WINTER HARBOR

Larry E. Smith Sr.

Larry walked through the garden into the arms of Jesus, Sept. 3, 2018, while residing almost two years with care from Narraguagus Bay Healthcare Facility. Larry was born Aug. 31, 1939, in West Bay, the son of Esther and Woodrow Smith; they had a brief marriage. Esther remarried to Walter Coombs and Larry was raised in Winter Harbor.

Larry attended and anxiously left Sumner High School to pursue a career in construction with Alvin Whitten. Larry loaded dump trucks by hand, did mechanic work, welding, truck driving until finding his comfort and niche in the seat of a bulldozer.

Larry had another dream: to marry and raise a family. His eyes and attention focused on Ann Workman. He convinced her to toss aside her plans as a hairdresser to marry him, and she did on July 18, 1959. Together they raised a family and took in anyone who needed a meal, to an extended place to stay. Too many to count were blessed by their hospitality and generosity.

Larry had another dream of lobster fishing. He came home one day in 1967 and announced his plan. He bought a boat and for 40 years enjoyed catching lobster, dragging for fish, shrimp, scallops, quahogs, making his own dragging gear, repairing, selling and helping finish off boats in his garage.

In the latter years, Larry and Ann enjoyed wintering with family and friends in Lakeland, Fla., and building their retirement lakeside retreat on Graham Lake. Alzheimer’s disease started chipping away at Larry, forcing this dream to end.

Soon after their lakeside home was sold, Ann unexpectedly passed on March 30, 2014.

Larry was predeceased by his mother, Esther Coombs, and stepfather Walter Coombs; father, Woodrow Smith, and stepmother Mary Smith; great-grandson, Seth Tracey; and son-in-law, John Andress. Larry is survived by daughters, Lori Andress of Bay Minette, Ala., Lisa Tracey of Gouldsboro, Melaney Lundy of Theodoere, Ala.; son, Larry E. Smith Jr. and wife, Karen, of Winter Harbor; grandchildren, Kristy Tracey and husband, Troy, Lori Rainer and husband, Billy, Josh Timmons and wife, Nancy, Andrew Smith and wife, Ashley, Mark Smith and wife, Cheyenne, Lee Smith and fiancée Michaela, Ashley and husband, Josh, Brandon and wife, Kasey, Kayla Johnson and fiancé Raymond, and Kyle Depew; great-grandchildren, Tristan, Brooke, Adam, Caroline, Finn, Clara, Connor, Annabelle, Collin, Kowen, Isaac, Madison, Jason, Cora, Malachi, Kenzie, and Masyn; sisters, Barbara Attmeter and husband, Jim of Bradenton, Fla., Cathy Witham and husband, Arthur, of Sebring, Fla.; brothers, Guy Coombs and wife Gail of Sullivan, and Billy Coombs and wife, Narda of Clifton.

A service of remembrance will be announced.

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

BLUE HILL

Darrell Lewis Gray, age 70, died after a long illness on Aug. 28, 2018, with his family by his side. He was the son of Harold L. Gray and Thelma (Eaton) Gray. He was born Sept. 17, 1947.

He was a 1965 graduate of George Stevens Academy. He earned his Masters License as a plumber and oil burner technician and had his own business, Blue Hill Plumbing and Heating, for 36 years.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Jeanette (McVay) Gray, daughter Darlene (Gray) Hatch, son Darin L. Gray and wife, Jennifer, grandchildren Adam and Nicholas Hatch, Olivia and Darrell B. Gray and great-grandson Bryson Hatch, his sister Aubrey Gracefa, brother Dana L. Gray and sister-in-law Elizabeth, niece Angela Miller, nephew Andrew Gray, great-niece Lydia and great-nephew Quinn.

Darrell was predeceased by his parents Harold and Thelma Gray.

Darrell will be remembered for his sense of humor, generosity and gentle approach to challenges. He will be missed and loved by all forever.

A celebration of his life and memorial service will be held Sunday, Sept. 16, at 1:15 p.m. at the Blue Hill Baptist Church with a reception immediately following at the Blue Hill Farm Inn, 578 Pleasant St., Rt. 15, Blue Hill.

WALTHAM

Nina Danielle Wallace, 34, died unexpectedly Aug. 26, 2018, in Franklin. She was born July 18, 1984, in Blue Hill the daughter of Daniel and Bonnie (Wallace) McGregor.

Nina spent most of her childhood on Mount Desert Island. She loved to play outside with her brother and sisters. It was important for her to keep up with the older brothers, fishing, hiking and swimming, catching frogs or karate. They spent summers at Camp Beech Cliff and summer vacations at Molasses Pond in Eastbrook. Both places were very special to Nina.

Nina had a fire for life and a strong independent spirit. Honesty and loyalty were very important to her. You were blessed to have her call you friend. She was a wonderful big sister one her little sisters could lean on. Nina’s pets were the center of her life.

Nina is survived by her parents, Bonnie MacGregor and Dale of Eastport; stepfather Richard Kelley of Hulls Cove; siblings, Jeremy Campbell of Georgia, Brent Hammond of Eastbrook, Ryan Kelley and Noelle of Herman, Rick Kelley and Lacey of Southwest Harbor, Joshua Wallace of Hancock, Dezarae Kelley of Eastport, Roxanna MacGregor of Eastport; nieces, Rowan and Remi Kelley, Evelyn and Pyper Kelley; nephews, Will Kelley and Haven Daniel Wallace; boyfriend Patrick Jordan of Waltham; Aunt, Victoria Kief and Uncle Stuart Wallace and Patti; special childhood friend, Stephany Buzzell; and many, many friends. She was predeceased by her father, Daniel Wallace.

A service of remembrance will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Sullivan Harbor Baptist Church, 34 Harbor View Drive, Sullivan. A time of fellowship will be held 3 pm, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, at the VFW Hall, Cards Crossing, Franklin.

Those who desire may make contributions in Nina’s memory to the Sullivan Harbor Baptist Church, 34 Harborview Drive, Sullivan, ME 04664 to send a young person to summer camp.

Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com.

Washington County

Sheldon R. Bishop, 87, of Perry, Aug. 29 at his home. Service Sept. 2, Mays Funeral Home, Eastport. Burial Restlawn Cemetery, Perry.

Arnold Alfred Clark, 73, of Milltown, Aug. 29 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston. Funeral service Sept. 4, Calais High School. Committal, Calais Cemetery.

Robert E. Flaherty, 93, of Marshfield, Aug 28. Graveside service Sept. 1, Getchell Cemetery, Marshfield.

Warren Edward Gay, of Machias, Aug. 29 at his home. Graveside service at later date.

Bradley Duncan Morrison, 28, of Perry, Sept. 1 at Lubec. Funeral Service Sept. 5, Blakey Memorial United Methodist Church, Eastport. Interment Restlawn Cemetery, Perry.

Hancock County

Mary E. Alley, 84, of Southwest Harbor, Aug. 24.

Clayton James Carter Sr., 62, of Sorrento, Aug. 31 at a Brewer health care facility.

Robert Alan Phippen Clark, 84, of Hancock and Florida, March 30 at Sacred Heart Hospital, Santa Rosa Beach, Fla. Memorial service 10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 15, Jordan-Fernald, Ellsworth. Interment Riverside Cemetery, Hancock.

Barbara Smith Coan, 94, of Lihue, Hawaii, Aug. 20. Formerly of Stonington, Ellsworth and Lamoine.

Irene L. DeCoff, 78, of Staffordville, Conn., Aug. 30 at Hartford Hospital. Funeral service Sept. 6, Introvigne Funeral Home Inc., Stafford Springs, Conn.

Glenice Elaine (Gray) Ellis, 94, of Blue Hill, Aug. 25 at Blue Hill Memorial Hospital. Funeral service 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, First Baptist Church, Blue Hill, reception following at Fellowship Hall.

Maxine Louise Field, 89, of Ellsworth, Sept. 1 at home. Graveside service, Woodbine Cemetery, Ellsworth, at later date.

Darrell Lewis Gray, 70, of Blue Hill, Aug. 28. Celebration of life and memorial service 1:15 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16, Blue Hill Baptist Church, reception Blue Hill Farm Inn.

Michael A. Majka, 87, Aug. 29, at an Ellsworth health care facility. Interment, Riverside Cemetery, Orono.

Bertha Marion Higgins, 89, of Bar Harbor, Sept. 1 at home. Funeral service 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, Trenton Baptist Church.

Charles Raymond McKay, 92, of Severna Park, Md., formerly of Bar Harbor, Aug. 30. Funeral service, Jordan-Fernald Funeral Homes, Mount Desert at later date.

David J. Minctons, 58, of Southwest Harbor, Aug. 29 at a Bangor hospital. Celebration of life 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, Coal Wharf, Southwest Harbor.

Robert E. Pinkham Sr., 72, of Hancock, Aug. 28 at an Ellsworth hospital. Graveside service 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14, Woodbine Cemetery, Ellsworth, followed by gathering at his Hancock home.

Linda Lea (Porter) Sawyer, 71, of New Port Richey, Fla., formerly of Bar Harbor, Sept. 1. Celebration of life 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, Eden Baptist Church, Bar Harbor.

Larry E. Smith Sr., 79, of Winter Harbor, Sept. 3 at Narraguagus Bay Healthcare Facility. Service at later date.

Nina Danielle Wallace, 34, of Waltham, Aug. 26 at Franklin. Remembrance service 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, Sullivan Harbor Baptist Church. Time of fellowship 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16, VFW Hall, Franklin.

Gertrude Helen Webber, 96, of Surry, Sept. 3 at an Ellsworth health care facility. Graveside service 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 7, North Bend Cemetery, Surry.

OAKFIELD

Cynthia Diann Bauersfeld left this world Aug. 22 at the age of 83 following a life filled with dear friends, loving family and countless experiences. Diann was born in 1935 to Harry and Thelma Jones in Harrisburg, Pa. Eventually the Joneses settled in the farm land of Catawissa, Pa., where Diann attended the local schools, participated in church activities and became familiar with raising chickens and the egg laying business. Following high school, Diann enrolled in nearby Bloomsburg State College, where she obtained her degree in special education and later on taught in Hershey, Pa. While teaching in Hershey, Diann met her husband to be, the late Dr. John C.W. Bauersfeld, a veterinarian. In time, John and Diann landed in the suburbs of Philadelphia and began raising their family of three boys, Kurt, Kevin and Kristopher.

John introduced Diann to the beautiful Maine coast via summer vacations to Friendship. Ultimately the couple purchased land and relocated to Ellsworth in 1973. Mountain View Veterinary Hospital, located in Trenton, is where John practiced with Diann at his side for more than 25 years. Needless to say that oftentimes the discussions around the supper table were colorful concerning the day’s events and their animal patients.

Diann was a member of the First Congregational Church of Ellsworth. As a member she served on many committees and was an active participant in countless church functions in addition to being a member of the choir for many years. She took to the stage occasionally lending her beautiful soprano voice as a cast member of several community theater Gilbert and Sullivan productions. Diann and John square danced for several years in the Ellsworth area, sewing her own square dance dresses from time to time. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, and crocheting. She could play the piano, bridge, most board games and Rummy 500. Her day usually began with completing the Bangor Daily News crossword puzzle.

Diann was an attentive mother and supported her children in their various endeavors. A loud ringing cowbell would clearly indicate where she was located along the sidelines of her boy’s soccer games. She swatted many mosquitoes watching Little League baseball games and attended her boys’ graduation ceremonies from high school and college. She was always there for her boys.

Following John’s death in 2001, Diann returned to school as a substitute teacher in the Ellsworth area. Having a last name that was difficult for young school-aged children to pronounce required Diann to make a transformation to the woman known as Mrs. B! Mrs. B enjoyed being with the students very much, and they loved her in return. Oftentimes she recalled hearing “Mrs. B! Mrs. B!” while out shopping coming from one of “her” students.

Diann had the good fortune to travel with John out West to Yellowstone National Park, Yosemite and through the magnificent Redwood trees of California. She saw a bullfight in Tiajuana, Mexico, toured the Parthenon in Greece and took in the sights and sounds of Italy. Vacationing with her son Kris and his family afforded her the opportunity to visit Florida, Las Vegas and Disney World, to name a few. When she took a vacation to visit Kevin, she was able to see the world famous Biltmore Estate in Asheville, N.C. No matter what, Diann was up for new adventures.

Failing health required Diann to leave her lovely home by the pond in Ellsworth and settle in with Kurt and Shelli in Oakfield, on the shore of Spaulding Lake. Lake life was a good fit for Mrs. B, as she made new friends and was welcomed to the “neighborhood.” Diann, aka Mrs. B., will be missed not because she died, but because she lived.

Diann is survived by her brother Charles Jones and wife, Nadine, of Port Matilda, Pa.

Three sons, Kurt Bauersfeld and wife Shelli of Oakfield, Kevin Bauersfeld and wife, Karen, of Greensboro, N.C., and Kris Bauersfeld and wife, Sydney, of Naples.

Seven grandchildren: Ian, Tyler, Kody, Korey, Zachary, Billy and Lindsay and two great-grandchildren: Avery and Waylon.

A service will be held at the First Congregational Church in Ellsworth on Sept. 22 at 11 a.m. with a reception to follow.

To leave condolences please visit www.bowersfuneral.com

LAMOINE AND FORT KENT

April 25, 1921 – September 1, 2018

Katherine E. Hanscom-Rainey, age 97, passed away on Sept. 1, 2018, at Courtland Living Center in Ellsworth, with her loving sister, Evelyn, by her side. She was born in North Sedgwick, April 25, 1921, to Earl R. Hanscom Sr. and Luetta Bridges Hanscom.

She graduated from Sedgwick High School and Castine Normal School. She received her bachelor’s degree from Gorham State Teachers College and her master’s degree from Boston University. She began her long teaching career at Sedgwick Grammar School before moving onto schools in York, South Portland and Gorham. She taught for many years and retired from the Winnbrook School in Belmont, Mass. After retiring, she married Merle Rainey and lived in Fort Kent until his death. She then moved to Lamoine to be with her sister.

Katherine is survived by her sister Evelyn Linscott; nieces Diane Hanscom, Elaine Brissette and husband Craig; nephews Kerry Hanscom and wife, Faren, Michael Hanscom and wife Glenda, Jeffrey Linscott and wife, Pamela, and Kent Hanscom. She also leaves behind many great-nieces and nephews, sisters-in-law Mary Fowle and husband, Ron, and Marilyn Hanscom.

She was predeceased by her parents, husband, Merle, brothers Orrin Hanscom and Earl Hanscom, nephew Mark Linscott and brother-in-law Dick Linscott.

The family wishes to thank the staff of Courtland Living Center for the care and compassion given to Katherine in the past eight months.

At her request, there will be no services. A private burial will be at the Brooklin Cemetery at a later date.

BREWER

Henri Paul DesRosiers, 72, passes away, after a long battle from a work injury, on Sept. 5, 2018.

Henri was born Nov. 16, 1945, in Woonsocket, R.I., to Aline A. Blais DesRosiers and Montcalm M. DesRosiers. He was raised in Manville, R.I., and after finishing grade school he attended and graduated from Mount Saint Charles Academy in 1963. After graduation from R.I Hospital School of Nursing he entered the military as a member of the U.S. Army Nurse Corps. He was selected to attend the U.S. Army Anesthesia Course of A.N.C. Officers. After 12 years of active duty he resigned to pursue other endeavors.

He is survived by two children, Jean-Paul C. DesRosiers and Danielle R. DesRosiers Koen both of California. Also his life partner Sheila L. Gray and her sons Jeremy and Ryan Bennoch, special grandchildren, Adam Thomas Bennoch and Emma Sue Bennoch, as well as his beloved dog Munchkin.

A private service will be held at the Veterans Cemetery, Augusta.

Condolences may be expressed at www.acadiacremation.com.

EASTBROOK AND BUCKSPORT

Barbara S. Hopkins passed away in Ellsworth on Sept. 6, 2018, surrounded by her family. Barbara was born in Charleston on Oct. 27, 1929, the daughter of Milford and Addie (Robbins) Strout.

Barbara attended Charleston schools and Higgins Classical Institute, where she met the love of her life. She attended Beal College, but in the end decided to work at home and raise her family. She was a life member of Eastern Star, a member of the Victory Grange and a member of the East Bucksport Methodist Church, where she was a Sunday school teacher for many years, and an active member of the Bucksport Senior Citizen Club, in which she served as president. She was very proud of her 52 years of volunteer work for the county 4-H program and was a big part in opening and maintaining the 4-H food booth at the Blue Hill Fair. During her years with 4-H, she received many state and county awards for her work. Over the years she has touched many lives in her volunteer work.

Barbara is survived by a daughter, Methel Wilbur and her husband, Joey, of Eastbrook, grandson, Justin and great-grandsons, Isaac and Logan, a daughter, Sandra Nason and partner Bernard of Ruskin, Fla., granddaughter, Jennifer Nason and her partner Jeff, great-granddaughter, Piper, all of Panama City, Fla., a step-grandson, Zachary Jordan, and his partner Courtney, step-great-grandchildren, Marah and Grahm, a brother, Maurice of Charleston, a sister, Nathalie Trafton of Corinth, several sisters-in-law, many nieces, nephews, friends, and three very special children, Lucas, Jay and Olivia Jordan.

The family would like to thank the staff at Cortland Living Center for their care of Barbara.

Barbara was predeceased by her parents, her husband of 53 years, Boyd Hopkins, six brothers, Norman, Paul, Malcolm, Keith, Robert and Donald, one sister, Muriel Sawyer, three sisters-in-law, Ethel, Margaret and Marilyn.

Donations may be made in Barbara’s memory to the building fund c/o Franklin Street United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 1727, Bucksport, ME 04416.

Visiting hour will be held Thursday, Sept. 13, from 10-11 a.m., with a memorial service to follow immediately at Mitchell-Tweedie Funeral Home, 28 Elm St, Bucksport. Refreshments will follow the memorial service at the Franklin Street United Methodist Church. www.mitchelltweedie-young.com.

ELLSWORTH

Burgess Knowles, 85, died peacefully Sept. 6, 2018, after a long illness. He was born Dec. 15, 1932, in Glenburn, the son of Charles H.B. and Marion (Cookson) Knowles.

Burgess was a graduate of Bangor High School, served in the U.S. Army and later graduated from the University of Maine at Orono. Burgess delivered for Sunshine Biscuit and later served as town manger of the towns of Rangley, Bradley and Southwest Harbor. He served as executive director at the Brewer Housing Authority before joining his wife, Annette, in opening The Restoration Shop and Store in Ellsworth Falls. Burgess loved to repair and restore antique furniture.

Burgess had been active in the Brewer Kiwanis and helped establish the Kiwanis club at Ellsworth in the early 1980s. More recently he was a member of The Knights of Columbus at St. Joseph’s Parish and the American Legion.

Burgess is survived by his beloved wife of 45 Years, Annette (Ouellette) Knowles of Ellsworth; a sister, Mary-Ellen Sargent and husband, George, of Bangor; four children, nine stepchildren, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents; brother, Donald Knowles.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018, at St. Joseph’s Church, 231 Main St. in Ellsworth. Interment will be at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Ellsworth followed by a reception at St. Joseph’s Parish Hall.

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

GREAT CRANBERRY ISLAND

Leona A MaCallister, age 96, died peacefully Sept. 6, 2018. She was born Sept. 2, 1922, on Great Cranberry Island, Cranberry Isles. She was daughter of Elisha Bunker and Annie Spurling, Bunker. Leona was co-owner of the Cranberry Cove Restaurant for 12 years on Great Cranberry Island. Leona was predeceased by brother Edgar Bunker, sister Ada Rice, sister Charlene Allen and her husband, Eugene (Red) MaCallister. She is survived by her sister Pauline Bunker, two daughters Janice MaCallister, Lorraine Bracy, and three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Family and friends can join a graveside service for Leona at the Bunker Cemetery on Oct. 6 at 1 p.m.

HANCOCK

Rickie Paul Sandstrom, 68, passed away from complications of pneumonia on Aug. 15, 2018, at Eastern Maine Medical Center with family by his side.

Rick was born July 20, 1950, in Bangor to Ruth Whalen and Andrew Sandstrom. His childhood years were spent in Orland.

He fought for his country, serving two tours in Vietnam for the United States Army. After returning to the United States he was honorably discharged and resumed civilian life.

Rick’s greatest love in life was his children. He enjoyed spending time with family, friends and riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle. He was very funny, and he had a smile for days. He enjoyed camping at the Blue Hill Fair at his favorite campsite, being outdoors, and music also made his heart full.

Rick impacted so many lives. After his motorcycle accident in 2011, he faced some of the greatest challenges of his life head-on and with a big heart full of bravery. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him.

He was predeceased by his mother, Ruth Mae Kronstrand, his father, Andrew Paul Sandstrom, daughter Jennifer Lynn Sandstrom, grandson Joshua Soplata and nephew Alex Harris.

Rick is survived by his children: Stephanie Dorr of Florida, Andrew Sandstrom of Gouldsboro, Celeste Sandstrom and Scott Michaud of Hancock, Carrie and husband, Billy Bob Faulkingham, of Winter Harbor, Jared Sandstrom and Katrina Hayward of Gouldsboro, Haley and husband, Joe Bennett, of Sorrento and Caleb Sandstrom of Franklin. Grandchildren: Andrew, Robin, Carter, Harper, Abigail, Ashley, Brooke, Jacob, Christopher, Falicia, Zachariah, Patrick and Makayla. Siblings: Carol Merrill, Omar Whalen and Chuck Berry. Also special to him: Meredith Sandstrom, Mike Harris, “Boo” Whalen, Audrey Whalen, Christine Gray, Ashleigh Gerrish and daughters Kayleigh and Mackenzie, Mark and George.

A celebration of Rick’s life will be at the end of the month, date time and location to be announced by the family.

BAY MINETTE, ALA. AND WINTER HARBOR

Lori Ann Smith Andress followed her father into the garden, Friday, Sept. 7, 2018, surrounded by the unending love of her family in her home in Bay Minette, Ala.

Lori was born to Ann and Larry Smith on April 13, 1961. She spent her childhood in Winter Harbor, riding her bike all over town, always with a smile on her face. She was an excellent student. She graduated from Sumner High School in 1978 with honors her junior year. She met her first husband, Richard “Dick” Timmons, in seventh grade before long they had begun their family and a relationship that would last over 18 years. When Dick joined the Coast Guard in 1986, the family moved to Portsmouth, Va. There Lori worked as a waitress and in retail sales. In 1988, they moved to Mobile, Ala. She worked as manager at County Seat, where she met her friend Paula Gardner. Paula and Lori decided to start an auto paint touchup business. Lori and Dick lived in Loxley till their divorce in 1992. During her time in Loxley, she developed a friendship with Bridget Kaiser that would last until her death. She met her second husband, John Andress, in 1994. He later joined the paint business. Together they moved to Bay Minette. They were members of 3 Circles Church in Fairhope for many years. Lori ran her business, Car City Colors, for 20-plus years before moving into direct sales for Dupont.

Lori always made sure her children came first. They were taught the value of education and hard work. Her grandchildren were the lights of her life. She loved spending time with her family and friends both in Maine and Alabama. She enjoyed tending to her rose garden and her home. She loved listening to music and attending concerts. One of her favorite pastimes was retail therapy.

Lori was predeceased by her husband, John Andress; mother, Ann Smith and father, Larry Evans Smith Sr; grandson Seth Evan Tracey.

Lori is survived by daughters, Kristy Ann Tracey and husband, Troy, of Bay Minette, Ala.; Lori Rayner and husband Bill of Bay Minette, Ala.; son Joshua Timmons and wife Nancy of Eden, Ga.; grandchildren Adam Tracey, Caroline Tracey, Brooke Leighton and her husband, Ben, Tristan Rayner, Finn Timmons, Clara Timmons; great-granddaughter Scarlett Leighton; brother Larry E. Smith Jr. and wife, Karen, sisters Lisa Tracey of Gouldsboro, Melanie Lundy of Theodore, Ala. Also a very special aunt, Janice Myrick of Gouldsboro.

Please join us as we celebrate the lives of Lori Ann Smith Andress and her father, Larry Evans Smith Sr. (Grandfather Smith), on Saturday Sept. 29, 2018, at the Winter Harbor Masonic Hall from noon-3 p.m.

Washington County

Harold L. Alley Sr., 84, of Beals and Milbridge, Sept. 8 at Milbridge. Service 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, Advent Christian Church, Beals.

George Edward Bamford, 63, of Cherryfield, Sept. 9 at home. Celebration of life, 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, Ashville Community Church.

Herbert H. Dowling, 89, of Whitneyville, Aug. 30 at Down East Community Hospital, Machias. Visiting 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14, service 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, Bragdon-Kelley Funeral Home, Machias. Private committal and burial, Jacksonville Cemetery, East Machias.

Alonzo H. Lee, 75, of Danforth, Sept. 3. Graveside service 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, Danforth Hilltop Cemetery.

Susan Christina Mancilla, 56, of Henderson, Texas, Sept. 4 in Texas. Mass of Christian Burial Sept. 12, St. Anne’s RC Church, Peter Dana Point. Burial Indian Township Tribal Cemetery.

Merle O. Sprague, 91, of Pembroke, June 16 at Maine Veterans Home, Machias. Graveside service 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept 15, Dennysville Cemetery.

Peter Ralph Thompson Sr., 75, of Addison, Sept. 8 at home. Funeral service 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, Wesleyan Church, Beals Island, followed by celebration of remembrance, Addison Town Hall. Private graveside service.

Elmer Wilcox, 84, of Bangor and Beals Island, Dec. 8, 2017, at Bangor. Service 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, Seawall Field Cemetery, Beals Island.

Hancock County

Lori Ann Smith Andress, 57, of Bay Minette, Ala., and Winter Harbor, Sept. 7 at her Bay Minette home. Celebration of life noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, Winter Harbor Masonic Hall.

Cynthia Diann Bauersfeld, 83, of Oakfield, formerly of Ellsworth, Aug. 22. Service 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, First Congregational Church, Ellsworth, reception to follow.

Priscilla Leota Clark, 89, of Sorrento, Aug. 8 at an Ellsworth hospital. Graveside service 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14, Riverside Cemetery, Hancock.

Robert Alan Phippen Clark, 84, of Hancock and Florida, March 30 at Sacred Heart Hospital, Santa Rosa Beach, Fla. Memorial service 10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 15, Jordan-Fernald, Ellsworth. Interment Riverside Cemetery, Hancock.

Henri Paul DesRosiers, 72, of Brewer, Sept 5. Private service Veterans Cemetery, Augusta.

Darrell Lewis Gray, 70, of Blue Hill, Aug. 28. Celebration of life and memorial service 1:15 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16, Blue Hill Baptist Church, reception at Blue Hill Farm Inn.

Frederick Leopold Haack, 98, of New Orleans, La., Aug. 25 at home.

Katherine E. Hanscom-Rainey, 97, of Lamoine and Fort Kent, Sept. 1 at Courtland Living Center, Ellsworth. Private burial Brooklin Cemetery.

Barbara S. Hopkins, 88, of Eastbrook and Bucksport, Sept. 6 at Ellsworth. Visiting 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, followed by memorial service, Mitchell-Tweedie Funeral Home, Bucksport.

Lois Crabtree Johnson, of Hancock, Sept. 9 at Hancock.

Burgess Knowles, 85, of Ellsworth, Sept. 6. Funeral Mass Sept. 12, St. Joseph’s Church, Ellsworth. Interment Mount Calvary Cemetery, Ellsworth.

Leona A. MaCallister, 96, of Great Cranberry Island, Sept. 6. Graveside service 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, Bunker Cemetery, Great Cranberry Island.

Robert E. Pinkham Sr., 72, of Hancock, Aug. 28 at an Ellsworth hospital. Graveside service 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14, Woodbine Cemetery, Ellsworth, followed by gathering at his Hancock home.

Rickie Paul Sandstrom, 68, of Hancock, Aug. 15 at Eastern Maine Medical Center, Bangor. Celebration of life late September.

Walter R. Sweet, 84, of Hulls Cove, April 20 in West Palm Beach, Fla. Graveside service 12 noon Saturday, Sept. 15, Hillside Cemetery, Hulls Cove, followed by gathering, Chart Room Restaurant, Hulls Cove.

Nina Danielle Wallace, 34, of Waltham, Aug. 26 at Franklin. Remembrance service 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, Sullivan Harbor Baptist Church. Time of fellowship 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16, VFW Hall, Franklin.

Myrna B. Webb, 89, of Stonington, Sept. 4 at home. Memorial service Sept. 8, Community of Christ Church, Stonington.

CHERRYFIELD

    George “Punky” Edward    

               Bamford Jr.

             8/3/55 – 9/9/18

George “Punky” E. Bamford, Jr., 63, died at home after complications and a courageous battle with a long illness. He was surrounded by family and friends in Cherryfield on Sept. 9, 2018. George was born Aug. 3, 1955, at Fort Stewart, Ga., the son of George and Faye (Maclean) Bamford Sr.

George was an avid fisherman and hunter. He loved camping, boating and the outdoors. George grew up clamming, worming and making wreaths. As a young man he drove race cars and his love of cars and the art of bargaining and making doughnuts were well known in the area. George drove a school bus for many years and is remembered fondly by many former students.

George was predeceased by his parents, George E. Bamford Sr. and Faye Maclean Bamford, and his beloved wife of 32 years, Marianne Daris Bamford. George is survived by his three sons, George Bamford III and his wife, Samantha, Norman Bamford and his husband, Brad, and Nathaniel Davisson and his husband, Sven, and by his loving fiancée, Sharon L. Perry, her daughters, Danielle and her husband, Andres Reyes, and Lisbeth Perry, 11 grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, cousins, aunts uncles and one great-granddaughter.

George was the oldest of five children and is survived by his sister Kathy and her husband, Russell Kippen, his sister Lisa and her husband, Mark Abplanalp, his sister Faith and her husband, John Schappart, and little brother Emery and his wife, Laura Bamford.

A celebration of George’s life will be held at Ashville Community Church 151 Ashville Road in Sullivan on Saturday, Sept. 22, at 3 p.m. Flowers and cards can be sent to 223 Milbridge Rd., Cherryfield, ME 04622.

MOUNT DESERT

Steven F. Hamor Jr., 55, passed away Sept. 3, 2018, at his home after a courageous battle with renal cell cancer.

Steven was born Dec. 28, 1962, in Bar Harbor to Steven F. Hamor Sr. and Patricia (Black) Hamor. He graduated from MDI High School in 1981. He was employed as a caretaker for 25 years at Astor’s Greenhouse and for 10 years at LLC NEH Haven.

Steven enjoyed snowmobiling in the wintertime with his best friend, Mike Kelley of Northeast Harbor. He also liked watching NASCAR racing on television, with his pit-bull “Rev” by his side. Aside from work, Steven thrived on the time that he could spend with his wife, children and grandchildren.

Steven is survived by his wife, Linda, his parents, his children, Liza P. Hamor Kreinus and husband, Steven, of Tremont, Johnathan D. Hamor of Waltham, Tabbatha L. Osier of Mount Desert, Tiffany B. Osier of Lamoine and Cody S. Hamor of Tremont. Grandchildren, Trinity Jade Reynolds, Brookelynn Paige Osier, Maesen A. Hamor, Jaxson Nicholas Hamor, Noah John Kreinus and Keagan Hamor. Brother Edward Scott Hamor and wife, Jackie Hamor, of Eastbrook. Nephews, William Hamor and Ryan DeVisme, niece Trisha Hamor-Morris, sister-in-law Kathy DeVisme and brother-in-law Michael DeVisme. Aunts and uncles, Carol and Albert Hamor and Helga and Richard Hamor. Also great-nieces and a great-nephew. He was predeceased by his nephew Nicholas Hamor.

A graveside service will be held on Steven and Linda’s wedding anniversary of 27 years at 2 p.m., Oct. 12 at Forest Hill Cemetery in Northeast Harbor.

ELLSWORTH

Pavlina Petkova, 53, resident of Ellsworth, passed away peacefully on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018, at her residence with her beloved husband and son by her side. She was born June 13, 1965, in Sofia, Bulgaria, daughter of Mano and Margarita (Bencheva) Manov. She attended schools in Bulgaria and received both her master’s and Ph.D. degrees from Sofia University.

Pavlina moved to the United States in 2010 to pursue her career as a research scientist at Jackson Laboratories and married Petko Petkov in 2013.

She enjoyed cooking, taking vacations and caring for her family.

Pavlina is survived by her husband, her mother, her son Stoyan and her stepson Mihayl. She was predeceased by her father.

Services will be held in Bulgaria at a later date. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Jackson Laboratory Summer Student Program, which Pavlina was an active supporter of.

Arrangements are under the direction and care of Bragdon-Kelley Funeral Home, Ellsworth.

ELLSWORTH

Alice Marie Jordan, 87, died Sept. 11, 2018, at Westgate Manor in Bangor. She was born in Ellsworth, June 19, 1931, the daughter of Ralph L. and Bessie M. (Wentworth) Maddocks.

Alice attended school in Ellsworth and graduated from Ellsworth High School. In her early years, she worked at the Colony Hotel in Hulls Cove. She later married Carroll N. Jordan and they raised seven children. She was very sociable and enjoyed going out to eat and dancing. Alice was an animal lover, especially cats. She was a member of the Eagles Club.

She is survived by her children, Stephen Jordan and wife, Sheryl, Linda Jordan, Harvard Jordan and wife, Lynelle, Ralph Jordan and husband, Robert Bowden, John Jordan and partner Cristine Cobb, and Carroll Jordan Jr. and wife, Amy, all of Ellsworth; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sister, Charlotte Wilson; and lifelong friend and cousin, Joanne Young. She was predeceased by her husband, Carroll; son, Gary D. Jordan; brothers, Ernest and Stephen Maddocks and sister, Dorothy King.

Special thanks to all her friends at Robert and Mary’s Place, Westgate Manor and Beacon Hospice for the wonderful care they provided to Alice.

A memorial service will be held 1 p.m., Sept. 17, 2018, at Jordan-Fernald, 113 Franklin St., Ellsworth, with Pastor Bob Maddocks officiating.

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

Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com.

ELLSWORTH

Whitney G. Austin passed unexpectedly at his home in Ellsworth at the age of 50, on Sept. 9, 2018.

Born on March 5, 1968, in Ellsworth to Robert (Bobby) Austin and Auneka (Nicky) Albee Austin.

Whitney grew up in Sullivan, attended Sullivan schools (Sullivan Grammar School and Sumner Memorial High School).

He worked as a fisherman for a long time for Timmy Manning, mussel dragging. In recent years, he worked as a carpenter and a jack of all trades. He could fix anything. His first love was being a fisherman. He worked in the worst kind of weather conditions. He also worked for Rings Paving. He was humorously known as “the hoofed animal.”

He loved hunting, fishing and ice fishing, anything to do with the outdoors. He loved going to Beech Hill Pond to his parents’ camp all his life, and participating in all camp activities.

Whitney loved his family, those he left behind, wife (Kim), daughters (Nicole Austin and Ciara Johnson), sons (Cody Austin and Jacob Austin), and grandchildren (Payton and Logan Austin), sisters (Deborah Austin Woodworth and her s.o., Bo Jellison and Nancy Austin), and brother (Jeffrey Austin and wife, Amber) and many nephews and nieces. Whitney was predeceased by both his parents.

A celebration of life will be held on Oct. 13, 2018, from 1-3 p.m. at his family home in Sullivan.

HANCOCK

Lois Crabtree Johnson, 86, died Sept. 9, 2018, in the same house in which she was born on March 28, 1932, to Leroy Brown and Lura (Young) Crabtree.

She graduated from Ellsworth High School and worked at the Canal National Bank in Portland until her marriage in 1951 to Justin Oley Johnson Jr., who predeceased her in 1999. During a 25-year residency in Levittown, Pa., Lois was actively involved in her community, serving a total of 121 years of direct volunteer service and on the board of directors of such agencies as Youth Employment Service, Voluntary Action Council, Planned Parenthood, United Way, Human Services Council, Church Women United, YWCA of Bucks County as well as the First Baptist Church of Levittown and the First Presbyterian Church of Levittown.

Upon her husband’s retirement and their return to Hancock in 1982, Lois again committed herself to the community, serving a total of 64 years to the Union Congregational Church of Hancock, UCC, the Hancock School Committee, the Hancock Board of Appeals, the Hancock Historical Society, the Hancock County Genealogical Society and Friends of Taunton Bay.

Lois became an accomplished genealogist, compiling over 25 Hancock family records and having 19 of those published in the Maine Historical Society’s “Maine Families-1790” series.

In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her son, Justin III; sisters, Hazel Hagen and Ruth Gregory; brother, Gerald Crabtree. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth Ducharme and Richard Johnson; her son and daughter-in-law, Ronald and Miky Johnson; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; sister, Alice Souther; cousin, Bertha Smith who holds a very special place in our family; and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at the Union Congregational Church of Hancock, UCC at 10:30 a.m., Sept. 22, 2018, followed by interment at Riverside Cemetery in Hancock.

Condolences can be sent to the Johnsons, P.O. Box 74, Hancock, ME 04640 or emailed to www.acadiacremation.com.

Arrangements by Acadia Burial & Cremation Direct, 248 State St., Ellsworth, ME 04605.

BANGOR AND HANCOCK

Clarence R. Snyder Jr. &

Patricia J. Snyder

A love story … Clarence and Pat Snyder were married for nearly 70 years and passed within hours of one another at the Veterans Home in Bangor.

Patricia J. Snyder was born in Caribou in 1930, daughter of Levi and Vera (Watson) Russell. She passed away on Sept. 14, 2018.

Clarence R. Snyder Jr. was born in Bangor in 1927, son of Clarence R. Snyder Sr. and Helen (Montgomery) Snyder. He passed away on Sept. 15, 2018.

Pat worked many years in the Bangor school system (keeping an eye on her children) and retired from Bangor Mental Health. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends as well as being an avid reader.

Clarence left Bangor High School to join the Navy, serving in the Seabees in the Pacific during WWII, returning to graduate like many veterans and finding his bride. He worked many years in the Bangor school system, beginning by shoveling coal into the boilers that served the old high school and library. His responsibilities grew to lead the maintenance activities of the school system, and he was one of the first to receive state master licenses for electrical, plumbing and oil burner. He was the clerk of works for what is today the Eastern Maine Community College, becoming the first maintenance superintendent, from where he retired. In addition to his numerous positions, he was known to assist family and friends with home improvement projects as well as finding time to build four homes and one summer home for his family. In his retirement, he ran the Swan’s Island Lobsterman’s Co-op. Clarence enjoyed spending time with his family, hunting and fishing.

Pat and Clarence lived most of their lives in Bangor, and more recently in Hancock. They also enjoyed being snowbirds in Dunedin, Fla., for 12 years during their retirement, where they enjoyed making many new friends, various activities and the warmer weather.

They are survived by their children: Clarence III and his wife, Jane, of Brookfield, Mass.; Ronald and his wife, Katherine, of Dedham; Lewis and his wife, Debra, of Palmyra, Pa.; Beth Smart and her husband, Tim, of Ellsworth; and Jeffery of Hancock and 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. They were preceded in death by a son, Robert. Pat is also survived by sisters: Paula Dwelley; Susan Laffey and her husband, Richard; Peggy Hewes and her husband, Louie, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, George, and a sister, Jacqueline.

They were most proud of the accomplishments of their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren … Jeff and his work at Jackson Lab; Beth and her work at Cancer Care; and to be one of the only three families to have graduated three sons from Maine Maritime Academy.

There will be a private graveside service at the convenience of the family. Relatives and friends are invited to a time of remembrance from noon to 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018, at the Family Reception Center of Brookings-Smith, 163 Center St., Bangor.

Memorial donations in memory of Clarence and Pat may be made to The Veterans Home, 44 Hogan Road, Bangor, ME 04401 or the Bangor Homeless Shelter, 263 Main St., Bangor, ME 04401.

Condolences to the family may be expressed at BrookingsSmith.com.