LAMOINE/LARGO, FLA.

Alison Marie Moon was born on March 18, 1982, and graced the world with a beautiful presence until she passed away on Aug. 14, 2017.

Those who knew Alison remember the blond-haired child, always twirling her hair and carrying her special white blanket. They remember the cheerleader with the brightest smile. They remember the woman who always chose her own path in life, who spread her wings to make a home in Florida while always holding true to her Maine roots.

With a smile that seldom left her face, Alison was the first one to lend a hand or offer a kind word. Alison’s life was full of a complete and true happiness that reflected in every person fortunate enough to cross her path.

Alison was a natural caretaker and she took great pride in nurturing her clients. As a licensed nail-tech and esthetician, continuing education and self-improvement were a priority. She had many accomplishments in life, but she was most proud of her successful, ever-growing business in the beauty industry.

Alison is survived by her parents, Leonard Moon and Jamie Compton. Her love for them was so evident in the special relationships they shared. She also leaves behind her fiancé Rick Ruggiero, a man who made her shine in a way that only true love can.

The love of a family is one of life’s greatest blessings and Alison’s family was indeed one of hers. On the maternal side, she leaves behind grandparents Jim and Cookie Patten, uncles and aunts, James “Putt” and Pamela Patten, John and Barbara Patten and Joe Patten and their children. On the paternal side, she leaves behind uncles and aunts Lee and Jane Moon, Elliott and Beth Moon, Mike and Val Griffin, Alvin and Lauren Hall and their children. Godparents Nick and Marie Pierson also survive Alison. She was preceded in death by paternal grandparents Barbara and Leslie Moon.

Friendships make life more beautiful and with such an incredible personality and caring nature, Alison had many, but held closest to her heart dear friends Melissa Chakirelis and Briana Garrity. The family and friends who will miss Alison is too long to list.

Her celebration of life was held on Aug. 19, 2017, at The Acadia Event Center in Trenton. Those who wish to make contributions in Alison’s name may do so to the SPCA of Hancock County, 141 Bar Harbor Road, Trenton, ME 04605.

Arrangements by Acadia Burial & Cremation Direct, 248 State St., Ellsworth.

Condolences may be expressed at www.acadiacremation.com.

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STEUBEN

Evans Benjamin Beal Sr., born May 9, 1965, was taken from us on Saturday Aug. 19, 2017, after losing his battling with cancer. He was the son of the late Stanley E. Beal and mother Kathleen L. Beal of Milbridge. He is survived by his wife, Tracy Beal, two sons, Evans Beal Jr. of Franklin and Justin Beal of Milbridge, and Josh Beal, who was like his son, three brothers, Anthony Beal, David and Kim Beal of Milbridge, Peter and Terry Beal of Sullivan, three sisters, Cheryl and Tom Murphy of Ellsworth, Elaine Beal of Cherryfield and Mary Beal of Milbridge, and too many nieces and nephews to list.

He was a kind and loving husband and father who was always there for us. He was liked by all who knew him. He did many jobs though his life, mostly seasonal work. He loved working on the lobster boat with his captain, Leland Beal. He enjoyed staying home hanging with family, watching TV and spending time with his grandson Benjamin, the apple of his eye. He said he had a great life with no regrets. He loved us unconditionally. He will always be in our hearts forever and always. A special recognition to Maggie and his best friend Tim & Ava and all who were there for him at his time of need.

There will be a celebration of life on Sept. 2, 2017, at 2 p.m. at his home, 672 U.S. Route 1 in Steuben. All are welcome.

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SWAN’S ISLAND

Alton Tainter, Feb. 20, 1940 to Aug. 15, 2017, son of George and Lena Tainter. Alton had a heart of gold and will be remembered and missed by many. He had a special relationship with his great-niece Dallas Lawford and niece Faith Lawford.

Alton is survived by two sisters, Eloise McDonald and Marlene Reed, and one brother, George N. Tainter.

He was predeceased by his parents, nephew, Joseph Tewell and niece, Hope Cummings. Services will be held at a later date.

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BANGOR

Alston Alley Beal Jr. died at EMMC after fighting a valiant battle against multiple myeloma and kidney failure. He was born in Southwest Harbor to his parents, Alston A. Beal Sr. and mother Frances Fernald Beal.

Al (junior) graduated from Pemetic High School in 1953. Later that year, he became a proud Marine. He spent his three years as a Marine RECON. He loved the Marines, always wearing a Marine hat, and driving on a Recon 53 license plate until the day he passed. Al married his wife, Patricia Johnson of Tremont, in 1956. They began their marriage by moving to Hartford, Conn., where he worked for Pratt and Whitney Aircraft for four years. He moved back to Ellsworth and worked at L.S Thorsen for 28 years as a tool and die maker. At the age of 53, after Thorsen’s closed, Al started college at UMO for a degree in horticulture and landscape management. After graduation, he started his own landscaping business and worked for the Smithgall family estate for 28 very happy years. He had a family of four children, and with wife Pat they enjoyed taking the Pat-C-Lynn (lobster boat) on many weekends to camp on the offshore islands of MDI. He retired at the age of 81 only because of illness; he loved his work. He and Pat then made Sun City Center, Fla., their permanent home. They enjoyed traveling, cruises, and of course he loved his poker. He was an avid reader, and probably read every James Patterson book ever published.

Al was predeceased by his daughter Linda at her early age of 19, his mother, Frances, and his grandparents, Dana and Margaret Fernald, whom he lived many years with while growing up. Al and Pat were married for 61 years. He leaves a son, Dana Beal, and companion Gail Brown in Hancock; daughter, Catherine Beal, and companion Cash Young in North Dakota; son Jeffrey Beal and wife, Darlene Beal, in Florida; grandchildren Jennifer and husband, Paul Fabricous, in Minnesota; Christine and husband, Ryan Bronson, in California; Jessica Sawyer and companion Gerald in North Dakota; Melissa and husband, Steven Carnrick, in Indiana; Rosanna Beal and companion Nathan Thorsen in Florida; and Jeremy Sawyer in Florida; also, eight great-grandchildren.

A memorial service and celebration of life will be held on Aug. 26 at 1 p.m. at 172 York Road in East Blue Hill.

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EAST BLUE HILL

Robert, “Bob,” Charles Marville, age 88, passed away peacefully Aug. 22, 2017, at home in East Blue Hill, surrounded by family.

Born in 1928 in Germany, Bob and his family immigrated to the United States in 1940 as war refugees. He lived in Kennett Square, Pa., and shortly thereafter moved to New York, where he resided until retiring to the coast of Maine in 1984.

Bob began his working life in the King’s Kitchen Bakery at age 12 but also managed to graduate from high school at 15. Bob attended night school at New York University to complete his undergraduate degree in business while working full time as a salesman for the Johns Manville Corp. While working for Johns Manville, Bob and his wife, Jan, moving from Long Island to Pocantico Hills, N.Y., where Bob served on the Board of Deacons along with David Rockefeller. Impressed by Bob’s leadership, Mr. Rockefeller offered him an opportunity to work for one of the Rockefeller companies. Bob chose Rockefeller Center, where he spent the rest of his professional career. After joining Rockefeller Center in 1955, he rose through the ranks to become vice president of operations, executive vice president and finally acting president until his retirement at age 56. As Bob said, “I got an early start working and it was time for the next chapter in my life.”

Bob was fully engaged in his community of Briarcliff Manor, N.Y., and served on numerous boards and committees, including the Village Planning Board and Board of Deacons at the Congregational Church. His love of community continued in retirement. From conceiving and building, Thirty Love, an indoor tennis facility, to his vision that led to the creation of Parker Ridge, a model retirement community in Blue Hill. Bob’s passion for community and philanthropy guided his life on the Peninsula. Other contributions include: fostering development of the Friendship Cottage, a day program for individuals with Alzheimer’s; donating the new home for the Bagaduce Music Lending Library; and supporting local schools, including the Harbor School, Bay School, George Stevens Academy and The Liberty School. He was especially pleased to have established college scholarship funds for local students. In addition, he helped create a firm foundation for the Tree of Life and Turn-Style and served on numerous local boards including the Blue Hill Memorial Hospital, The Grand, Bagaduce Lending Library, Collins Center for the Performing Arts, Bar Harbor Bank and Trust and HydroPhoton.

Bob met the love of his life, Jan, while working at Johns Manville Corp. He knew she was “the one” right away and they were happily married for 67 years. Together, they raised two daughters, Nancy and Lee, while living in Westchester County, New York. Early in his career, Bob was captivated by the beauty of Maine while fulfilling his job of locating the annual Christmas tree for Rockefeller Center. At that time, Bob and Jan brought their young family to Maine for summer vacations with one day set aside to select the “perfect” tree with the help of local forest rangers. Their love of Maine now firmly established, they found their “heaven on Earth” on Blue Hill Bay in the town of East Blue Hill. Here, they built their dream home, “Loons Landing,” together and resided there full time for almost 40 years.

Soon after settling in Maine, Bob began a second career as an accomplished wood carver. His birds and “feather pins” were sold at local shops with proceeds supporting college scholarships for local students. Bob’s love of people, his generosity and sense of humor earned lifelong friendships. He was a dedicated mentor, offering thoughtful advice and support to many. He was known for his spontaneity, quick wit, kindness and his passion for helping others achieve their dreams.

His life was centered on family and he enjoyed many shared interests with Jan including tennis, canoeing, gardening, music and reading, she with her novels and he with the New York Times. Together, they were avid supporters of the arts and generous hosts at Loons Landing. He was the family tour guide leading outings in his sporty convertible and raconteur at the dinner table with a funny story for every occasion.

Bob was predeceased by his parents, Paul and Dora Marville, and his sister, Helga Roth.

He is survived by his beloved wife and best friend, Jan; his daughters, Lee Marville and Nancy Miller and husband, David; grandchildren, Lindsey Erin Miller and Jennifer Megan Bonneau and husband, Ron; great-grandson, Trystan Robert Bonneau. His family is especially grateful to caregivers, Merle Bisberg, Greta Hooper and Quint Bixby and to Scott Heney for his many years of help.

A service celebrating Bob’s life will be held at the Blue Hill Congregational Church on Sunday, Aug. 27, at 1 p.m. A reception with family will follow, details to be provided at the church.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to one or more of the following organizations:

• Bob Marville College Scholarship Fund.
• The Bagaduce Music Lending Library.
• Hancock County Homecare & Hospice.
• Blue Hill Schools — Bay, GSA, Harbor.
• Blue Hill Congregational Church.

Arrangements by Jordan-Fernald, 49 Main St., Blue Hill.

Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com.

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ELLSWORTH

Gary Lee Mitchell, 67, passed away Aug. 19, 2017, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Ellsworth, Oct. 14, 1949, third son of Arthur L. and Myrtle J. Mitchell.

Gary started life in Hancock, attended Hancock Grammar School and later moved to Southwest Harbor. There he attended and graduated from Pemetic High School in 1967. He took up the guitar at an early age and was self-taught. He started his first band, The Marauders, while still in school and became well known. He later attended and graduated from Husson College. He formed many bands in his lifetime. He met Joyce Saunders and was married until his passing. Joyce even sang in the Gary Mitchell Band at several local dance halls. He also played for many charities and benefits. Very well known throughout the state, he made several recordings over the years. Gary ran his antique shop up until the day he got ill. He was employed by the Blue Hill Consolidated School for years, worked at the IGA in China, Associated Builders and did mason and painting jobs. After his retirement, he continued his music and antique business. He was an avid hunter, camper and storyteller. He spent many years hunting at Lower Lead Mt. Pond.

Gary is survived by his loving wife, Joyce; daughters, Robin Hennigan and husband, Brian, Tracy Bowers and husband, Allen, and Brianna Crane with Brian Stanwood; granddaughters, Lexi Hennigan, Marina Lint and Morganne Bowers; great-grandchildren; and two special dogs, Diesel and Zoey; brothers, Danny A. Mitchell of South Gouldsboro and Larry M. Mitchell of Hancock; cousins; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents; in-laws; and best friend, Allen Klausky.

Gary will be truly missed, but he will be forming a new band in heaven with his best friend and bass player, Allen. I’m sure it will be a little bit of country and a whole lot of rock and roll.

A celebration of Gary’s life will be held 1-3 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017, at the Elks Lodge, Ellsworth.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Gary’s memory may be made to Penquis Christmas is for Kids, 262 Harlow St., Bangor 04401

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Washington County

Evans Benjamin Beal Sr., 52, of Steuben, Aug. 19. Celebration of life 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, 672 U.S. Route 1, Steuben.

Parks Carle, 93, of Princeton, Saco and Dayton, July 30 at Maine Veterans Home, Scarborough. Visiting Aug. 18, Dennett, Craig & Pate Funeral Home, Saco. Service Aug. 19, Goodwins Mills Advent Christian Church, Dayton. Graveside service 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, Princeton.

Barry Donald McAlpine, 85, of Baileyville, Aug. 20. Graveside service 10 a.m. today, Thursday, Aug. 24, Woodland Cemetery, Baileyville.

Roberta Ann Ricther, 75, of Sipayik, Aug. 20 at her home. Visiting 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 22, to 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, at her home. Burial Mass 11 a.m. today, Thursday, Aug. 24, St. Joseph R.C. Church, Eastport. Interment, Pleasant Point Tribal Cemetery.

Frank M. Theriault Sr., 87, of Trescott, Aug. 20. Graveside service 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, Greenlawn Cemetery, Lubec, followed by celebration of life West Lubec United Methodist Chruch.

Hancock County

Alston Alley Beal Jr., of Sun City, Fla., formerly of Ellsworth. Aug. 18 at Eastern Maine Medical Center, Bangor. Memorial service and celebration of life 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, 172 York Road, East Blue Hill.

Brandon John Buchanan, 31, of Bucksport, July 26. Service 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, 1389 Bucksmills Road, Bucksport.

Carroll W. Butler Sr., 71, of Seal Cove, Aug. 12. Celebration of life at later date.

Barbara H. Cousins, 78, of Blue Hill, Feb. 15 at Eastern Maine Medical Center, Bangor. Celebration of life 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 27, The Boatyard Grill, Blue Hill.

George E. Deshane, 87, of Beech Hill Pond and Old Town, Aug. 20 at his home. Celebration of life 6 to 8 p.m. today, Thursday, Aug. 24, Birmingham Funeral Home, Old Town. Burial Mass 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 25, Holy Family Church, Old Town. Burial St. Joseph Cemetery, Old Town.

Henry A. Eaton, 68, of Sedgwick, July 25at his home. Celebration of life noon Sunday, Aug. 26, Bridge End Park, Deer Isle.

Suzanne Bunker Hopkins, 88, of Northeast Harbor and Baltimore, Md., July 27 at Broadmead Retirement Community, Baltimore, Md. Memorial service 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25, St. Mary’s by-the-Sea, Northeast Harbor.

Stephen John Jamo, 63, of Gouldsboro, Aug. 20 at Bangor. Celebration of life Aug. 23, at his home.

Constance Johnson, 87, of Tremont, Aug. 15 at Ellsworth. Graveside service Aug. 22, Center Cemetery, Seal Cove.

Elsie Reed Lunt, 91, of Southwest Harbor, Aug. 3. Visiting 1 to 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25, Jordan-Fernald, Mount Desert. Interment will be at Mount Height Cemetery, Southwest Harbor.

Sylvester L. Lyle, 57, of Tremont, July 20 at Eastern Maine Medical Center, Bangor. Graveside service 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 27, Mount Height Cemetery, Southwest Harbor.

Llewellyn Morton Lynk, 69, of Ellsworth, March 7 at Eastern Maine Medical Center. Graveside service 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, Seal Harbor Cemetery, followed by celebration of life 1 to 4 p.m., Tags, Ellsworth.

Robert Charles Marville, 88, of East Blue Hill, Aug. 22 at his home. Service 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 27, Blue Hill Congregational Church.

Gary Lee Mitchell, 67, of Ellsworth, Aug. 19 at his home. Celebration of life 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 3, Elks Lodge, Ellsworth.

Alison Marie Moon, 35, of Lamoine and Largo, Fla., Aug. 14 at Bangor. Celebration of life Aug. 19, Acadia Event Center, Trenton.

Harland A. Parsons, 92, of Salisbury Cove, Aug. 21 at Bar Harbor. Graveside service 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 28, Mount Height Cemetery, Southwest Harbor.

Alton Tainter, 77, of Swan’s Island, Aug. 15. Service at later date.

Margaret (Morrison) Tebbenhoff, 84, of Blue Hill, Aug. 8 at her home. Celebration of life at later date.

Dr. Albert Reed Thompson, 73, of Deer Isle and Arkansas, Aug. 14. Service Aug. 17, Christ Church, Little Rock.

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MARIAVILLE Arthur K. Stone Jr., 74, of Mariaville, beloved husband and father, passed away Aug. 21, 2017, at his home.

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PERRY

Clarence “Eddie” Smith of Perry passed away peacefully Wednesday, Aug. 23, after a final stroke in his long battle with heart disease. Eddie was born to parents Clarence E. Smith Sr. and Robena “Beanie” Smith of Manset on Dec. 28, 1943. He graduated Pemetic High School in 1962 and worked as an electrician for many years before accepting a position at (then) Washington County Vocational Technical Institute in 1976. He taught residential and commercial electricity for 33 years, before retiring in 2009, due to health reasons.

Eddie was predeceased by his parents and is survived by his wife, Sandra, of Perry, children Ed, Patrick, Hilary and Justin, stepdaughters Becca and Barbara, along with their spouses, children and grandchildren. Also, close friends considered family Robert Dore of Perry, Kevin Stanhope of Pembroke and Darlene Smith of Epping, N.H.

A lifelong sportsman, Eddie enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, lobstering, camping and was active for many years in the Boy Scouts. He built and owned several camps over the years and enjoyed spending time at camp or in trips to the Allagash region with friends and family. He was a member of Crescent No. 78 Lodge of Freemasons, active in the Perry Volunteer Fire Department, politics and his community. He especially loved playing Santa Claus for area children.

Internment at Mt. Height Cemetery in Southwest Harbor will be Saturday, Sept. 9, at 2 p.m. A remembrance will be held in St. Croix Hall at Washington County Technical College on Sunday, Sept. 10, at 1 p.m. The family would like to extend special thanks to Dr. Peter Wilkerson for many years of caring and to the staff at the Eastport Memorial Nursing Home.

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ELLSWORTH

Norman E. Curtis, born June 13, 1926, passed peacefully, July 29, 2017 at Seaport Village in Ellsworth, after a brief illness.

He was the son of deceased parents Norman A. Curtis and Rubie Garland Curtis of Ellsworth and the husband of 50 years to Jeannette Higgins Curtis, now deceased.

He leaves behind and loves his daughters and their families. Marybeth Curtis Gaskill and husband, William, daughter, Katina Gilley and her sons Ibrahim and Jamal Elldrissi, and her friend Mark Harris. Son Edwin Gilley, his daughters Emma and Isabel and his friend Melissa Richards. Cheryl Curtis DeChristofaro and husband, Nicholas. Jeanine Curtis and daughter Michelle, fiancé Kevin Alley and son Maxwell. Sheila Curtis Cabot and husband, Colin, daughter Kristina, with her daughters Janelle and Sutik, now deceased. Norma Curtis Christian and husband, Randall.

He will miss his friends, Peter Talerick, Nancy Forsythe, Dale and Mattie Treadwell. The wonderful neighborhood people and all the wonderful people at the Otis General Store, “his home away from home.”

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Jeanine Curtis, P.O. Box 233, Ellsworth, ME to help cover burial expenses. There will be no service.

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SURRY

Robert Francis Hodgkins Jr., 71, died Aug. 22, 2017, at the Maine Coast Memorial Hospital in Ellsworth with his daughter Kinnane at his bedside. Bob was born July 20, 1946, in Weymouth, Mass.

Bob graduated from Bar Harbor High School in 1965 and, following graduation, joined the Army. He was stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, attached to the 173rd, 101st 82nd Airborne Division. He did two tours of duty in Vietnam. Bob made several combat jumps into Vietnam, most notably during the Tet Offensive. Bob received an honorable discharge and pursued a career in law enforcement. He trained at the Police Academy in Maine and was employed with the Bar Harbor Police Department. A transition to the Hancock County Sheriff’s Department in the role of detective was the next step in Bob’s career. In the line of duty for the Sheriff’s Department, Bob sustained a back injury that left him 100 percent disabled for the rest of his life, cutting short what would have been a wonderful career in law enforcement. Bob also suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder and was 100 percent disabled through the Veterans Administration. Thus, Bob’s life was not easy due to these two significant factors.

Bob was loved by all who knew him for his larger than life presence, his sense of humor and for his unrelenting selflessness and generosity. Bob was devoted to his two daughters, Kinnane and Bobbi, and always wanted the very best for them. Bob was the happiest when he was on his beloved Frenchman Bay. The love affair really started when he was the tour guide on the Frenchman Bay Sightseeing Boat in the 1960s. He loved talking on the loudspeaker, pointing out the geographical wonders of MDI. As an adult he spent many hours fishing for mackerel and cod, cruising around Penobscot Bay in his various boats.

His death has left his family and friends in deep sorrow. He will be dearly missed and remembered with great fondness. We will all remember the light in his eyes and the joy he expressed when seeing each of us.

Bob is survived by his two daughters, Kinnane Hodgkins of Surry and her two daughters, Nevaeh and Serenity, and Bobbi Hodgkins of New Bedford, Mass.; four sisters, Luere Hodgkins Glover of Bar Harbor and her children, Peter York of Napierville, Ill., James York of Hattiesburg, Miss., and Sara York of Hoffman Estates, Ill.; Mary Hodgkins Banfield of Bangor and her children, Kimberly Devanney of Chester, N.H., and Christopher Carter of Durham, Maine; Katherine Hodgkins McMullen of Fairhaven, Mass., and her children, Jessica Pierce of Chester, N.H., Rachel McMullen of Fairhaven, Mass., and Stanley McMullen of Martha’s Vineyard, Mass.; and Rebecca Hodgkins Jordan of Phenix, Ala., and her children, Dana Haynes of Trenton and Richard Haynes of North Carolina, and all his sisters’ families. Bob also is survived by his sister Deanie’s children, Greg Linscott of Mount Desert Island, Jeff Linscott of St. Agatha, and Susan Linscott of Brewer. Bob was predeceased by his parents, Robert F. and Fredonna Hodgkins of Bar Harbor, and his friend and sister, Geraldine (Deanie) Hodgkins Linscott. Bob also was predeceased by his former wife and mother of his daughters, Mary (Buffy) Curtis Hodgkins.

A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1, at East Lamoine Cemetery, 363 Lamoine Beach Road, Lamoine. A reception at Lamoine Beach State Park will be held immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the VFW Post No. 109, P.O. Box 281, Ellsworth, ME 04605.

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HARRINGTON

Dorothy (Dottie) Wester Plummer passed away on Aug. 22, 2017. She was born on the Hagen farmstead west of Horace, N.D., on April 22, 1925, to Oscar D. and Agnette M. (Hagen) Wester and was the youngest of their five children.

She attended school in Horace, N.D., and then moved to Minneapolis, Minn., to live with her sister, Helen, while attending high school. She graduated from Edison High School in Minneapolis. After graduating, she worked with her sister Tessie at Northwest Airlines, later moving to Portland, Ore., to live with her brother Martin Wester. While living in Portland, she met and married, Ralph (Bud) Plummer, a ship’s captain. She and Bud moved to Baltimore, where he was at sea for months at a time. While he was away, she raised chinchillas and sold them for their fur. After a few years in Maryland, they moved to Panama, where Bud piloted ships through the Panama Canal. They enjoyed their life there for 26 years. After retiring, Bud and Dottie spent many years traveling between Texas in the winter and Maine in the summer, always stopping to spend time with her family living in Minnesota and North Dakota.

Dottie was a gracious woman. Always so welcoming and friendly to everyone she met. Her “job” was taking care of Bud. Watching over his health and serving him salt-free ham he discovered on post! She loved the people of Panama, often driving around looking for patio sales and seeking local treasures. She was a collector of antiques, shells, beads and molas. She and Bud enjoyed digging for buried glass bottles, resulting in an impressive collection.

Being a very family-oriented woman and not having any children of her own, she cherished each and every one of her nieces and nephews, and they were always thrilled to see her. She was fun loving and silly, charming and warm, truly an amazing, loving person. She will be sadly missed by everyone.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Bud, her parents, three sisters (Helen Magnuson, Sylvia Flint, Tessie Gran) and one brother (Martin Hagen), one niece and one nephew.

She is survived by several nieces and nephews, her loving caregivers, and many friends.

A graveside service at Forest Hill Cemetery, Harrington, Maine will take place at a later date. Donations may be made in Dottie’s name to The Cass County Historical Society, Bonanzaville, USA, for benefit of the Hagen House, 1351 W. Main Ave., West Fargo, ND 58078. Arrangements entrusted to Bragdon-Kelley Funeral Home in Ellsworth.

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ELLSWORTH

Arthur James Dorgan Sr., July 23, 2017, went to his eternal rest surrounded by his family. He leaves his beloved wife and friend of 59 years, Marie Anne (Perkins) Dorgan, children Leo, Jon Timothy, TraceyLea and Ruth. He also leaves his grandchildren Nikolas Dorgan and Jessica Gile. He was the brother of Elizabeth McGilloway and the late John Dorgan and Mary West. He was predeceased by his son, Arthur Jr., and his grandson, William Gile.

Arthur was born and raised in Ellsworth. He graduated from Ellsworth High School with honors and excelled in athletics. He proudly enlisted and served in the Air Force. Arthur went to Industrial Technical School, where he graduated with high honors and the outstanding scholastic achievement award. He worked at Raytheon, where he worked on the guided missiles. Arthur worked for the United States Postal Service for 30 years. He was an armed guard for Brinks Inc., and worked at Curtis Farms in Quincy as the night manager for 30 years. In every job Arthur worked he received superior performance and special achievement awards.

Arthur’s happiest time was being surrounded by his family and loved ones, going home to Maine and having picnics and cookouts. Visits with his grandson Nikolas were special to him. He loved to read the histories of war. Arthur enjoyed the outdoors, working in the yard, sailing and stargazing. He was an avid fan of Boston collegiate and professional sports teams. Arthur was a faith-filled man who loved to read and watch movies about miracles. He had a wonderful sense of humor, infectious smile and is well-loved by many. Arthur was a Boy Scout committeeman for Troop 19 and Cub Scout master and committeeman of Pack 5. He was a member of DAV Post No. 29, a lifetime member of AMVETS Post 51, a member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 25, American Postal Workers Union and the AFL-CIO. A memorial Mass was celebrated at Sacred Heart Church, 386 Hancock St., Quincy, on Saturday, Aug. 26. In Arthur’s memory, donations can be made to Saint Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Department 142, Memphis, TN 38148.

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BLUE HILL AND ORANGE CITY, FLA.

Stanley Charles Ruger, 92, of Orange City, Fla., and Blue Hill passed away on July 26, 2017.

Stanley was born in Wellsville, N.Y., to Charles and Cecile (Hoard) Ruger on Jan. 26, 1925. After serving overseas in China, India and Burma during WWII from March 1943 through January 1946, he married Marilyn Walker of Wellsville, N.Y., on Sept. 13, 1947. They were married 63 years until she passed away in October 2010. After graduating from Bowdoin College and Alfred University, Stanley worked as an educator for more than 40 years, serving as a teacher and principal in several New York school districts.

He is survived and remembered by John Ruger and Dee Knisley, Rodney Ruger, Katie Ruger and Rob Zondervan, Charlie and Sarah Ruger, Zach Provonchee and Mary Kachnowski.

The family is grateful for the support and friendship from his special friends Sally Hall and Boots Buyunski. His last few months were made easier and more comfortable with the supervision of nurses and staff at John Knox Village. His last few days were peaceful in the gentle care of Hospice in Orange City.

Reserved but sentimental, Stanley loved and cared deeply for his family and was also a friend, mentor and enabler to many dogs, including Zabik, Amber, Jayda, Norm via intermediaries, and especially Conrad. A longtime member of the Blue Hill Country Club, he was an avid tennis player and golfer.

As summer residents of Blue Hill, Stanley and Marilyn hosted family gatherings at their cozy, traditional home on Pleasant Street overlooking Blue Hill Bay for many years. Stanley looked after and cared for those around him with quiet but proud concern.

Despite insisting that “the best days having a sailboat are the day you buy it and the day you sell it,” Stanley loved sailing and the sea, especially coastal Maine.

Stanley will be loved and missed. His family is planning a private celebration of his life.

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ELLSWORTH

Myrtle E. (Foss) Walls, 91, passed away peacefully on Aug. 21, 2017, at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor with family by her side.

Born Sept. 25, 1925, in Corinna, the daughter of Edward B. Sr. and Lena A. (Gay) Foss, she grew up in Machias and received her teaching degree at Machias Normal School in 1946. In 1969, she and her husband moved to Ellsworth, where they have lived for the past 48 years.

Mrs. Walls was a well-loved kindergarten teacher for 42 years in the Ellsworth public schools. She was a member of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society and the Maine Teachers Association. In her retirement, she and her husband, Nathan, wintered in Zephyrhills, Fla., and enjoyed traveling in their motor home.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 70 years, Nathan A. Walls, her sister-in-law, Marion Foss of Machias, her brother-in-law, Gerald A. Walls and his wife, Jo Ann, of Bass Harbor, along with many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by two half-brothers, Lester and Edward B. Foss Jr.

A private graveside service is planned at the discretion of the family.

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Washington County

Evans Benjamin Beal Sr., 52, of Steuben, Aug. 19. Celebration of life 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, 672 U.S. Route 1, Steuben.

Leslie Theodore Cook, 84, of Calais, Aug. 23 at a Bangor hospital. Celebration of life Aug. 27, Mays Funeral Home, Calais. Burial, Red Beach Cemetery, Calais.

Stephen R. Hamel, 76, of Jonesport, July 31.

Jolene M. Hayward, 61, of Marshfield, Aug. 22 at Bangor. Service Aug. 28, Great Cove Cemetery, Roque Bluffs.

Avis C. Manchester, 81, of Machias, Aug. 27 at Machias. Visiting 10 a.m., funeral service 11 a.m. today, Thursday, Aug. 31, Community of Christ Church, Machias. Interment Kennebec Cemetery.

Dorothy Wester Plummer, 92, of Harrington, Aug. 22 at Ellsworth. Graveside service at later date, Forest Hill Cemetery, Harrington.

Clarence Smith Jr., 73, of Perry, Aug. 23. Interment 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, Mount Height Cemetery, Southwest Harbor. Remembrance 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10, St. Croix Hall Washington County Technical College, Calais.

Frank M. Theriault Sr., 87, of Trescott, Aug. 20. Graveside service 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, Greenlawn Cemetery, Lubec, followed by celebration of life West Lubec United Methodist Chruch.

Hancock County

Norman E. Curtis, 91, of Ellsworth, July 29 at Seaport Village, Ellsworth.

Arthur James Dorgan Sr., 85, of Ellsworth and Quincy, Mass., July 23. Memorial Mass Aug. 26, Sacred Heart Church, Quincy.

Constance Carolyn (Coombs) Faircloth, 93, of The Villages, Fla., formerly of Stonington, Aug. 15. Interment National Cemetery, Andersonville, Ga.

Daniel Dewitt Granger, 57, of Silverhill, Ala., formerly of Blue Hill, Aug. 17 at his Silverhill home. Service Aug. 23, Fairhope, Ala.

Stanley G. Griskivich, 67, of Deer Isle, Aug. 21.

Robert Laurence Harris, 94. of Sunset, Aug. 19. Memorial service Aug. 26, Sunset Congregational Church.

Robert Francis Hodgkins Jr., 71, of Surry, Aug. 22 at Maine Coast Memorial Hospital, Ellsworth. Graveside service 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1, East Lamoine Cemetery, followed by reception, Lamoine Beach State Park.

Milton Andrew Horner, 68, of Northeast Harbor, Aug. 20. Celebration of life 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, The Neighborhood House, Northeast Harbor.

Marilyn J. Jackson, 81, of Bucksport, Aug. 23 at Bucksport.

Eleanor L. Kelleher, 91, of Gouldsboro, Aug. 14 at Bangor.

Mathew John Lawler, 53, of Penobscot, July 25 at Kansas City, Mo.

Llewellyn Morton Lynk, 69, of Ellsworth, March 7 at Eastern Maine Medical Center, Bangor. Graveside service 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, Seal Harbor Cemetery, followed by celebration of life 1 to 4 p.m., Tags, Ellsworth.

Anne (Middlesworth) Mandell, 82, of Mount Desert, at Barrington, R.I. Celebration of life noon Saturday, Sept. 2, The Neighborhood House, Northeast Harbor.

Gary Lee Mitchell, 67, of Ellsworth, Aug. 19 at his home. Celebration of life 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 3, Elks Lodge, Ellsworth.

Evadna Rose Hodgkins Moore, 95, of Salisbury Cove, Aug. 22 at MDI Hospital. Funeral service Aug. 28, Jordan-Fernald, Mount Desert. Interment, Mount View Cemetery, Town Hill.

Stanley Charles Ruger, 92, of Blue Hill and Orange City, Fla., July 26.

Jim Sanborn, of Trenton, Aug. 19. Service Aug. 27, Trenton Town Hall.

Michael T. Simpson, 67, of Dedham, Aug. 22.

Arthur Staples, 73, of Bucksport, Aug. 21 at Bangor.

Arthur K. Stone Jr., 74, of Mariaville, Aug. 21 at his home.

Marvel Snowden Torrey, 99, of Deer Isle, Aug. 14 at her home.

Myrtle E. (Foss) Walls, 91, of Ellsworth, Aug. 21 at Eastern Maine Medical Center, Bangor. Private graveside service.

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FRANKLIN AND NICEVILLE, FLA.

Cleo Aranetta Dyer, age 97, of Niceville, Florida, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2017, in Niceville.

Cleo was born in Franklin, Maine to Dana and Marion (Bragdon) Dyer on February 22, 1920. Her grandparents were Lincoln Claudius & Julia (Grover) Bragdon and George & Aranetta (Laurie) Dyer. Her family moved to Bar Harbor, Maine, where she graduated from Bar Harbor High School in 1938. She graduated as a Registered Nurse (RN) from the Maine Eye & Ear General Hospital in 1942. After graduation, she worked at Stamford General Hospital in Stamford, Connecticut, until she joined the Army Nurse Corps in 1943. After her World War II service, she returned to Stamford and took additional coursework to further her education. She worked as a nurse, bookkeeper and office manager for Dr. Cotton Rawls until his death in 1987, and then as a nurse for Union Trust Bank. In 1999, she retired and moved to Niceville to be near her sister, Wava Ruckel, and family.

Cleo was witty and fun, attracting and maintaining friends wherever she went. She liked to look sharp, color-coordinating shoes and purse with each outfit. She was quite a character, and enjoyed shocking people with her humorous comments. She loved to travel all over the world. After retirement, her favorite thing was to meet friends at “the Club” in Niceville for dinner, drinks, and laughter.

Cleo was predeceased by her parents and eight of her nine siblings: Maxine Cunningham, Julia Davis, Dana O. Dyer, Jr., George R. Dyer, Helen Dyer, William Dyer, Freda White, and Wava Ruckel. She is survived by her sister Lola Abbott of Bar Harbor, Maine; longtime family friend Cotton Rawls, Jr. of Darien, Connecticut; godson Rick Bruno of Simpsonville, South Carolina; special friend John Hayer of Niceville, Florida; numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

Private services will be held in Maine.

Gifts to honor her memory may be made to the Cleo A. Dyer Nursing Scholarship Fund c/o Northwest Florida State College Foundation at 100 College Blvd, Niceville, FL 32578 or made online at NWFSCFoundation.org.

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STEUBEN

Cecil W. Hall, 80, passed away on August 29, 2017, surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Harrington to Oscar and Florence Hall and was a hard working man who owned and operated a clam shop for years. He would give you the shirt of his back or his last dollar and enjoyed listening to music and spending time with friends playing guitar and singing.

He will be lovingly missed by his children, Rusty Hall of Portland, Cheri and her husband Craig Robinson of Gouldsboro and Karen and her husband Wayne Bouchard of Bangor. His grandchildren Amenda, Beau (Oscar), Royce, Tabatha, Casey, Brenda, Robert Jr., Christopher, Mike and Michelle. His great grandchildren Bretton, McKenzie, Autumn, Gabriel, Casey, London, CJ, Austin, Sayare, Whitney, Dylan, Desiree, Dante and Brent. His brother, Leon (Buzz) Hatt and his sister Connie Smith. Special companion, Judy Jellison and her family and special friend Robert Torrey. Many nephews and nieces and many, many friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Oscar and Florence, his siblings, Jackie, Mona, Buddy and Muriel. His children, Priscilla, David, Darlene, Kevin, Jackie and Amenda. His grandchildren Danny and Judy and his best friend and sidekick in life Jupe Kennedy.

The family would like to give special thanks to the staff at at Eastern Maine Medical Center and the Maine Coast Memorial Hospital for the care he received.

A graveside service will be held at the Forest Hill Cemetery in Harrington on Saturday, September 9 at 1:00 p.m. followed by a celebration of life at 2:00 p.m. at the Steuben Fire Department.

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Washington County

Allen R. Devericks, 48, of Machias, Aug. 16.

Cecil W. Hall, 80, of Steuben, Aug. 29. Graveside service 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, Forest Hill Cemetery, Harrington, followed by celebration of life, 2 p.m., Steuben Fire Department.

Mary Jame Randall, 85, of Eastport, Sept. 4 at Eastport Memorial Nursing Home. Visiting 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, Mays Funeral Home–Flagg Chapel, Eastport. Graveside service 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 8, Bayside Cemetery, Eastport.

Muriel R. Sawyer, 84, of Pembroke, Aug. 30 at Bangor.

Douglas R. Small, 81, of Lubec and Callands, VA. Service 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10, West Lubec United Methodist Church.

Clarence Smith Jr., 73, of Perry, August 23. Interment 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, Mount Height Cemetery, Southwest Harbor. Remembrance  1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10, St. Croix Hall Washington County Technical College, Calais.

Hancock County

George Blagden, 85, of  Nashua, N.H., formerly of Blue Hill, Aug. 9 at Nashua. Celebration of life, 11 to 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17, Manchester Yacht Club, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA.

Cleo Aranetta Dyer, 97, of Niceville, Fla., formerly of Bar Harbor, Aug. 28. Private service.

Antoinette Hughes Ham, 76, of Little Compton, R.I., formerly of Southwest Harbor, Aug. 21. Memorial service later in September.

Jon Edward Haskell, 70, of Deer Isle, Aug. 16 at his home. Memorial service 2 p.m. Saturday Sept. 9, First Congregational Church, Deer Isle.

Willard Knight, 78, of Ohio, formerly of Deer Isle, Aug. 25.

  John Coolidge Sweet, 93, of Bar Harbor, July 29 at his home. Burial 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, Forest Hill Cemetery, Northeast Harbor.

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BASS HARBOR

Elaine (Lanie) L. Overlock, 72, died peacefully on Sept. 3, 2017, surrounded by family. She was born on Aug. 26, 1945, to Charles and Nellie (Kent) Ranquist of Swan’s Island.

There, Lanie spent most of her growing-up years, where she eventually raised her three sons. Later, she moved to Bass Harbor, where she lived for many years alongside her sister Betty and her family as well as her brother Sam. Lanie will always be remembered for her dedication to her family and for her infectious laugh. She always was the life of any gathering and did her best to make her family smile right up until the last few days of her life. Those who knew her knew that she was one of a kind and will miss her terribly.

Lanie is survived by three sons, Dwayne Overlock and fiancée Becky, Danny Overlock and wife, Kristy, Michael Overlock and wife, Christine; as well as daughter-in-law, Lisa. She also adored her grandchildren, Brittany, Alex, Amanda, Sloan, Catherine, Logan, Drew and Verronika; great-grandchildren, Meara, Bayleigh and Keane, and the one who is on the way. She is also survived by a sister, Rosalie Ranquist; and friend Dean Mitchell; along with many other special friends, nieces, nephews and cousins who were such an important part of her life. Lanie was predeceased by her parents; brothers and sisters, Herbert, Elbert, Charles, James, Carlton, Frederick, Freda, Beverly and Betty as well as her granddaughter, Jennie Rose.

The family wishes to express their gratitude to Maine Coast Memorial Hospital, the Mary Dow Center and Community Health and Counseling Services for their dedication.

The date for a celebration of life will be announced at a later time. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Mary Dow Center, 50 Union St., Ellsworth, ME 04605.

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

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