BAR HARBOR

Jamie Ann Hagedorn, 64, died peacefully at Sonogee Rehab. & Living Center, Bar Harbor, Oct. 3, 2018. She was born Dec. 19, 1953, in Clarksburg, W.Va., to Orville Dale and Leonise Longridge Hagedorn.

Jamie graduated from Bridgeport High School in West Virginia in 1970 and went on to earn her Bachelor of Music at WVU, two Master of Music degrees at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign and a Doctor of Music at Northwestern University. She worked in her field teaching piano and voice and performing in the Chicago area until 2005. She moved to Ellsworth in 2006. During her time in Maine, she served as music director for Somesville Union Meeting House (UCC) and director of Acadia Choral Society, as well as teaching out of her home and working on numerous other musical presentations.

Jamie had a wide range of interests outside her profession. She spent time with many dear friends. She liked to swim and do yoga. She was an expert amateur astronomer and huge supporter of the space program. She had many cat and dog loves in her life and greatly enjoyed agility competitions with her corgi, Sasha.

Jamie is survived by her mother, Leonise, of Fairmont W.Va., sister, Linda, of Pollock Idaho, and Sasha Corgi with her friend Gale in Hartland. Her father, Dale, predeceased her in 1999.

A service celebrating her life will be held at Somesville Union Meeting House at 10 a.m., Monday, Oct. 8. A reception will follow. Gifts in Jamie’s memory may be given to Mary Dow Center for Cancer Care, 50 Union St., Ellsworth, ME 04605. Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com.

BUFFALO, N.Y.

Gerald (Jerry) Cumbo, 75, of Buffalo, N.Y., and previously Blue Hill, after a year-long battle with cancer, passed away at his home on Oct. 4, 2018, with his family by his side. He was born and raised in Buffalo, N.Y. He was in the Army and served two tours of duty in Vietnam as a military police officer. He had a passion for woodworking, carpentry, boat building and sailing. In 1992, he moved to Blue Hill with his family and built a house. He worked as shop manager at the Wooden Boat School in Brooklin for more than 10 years. Following retirement, he pursued bird carving at the Wendell Gilley Museum in Southwest Harbor, becoming very proficient. His bird carvings were displayed in numerous galleries in Maine.

He is survived by his wife, Mercuria Cumbo, and daughter, Leona Soule. He is also survived by a sister, Jean (Frank) Singleton, cousins, relatives and many friends. The family will be present at the John E. Roberts Funeral Home in Amherst, N.Y., on Friday, Oct. 12, 2018, from 10 to 11 a.m. A memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. Flowers are declined. Memorial contributions may be made to Lafayette Family Cancer Care Center in Brewer. Share your condolences at www.jerfh.com.

WALTHAM
      Margaret Barrett passed away at home after a brief battle with cancer on Oct. 7, 2018. Born on Jan. 8, 1931, in Queens, N.Y., Peggy was the second daughter of Edward and Margaret (Dwyer) Kupfer. Peggy lived all but six years of her life in the New York City area, having spent her childhood and early adulthood in Queens, 25 years in Manhasset, and 20 years in Manhattan. She moved to      Waltham to live with her daughter in 2015.

Peggy was the devoted mother of eight children. A very sensitive and empathetic person, she dedicated most of her adult life to raising her large family, helping them overcome life’s challenges and later caring for and enjoying her grandchildren. A free spirit with an artistic flair, Peggy was also an accomplished needle craft person. Although she excelled at all aspects of the craft, Peggy enjoyed rug hooking most and designed and created many heirloom pieces.

Peggy attended St Andrews Elementary School, St Agnes Academic High School and the Katherine Gibbs School. She was employed as an executive secretary by United Airlines, Cone Mills (20 years), both in New York City, and A.E. Goettleman & Co.

Peggy is survived by her brother, Edward Kupfer of Long Beach, Calif.; her children: Andrew (Ann) of Mount Pleasant, S.C., Margaret Malette (George) of Waltham, Timothy (Teresa) of South Orange N.J., Elizabeth Fanneron (Robert) of Livingston, N.J., John (Catherine) of Philadelphia, Pa., Maria Russell (Craige) of Issaquah, Wash., Paul (Vicki) of Smithtown, N.Y., and, Jane (Noah) of Rockland. She was predeceased by her parents; her sisters, Ann Conley and Jane Rigney; and, her former husband, Timothy J. Barrett Jr. Peggy leaves behind 16 grandchildren: Cara Barrett (New York, N.Y.); Evelyn Fanneron (New York, N.Y.); William Malette (Waltham); Grace Barrett (Charleston, S.C.); Timothy Barrett (South Orange, N.J.); Mark Fanneron (Charlotte, N.C.); Collin Barrett (South Orange, N.J.); Abigail Russell (Issaquah, Wash.); Luke Barrett (Philadelphia, Pa.); Jake Barrett (Smithtown, N.Y.); Mary Russell (Issaquah, Wash.); Kevin Barrett (Smithtown, N.Y.); Dwyer Barrett (Philadelphia, Pa.); Kay Margaret Barrett (Smithtown, N.Y.); Ryan Barrett (South Orange, N.J.); and Oscar Barnes (Rockland).

ELLSWORTH

Ella C. Brown, 101, died peacefully Oct. 5, 2018, at Courtland Rehab & Living Center, Ellsworth. She was born Sept. 1, 1917, in Gouldsboro, the daughter of Lewis and Evelyn (Matthew) Clinkard.

Ella moved to Ellsworth in 1962 and married Henry J. Brown in 1963, who predeceased her in 1972. She babysat for several families in Ellsworth for many years. Ella ended her career working as a dessert cook at Maine Coast Memorial Hospital in Ellsworth. She is remembered by most as the sweet little lady crossing High Street.

She loved visiting her niece, Rhonda Curran, in Orlando Fla., and visited every year until her mid-90s. Her favorite place to visit was the Alligator Farm, where she was fearless of holding alligators and large snakes wrapped around her neck. She treasured her visits with her niece and loved spending time with Rhonda and her husband, Kevin, and their two children, Justin and Ashlee. She adored her great-great nephew, Caleb Scott Curran. She loved reading books to him and watching him play.

Ella is survived by a brother, Lester Conners, of Massachusetts; niece, Rhonda Curran, and husband, Kevin, of Orland and their son Justin and wife, Alison, of Simpsonville, S.C., and daughter Ashlee of Orland and her son Caleb.

Ella’s love for life always shined. She was loved by so many and will be greatly missed by all.

A graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, at Woodbine Cemetery, Ellsworth.

Arrangements in care of Acadia Burial and Cremation Direct, 248 State St., Ellsworth

Condolences may be expressed at www.acadiacremation.com.

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA.

It is with great sadness that the family of Gregory Harlow Vokes announces his sudden passing on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018, at the age of 51. “Greg” will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 12 years, Ruth Stella Vokes, his son Andres, his grandsons Gregory H. Vokes, Dylan and Erick, and his two stepsons Derek and Jeremy Johnson. Greg will also be fondly remembered by his parents, Leslie and Carol Vokes, his sisters Cindy Vokes (Steve Gordon) and Leslee Moulton (Norman Moulton), as well as his nieces, Jodie Barnett (Sean Barnett), Nickie Young, Casey Hardwick (Nathan Hardwick) and Andrea Hastings (Toby Hastings).

Greg was born Dec. 11, 1966, in Sicily. He attended high school in Ellsworth and resided there until 2004 before moving to Fort Lauderdale, Fla., where he met and married his beautiful wife, Stella. Greg was a hardworking, kind and loving man. He was always willing to drop everything to help a family member or friend in need. He never met a stranger and had those near him laughing until the end. Greg enjoyed cooking, traveling and more than anything spending time with his friends and family. While his life was shorter than anticipated, it was full of love, laughs, and adventure.

Greg passed peacefully with his wife and sister Cindy at his bedside. Please direct any condolences or well wishes for his family to his sister Cindy Vokes at 1623 Slate Ct., Venice, FL 34292.

CHERRYFIELD

Alvah Emery Fickett Jr., 52, went home to be with the Lord on Oct. 6, 2018, after a courageous battle with stage four liver disease. Born Jan. 20, 1966, to Alvah Fickett Sr. and Georgette (LeConte) Fickett, he was the youngest of eight children. Known to his friends as “Al” and to his family as “Jr.,” Alvah will be greatly missed and never forgotten. His love for life and strength of spirit lasted to the very end and his faith in God helped him to endure his illness with great calm.

He is survived by his two daughters, Cassandra Fickett and Alicia Harriman and her husband, Paul, and their children, Ethan and Wesley, all of Hampden, and his former wife, Mary (Beal) Fickett of Milbridge. Also surviving are his sisters: Anne Marie (Fickett) Beal of Bucksport; Geraldine (Fickett) Kingsford and her husband Howard of Plymouth, Mass.; Patricia (Fickett) Willey of Cherryfield his brothers: Lawrence Fickett and partner Eleanor Dewey; Richard Fickett and his wife Dawn (Beal) Fickett; and Barry Fickett, all of Cherryfield. In addition to his parents, Alvah Jr. was predeceased by his sister, Deborah Jean Fickett in 1977.

After attending Cherryfield Elementary School and graduating from Narraguagus High School, Alvah went on to enlist in the U.S. Coast Guard, where he served for six years, forming many lasting memories and friendships. After his service, Alvah returned to his hometown of Cherryfield and built a house and raised a family with his wife, Mary. He worked on many jobs and gained many skills but most notably worked with Mark Wright Construction and as a custodian at Harrington Elementary School.

Alvah was very grateful for the many visits of friends and family during his illness. He also wanted to especially thank the Angel Flight crew who transported him to Massachusetts General Hospital, the doctors and nurses at Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital in Ellsworth, Beacon Hospice of Bangor and the caregivers and staff at Narraguagus Bay Health Care Facility in Milbridge.

In accordance with his wishes, there will be a graveside service for Alvah at Rock Maple Cemetery in West Harrington on Saturday, Oct. 20, at 11 a.m. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family online at www.directcremationofmaine.com Arrangements are under the care of Direct Cremation of Maine, Belfast.

POMPANO BEACH, FLA.

Wayne Sargent Joy (“Wayne from Maine”), 80, of Pompano Beach, Fla., passed away peacefully on Oct. 12, 2018, after battling pulmonary hypertension for six years with his loving wife, Brenda Mae, by his side.

Born in Ellsworth on July 9, 1938, son of Vernon and Edwina (Sargent) Joy, Wayne grew up in Winter Harbor and graduated high school from Sumner High School. He later earned a degree in business from Husson University. After college he served in the United States Air Force Reserves for two years.

Wayne worked in the car dealership industry for 50 years, the majority of those years in Buxton, where he owned and operated his successful used car dealership, Wayne Joy’s Motor Car Company, with his brother Tim. He was a lifelong member of the Anah Shriners. He retired in Florida with Brenda and enjoyed Atlantic salmon fishing in his younger years, golf and being a ranger and starter at a local golf course. He was also a True Blue Yankees Fan. Above all, Wayne cherished his time spent with Brenda Mae.

He is survived by his wife and best friend, Brenda Joy; his son and daughter-in-law Michael and Liane Joy of South Berwick; his daughter Tonya Joy of Gorham, Maine; his brother Timothy Joy and Bonnie Guerrette of Winter Harbor; his stepdaughter Lisa Wiles and Oliver Heinrich of Toronto, Canada; his stepdaughter Rhonda Leeman of Barre, Canada; his grandchildren Luke, Ethan, Lauren, Jesstine, Hannah, Hayden, Harry and Max; and his niece and nephew Kelly and Ryan; and great-grandson Odin.

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

In his memory, donations can be made to The Pulmonary Hypertension Association at phassociation.org/donate or so.fl.phfunwalk, Nov. 10, 2018. Contact Pat Hellyer at pathellyer79@gmail.com or telephone (561) 628-5597.

SOUTHWEST HARBOR

Edwin Fulton Dunbar

Edwin “Honest Ed” Dunbar, passed away on Oct. 10, 2018, at the Seaport Village Healthcare facility in Ellsworth. He was born on Nov. 27, 1935, in Manset, the son of John and Dorothy (Ellis) Dunbar and attended Pemetic High School in Southwest Harbor.

Edwin was a very hard-working man and “Jack of all trades” throughout his entire life, starting with the Stanley Fisheries in Manset. Never an idle man, Edwin also worked for the John Lawler Paint Co., was a mechanic at Gordon and White’s Garage, and a carpenter for Kenny Hutchins until he retired, in addition to numerous part-time jobs.

He enjoyed many years of camping, boating and traveling with his wife, Carolyne, and best friends, Dick and Ruth Butler, and Spide and Sandra Murphy. He will always be remembered by his family, many friends and co-workers for his daily pranks and colorful stories, including asking all his grandchildren if they wanted a “purple pony for Christmas.”

He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Carolyne Dunbar of Southwest Harbor, daughter Wanda McLaughlin and husband, Bobby, daughter Doreen Graves and husband, Alan, daughter Susan Dunbar and partner Shawn Stanley, son Mark Dunbar and wife Selena, seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; sisters Gertrude Gascon, Joyce Kenney, Pauline Moody and brother Guy Dunbar. He was predeceased by his sister, Charlotte Lawson, and two brothers, Ralph and Johnny Dunbar.

Edwin’s surviving family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at the Seaport Village Healthcare facility and Maine Hospice for their thoughtful care and compassion in taking care of Edwin in his final years.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, Oct. 20, at 1 p.m. at the Mount Height Cemetery in Southwest Harbor. Immediately following the service, a reception will be held at Harbor Ridge Resort, Freeman Ridge Road, Southwest Harbor.

ISLESFORD

Courtney W. Chaplin, 50, of Islesford and Northeast Harbor, died unexpectedly on Oct. 10, 2018. He was born Feb. 5, 1968, in Bar Harbor, the son of June P. Chaplin and Robert P. Chaplin.

Growing up on Roberts Avenue in Bar Harbor, Courtney attended Connors Emerson School, where his father, Bob, taught sixth-grade science. His childhood was rich with the antics of the “Roberts Ave. Gang” and enhanced by summers living in Acadia National Park, where his father had summer employment. He graduated from Mount Desert Island High School, Class of 1986. Following graduation, Courtney attended Roger Williams School of Design in Rhode Island to study architecture, where he received recognition for his original and accomplished designs. He often jokingly said, “I was a tidy model maker.”

When one of his professors invited Courtney to intern at his Boston architectural firm, the thought of spending a summer in a hot office away from his beloved Mount Desert Island made him realize that perhaps a career in architecture wasn’t the life for him. He transferred to the University of Maine at Orono but eventually decided that college didn’t offer him anything he couldn’t figure out on his own, so he never bothered to graduate.

While working at the harbormaster’s office in Northeast Harbor during the summer of 1990, Courtney met lobster fisherman Mark Fernald, who invited him to work as his sternman and offered him a place to stay on Islesford, also known as Little Cranberry Island, an offer he eagerly accepted. Little did Courtney know how that decision would change his life forever. Island living suited his temperament perfectly, and he particularly loved the sense of community he found in his new home. When he wasn’t fishing with Mark, he did “land work” with Harvey Bunker, an established builder and caretaker on the island. It was during the summer of 1992 that Courtney met and fell in love with his future wife, Kate Whitaker, a lifelong summer visitor to Islesford.

Courtney eventually left lobstering to return to his original interest of building and carpentry and went into business for himself, where his flair for design, attention to detail and creative problem-solving skills flourished. Courtney was known to “think outside the box” and always take a building project “to the next level,” so that it was both functional and elegant. When Sam Shaw presented him with a model made of popsicle sticks for a 10-sided house, he asked, “Can you build me this?” to which Courtney responded, “Well, I could with a big enough glue gun!” In addition to his carpentry skills, there wasn’t a mechanical problem he couldn’t solve, much to the relief of families across the island when dishwashers, well pumps, golf carts or furnaces failed unexpectedly, and mainland repairmen were hard to come by. In particular, his relationship with Dan and Cynthia Lief at the Islesford Dock Restaurant, and later with Michael Boland, presented ongoing challenges for him to maintain and repair professional grade systems in a marine environment, but he was always up to the task to the relief of happy diners.

Courtney loved his Islesford community and was instrumental in introducing a first responders team, which eventually became the Cranberry Isles Rescue Service. He served as an EMT and encouraged others to do likewise. He also played a critical role in organizing a hodgepodge of able-bodied members of the Islesford Volunteer Fire Association by introducing regular firefighter training, and by writing grant proposals and raising funds to purchase much-needed new equipment. Recognizing the challenges of winter training on an island, Courtney even arranged for an intensive fire training session for 10 island volunteers at the Mississippi State Fire Academy during February 2008. He established relationships with both the Hancock County Firefighters Association and Hancock County Radio Communications to enhance island safety in cooperation with mainland services.

One of his favorite activities was running, and he put a lot of miles on island roads, many of which were done as volunteer coach of the cross-country team, which he introduced for the Islesford School (now Ashley Bryan School). Many of his young runners grew to compete at high school and college levels, which always made him proud.

But of all his accomplishments, the one that gave him greatest pride by far was his family. In 1998, he and Kate married on Islesford; they welcomed their daughter Louise in 2001 and then twins Susannah and Whitaker in 2004. Nothing gave him greater satisfaction than seeing his children thrive in their island home, then later at Mount Desert Elementary and at Mount Desert Island High School. The joy and laughter he brought to the “Chaplin5,” whether leading camping and boating adventures, hiking and skiing the trails of Acadia, or simply sitting around the dinner table, will forever be missed.

Courtney is survived by his beloved wife Kate (Whitaker) Chaplin; his daughters Louise and Susannah; his son Whitaker; mother June Chaplin of Addison and Bar Harbor; father Bob Chaplin of Bar Harbor; sister Susannah Isaacs of Mount Desert, and nephews Maclean, Quinn, Gilbert and Porter Isaacs. He will be forever remembered by his extended family of in-laws, uncles, nieces, and cousins, not to mention the many people who called him friend.

Donations can be made to the Town of Cranberry Isles Fire & Rescue Auxiliary. Memo to read CIRS. P.O. Box 56 Islesford, ME 04646.

A memorial service will be held 3 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018, at Bar Harbor Congregational Church, 29 Mt. Desert St., Bar Harbor. Arrangements by Jordan-Fernald, 1139 Main St., Mount Desert.

Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfenrald.com.

SOUTHWEST HARBOR

George Thomas Vose, 89, of Southwest Harbor died peacefully Oct. 10, 2018, at a Bangor health care facility. A native of Bangor, George was born May 6, 1929, the son of George A. and Grace (Gallagher) Vose of Bangor. He graduated from Bangor High School in 1947 and from Bowdoin College in 1951, where he was a member of the Alpha Delta Phi fraternity and the Bowdoin Meddiebempsters.

A gifted first tenor, George was one of a popular trio from the Class of 1947 who entertained regularly at Bangor High School events, while also a starting guard on the school football team.

A scholarship student at Bowdoin College, George was a three-year member of the Bowdoin Meddiebempsters. The augmented eight a capella singing group performed at college and public gatherings in Maine and elsewhere. A performance in Washington, D.C., led to an invitation by the USO to join nationally known celebrity entertainers on a two-month 1948 summer tour of European bases. That resulted in a second summer tour in 1949, including the experience of being the first entertainers airlifted into Berlin, defying the Cold War blockade.

Following graduation from Bowdoin, George worked in sales at General Motors Acceptance Corp., then was a laboratory administrator with Bettinger Corp. in Milford, Mass., engaged in the application of ceramic coatings.

In 1956, he married a former Bangor High classmate, Dorothy Curtis. In 1958, Dottie and George invested in a summer cottage “fixer-upper” in Southwest Harbor. After relocating to MDI from Massachusetts, they were blessed with five children in their first six years.

George joined the Jackson Laboratory in 1962 as an administrator in research and training, eventually serving as manager of special projects. He retired in 1991.

George was active in community and church affairs. He served several terms as president of the Church Council of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Manset, as president of the Causeway Golf and Kinfolk Paddle Clubs, as a member of the Southwest Harbor Board of Appeals and as a member of the Board of Directors of The Open Door Recovery Center in Ellsworth.

George was particularly grateful for their decision to move to Southwest Harbor with its spectacular beauty, for his loving family, for the innumerable hours of fun and enjoyment at the Causeway and Paddle Clubs and for his participation in the fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous.

George was predeceased by his beloved life partner of 52 years, Dottie, his parents, brother-in-law Dr. Mario Ablondi and niece Gretchen Ablondi. He is survived by his five children, Catherine V. Doane and husband, Mark, of North Fort Myers, Fla., Mary V. Martin and husband, Scott, of Orrington, Margaret G. Vose of Southwest Harbor, Rachel S. Vose and husband, Angus Badger, of Jackson, N.H., and Thomas C. Vose and wife, Jennifer, of South Portland. He also is survived by 12 grandchildren, Christopher and Megan Doane of Fort Myers, Fla., Robert Martin of Tucson, Ariz., Emily Martin of Hampton, Va., Alexandra Stanley of Somerville, Mass., Nicholas Stanley and their father, David A. Stanley, of Southwest Harbor, Malcolm, Nina, Helen and Willem Badger of Jackson, N.H., and Gretchen and T.J. Vose of South Portland. He has a sister, Gretchen Vose Ablondi, of Chestnut Hill, Mass., a nephew, William Ablondi, of New York City, N.Y., and a niece, Margot Rutledge, and husband, Brett, of Yarmouth.

George leaves behind lifelong and very special friends from high school, Alan Baker of Orrington, David Getchell of Appleton and Walter Ulmer of Greensboro, N.C., who have given him great joy in their friendship and support over his lifetime.

George and his family also would like to thank VNA Hancock County Hospice, Dr. Vanessa Little, Dr. Tanya Hanke, Wanda Jewett and Lynn Higgins for their love and steadfast support of the entire Vose family in the years following Dottie’s death. Without them, George would not have been able to remain in the home he and Dottie so loved.

A celebration of life will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 10, at the Lucerne Inn in Dedham.

In lieu of flowers, and as a thank-you to the community for always caring for our parents, donations would be greatly appreciated in George’s memory to The Southwest Harbor/Tremont Ambulance Service, P.O. Box 437, Southwest Harbor, ME 04679.

Washington County

Joan B. Barrett, 86, of Orrington and Eastport, Oct. 11. Visiting 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., memorial service 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19, Kiley & Foley Funeral Service, Bangor. Private burial Rainbow’s End Cemetery, Orrington at later date.

Mary Jean (Ayers) Ashby Dudley, 67, of Pembroke, Oct. 6 at home. Graveside service 1 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 18, Forest Hill Cemetery, Pembroke. Celebration of life to follow 2 to 4 p.m., American Legion, Pembroke.

Alvah Emery Fickett Jr., 52, of Cherryfield, Oct. 6. Graveside service 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, Rock Maple Cemetery, West Harrington.

Arey Bradford Golding Sr., 100, of Danforth, Oct. 8. Graveside service 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, Hilltop Cemetery, Danforth, followed by celebration of life, American Legion Hall.

Ruth Elizabeth Harmon, 70, of Whiting, Sept. 8. Graveside service Oct. 13, New Cutler Cemetery.

Wilbur Berg Knudsen Jr., 79, of Milbridge, Oct. 5 at home.

Sean Michael Murphy, 27, of Machias and Orrington, Oct. 14. Visiting 4:30 to 6 p.m., followed by funeral service, Friday, Oct. 19, Jeff’s Catering, Brewer.

Wesley Nelson, 83, of Milbridge and Perham, Oct. 12 at Milbridge. Service Oct. 17, Mockler Funeral Home. Interment Fairview Cemetery, Perham.

Dave Springer, 81, of Danforth, Oct. 14. Visiting 10 a.m. followed by funeral service 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 19, Danforth Baptist Church. Committal service Eaton Cemetery, Danforth.

Hancock County

Susan Isobel Atherton, 77, of Orland, Oct. 10 at a Bangor health care facility. Private gathering.

Courtney Wilfred Chaplin, 50, of Islesford and Northeast Harbor, Oct. 10. Memorial service Oct. 17, Bar Harbor Congregational Church, Bar Harbor.

Barbara Cole, 90, of Bar Harbor, Oct. 15. Spring memorial service.

Geraldine Lee Rand-Cook, 76, of Surry, Oct. 8 at home.

Elisabeth H. Doble, 97, of Blue Hill, Oct. 13 at Blue Hill.

Edwin F. Dunbar, 81, of Southwest Harbor, Oct. 10 at Seaport Village Healthcare Facility, Ellsworth. Graveside service 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, Mount Height Cemetery, Southwest Harbor, reception to follow, Harbor Ridge Resort, Southwest Harbor.

Patricia K. Gross, 74, Penobscot, Oct. 5 at Blue Hill.

Larry M. Hodgkins, 68, of Ellsworth, Oct. 11 at Ellsworth.

Wayne Sargent Joy, 80 of Pompano Beach, Fla., formerly of Winter Harbor, Oct. 12. Celebration of life at later date in Winter Harbor.

Regina Catherine Lennox, 71, of Mount Desert and Ithaca, N.Y., Oct. 5.

Eugene Pomeroy, of Bucksport, Belfast, Bangor, Stockton Springs and Eddinburg, June 5. Memorial reception 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, Beacon of Hope on the Hill Church, Belfast, followed by graveside service, Bowditch Cemetery, Searsport Harbor.

Faith Roderick, of Bucksport, Belfast, Bangor, Stockton Springs and Eddinburg, Oct. 4. Memorial reception 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, Beacon of Hope on the Hill Church, Belfast, followed by graveside service, Bowditch Cemetery, Searsport Harbor.

George Thomas Vose, 89, of Southwest Harbor, Oct. 10 at a Bangor health care facility. Celebration of life 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, Lucerne Inn, Dedham.

ELLSWORTH

Laurence Michael Hodgkins, 68, died unexpectedly Oct. 11, 2018, at his residence. He was born Jan. 19, 1950, in Ellsworth the son of Gerald S. Hodgkins and Betty Holt Howarth.

Larry had a Bachelor of Science in Education and taught for 30-plus years. He was known for his patience, creativity and boundless sense of humor. Larry served in the National Guard Air Force during the 1970s.

Larry was an avid cook, gardener, card and Scrabble player, as well as doing crosswords. He was a talented musician, cartoonist, artist and writer, as many can attest to from his wonderful personal letters.

Larry will be greatly missed for his generosity, caring and genuine interest in the lives of others. He offered emotional support and wise counseling to his children; he was the most dedicated husband for 42 years to Susan, father, son, brother and friend.

A celebration of Larry’s life will be held in the spring of 2019.

Those who desire may make contributions in Larry’s memory to the SPCA of Hancock County, 141 Bar Harbor Road, Trenton, ME 04605, American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 or American Heart Association, 51 U.S. Route 1, Suite M, Scarborough, ME 04074.

Arrangements by Jordan-Fernald, 113 Franklin St., Ellsworth.

Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com.

ORLAND AND CASTINE

Richard Stanley Hale

Dick Hale died at home in Orland Oct. 5, 2018, after an adventure-filled 89 years.

Born Dec. 27, 1928, in Lake Placid, N.Y., to Edward and Marguerite Stanley Hale, he spent most of his youth on the campus of Hotchkiss School, Lakeville, Conn. He attended Salisbury and Hotchkiss schools, Hobart College, and graduated from St. Lawrence U.

He served in the U.S. Army stationed in Tokyo. Dick taught at Hotchkiss, was hutmaster at Tuckerman Ravine, spent two winters at Mount Washington observatory; other work included ski trail crew at Aspen, cabinet builder in New Hampshire and a lawn-care business in Castine.

Dick was a champion ski racer during and after college, winning a number of local races and a gold medal in the 1952 National Cross Country race.

He was among the founding members of Great Pond Mountain Conservation Trust and worked with many environmental conservation groups.

He leaves his companion of 27 years, Sharon Bray, sons Thomas and Theodore Hale and their mother Judith, and many loyal ski, kayak and hiking friends. His sister Nancy Helmers predeceased him.

In lieu of flowers, please contribute to HOME Inc., P.O. Box 10, Orland, ME 04472, Hancock County Hospice, Northern Lights, P.O. Box 931, Bangor, ME 04402. A remembrance gathering is planned for Saturday, Oct. 27, at 1 p.m. at Orland’s fire station.

SURRY

Larry D. Babson passed away on Oct. 17, 2018, at his home due to multiple system atrophy (MSA). He was born on Aug. 28, 1951, in Castine, the son of Robert L. and Frances (Gross) Babson.

Larry was the owner of Babson and Co. for 38 years, working as cabinet maker and Corian fabricator until his retirement in 2014. He was always up for a good time with family and friends. He loved fishing, hunting, boating or any good excuse to use his tractor. A practical joker, always quick with a smile or a helping hand, he will be sorely missed.

He is survived by his wife, Irene (Rene) Maxwell Babson, daughter Tera Gellerson and husband, Todd, son Larry Babson II and wife, Miranda, stepdaughter Jennifer Pulvino and husband, John; grandchildren Ellie, Megan, Alorah, Oliver, Molly, Ben and Will and great-grandson Carson; siblings Robert Babson, Jerald Babson, Sandra Orcutt and husband, Bill. He was predeceased by his parents and son Ryan J. Babson.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Larry’s memory may be made to the MSA Coalition online or mail to The Multiple System Atrophy Coalition 9935- D Rea Road #212 Charlotte, NC 28277 or www.multiplesystematrophy.org.

Family and friends will gather for a funeral service at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, at Mitchell-Tweedie Funeral Home, 28 Elm St., Bucksport, ME. (mitchelltweedie-young.com).

BLUE HILL

Edna C. Atherton, 93, died after a short illness Oct. 18, 2018, at Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital in Ellsworth. She was born June 28, 1925, in Addison, the daughter of John and Mildred (Chandler) Merritt.

Edna graduated from Addison High School in 1943. She married Allen J. Atherton in 1967 and they settled in East Blue Hill. Following graduation, Edna worked in various places, but spent most of her working years as the cook at the Country View Drive-In in Sedgwick. She was also known for making thousands of beautiful Christmas wreaths. Edna created the most beautiful crazy quilts and was known for making baby quilts for anyone who was having a baby. She loved to cook for her family. Her specialties were her baked beans, fish chowder, pickles, yeast rolls and strawberry jam. She would be proud to tell you that she lived all of her years on her own with the help of her children and grandchildren up until her illness and was never placed in a nursing home.

Edna is survived by daughters, Sara Tracy and her partner Charlie Deans of Castine; Mary Hooper and partner Dorrance Atherton of Blue Hill; Marcia Hutchinson and husband, Roger, of Brooklin; Sue McTague and her husband, Tony, of Searsmont; her son John Herrick and wife, Alice, of Blue Hill; her daughters-in-law Linda Herrick of Iowa, Pat Donnell of Ellsworth and Eileen Reilly of Nebraska; her beloved grandchildren, Mark, Scott, Shiree, Nichole, Ted, Rob, Nash, Beth, Cheryl, Debbie, Brenda, Dicky, Laurie, Melissa (Missy), Susan, Shawn, Jennifer, Becky, Dale Jr., Emi, Wesley, Kristy, Tina, Andy, Sherrie, Allen James, Derek, Heather and Hollie; special friends Bessie Jones of Sedgwick and Dan Leavitt/crew at Tradewinds of Blue Hill; and many nieces and nephews. Edna was predeceased by her beloved husband, Allen, of 24 years as well as her son, Frank Herrick Jr. of Coots Roost Farm in Gouldsboro; her daughter Marjorie Sprague and husband, Richard, of Milbridge; her sisters Madeline Seavey, Mildred Emerson, Lula Hicks, and Lena Grant as well as her brother Richard Merritt.

The family wishes to express their immense gratitude for the loving care that she received at the Ellsworth hospital. Her nurses and CNAs were especially caring and loving and made this experience a peaceful time for both Edna and her family.

There will be a graveside service held at the Woodbine Cemetery in Ellsworth at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 24, officiated by Bud Morse. Following the service, the family invites people to join them to celebrate her life and share stories at the VFW Hall in Ellsworth while you enjoy a bean and casserole supper served with her famous mustard pickles.

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

Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com.

BERNARD

Suanne Morse Price, 75, died Friday, Oct. 19, 2018, at an Ellsworth hospital after a brief illness. She was born on Dec. 4, 1942, in Passaic, N.J., the daughter of Robert W. and Ruth B. Morse.

Suanne graduated from Montclair High School and continued her studies in art in Italy. Suanne’s first marriage to Sheldon F. Goldthwait Jr. ended in divorce in 1978. Suanne married Alison H. Price in 1982 and he passed away in 2005.

Suanne worked for many years as a crisis counselor helping those who were struggling access much needed care. Using her many skills and love of art, Suanne also worked for a number of years at Westside Florist and as an interior designer. Suanne was happiest surrounded by her family and friends. Her smile was brightest with a houseful of people or while at a picnic on the beach. She is remembered for her warmth and kindness, especially to those who were having a difficult time.

Suanne is survived by her brother, Wick, of California; her daughter Jennifer Ruhlin and her husband, Reg, of Bangor; her son Daniel Goldthwait and his wife, Carol, of Pasadena, grandchildren Kate and Eliza Ruhlin and Sebastian and Santiago Goldthwait. Al’s siblings: Franklin Price of Florida, Lowell Price of Colorado and Robert Price of New Jersey and Alice’s children, Liam, Addie and Franklin. Suanne is also survived by her beloved cat Smee, who has been a loyal friend and companion.

Suanne was predeceased by her parents, her husband, Al, and Al’s sister, Alice Price. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

The family would like to thank the staff at Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital for their professional and compassionate care as well as At Home and Meals on Wheels for their kind care and companionship. We would also like to thank our family and friends for their amazing support over the last few difficult weeks.

Gifts in Suanne’s memory can be made to the following organizations: SPCA of Hancock County, 141 Bar Harbor Road, Trenton, ME 04605 or Bass Harbor Memorial Library, 89 Bernard Road, Bernard, ME 04612.

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

HANCOCK

Barbara Ann Foss Rice, 66, passed away on Oct. 12 at an Ellsworth hospital after a brief battle with cancer. She was born on July 11, 1952, in Bangor to Sylvia A. and Roger D. Foss.

She graduated from Ellsworth High School in 1970 and in 1971 married Dennis W. Rice and they traveled extensively during his naval career. They recently celebrated their 47th anniversary.

Barbara Ann was predeceased by her mother, father, sister Alice and grandson Caleb. She is survived by her husband, Dennis, three daughters, Tamara Bishop and friend Shawn, Florence Brown and husband, Paul, and Jessica Rice and significant other Brad Blyther. Grandchildren Noel Farley, Rebecca and Richard Peterson, Ozzie and Izabelle Blyther, Violet, Liam and Charlie Brown, brother Edward Foss and spouse Lucinda, sisters Mary Foss, and Doris Thomas and spouse Jeffery and numerous nieces and nephews.

There will be a celebration of life held at the Hancock Women’s Center at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018.

In lieu of flowers, it is requested that donations be made in Barbara Ann’s name to the Emmaus Center, Ellsworth.

BAR HARBOR

Percy Lewis Harding died peacefully with family by his side after a brief battle with cancer and of a broken heart on Friday, Oct. 19, 2018, at MDI Hospital, Bar Harbor. He was born Dec. 22, 1934, the son of Edna (Hall) Harding and Vaughn L. Harding.

His wife, Erlene, and son, Leroy, died tragically April 22 of this year in a house fire.

Percy was a “master craftsman,” in the words of his son, Dale. Percy was skilled in many trades. He was a master electrician by vocation, but he knew plumbing and heating, masonry, carpentry and stonework. His father, Vaughn, made him promise to never be a mechanic; a lifelong promise he kept.

He was quoted as saying, “Work hard because hard work makes you feel alive,” and work hard he did; every day. You would often find Percy in the garden, mowing the lawn or in the woods.

Percy began work young delivering milk for Sargent Farm. He worked for L. E. Norwood, the Town of Bar Harbor Public Works and as a fireman. He worked at Mount Desert Island Hospital in the Maintenance Department, where he earned his master electrician license and was able to hone many of his skills. He left the hospital to work at the Jackson Laboratory, from where he retired around 1999. Everywhere Percy worked he gained many friends. He was a natural teacher and quietly shared his vast knowledge with others.

Of all his accomplishments, he was most proud of his family. With four active sons, the home was busy. Percy spent hours on the roads transporting his boys and their friends island-wide. Over the years the boys were involved in music, sports and drama; dances and proms; concerts and games.

After retiring from the Jackson Lab, he busied himself around the yard and helped Erlene with her daycare. The house was alive again with children. Although he was busy, he made time a few summers and grew pumpkins, scratching names into them early enough in the season so the scarring would be healed-over and each child had a pumpkin with his or her name on it in the fall.

In recent years, Percy devoted his time caring for Erlene and Leroy. After the fire, he was a lost soul. His grief was palpable. We are relieved his pain and suffering are over and he is reunited with his wife and son.

Percy is survived by sons: Percy Jr. (Lisa); Dale (Christine); and Raymond. Sister: Shirley (Heinz) Fabbri of Texas. Sisters and brothers-in-law: Joyce Burrill of Bangor, Donald (Donna) Spooner, Esther Weston and Stanley Bennett of Bucksport; Peter (Ellen) Spooner of Brewer; and Gail Spooner of Bar Harbor. Grandchildren: Nathan (Christy) of North Carolina, Alexander of Indiana; Meagan of Sullivan, Sean and Holly of Bar Harbor, Garrett of Southwest Harbor, and William of Massachusetts; Great-grandchildren: Reese and Zachary, Anneliese and Lilia, Keadynn and Vivian and William. He leaves behind nieces and nephews too numerous to name individually.

Percy was predeceased by his wife and a son, parents, stepmother: Dorothy (Young) Nelson, brother: Robert L. Harding and wife Rose, sisters: Lillian Wentworth and Betty Gooch; brothers-in-law: Eugene Weston, Erwin and Carroll Spooner and Richard Burrill; sister-in-law: Helen Bennett, and beloved grandson, Brian Harding.

The family wishes to express our sincere gratitude to Beacon Hospice and the wonderful nurses and staff at MDI Hospital for their love, care and devotion during Percy’s last days who allowed Percy to do things “My Way.” Special thanks to Roberta Kearney, who was with Percy in his final moments.

Funeral service will be Saturday, Nov. 3, at 10:30 a.m. at Somesville Union Meeting House, Somesville. Burial will be following the service reception at River View Cemetery, Bucksport. In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choosing.

BAR HARBOR

Elizabeth Barry Houghton died from the devastating effects of Alzheimer’s disease, at peace, on Oct. 10, 2018, at Birch Bay Village, where she had resided for more than four years.

Born in Minneapolis, Minn., on June 7, 1931, she was daughter of Walter and Geraldine Barry, granddaughter of Edward F. Dunne, mayor of Chicago and governor of Illinois. Elizabeth graduated from Northrop Collegiate School, Minneapolis; attended Manhattanville College, New York City and graduated from Columbia-Presbyterian School of Nursing BS, RN. Returning to her home in Wayzata, Minn., she was a special duty nurse in the pioneer field of pediatric open heart surgery.

Traveling to Europe in 1955, she met her future husband, Peter Houghton, an undergraduate at Cambridge University. Through the many twists and turns of fortune, they were married at St. Olaf’s Church in Minneapolis on Oct. 9, 1959. Business took them to Denver, Colo., Sewickley, Pa., Wynnewood, Pa., and St. Davids, Pa., where for more than 20 years; she was an agent for Prudential Fox Roach Realtors.

She had a great love of the outdoors, including skating, skiing, both downhill and cross-country, tennis, paddle tennis and walking. Her interest in and love for people was tremendous, and an overfilled address book reflects those with whom she maintained contact by phone and note.

With Peter, she took many trips to Maine, Minnesota, the Rocky Mountain States, the West Coast and Alaska. Overseas trips were taken to England, France, Austria, Belgium and New Zealand.

As a young woman, Elizabeth joined the Junior League in Minneapolis, and never regretted the commitment, as it became an invaluable aid in relocation to the many cities. She always recommended the League to young women, for both volunteer potential and instant profile of new locations.

She had firm moral values, from strong Catholic faith, which she retained until her death. Conviction of the life to be lived hereafter, she died in great solemnity and ease.

She is survived by, Peter, her husband of 59 years (Bar Harbor); brother Walter Barry, Jr. (Wayzata, Minn.); children: Hilary (Fairbanks, Alaska), Geraldine (Wayne, Pa.), Geoffrey (Whitefield) and Penelope (Ellsworth); and eight grand-children.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Katharine of Siena Church, Wayne, Pa., with interment at Calvary Cemetery, West Conshohocken, Pa.

Donations in her memory can be made to: Baker Industries Inc., 184 Pennsylvania Ave., Malvern, PA 19355.

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

Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com.

HOMELAND, CALIF.

ALBERT (“AL”) N. SMITH 

12/04/1939 – 09/27/2018

Albert went home to be with his Lord, peacefully in his home, Homeland, Calif. He was born in Franklin, Dec. 4, 1939. He was a graduate of Ellsworth High School. He served in the U.S. Navy 1958-1962 and was honorably discharged.

He will be dearly missed by his surviving wife of 53 years, Sharron Smith. Also his daughter, Jan Cormier, his son-in-law, Ronald Cormier, his grandchildren, Christian Gray, Zachary Smith, Monique and Suzette Cormier. He is survived by his sister, Alice Day, his brothers, Dave Smith, Bryant Smith and Howell Smith.

He worked for Richardson Forrest Products for 17 years. He especially enjoyed driving the school bus for the Franklin School Department and the tour bus The Island Explorer. His kindness and big heart will be missed by so many of his friends and family.