and Carroll N. Jordan Jr. and wife, Amy, all of Ellsworth; sister Linda D. Jordan; nieces and nephews, Shari, Gary, Katherine, Rebecca, Erin, Sarah, Christopher, Jacob and Chantelle; special friend, Steve Hinkel; and his beloved cat, Daisy. He was predeceased by his father; and good friend, Jeff Camber.

Private services will be held by the family.

Contributions in Gary’s memory may be made to any animal charity of one’s choice.

Arrangements by Jordan-Fernald, 113 Franklin St., Ellsworth. Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com.

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ELLSWORTH – Everett H. Applebee, 76, died Oct. 28, 2016, at an Ellsworth health care facility. He was born Oct. 17, 1940, in Ellsworth the son of Clarence Levi and Emma Helen (Dyer) Applebee.

Everett grew up in Ellsworth and attended the local schools. He spent two years in the U.S. Army. After returning home, he worked at Jasper’s, for Fuller Brush and for the U.S. Postal Service as a carrier. Everett was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus.

He is survived by two sons, Marc Applebee and wife, Nicki, of Surry, and Nicholas Applebee and partner, Beth Anderson, of Ellsworth; two daughters, Teresa M. Applebee, and Michelle York and husband, Rich, all of Ellsworth; sister Ethel Hinkley of Ellsworth; and 11 grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents; three brothers, Harold, Raymond and Lawrence; son Michael and daughter Cathy; and two grandchildren, Dana Wilson York and Olive Applebee.

Private graveside services will be held at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Ellsworth.

Those who desire may make contributions in Everett’s memory to Robert and Mary’s Place, 50 Meadow View Lane, Ellsworth, ME 04605 or Friendship Cottage, 118 Ellsworth Road, Blue Hill, ME 04614.

Arrangments in care of Jordan-Fernald, 113 Franklin St., Ellsworth. Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com.

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LAMOINE – Maxine G. (Hurlbert) Clark passed away peacefully on Oct. 29, 2016, at a Bangor hospital. She was born on June 21, 1935, in Jonesboro the daughter of Leonard Eugene and Ardith (Hatch) Hurlbert.

Maxine attended Machias High School and worked with her husband at the family business until her retirement. Maxine was a member of the Ellsworth Lioness Club. She was a devoted wife, mother and nana. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, making ceramics, feeding and watching the birds and spending time with her family and friends. Maxine and Leon summered at their camp on Molasses Pond and enjoyed playing cards and attending church suppers with their friends.

Maxine is survived by her husband of 62 years, Leon Alan Clark of Lamoine; daughter Susan Clark Bedard and husband, Peter, of Ellsworth; grandchildren Nicole Marie Bedard of Newburyport, Mass., and Evan Alan Marden Bedard of Lamoine; sisters Lorraine Pottle and Velma Hoyt and husband, Paul; sister-in law Lena E. Clark;  nephews and nieces, Michael Hoyt, Wayne Clark and wife, Lisa, Brian Clark and wife, Chrissy, Teresa Clark and husband, Stephen Weiss, Debra Moore and Colleen Clark, and great-nephews Sam and Alex Whitney, Sean and Aiden Clark and great-niece Hanne Clark. Maxine was predeceased by her parents, in-laws, Willie and Etta H. Clark, brother-in-law Darrell L. Clark, nephew Mark Hoyt and niece Sandra Hoyt.

A memorial service will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 5, at the First Congregational Church of Ellsworth, United Church of Christ at with a reception to follow at the church. At a future time, a private family interment will be at the Harmon Cemetery in East Machias.

Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com and cards may be mailed to Susan Bedard at P.O. Box 1347, Ellsworth, ME 04605.

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