MANSET

J. Anthony Covino, 96, died on May 8, 2018, at his home in Manset (Southwest Harbor), surrounded by friends and family who loved him. Born on Nov. 8, 1921, in Port Chester, N.Y., he was the youngest of the six children born to Italian immigrants Matilda (Ciliberti) and Joseph A. Covino. Over the years, he was known as Anthony, Tony, Mr Covino, Uncle Anthony and Toie!

Tony was a public school principal in Ocean Township, N.J., for 30 years.

A graduate of Port Chester High School (1939), Tony attended East Stroudsburg State Teachers College (East Stroudsburg University), graduating in 1943. In February 1943, he, and many of his classmates at East Stroudsburg, were called into service. As part of Patton’s Third Army, Tony served in Austria, France, Czechoslovakia and Germany. A favorite family story occurred after the War when he was stationed in Germany. Just before Christmas in 1945, Tony organized many soldiers, even non-Catholics, to attend a Catholic Mass in nearby Augsburg. There they accomplished their secret and joyful mission: carry and drop off scores of chocolate bars for the children. Because GIs were forbidden to “fraternize” with the defeated Germans ¾ even with children ¾ giving candy away directly was against Army regulations. They left the pile of chocolates for the priest to distribute. Tony was discharged as a staff sergeant in March 1946.

Generous GI Bill benefits funded Tony’s return to school for a Master’s in Education from Teachers College at Columbia University (N.Y.). At Columbia, Tony met and fell in love with Mary Strock Robbins from Bridgeton, N.J. They married on Nov. 27, 1947. Their marriage of 57 years ended at Mary’s death in 2005.

Tony taught social studies in White Plains, N.Y., and Riverside, N.J., and, in 1952, he became principal of the Wanamassa (N.J.) School. Mary and Tony moved to Wanamassa with their very young children, Susan and John. In 1958, the new Ocean Township School opened. Tony became the first principal, leading the school until his retirement in 1982. Throughout his career in Ocean Township, Mr. Covino’s hard work, integrity, enthusiastic school spirit, sense of humor and love for children endeared him to generations of students, parents and teachers. He continually urged students to “do the extra step” and to consider Ocean Township School “the best school in the United States.” Mr. Covino’s fairness was legendary. He told his students: “Anything you see me do, you can do.” More than one student waited in vain to see if Mr. Covino would ever walk on the grass or chew gum in school ¾ both forbidden activities! Former students fondly remember Mr. Covino’s insistence that they tell the truth about misdeeds, followed by his giving them a second chance. At his retirement in 1982, the library at the Ocean Township School was named “the J. Anthony Covino Library.”

Tony’s passion never wavered about the importance of public schools to our democratic way of life. He believed that public education was the backbone of our democracy and, in its best incarnation, helped level the playing field for all students. He advocated tuition-free public colleges and universities. Tony always said that society benefits when we all have a good education.

Tony was devoted to his large extended family. He took great pride in his Italian heritage and loved when we could all be together. Tony had many stories of the sacrifices, hard work, love and loyalty that kept his family together during the Great Depression.

A lifelong Democrat, he marched in a parade at the age of 7, carrying a sign for presidential candidate Al Smith. Tony often spoke of the New Deal WPA program that provided a job for his out-of-work father and millions of others. A union man, Tony was instrumental in the negotiations that resulted in Ocean Township educators receiving medical insurance as part of their benefits. He helped organize the Ocean Township Principals Association. Throughout his 36 years of retirement Tony received his pension and continued to receive medical and dental insurance. Tony was grateful for the NJEA, the strong educators’ associations in New Jersey, which negotiated these benefits. Always seeing the big picture, Tony thought EVERYONE should have the same benefits and supported universal health care.

During their retirement years, Mary and Tony enjoyed traveling with family and friends, attending family celebrations, and most of all being with their wonderful grandchildren. Moie and Toie played whiffle ball, Candyland, card games and puzzles and took them to ball games and on outings. They eagerly attended their grandchildren’s many, many performances and ball games, and were always ready for chauffeur duties. Moie and Toie were grandparents “EXTRAORDINAIRE.”

In 2003, Tony and Mary left New Jersey and moved to Southwest Harbor to be closer to Susan and her family. They had spent many years coming to Southwest Harbor, often for months at a time. After their move, frequent visits by family and friends gave them many opportunities to show off their beautiful Island. Tony and Mary stayed in contact with many friends and teachers from their 52 years in New Jersey, all of whom remembered them with fondness.

After Mary’s death, new joys came Toie’s way with the arrival of great-grandchildren Russell, Gwyneth, Flora and Owen. Toie was always so proud of his family!

Tony enjoyed meeting and getting to know new people, including the friends of his children and grandchildren. And they enjoyed knowing him. Tony met everyone with an open heart. One recent acquaintance described him as having a “magnetic” personality; another said Tony was the finest person he’d ever met.

Tony was predeceased by his adored wife, Mary, and his wonderful siblings Al, Evelyn, Pete, Vinny and Nick; and his niece Patricia Ellen. Tony is survived by his beloved children, Susan Covino Buell (John) and John (Susan), and their children and grandchildren, Todd Buell (Brussels, Belgium), Katharine Covino Poutasse (Harvard, Mass.), Brian Covino, (East Boston, Mass.), Elisabeth Buell, (Providence, R.I.), Timothy Buell, (Bar Harbor) and Daniel Covino (Grinnell, Iowa) and Russell, Gwynnie and Flora Poutasse and Owen Covino. Uncle Anthony is also survived by his much-loved nieces and nephews and their spouses, children and grandchildren, and many cousins.

The family wishes to thank the very loving helpers who cared for our father over the last few years. Their presence enriched Toie’s life immeasurably. We are very grateful to Edie, Stacy, Judy, Bethani, Christy and Amethyst.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m., July 7, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Seawall Road, Manset. The reception for family and friends immediately follows at the Buell home, 68 Fernald Point Road, Southwest Harbor. Internment at Holy Redeemer Cemetery will be later in the day. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Tony’s name to the Harbor House Community Service Center, 329 Main St., Southwest Harbor, ME 04679 or to the “J. Anthony and Mary R. Covino Memorial  Scholarship” at Ocean Township High School (attn: Myra Siciliano), 550 West Park Ave., Oakhurst, NJ 07755.

Arrangements by Jordan-Fernald, 1139 Main St., Mount Desert.

Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com.

MANHASSET, N.Y.

Melvin Horowitz, 87, of Manhasset, N.Y., passed away June 14, 2018, at North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset. He was born to Morris and Lillian (Leavitt) Horowitz in the Bronx, N.Y., on June 17, 1930.

Mel graduated from James Monroe High School in the Bronx. He served in the U.S. Army and was employed by the New York Department of Agriculture as an inspector.

He married Renee Goldberg at the Roosevelt Hotel in Manhattan on Sept. 6, 1952. They raised two children, Fayann and Marc.

Mel had a passion for his children and for helping others. He was a voracious reader and he loved life itself.

He is survived by Fayann, Marc and wife Jessica, and a granddaughter Kaylee Renee. His cousin Marty Karp. Also special friends Mickey Halbert and Jimmy Lee. He was predeceased by his parents, wife, Renee, and sister Florence Diamond of Houston, Texas.

There was a funeral service June 17 at Sinai Chapels, Fresh Meadows, N.Y. Interment was at Mt. Hebron Cemetery, Flushing. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Melvin wanted to thank his friend Jimmy Lee for helping him with his medical appointments. Also, the care and concerns of all his dear friends and relatives during this past year.

BLUE HILL

Brian Todd Damon’s long battle ended suddenly at his home in Blue Hill on Tuesday, June 12.

Born Dec. 15, 1963, the son of Vincent and Carol Damon of Brooklin, Brian was that smiling gentle giant that everyone saw often around town in the Blue Hill area. His blond hair and hulking frame never failed to rush ahead to hold the doors for others, even as his own health made it difficult to do so. He loved to help others, and greet each person with “How are you?” and “Have a great day.” He believed fiercely that kindness was the gift we all have inside to share with others, and it was up to each of us to make the world a better place.

Brian was a jack of all trades, from his degree at WHCT in Calais for automotive, to carpentry. He worked many years at Auto Colony in Ellsworth, EBS in Blue Hill and turned carpenter till his health made it impossible nine years ago.

Brian fought each day with his family by his side, and love was what he drew strength from to continue. His family was his everything. Brian is survived by his wife of 17 years, Jennie Atherton Damon, and their children Jayce Harrison and Caitlyn Bray of Blue Hill. His ex-wife and friend Theresa Damon and sons Timothy Todd Damon and wife Nyssa Rose, now of Waterville, and Benjamin Brian Damon and wife, Laci Jaye, now of Bucksport. Beloved grandchildren, Jackson Tyler, Verity Rose, Gracelynn LeeAnn, and Penelope Jean. Brothers, Bruce Damon of Orland, Bradley Damon of Brooklin, Barry Damon and wife, Missy, of Sedgwick. Parent in law/love Paul and Vickie Atherton of Blue Hill. Brain also leaves behind several dearly beloved nieces and nephews and “adopted children,” who frequently were found by his side. A “sister of the heart” Tiffany Eaton of Deer Isle, and longtime friend Marty Creamer of Jefferson. Brian was predeceased by both mother and father, and nephew.

A celebration of life will be held June 23 at 11:30 a.m. at the Farmhhouse Inn, Blue Hill. Celebration will be potluck style. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to his son’s future care. An account is currently being established for this purpose. Please feel free to inquire.

SURRY

Carolyn Leighton

Carolyn passed away on June 3, 2018, at her home in Surry. She was born in Lubec on Sept. 26, 1942, daughter of Philip G. Leighton and Katherine Laslie.

Carolyn was raised in Lubec by her grandparents and attended Dennysville and Lubec schools. She was a proud homemaker and in addition to raising her children, Carolyn enjoyed dancing, gardening and floral arranging. She was also an avid bowler at Eastward Lanes in Ellsworth, having won many awards for high scorer through the years. In addition, she was an active member of the Eagles Club in Brewer.

She leaves behind her children and grandchildren, Frank Clark III and Renee Clark, Hampden and his daughter Meagan, Philip Clark, Hampden and his son Brandon, Corinna Blair Walsh and Tim Walsh, Hollis and their son Dylan, Shawn Blair, Surry and his daughter Chelsea, and Darren and Nicole Blair, Franklin and their children Autumn, Morgan and Alayna. She also leaves behind numerous loving friends and relatives.

Carolyn was predeceased by her parents, her brother Raymond Jones and her son Barry Clark.

Family and friends are invited to attend her graveside service at Olson Cemetery in Lubec on June 30 at 1 p.m., and/or a celebration of her life at Eastward Lanes in Ellsworth on July 1 from 1-4 p.m.

Washington County

Audrey J. Bailey, 81, Princeton, June 12 at Calais Regional Hospital. Celebration of life, June 16, Princeton Baptist Church. Burial Princeton Cemetery.

Barbara Looke Farren, 96, of Addison, June 12. Service June 15, Union Church, South Addison/Community Church of Christ. Committal Church Hill Cemetery, Addison.

Doris Scott Knowlton, 80, of Machias, June 11 at Eastern Maine Medical Center, Bangor. Graveside service June 16, Jacksonville, Cemetery, East Machias.

Merle O. Sprague, 91, of Pembroke, June 16 at Maine Veterans Home, Machias.

Hancock County

Paul Grew Birdsall, of Penobscot, June 12.

Delmar Glenn Buzzell, 79, of Bucksport, June 12 at his home. Graveside service 1 p.m. Saturday, June 23, Village Cemetery, Surry.

Vinson R. Carter, 70, of Gouldsboro, June 6 at his home. Celebration of life 1 p.m. Saturday, June 30, at his mother’s home, Tidal Falls Road, Hancock.

Marjory Alma Hill Chesney, 107, of Deer Isle, Dec. 16 at Blue Hill. Memorial service Saturday, June 30, Deer Isle Sunset Congregational Church.

Linwood A. Clement, 95, of Penobscot, June 14 at his home. Service June 19, Mitchell-Tweedie Funeral Home, Bucksport. Burial Castine Cemetery.

1. Anthony Covino, 96, of Manset, May 8 at his home. Burial Mass 10 a.m. Saturday, July 7, St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Manset. Interment Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Bar Harbor.

Brian Todd Damon, 54, of Blue Hill, June 12 at his home. Celebration of life 11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 23, Farmhouse Inn, Blue Hill.

Gail Frances Durost, 80, of Kittery, April 28 at her home. Graveside service 1 p.m. Saturday, June 23, Brookside Cemetery, Mount Desert.

Faith Ensworth, 88, of Blue Hill, May 21 at Cedar Falls, Iowa. Memorial service 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 26, St. Francis by the Sea Episcopal Church, Blue Hill.

Melvin Horowitz, 87, of Manhasset, N.Y., June 14 at North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset. Service June 17, Sinai Chapels, Fresh Meadows, N.Y. Interment Mt. Hebron Cemetery, Flushing.

Joan L. Horton, 89, of Southwest Harbor, June 7 at her home.

Mary Elizabeth (LaFlamme) Jordan, 83, of Hancock, Nov. 30 at Maine Coast Memorial Hospital, Ellsworth. Graveside service 2 p.m. Friday, June 29, Riverside Cemetery, Cape Elizabeth.

Carroll Wayne Kane, 73, of Brooklin, June 1 at Eastern Maine Medical Center, Bangor. Celebration of life 1 p.m. Sunday, June 24, Brooklin Oddfellows Hall.

Eugene Hollis Kelley, 81, of Winter Harbor, May 31 at Narraguagus Bay Healthcare Facility, Milbridge. Service 1 p.m. Saturday, June 23, Prospect Harbor United Methodist Church.

Carolyn Leighton, 75, of Surry, June 3 at her home. Graveside service 1 p.m. Saturday, June 30, Olson Cemetery, Lubec. Celebration of life 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 1, Eastward Lanes, Ellsworth.

Sherman Lee Merchant II, 84, of Prospect Harbor, May 6 at his home. Graveside service 2 p.m. Sunday, June 24, Prospect Harbor Cemetery. Gathering at Knights of Pythias Hall, Gouldsboro.

Helen (Welch) Morey, 83, of Deer Isle, Feb. 13 at Blue Hill Memorial Hospital. Graveside service 2 p.m. Saturday, June 30, Mt. Adams Cemetery, Deer Isle, followed by celebration of life, 25 Down Back Way, Deer Isle.

Gloria Reed Mosley, 88, of Franklin, April 7 at a local health care facility. Graveside service 11 a.m. Saturday, June 23, Bayview Cemetery, Franklin.

John Huston Murphy, 80, of Blue Hill, March 22 at Eastern Maine Medical Center, Bangor. Memorial service 3 p.m. Saturday, June 30, Congregational Church of Blue Hill.

Patricia A. Murphy, 55, Surry, June 16. Service June 19, Crossroads Apostolic Church, Hancock.

Belinda Brown Palmer, 62, of Dedham and Hancock, June 14 at Eastern Maine Medical Center, Bangor. Service June 20, Brookings-Smith, Bangor.

Lincoln Truman Ravescroft Jr., 80, of Blue Hill, June 12 at Orono.

Jean B. Richardson, 80, of Ellsworth, May 7 at Eastern Maine Medical Center, Bangor. Service 1 p.m. Saturday, June 30, Union Congregational Church, Ellsworth.

Jeffrey L. Robshaw, 70, of Bucksport, June 8. Celebration of life noon, Saturday, June 30, at Jeff and Sandy’s residence, Bucksport.

John R. Rogan, 88, of Dedham and Bangor, Dec. 14 at his Dedham home. Celebration of life 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 23, Rogan-Gordon residence, Lucerne. Private burial Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Bangor.

Frank Herbert Sawyer Jr., 55, of Ellsworth, Deblois and Waldoboro, June 13.

Duane Emmons Smith, 71, of Town Hill, Jan. 9 at his home. Memorial service 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 30, Town Hill Community Hall.

Isabel Rhind Smith, 88, of Surry, March 9. Celebration of life 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 24, 54 Coggins Farm Lane, Surry.

Rev. Darlene R. Springer, 64, of Ellsworth, May 21. Memorial gathering 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 24, Maine Coast Baptist Church, Ellsworth.

Dorothy E. Sproul, 89, of Durham, N.H., June 12 at St. Ann Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Dover. Memorial service 11 a.m. Saturday, June 23, Wiggin Purdy McCooey Dion Funeral Home, Dover.

Philip S. Steel III, 83, of Southwest Harbor, March 26 at Bar Harbor. Celebration of life 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 23, The Causeway Club’s Red Barn, Southwest Harbor.

Candace Ann Strout, 69, of Bar Harbor, March 16 at a Waterville health care facility. Graveside service for her brother Brian Walls as well, 1 p.m. Friday, June 29, Ledgelawn Cemetery, Bar Harbor.

James Blake Thomas, 87, of Penobscot, June 16 at Blue Hill. Service 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 10, Trinity Episcopal Church, Castine.

Kathleen Marie Thompson, 63, of Mariaville, June 11 at Eastern Maine Medical Center, Bangor. Interment at later date.

Fordyce Ewing Van Winkle, 80, of Hilton Head Island, Ga., and a summer resident of Sorrento, June 16.

James V. Walton, 70, of Seal Harbor and Blue Hill, June 15 at his home.

PENOBSCOT
James Blake Thomas, 87, of Penobscot died June 16, 2018, at Blue Hill Memorial Hospital. He was born July 17, 1930, in Indianapolis, Ind., the son of Blake Ferris Thomas (1899-1969) and Edith Anna Thomas nee Klopp (1905-1982).
A graduate of Wabash College in Crawfordsville, Ind., Class of 1952, Jim received his Ph.D. in anatomy from the George Washington University in 1962; and his M.D. from Michigan State University in 1972.
Jim is survived by his beloved wife, the Rev. Margaret A. (Peg) Thomas; son, David Thomas of Lansing, Michigan; son, Christopher Thomas, and his wife, Kathleen, and their son Blake of Petoskey, Michigan; and daughter, Anne Geggie, and wife, Barbara Watkins, of Columbus, Ohio. Grandson Blake will enter Wabash College this fall as part of the Class of 2022.
The funeral service will be at Trinity Episcopal Church, Castine, on Tuesday, July 10, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. A reception will follow from noon–2 p.m., at the Pentagoet Inn in Castine.
Interment will be private at the family cemetery in Penobscot.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a contribution to Trinity Episcopal Church at P.O. Box 433, Castine, ME 04421; or to the charity of one’s choosing.
Arrangements by Jordan-Fernald, 49 Main St., Blue Hill.

PENOBSCOT
Patricia R. Kornreich, 80, passed away at home on June 20, 2018, with her loving family present.
Pat was born on July 2, 1937, in Tell City, Ind., daughter of William E. and Philomena A. (Kleeman) Miller. Pat grew up in Tell City, Ind., and graduated from Tell City High School in 1955. After putting herself through college, she graduated from Indiana University with an AB degree in journalism and English in 1963. On that same graduation day, she and Leon Berell (Bery) Kornreich were married, and just celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary.
Known as “Mrs. K.,” Pat was a dedicated teacher at Penobscot Elementary School for 23 years from 1976-1999. She created a summer reading program that provided children with books, encouraged them to pursue summer reading for pleasure and helped them to gain steady progress in their reading abilities. She was a semifinalist for the Maine Teacher of the Year in 1990. Pat was an avid community volunteer, gardener and grammarian. She was an extraordinarily loving mother of two, grandmother of four, sister of four, and aunt to 13. She is survived by her husband, Bery Kornreich of Penobscot, her daughter Susan Kornreich Wolf and son-in-law Mike of Moline, Ill., and daughter Anne Kornreich Roy and son-in-law Ruben of Nyack, N.Y.; four grandchildren, Maxwell Wolf, Bennett Wolf, Madeleine McCann and Layla Roy; sister Wilma Poehlein and her husband, Raymond, sister Virginia Cooper and her husband, Bruce, brother Clifford Miller and his wife, Jane, sister-in-law Margaret, and 13 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother Eugene Miller.
For decades of excellent care, Pat wanted to give a special thank you to Dr. Robert Baroody. Donations may be made online or sent to Blue Hill Memorial Hospital Foundation, P.O Box 604, Blue Hill, ME, 04614. Pat requested that there be no memorial service.

PENOBSCOT

Marilyn Ruth Tapley, devoted wife and mother, passed away on June 23, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. Marilyn brought her light into this world on May 4, 1932. She was born to Melvin A. Wardwell Jr. and Adelene Hutchins Wardwell in Penobscot.

Marilyn attended Penobscot schools and graduated from Clark High School in 1949. Soon after, in 1950, she married Robert J. Tapley. They spent their life together in the home they built on Pension Hill, where they raised their three children, Sylvia, Robert and Joseph.

Marilyn took great pride in her home, making it into a safe haven for her children and grandchildren. After the children began school, she worked outside the home. Her last job was at the local market, where she worked for 25 years, retiring at the age of 80. While there, she made many long-lasting friendships with her sense of humor and infectious smile.

In the 1970s and 1980s, she and Robert traveled to many parts of the USA and Canada, but her favorite places were here in the state of Maine. She especially loved their annual snowmobiling vacations to Rangeley, and their annual camping vacations on the East Branch of the Penobscot River at the foot of Mount Katahdin.

She loved all animals, her domestic pets, especially her grand-dog Maggie May, and welcomed the wild birds and animals that visited her back door.

Marilyn is survived by her teenage sweetheart and husband of 68 years, Robert Tapley of Penobscot, daughter Sylvia Tapley and wife, Becky Tapley, of Penobscot, son Robert Tapley and former wife, Kate Tapley, of Blue Hill, son Joseph Tapley and fiancée Kristen Greer of Falmouth, grandchildren Anna Tapley and partner Mo Sheehan, Noah Tapley and wife, Sarah Tapley, Nolan Tapley, Mitchell Tapley, Olivia Tapley and great-grandchildren Finley and Weston. Marilyn will be greatly missed by sister-in-law Marjorie Wardwell, special namesake niece Tammy Wardwell, her three nephews David, Peter and Toby Wardwell, of Penobscot, dear cousin Pat Flannery and husband, Kenneth, of Stockton Springs, longtime friends and “like” family Glenn and Judy Findlay of Bucksport, special friend and neighbor Donna Rankin of Penobscot. She was predeceased by her parents, Melvin A. Wardwell Jr. and Adelene Hutchins Wardwell, stepfather Albert Grindle and brother Millard Wardwell.

Marilyn was an Eastern Star Lifetime Member, a member of the Penobscot Historical Society, and a member of the Penobscot United Methodist Church. She was also one of the Green Granite Girls.

She loved music from the 1940s and 1950s, plus songs from Broadway shows. She enjoyed family celebrations where the table would be laden with home-cooked goodies, and always baked a homemade birthday cake on birthdays. She was also known far and wide for her famous award-winning blueberry pies.

Donations can be made in Marilyn’s memory to the Penobscot United Methodist Church P.O. Box 30, Penobscot, ME 04476 or the Ark Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 276, Cherryfield, ME 04622.

A celebration of Marilyn’s life will be held at the Penobscot United Methodist Church, 14 Southern Bay Road, Penobscot, on Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at 2:30 p.m., followed by an interment at the Penobscot Bay Cemetery and a reception at the church. Arrangements are under the care of Mitchell-Tweedie Funeral Home, 28 Elm St., Bucksport, ME 04416. www.mitchelltweedie-young.com.

ELLSWORTH

Evelyn F. Durham died peacefully in her sleep in Ellsworth on June 20, 2018, at the age of 94. Evelyn was born in Mariaville on Dec. 28, 1923, one of 10 children of Elwood and Flora [Edgecomb] Frost. Evelyn attended Mariaville schools and Ellsworth High School. In 1945, she married Gordon Durham of Great Pond and they were married for 66 years until his death in 2011. They resided in Amherst and Aurora during this time. In recent years she lived at Meadowview Apartments and most recently at Seaport Village in Ellsworth.

She is survived by her only child, Marie Johnson, and husband, Mark, of Otis, grandson Jeffrey P. Johnson and wife, Michelle, of Carlisle, Mass., and their children Evan and Elena; granddaughter Julie J. Swenson and husband, Bryan, of Woolwich, and their daughters Courtney, Sadie and Valerie.

She is also survived by siblings Alta Tate of Otis, Clyde Frost of Bucksport, and Maurice Frost and Corace Bunker of Ellsworth. She was predeceased by siblings Vera Awalt, Ida Whitmore and Lawrence Frost, all of Ellsworth, Hilda Jordan of Waltham and Earl Frost of Amherst.

She is survived by many nieces and nephews, including a very special niece, Lorraine Treadwell, and her husband, Gordon, of Eddington. She will also be missed by longtime friend and caregiver Maureen Lewis, whose assistance to Evelyn has been greatly appreciated by Evelyn and her family.

Evelyn loved playing card games and bingo and visiting with family and friends. She greatly enjoyed spending time with her many siblings, seeing her extended family at regular Frost Family reunions and visiting her daughter and family at Beech Hill Pond. She was a devoted grandmother and great-grandmother, spoiling her two grandchildren in their youth and taking great joy in visits and updates as her family grew. Her enthusiasm and love of family will be greatly missed.

Evelyn spoke often about working in Connecticut and Portland, Maine, where she traveled with lifelong friend Marjorie Jordan during the war years. She worked for several years at the Riegel Textile Mill in Ellsworth, where she made many friends and received awards for her work. She also worked for several years at the Hancock County Creamery, during which time she always had an impressive stock of ice cream on hand for her grandchildren when they visited her home.

The family would like to thank the staff and her many friends at Seaport Village for making Evelyn’s 18 months there a very enjoyable time.

At Evelyn’s request, there will be no services.

BLUE HILL

Lincoln T. Ravenscroft Jr.,, 80, of Blue Hill passed away on June 12, 2018, due to late-stage Parkinson’s disease.

Linc grew up in Concord, Mass., before graduating from the University of Maine. Following graduation Linc served in U.S. Army Intelligence. He earned his master’s degree in mathematics from American University. His career included many years in naval intelligence in the Washington, D.C., area, followed by several years at Bath Iron Works upon returning to Maine.

Although Linc lived out of state for many years, his heart remained in Maine, where he had a summer camp on Blue Hill Bay. He enjoyed fishing and boating during vacations. Linc retired to his beloved Blue Hill, enjoying hiking, nature and all things Maine.

Linc is survived by his sister, Marcia L.R. Wolfe; his nieces, Susan L. Vitone and Deborah L. Macbeth; three grandnieces and three grandnephews. Also surviving are his stepdaughter, Robin H. Pierce and stepson, David Hart.

Private services will be held at Mountain View Cemetery, Blue Hill.

Arrangements by Jordan-Fernald, 49 Main St., Blue Hill. Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com.

BUFFALO, N.Y. AND MOUNT DESERT ISLAND

          David C. Dean, MD

   19 April 1931 – 21 May 2018

Dr. David Campbell Dean was a beloved doctor, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and great-uncle. In all of the many roles he held and to all he served, he brought love, joy and curiosity. He not only wished for patients, family members and strangers he encountered to be healthy, but also actively helped them heal through lively conversation. A question master, Dr. Dean sparked life in those he spoke with, helping them realize that their opinions, their stories, and their lives mattered.

Dr. Dean had Maine in his DNA. Born in Buffalo, N.Y., to parents from Maine (mother Eleanor from Guilford and father Archibald from Portland), Maine held a special place in his heart. He followed his father’s footsteps and graduated from Bowdoin College (1952) and on to medical school at Johns Hopkins (1956).

The summer before he graduated from medical school, he found the perfect woman, Jean Lord Butler. Daughter and stepdaughter of prominent physicians, she was born and raised in Bangor. They met when friends of their parents asked ‘the Deans’ to look out for Jean when she came to Buffalo (what she then thought was the end of the Earth) for occupational therapy training the summer of 1955. They were engaged within weeks and married by the time David graduated in June.

They visited Jean’s parents (Dr. and Mrs. James Howard Means) at their summer home on Isle au Haut, but when the family got larger and the trip to Isle au Haut more challenging, Mrs. Means sold her Bangor home and bought the family summer home on the Shore Road in Manset (Southwest Harbor) in 1964. And, so began the 50-plus-year love affair with Mount Desert Island.

Dr. Dean embraced every inch of the area. He met lifelong friends and supported the community (patron of Acadia Repertory Theatre, Camp Beech Cliff, Friends of Acadia, Maine Seacoast Mission and more). In addition to Acadia Rep, he would regularly attend lectures at the Claremont Hotel, the Jackson Lab and College of Atlantic. He dug in to the history of the island, of the community, of the people who called the island home (summer or year round). An avid tennis player, he participated in countless Causeway Club round robins and won the “Over 100” Mixed Doubles Championship with Susy Flack in 1997 and 2000.

He loved to socialize. His tall stature made him easy to spot. His joy of life and friendly teasing nature was disarming and contagious. His favorite day of the summer was the Fourth of July — where he would get the family together to head over to the Bar Harbor Athletic Field for a day of fun (starting with the blueberry pancake breakfast, then on to the Independence Day parade, lobster races, seafood festival and craft fair). So many new people to meet! His opening line would generally be “Where are you from?” He would immediately lean in to learn more about them, and also offer up tips from the island.

What he loved most was the sea — sailing or motoring around the inner islands, lunch at Islesford Dock restaurant, touring through SWH and NEH, checking in on the various osprey nests, fishing for mackerel or bass from the mooring, or sitting on the shore for a great lobster cook out. In addition to being on the sea, he loved what could be harvested from the sea — sometimes things others would question! He would stop and pick up fresh seafood from the “little van at the head of the harbor” — and swore that eating pickled herring for breakfast would help him live longer.

Dr. Dean’s day job was as a cardiologist. He was at the forefront of preventive medicine, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of heart disease. He loved his profession and he continued to practice medicine through his last days.

From 1959 until 1961, Dr. Dean was instructor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, and in 1960, he served as a cardiology fellow at Massachusetts General Hospital under the founder of preventive cardiology, Dr. Paul Dudley White.

From 1962 to 1991, he served as chief of cardiology at the Buffalo VA Medical Center, where he built the first cath lab in 1962 and worked closely with Dr. William Chardack, Dr. Andrew Gage and Wilson Greatbatch, who developed the first successful implantable pacemaker in the world, before working as a consultant for many hospitals in the Buffalo area.

Since 1961, he served as a clinical professor of medicine and clinical professor of rehabilitation medicine at the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine. His two-year Cardiology Training Program at BVAMC turned out 60 cardiologists. He published 64 articles in refereed journals, edited the book “Interpreting ECGs, An Advanced Self-Test Guide” and gave lectures on cardiology around the world.

By his family and friends, Dr. Dean will always be remembered as an inquisitive, adventurous person who led a life full of rich conversations. He taught by example the art of inquiry: with an easy laugh, tall stature, and nodding head, he asked people questions that stretched them outside of their comfort zones while making them feel worthy of a full interview. He had an insatiable, infectious curiosity that propelled him to talk to anyone, no matter their occupation or relation to him. He knew that he had something to learn from all types of people.

David will be remembered for his keen intelligence, inquisitive nature, zest for life and love for all people. All those whose lives he touched are healthier because of him.

He leaves behind his beloved wife of 62 years, Jean (Butler), and children Bruce, Keith (Therese) and Laurie (G. James) Baird, grandchildren Jenna, Mari, Julia, Lisa Baird (Patrick Price) and Brian (Lisa) Baird, and great grandchildren Ava, Piper, Nicholas and Sophie. He was a loving brother to Sylvia (Robert) Raban and Archibald and the late Donald S Dean; loving brother-in-law to Anne Dean and Beth (George) May; also survived by many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to the Archibald and David Dean Scholarship at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, c/o Helen Kennelly, The Fund for Johns Hopkins Medicine, 750 East Pratt St., 17th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21202.

A celebration of life will be held at 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 5, 2018 at the Causeway Club “Red Barn,” 10 Fernald Point Road, Southwest Harbor, ME 04679.

Online condolences may be shared at www.thedietrichfuneralhome.com.

ELLSWORTH

Richard Alton Woodworth, 82, died June 22, 2018, at his home. He was born in Bar Harbor, Feb. 18, 1936, the son of Henry Alton and Queenie Viola (Ames) Woodworth.

He attended school in Bar Harbor, graduating from Bar Harbor High School in 1955, and attended Farmington State College.

Richard served in the U.S. Army from 1958-1961.

Dick was an avid gardener who beautified any outdoor spot he touched, his favorite being the grounds of Nadine and Dick’s first home in Town Hill. When not gardening, he spent many hours acquiring a huge coin and stamp collection.

Dick was greatly affected as a result of needing to be evacuated from Bar Harbor with his family and “Teddy Bear” at the time of the Bar Harbor fire in 1947. His bear survives to this day.

Dick and Nadine would have celebrated 40 years of marriage on Nov. 11, 2018. He was previously married to Donna Shakelford of Bangor.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Nadine; sons, Ronald, Kenneth and James of Bangor; daughter, Marly Sachsman of Ellsworth; four grandchildren, Darith of Arizona, Amanda of Salisbury Cove, Sarah of Vermont and Carlie of Winter Harbor; five great-grandchildren; brother, Roger and his daughter Jodie both of Sorrento. He was predeceased by his parents; sons, Paul Woodworth and George Sachsman.

A graveside service will be held 1 p.m., Friday, July 20, 2018, at Ledgelawn Cemetery, Bar Harbor.

Contributions in Dick’s memory may be made to the SPCA of Hancock County, 141 Bar Harbor Road, Trenton, ME 04605.

Arrangements by Jordan-Fernald, 1139 Main St., Mount Desert. Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com.

BROOKSVILLE

Patricia A. (Hooper) Farr, 75, of Brooksville, died Friday, June 22, in Bangor after a brief but valiant battle with cancer. Pat was born in Quincy, Mass., on June 16, 1943, the daughter of Clifton and Helen (Gillick) Hooper.

Pat is survived by her husband of 50 years, Philip Farr of Brooksville; son, Shawn Duffy and wife, Michelle, of Brooksville; daughter, Kelly Sommer and husband, Lee, of Orland; grandchildren, Moriah Duffy, Sierra Duffy, and Carla Savage, of Maine; Ashley and Ryan Kocourek, of Florida; great-grandchildren, Korbin, Taylor, and Lura, of Florida; Nira, Aiden, and Austin, of Maine; sister, Pam Tobey and brother-in-law, Steve, of Sedgwick; brother-in-law, James Farr, of Eliot; nephews, Todd and Mathew Tobey of Castine and Sedgwick; cousin, Janet Williams, of Sedgwick; and many other close friends and relatives. She will also be missed by her two beloved cats, Sidney and Simon. She was predeceased by her brother, Robert Clifton Hooper.

While Phil was park manager, Pat was deeply involved in Friends of Holbrook Island Sanctuary. She was also an active member of the Giving Hands, which donates baby bags to needy children and blankets and pillow cases to cancer patients; Meals for ME; and the Brooksville Free Public Library.

Funeral services, led by Allen Myers, will be held at West Brooksville Congregational Church at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 30, followed by a gathering of family and friends in the church vestry.

Private burial of ashes will take place at a later date at the convenience of the family.

Family flowers only. In lieu of flowers, Giving Hands will accept donations that will be sent to the EMHS Foundation for EMMC Pediatric Oncology in Pat’s memory. Donations may be made payable and sent to: May-Helen Hildreth, 34 Jarvis Gray Rd., Harborside ME 04642.

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

Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com.

ELLSWORTH

Ralph L. Bennoch, 91, son of Ralph L. and Emma P. Bennoch, died June 23, 2018, at his home in Ellsworth. He was born in Dedham on Sept. 24, 1926.

Ralph graduated from Ellsworth High School in the Class of 1944. He retired from the Ellsworth post office and then continued to work at Ben’s Store, which he established in 1974.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Marion Falls Bennoch, four sons, Stephen, Richard, Thomas and John, and a daughter, Mary B. Morrow, and several grandchildren. He also left behind a sister, Edna B. Hamor, a brother–in-law, John Woodhams, and a sister-in-law, Ella M. Folger, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two sisters, Alice Bennoch and Dorothy Woodhams, and a brother, Wesley.

A private graveside service will be held at a later date. The family wishes to thank all of the hospice workers who offered great care and support for Ralph and his family. Those who may wish to remember him can send donations to Hancock County Home Care and Hospice, located at 441 Main St., Ellsworth, ME 04605.

Washington County

Dorothy Ann (Griffin) Ashley, 82, of Easley, S.C., March 18. Memorial service, 2 p.m. Saturday, June 30, Ashley Family Cemetery, East Machias.

Barry A. Burns, 81, of Calais, June 24 at Calais Regional Hospital. Visiting 9 a.m., Burial Mass 10 a.m. today, Thursday, June 28, Immaculate Conception R.C. Church, Calais. Burial Calais Cemetery.

John Francis Cody, 85, of Calais and Cary Plantation, June 21 at Madigan Estates, Houlton. Celebration of life June 26, Mays Funeral Home, Calais. Burial Calais Cemetery.

Brenda S. Corbett, 68, of Baileyville, Feb. 4. Service June 23, Lakeview Cemetery, Plantation 21.

Phyllis H. Corbett, 92, of Baileyville, Dec. 29, 2017. Service June 23, Lakeview Cemetery, Plantation 21.

L. Vance Davis, 78, of Cutler, Jan. 13 at Jonesport. Service 1 p.m. Saturday, June 30, New Cutler Cemetery.

Winnifred Ella (Keen) Demmons, 83, of Calais, June 24 at Calais Regional Hospital. Celebration of life 1 p.m. today, Thursday, June 28, Second Baptist Church, Calais. Burial, West Ridge Cemetery, Cooper.

Thomas William Gordon II, 91, of Calais, June 21 at Maine Coast Memorial Hospital, Ellsworth. Celebration of life 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 3, Meddybemps Cemetery.

Virginia E. Frankland Hill, 94, of Calais, Dec. 8, 2017. Service 10 a.m. Saturday, June 30, Bayside Cemetery, Eastport.

Pauline M. Hunnewell, 94, of Calais, March 17. Service June 23 West Ridge Cemetery, Cooper.

Philip Edward Kloby, 69, of Steuben, June 21 at Rockport. Gathering 2 p.m. Saturday, June 30, 44 Degrees North, Milbridge.

Linda Joyce Leighton, 75, of Lubec, March 26 at Bangor. Graveside service June 23, Lamson Cemetery, Lubec.

Marie Theresa McGarrigle, 88, of Calais, June 20 at a Bangor hospital. Bural Mass June 25, Immaculate Conception R.C. Church, Calais. Burial Calais Cemetery.

Richard Lee Perry Jr., of Milbridge, June 14 at his home. Celebration of life 1 p.m. Saturday, June 30, American Legion Post 8, Cherryfield.

Roberta D. Sawyer, 93 of Steuben, June 20 at a Bangor hospital.

Merle O. Sprague, 91, of Pembroke, June 16 at Maine Veterans Home, Machias. Graveside service at later date.

Bryan K. Wormell, 83, of Baileyville, Jan. 7. Service 11 a.m. June 24, Woodland Cemetery, Baileyville.

Hancock County

Michael Harvard Bellatty, 60, of Franklin, March 20 at his home. Celebration of life 4 p.m., Saturday, July 7, Franklin Veterans Club.

Ralph L. Bennoch, 91, of Ellsworth, June 23 at his home. Private graveside service.

Paul Robert Bouffard, 54, of Ellsworth, Jan. 4. Graveside service 1:30 p.m. Monday, July 9, Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Ellsworth.

John Alton Boyer, 91, of Alexandria, Va., and Castine, June 2. July celebration of life, Castine.

Vinson R. Carter, 70, of Gouldsboro, June 6 at his home. Celebration of life 1 p.m. Saturday, June 30, at his mother’s home, Tidal Falls Road, Hancock.

Marjory Alma Hill Chesney, 107, of Deer Isle, Dec. 16 at Blue Hill. Memorial service Saturday, June 30, Deer Isle Sunset Congregational Church.

Joseph Anthony Covino, 96, of Manset, May 8 at his home. Burial Mass 10 a.m. Saturday, July 7, St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Manset. Interment Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Bar Harbor.

David Campbell Dean, MD, 87, of Mount Desert Island and Buffalo, N.Y., May 21. Celebration of life 4 p.m. Thursday, July 5, Causeway Club, Southwest Harbor.

Evelyn Frost Durham, 94, of Ellsworth, June 20 at Ellsworth.

Patricia A. (Hooper) Farr, 75, of Brooksville, June 22 at Bangor. Service 2 p.m. Saturday, June 30, West Brooksville Congregational Church. Private burial.

Luere Deasy Hodgkins Glover, 75, of Bar Harbor, Feb. 23. Graveside service 10 a.m. Friday, July 6, Ledgelawn Cemetery, Bar Harbor.

Kevin Allen Gray, 58, of Blue Hill, June 20 at Blue Hill. Graveside service 2 p.m. Saturday, July 7, Edgewood Cemetery, Brooksville.

Hoyt Piermont Hamor, 92, of Bar Harbor, Nov. 7, at Bar Harbor. Memorial celebration 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 14, Kebo Valley Clubhouse. Committal Hillside Cemetery, Hulls Cove.

Mary Elizabeth (LaFlamme) Jordan, 83, of Hancock, Nov. 30 at Maine Coast Memorial Hospital, Ellsworth. Graveside service 2 p.m. Friday, June 29, Riverside Cemetery, Cape Elizabeth.

Patricia R. Kornreich, 80, of Penobscot, June 20 at her home.

Carolyn Leighton, 75, of Surry, June 3 at her home. Graveside service 1 p.m. Saturday, June 30, Olson Cemetery, Lubec. Celebration of life 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 1, Eastward Lanes, Ellsworth.

Leonard C. Lagasse Jr., 74, of Bucksport, June 20. Service 2 p.m. Sunday, July 1, Lighthouse Church of God, Orrington.

Helen (Welch) Morey, 83, of Deer Isle, Feb. 13 at Blue Hill Memorial Hospital. Graveside service 2 p.m. Saturday, June 30, Mt. Adams Cemetery, Deer Isle, followed by celebration of life, 25 Down Back Way, Deer Isle.

John Huston Murphy, 80, of Blue Hill, March 22 at Eastern MaineMedicalCenter, Bangor. Memorial service 3 p.m. Saturday, June 30, Congregational Church of Blue Hill.

David Roland Phaneuf, 82, of Gouldsboro, January 20 at Down East Community Hospital, Machias. Funeral 10 a.m. Friday, June 29, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Ellsworth. Burial Hillside Cemetery, Birch Harbor.

Lincoln T. Ravenscroft Jr., 80, of Blue Hill, June 12. Private service Mountain View Cemetery, Blue Hill.

Jean B. Richardson, 80, of Ellsworth, May 7 at Eastern Maine Medical Center, Bangor. Service 1 p.m. Saturday, June 30, Union Congregational Church, Ellsworth.

Ruth Kittredge Roberts, 91, of Bar Harbor, February 7 at Birch Bay Village, Bar Harbor. Service 2:30 p.m. Thursday, July 5, 4 Wellington Lane, Southwest Harbor. Interment Cummings Cemetery, Vinalhaven.

Jeffrey L. Robshaw, 70, of Bucksport, June 8. Celebration of life noon, Saturday, June 30, at Jeff and Sandy’s residence, Bucksport.

Helen Hamor Seabury, 94, of Longmeadow, Mass., formerly of Bar Harbor, Nov. 13, 2017, at her home. Memorial celebration 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 14, Kebo Valley Clubhouse. Committal Hillside Cemetery, Hulls Cove.

Duane Emmons Smith, 71, of Town Hill, Jan. 9 at his home. Memorial service 11 to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 30, Town Hill Community Hall.

Norman Parker Soper, 87, of Bucksport, June 21 at his home. Visiting 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 1, service 10 a.m. Monday, July 2, Mitchell-Tweedie Funeral Home, Bucksport. Burial, Oak Grove Cemetery, Orland.

Candace Ann Strout, 69, of Bar Harbor, March 16 at a Waterville health care facility. Graveside service, for her brother Brian Walls as well, 1 p.m. Friday, June 29, Ledgelawn Cemetery, Bar Harbor.

Marilyn Ruth Tapley, 86, of Penobscot, June 23. Celebration of life June 27, Penobscot United Methodist Church. Interment Penobscot Bay Cemetery.

James Blake Thomas, 87, of Penobscot, June 16 at Blue Hill Memorial Hospital. Service 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 10, Trinity Episcopal Church, Castine. Interment, family cemetery, Penobscot.

Ralph Coburn Warren, 96, of Lamoine, June 23 at Bar Harbor.

Richard Alton Woodworth, 82, of Ellsworth, June 22 at his home. Graveside service 1 p.m. Friday, July 20, Ledgelawn Cemetery, Bar Harbor.

STEUBEN  

Roberta (Dutton) Sawyer, 93, of Steuben died suddenly on June 20, 2018, at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor. Roberta was born on May 16, 1925, the only child of Phillip S. Dutton and Marion (Davis) Dutton of Steuben. Roberta traced her Dutton and Shaw ancestors in America back to the early 1600s and was a proud member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. A brief first marriage to Merton Leigh “Bud” Pottle ended in divorce. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 58 years, William F. “Billy” Sawyer of Milbridge, and is survived by her faithful dog Mia.

Roberta grew up in the village of Steuben. As a teenager, she moved to Machias and graduated from Machias High School. After high school, she spent a year at Washington State Normal School. Discovering she didn’t like teaching, she transferred to Maine School of Commerce (later Husson University), where she studied stenography. She worked as an executive secretary in Portland and Milbridge and managed the rental properties and businesses she owned with her husband. The last year and a half of her life she was lovingly cared for by the staff at Dirigo Pines in Orono.

Roberta was one of a kind. She was a fiercely independent and determined Down Easter with a soft spot for those who were struggling; scrupulous about paying her own way and refusing help while quietly supporting those in need; a notorious beauty who didn’t believe in spending money, especially on herself, but donated to numerous charities; possessed of a wonderfully dry and sometimes biting wit; gracious but not one to suffer fools; a good citizen who didn’t believe in seatbelts or speed limits; an intensely private person who loved partner dancing; a patriot and a political conservative. She was elegant, dignified and a lot of fun. She will be greatly missed by her friends and relatives, including Sally Ward of Machias, Bonnie Beck of Portland and the entire Dutton family.

A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018, at the Henry D. Moore Parish House, 22 Village Road, Steuben. Interment will be in the Steuben Village Cemetery immediately following the service. Condolences to the family may be expressed at BrookingsSmith.com.

EDDINGTON AND SEAL HARBOR

Miles King Grindle, 89, passed away peacefully with his daughter by his side June 30, 2018, at the Maine Veterans Home, Bangor. He was born June 28, 1929, in Somesville, the son of Chester G. and Irene V. (Miles) Grindle.

Miles graduated from Gilman High School in the Class of 1948. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force as a jet mechanic during the Korean War. He married his high school sweetheart, Janette Rumill, on Oct. 30, 1949. Miles was a member of the American Legion in Northeast Harbor as well as the Northeast Harbor Masonic Lodge. He also served as a town selectman for the town of Mount Desert and served on the Mount Desert Water District Committee. Throughout his working career he sold insurance for his own insurance company, the Knowles Co., and with L.S. Robinson Co. He also co-owned Atlantic Temporary Employment Agency. He served on the vestry for St. Jude’s Episcopal Church in Seal Harbor, and later in life became a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Bangor. Miles was also known as a local author, having written several books, and his true passion was painting water scenes.

In addition to his parents, Miles was predeceased by the love of his life, Janette (Rumill) Grindle, in 2011; and a brother, Hollis B. Grindle. He is survived by a daughter, Cheryl Marie Grindle, of Seal Harbor; a son, Christopher Miles Grindle, of Bangor; a brother, Austin “Scoop” Grindle; grandchildren, Brianna, Cassidy and Kayla; a great-grandchild, Owen; and many nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the C Unit staff of Maine Veterans Home for their wonderful care, and Luwanda Tanner of Beacon Hospice and her team for the care they provided Miles.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, July 7, 2018, at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 225 French St., Bangor, with Rev. Marguerite A.H. Steadman, Rector, presiding. The family invites relatives and friends to share conversation and refreshments in the undercroft of the church following the service. Interment at Eddy Cemetery, Eddington, will be at a later date. Gifts in his memory may be sent to The Maine Veterans Home, Activities Fund, 44 Hogan Road, Bangor, ME 04401. Condolences to the family may be expressed at BrookingsSmith.com.

BAR HARBOR

Mary “Cindy” M. Owen, 92, died July 1, 2018, at her home surrounded by loved ones.

She is survived by her loving husband, Harry; daughter Carol Fortier and husband, Gary, of Ellsworth and granddaughter Jenn Fortier and partner, Elias Ayrey.

A celebration of life and complete obituary will be announced later on this year.

Those who desire may make contributions in Cindy’s memory to Hospice Volunteers of Hancock County, 14 MacKenzie Ave., Ellsworth, ME 04605 or Jesup Memorial Library, 34 Mt. Desert St., Bar Harbor, ME 04609.

Arrangements by Acadia Burial & Cremation Direct, 248 State St., Ellsworth. Condolences may be expressed at www.acadiacreamtion.com.

SURRY

Mary Ellen Gilley, 96, died July 2, 2018, at her home in Surry. She was born June 1, 1922, in Clarksburg, W.Va., the daughter of Russell M. and Mabel (Wolfe) Hertzog.

Mary Ellen attended the University of West Virginia and graduated from the University of Maryland as a registered nurse, where she met her husband, Dr. Frank P. Gilley, and together they settled in Bangor then Holden where they raised five girls. Mary Ellen worked with her husband in his dental office as well as in later years for other doctors and at several local hospitals. She was an accomplished bridge player and an excellent quilter and she would say “it may not be pretty, but it will keep someone warm.” She was a member of the Ellsworth Falls Union Congregational Church and past member of Surry Congregational Church.

Mary Ellen and Frank shared 59 years of married life. They were fortunate to travel far and wide, hunting and fishing through the years. They owned and operated a tree farm and in 1992 were recognized as The National Tree Farmers of the Year.

Mary Ellen is survived by five daughters: Mary Ellen Dorr and husband, David, of Holden, Susan Dorr of Machias, Judy Raymond and husband, Paul, of Dover-Foxcroft, Jane “Frannie” Stackpole and husband, Lester, of Orland and Cynthia Wixon and husband, John, of Surry; 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; her lifelong friends Ruth Foster and Ray J. Lane. She was predeceased by her husband, Frank, grandson, Jeffrey Parola, brother Jack Hertzog and her dear friend Ellen Young.

A celebration of life will be held 10 a.m., July 13, 2018, at Jordan-Fernald, 113 Franklin St., Ellsworth, where a reception will follow. Interment will be held at Mt. Height Cemetery, Southwest Harbor at a later date.

Those who desire may make contributions in Mary Ellen’s name to the Ellsworth Falls Congregational Church, P.O. Box 635, Ellsworth, ME 04605 or to Project Linus c/o Judy Raymond, 816 Bangor Rd., Dover Foxcroft, ME 04426.

Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com.

PENOBSOT

Paul Grew Birdsall was born in Massachusetts to Paul M. Birdsall and Helen Grew Birdsall on June 4, 1927. He skied, skated and loved the outdoors. He was schooled at Phillips Exeter Academy then on to Harvard University, where he graduated with a master’s in English. He served in Korea, then came home, traveling to France, where he met his incredible wife-to-be, Mollie Weare Borden. They had two sons, living in Connecticut and teaching high school until 1972 when they moved to Penobscot. They bought an old farm; this is where they created Horsepower Farm. Farming with horses was his peace; he taught over 150 apprentices at Horsepower Farm over 45 years of farming. There he joined MOFGA, the Hancock County Soil and Water Commission and Maine Farmland Trust. He started Blue Hill Heritage Trust with an easement of his own farm so it would stay farmland forever.

His beloved wife, Mollie, passed in 2000. Paul continued his work with farming until his own passing on June 12, 2018. He leaves Nathaniel and Jeanne, Andrew and Donna, their children and grandchildren. There will be a celebration of his life and journey July 7 at Horsepower Farm from 2 to 4 p.m.