SOUTHWICK, MASS.

Lois W. Walker, 90, passed away peacefully Nov. 2, 2018. Born Nov. 19, 1927, in West Franklin, she was a daughter to the late Virgil and Laura (Williams) Wilbur.

She was employed at W.T. Grant and later with Preferred Electronics, both in Westfield. She also traveled back home to Maine during several summers to work at Merrill’s Blueberries.

Lois enjoyed playing cards and bingo, camping and finding a good tag sale.

She is survived by her children Linda Corbett and husband, Charles, and Brenda Pulaski and her husband, Steven, all of Southwick; son David Walker and his wife, Anita, of Enfield, Conn.; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; sister Helen Cantor of Maine; and numerous extended family. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, David L. Walker Sr.

A funeral service for Lois will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018, at Southwick Forastiere Funeral Home, 624 College Highway, Southwick with interment following in New Cemetery, Southwick. Calling hours will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 6, at the funeral home, and also one hour prior to the service on Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Lois’s name to the charity of one’s choice. For online condolences, please visit www.forastiere.com.

ELLSWORTH

Elizabeth Giles, 85, died Nov. 6, 2018, at her home. She was born in Lancaster, Ky., Oct. 20, 1932, the daughter of Jake and Fannie Middleton.

Elizabeth enjoyed visiting her family and friends in the Ohio Valley. She worked for many years as an assistant at a chiropractor office. She loved cooking and gardening.

She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Lynwood; many brothers and sisters.

Calling hours will be held 5-7 p.m., Nov. 12, 2018, at Jordan-Fernald, 113 Franklin St., Ellsworth, where a funeral service will be held 10 a.m., Nov. 13. Interment will be at Woodbine Cemetery.

Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com.

HARLEYSVILLE, PA

Elizabeth P.S. Esher (nee Smith), 83, of Harleysville and formerly of Baltimore, Md., and Winter Harbor, passed away on Oct. 22, 2018.

Wife of the late Joseph Robert Esher and preceded in death by her longtime companion Robert Waterfall. Mother of Hugh Sisson (Janet), Christopher Sisson (Joanne) and Mercer Sisson (Nancy), stepmother of Barbara, Catherine and Dorothy Esher. Grandmother of Gretchen, Meredith and Caroline and great-grandmother of Arthur and Jasper.

Services and interment will be private.

ORLAND

Barbara Davis Larkin, 89, of Orland died on Oct. 30, 2018, following a brief illness. She was born Dec. 21, 1928, in Auburn, N.Y., the second child of William Frederick Davis and Janet (Bridgeman) Davis.

She attended public schools in Auburn, N.Y., and was a 1951 graduate of Plattsburgh State Teachers College with a degree in secondary education. While in college she met her future husband, William Charles Larkin. They raised their four children in Delmar, N.Y., and retired to Orland in 1991.

She is survived by Stephen S. Larkin of West Hartford, Conn., Judith L. Larkin of Guilderland, N.Y., and David A. Larkin of Orland. Barbara’s only grandchild is Stephen’s son David A. Larkin, of Dallas, Texas. She was predeceased by her husband, William C. Larkin Sr., and her son William C. Larkin Jr.

Gifts in Barbara’s memory may be sent to the charity of your choice.

A celebration of Barbara’s life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, at the Orland United Methodist Church, 24 Narramissic Dr., Orland. All who wish may attend. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Mitchell-Tweedie Funeral Home, 28 Elm St., Bucksport. www.mitchelltweedie-young.com.

Washington County

Ruth Moore Baker, 100, of Steuben and Veazie, Nov. 3 at Ross Manor, Bangor. Graveside service 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, Mt. Hope Cemetery, Bangor.

Dana Jerome Carver, 62, of Addison, Oct. 5 at home. Celebration of live 12 noon Sunday, Nov. 11, Tuscan Lodge #106 AF & AM, Addison.

Beatriz Sofia O’Neill, 73, of Trescott, Oct. 21 at home. Service 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, Christian Temple Church, Lubec.

Cora L. Quimby, 109, of Bucks Harbor, Nov. 4 at Marshall Health Care, Machias. Service 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov 10, Larrabee Baptist Church, Machiasport.

Marcia B. (Anderson) Sargent, 96, of Steuben and Bangor, Oct. 28 at a Bangor healthcare facility. Interment Evergreen Cemetery, Milbridge.

Wendy Sue Torrey Hudson Simard, of Cherryfield, Oct. 29. Celebration of life Nov. 3, Uncle Skinny’s, Steuben.

Jane Marie (Grover) Skinner, 77, of Harrington, Nov. 3, at home. Celebration of life 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, Columbia Community Building.

Ina Margaret (Kelly) Sleight, 94, of Lubec and Orono, Nov. 3 at home. Art reception 12 to 2p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, Solstice Senior Living Center, Bangor.

Joanne Clark Strout, 94, of Milbridge, Oct. 14 at Las Cruces, N.M.. Visiting 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, service 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, First Baptist Church, Harrington. Burial Rock Maple Cemetery, Harrington.

Hancock County

Donald Andrew Clark, 88, of Lamoine and Ellsworth, Oct. 30 at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center, Bangor. Remembrance gathering 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, The Elks Lodge, Ellsworth. Private graveside service, East Lamoine.

Leslie Alfred Clark, 93, of Franklin, Oct. 31 at home. Visiting 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, Jordan-Fernald Funeral Home, Ellsworth. Graveside service 10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 9, Bayview Cemetery, Franklin.

Elizabeth P. S. Esher (Smith), 83, of Harleysville, Pa., formerly of Winter Harbor, Oct. 22. Private service.

Vinal A. Foss Jr., 80, of Ellsworth, Nov. 6, at Ellsworth.

Elizabeth Giles, 85, of Ellsworth, Nov. 6 at home. Visiting 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 12, funeral service 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, Jordan-Fernald Funeral Home, Ellsworth. Interment Woodbine Cemetery.

Rose E. Grindell, 86, of Penobscot, Nov. 3. Memorial service Nov. 7, Penobscot United Methodist Church. Burial Bay Cemetery.

Edward A. Gurtler, 86, of Bar Harbor, Oct. 31.

David Dwayne Lewis, 63, of Ellsworth, Oct. 27 at home. Graveside service 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, Woodbine Cemetery, Ellsworth.

Vivian (Butera) McKenna, 86, of Bangor, Nov. 1 at home. Burial Mass Nov. 7, St. John’s Catholic Church, Bangor. Interment Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Bangor.

Nancy K. (Cochran,Vasquez) Melhorn, of Fargo, ND, Oct. 24. Private Service.

Keith S. Muzzy Jr., 68, of Bernard, Nov. 4, at Bernard.

Irene W. Rachinski, 82, of Blue Hill, Nov. 4, at a Bangor hospital. Graveside service 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, Mountain View Cemetery, Blue Hill.

Alice Marie Smith, 87, of East Bethel, formerly of Pretty Marsh, Oct. 18.

Sandra J. Sullivan, 80, of Southwest Harbor, Oct. 31. Graveside service 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 9, Mount Height Cemetery, Southwest Harbor.

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

Lois W. Walker, 90, of Southwick, MA, formerly of Franklin, Nov. 2. Funeral service Nov. 7, Forastiere Funeral Home, Southwick, MA. Interment New Cemetery, Southwick, MA.

Rebecca (Bowden, Herrick) Wanbaugh, 95, of Blue Hill and Presque Isle, Oct. 31 at her Blue Hill home. Funeral service 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16, North Sedgwick Baptist Church. Interment Seaside Cemetery, Blue Hill at later date.

Driscilla Gott Ward, 88, of Southwest Harbor and Bar Harbor, Oct. 31 at Bar Harbor. Graveside service Nov. 7, Mt. Height Cemetery, Southwest Harbor.

SARASOTA, FLA.

Phillip F. McFarland passed away quietly on Nov. 5, 2018, in Sarasota, Fla., after a long illness. He was born Sept. 25, 1924, in Trenton, the son of Iva (Stairs) and Jay S. McFarland.

He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. After the war, he graduated from Becker Junior College in 1949. It was there that he met Marilyn L. Munson. They were married on June 4, 1949.

Phil began his career as a representative for Remington Rand selling adding machines. In 1950, he became office manager for Atwood Motor Co. in Bangor. He took a similar position with White Chevrolet in New York in 1953. He returned to Atwood Motor Co. in 1955, again as office manager. He later became sales manager, then general manager, overseeing the construction and move to Hogan Road in Bangor. He purchased the dealership from the estate of Myron Foster in 1968.

During his long career, he was active in many business and professional organizations. He was president of the National Association of Accountants, as well as the New England Dodge Dealers Advertising Association and the New England Dodge Dealers Advisory Council. He was also past president of Penobscot Valley Country Club and served on the Veazie School Committee.

Phil loved the outdoors. His passions included golf, hunting, fishing and being on the water. He was known for his delicious lobster stew and his spicy spaghetti sauce.

He was predeceased by his parents and brothers Leslie, Robert and Vernon and sister Marion. His wife of 57 years, “Munsie,” died in September 2006.

He is survived by his daughter, Marci McFarland of Sarasota, Fla., and son, Phillip M McFarland and wife, Cheryl Wixson, of Stonington, grandchildren Natalya and Nikolai Laliberty, Sarasota, Laurel McFarland, St Louis, Mo., Emily McFarland and husband Kent Monroe, Dryden, N.Y., and Joanna McFarland and husband, Jesse Tea, Singapore.

A celebration of his life was held at 11:30 a.m., Nov. 10, 2018, at the Church of the Palms, Sarasota, Fla. Arrangements by Toale Brothers. Condolences may be sent to www.toalebrothers.com. Interment will be in Mount Hope Cemetery in Bangor at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his honor to the Alzheimer’s Association or the charity of your choice.

EASTBROOK

William (Bill) Emerson Sr. died following a long struggle with rheumatoid arthritis on Nov. 3, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Prospect Harbor April 27, 1946, the son of Bernard (Brownie) and Phyllis (Briggs) Emerson. He graduated from Sumner Memorial High School. In 1967, he married his high school sweetheart Bernette (Bunny) Rankin. For many years he worked hard to earn a living off Maine’s abundant natural resources. In 1985, he returned to school and earned his degree, and worked the remainder of his career for the town of Bucksport as an environmental engineer.

Bill was a devout husband and father. He always put his family first and never missed any opportunity to spend time with those that he loved. Bill was an avid outdoorsman; he loved fishing, hunting, seeing new places, going on family adventures, and also enjoyed a good laugh.

Bill is survived by his wife, Bunny, their two sons, Bill Jr. and Brent, his mother, Phyllis Emerson, his sisters and their families, Cheryl Glasscach, Sandra Abbott, Linda Cohen and half-sister Karen Britt. Six grandchildren, Nathan, Mallori, Ally, Alexa, Bryce and Beckett, and two great-grandsons, Hunter and Aulden.

He was predeceased by his father, Brownie Emerson, and his two brothers, David and Bernard Jr. (Buddy).

The family is thankful for Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital staff and close friends for their care and support during his illness.

Contributions in Bill’s memory may be made to: The Arthritis Foundation, P.O. Box 96280, Washington, DC 20077-7491.

A memorial service will be announced in the spring.

PENOBSCOT

Marcia Joyce Hutchins, born in Castine on May 25, 1944, passed away on Nov. 7 at the age of 74. She lived her entire life in Penobscot with her parents, Hoyt Trafton Hutchins and Pauline Alfreda (Elliott) Hutchins, who lovingly nurtured her in a caring community of family and friends.

Her pesky brother built a home next door to her to be sure she would have plenty of teasing in her life and she adored being Auntie Marcia to his children and grandchildren.

Marcia was predeceased by her father and her sister Gertrude Nancy Hutchins. She leaves her mother (her best friend); brother Sherman Hoyt Hutchins I and wife, Patricia Lynn (Leach); nephew, Sherman Hoyt Hutchins II and wife, Rebecca Ann (Cunningham); niece Joyce Nancy (Hutchins) and husband David Matthew Tarr; nephew, Allison Harland Hutchins and wife Stacey Lynn (Peasley); and grandnieces and nephews: Erika and Julie Hutchins; Ellenore, Grace, Ruth and Margaret Tarr; and Hoyt, Cora, Trafton and Harland Hutchins. She also leaves three special aunts, Nancy Atkins, Joyce Caldwell, and Georgia Hutchins, as well as many cousins.

Marcia made friends very easily, she loved company and enjoyed shopping — especially because it gave her opportunity to “chat.” Most of her shopping was for yarn, books, notebooks and baby clothes for expectant mothers and for her own collection of baby dolls. The product of her busy hands this past year will be seen at Christmastime when each of her 10 grandnieces and nephews will receive an afghan made by her.

The family extends appreciation to her church family, especially Pastor Ron and his wife, Debbie Jackson, and to the VNA Home Health Hospice for their tender care of Marcia and her mother during this difficult time. Everyone was so sweet and helpful: Dede, Katherine, Kate, John, Kerry, Barbara and others.

A celebration of her life will be held at the South Penobscot Baptist Church (Chocolate Church) on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, at 11 a.m.

PROSPECT HARBOR

Almira F. (Freeman) Musselman (Susie), 82, passed away peacefully Nov. 10, 2018, at Courtland Rehabilitation Center in Ellsworth.

Susie was born Jan. 26, 1936, in West Chester, Pa., to Millard D. and Almira Freeman. She graduated from West Chester High School. She worked for 17 years as a switchboard operator for the North Penn School District. She married Richard A. Musselman at Woxall, Pa., on Oct. 20, 1978.

Susie is survived by her husband, brother Millard D. Freeman Jr. and his wife, Frankie, of Cape Coral, Fla., nephews Millard Freeman III, Darb Freeman and wife, Debbie, niece Janet Cutler and husband, Rich, stepdaughter Richelle Jones and husband, Kevin, and also Addy her cat. She was predeceased by her parents.

Thank you to the staff of Courtland Rehab for the special care they provided Susie.

At her request, there will be no service.

ELLSWORTH

Vinal Albert Foss of Ellsworth passed away at his residence on Nov. 6, 2018, after a period of declining health. He was born to Vinal Andrew and Mabel (Guilford) Foss on Jan. 29, 1938, in Ellsworth. While Vinal spent many of his years in Ellsworth, he also lived in Stetson and Belfast, as well as Lubec and Jackson, where he made many dear friends. A hard worker always eager to lend a helping hand, Vinal worked many odd jobs from stacking firewood, to helping local lobstermen, mowing grass, general labor and also spent years working at Maplewood Poultry during Belfast’s poultry industry boom.

Vinal will always be remembered for the kind, helpful man he was with his always ready, if not somewhat mischievous, wide grin. His love for walking and a good cup of coffee will not be soon forgotten either. Many a motorist passing through the hills of Brooks and Jackson during his time there was likely to see him braving heat, rain, snow, sleet and sub-zero temperatures along Route 7 on his way to or from Wentworth’s store in such a quest; sometimes multiple times a day! A likeable man, he made fast friends wherever he went and it was truly amazing how many people he knew. Many of his friends and relatives shared stories over the years about how no one could take Vinal anywhere in the state where he didn’t come across someone he knew.

In 2005, after the death of his caretaker sister, Dotty VanChough, Vinal moved to the Ida Lockhart residence, where he spent the rest of his days. There he remained his social self, forming lasting and loving relationships with his housemates and staff. Always one to catch a ride to the store or wherever errands needed to be run, staff quickly also came to know how you couldn’t take him anywhere where he didn’t find someone he knew. His legendary love for a good cup of coffee never waned either; if you had a piping hot cup of Dunkin’ for him, you were sure to elicit a big, wide grin.

Vinal will truly be missed by many, many people. Vinal was predeceased by his parents, his beloved sister, Dottie VanChough, a special niece, Trudy Pickard, brothers Arthur Foss and Phillip Maddocks, sisters Alice Rollins, Josephine Maddocks and Margret Murphy.

Vinal is survived by his brother, Raymond Foss, of Franklin, who cared for him for many years, brother Don Foss of Georgia, sisters Ramona Carter and Elva Gurney, both of Old Town. Many nieces and nephews to include special nieces Norma Stone of Virginia and Sandra Jean Jones and husband, Wayne, of Lubec, and nephew Robert VanChough and wife, Sheila, of Florida. Additionally, special friends Sid and Sharon Look of Jonesport, Sheldon and Mary McCormick of Brooks, Cindy Tassinari of Florida, staff and residents of the Ida Lockhart Residence, and Hamilton, Andrea and Alexandria Richards of Jackson.

Vinal’s celebration of life service will take place at the First Congregational Church of Ellsworth, 2 Church St., Ellsworth, on Sunday, Nov. 18, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, it is requested that donations be made in Vinal’s memory to the Ida Lockhart Residence, c/o Yesterday’s Children, Inc., ATTN: Dwayne Decker, P.O. Box 829, Ellsworth, ME 04605.

STEUBEN

Terence Jason

Terry Jason of Steuben was born on Aug. 8, 1935, in Huntington, Long Island, N.Y. His parents were Elizabeth Bennett (Jason) and Theodore Jason.

He passed peacefully at home on Oct. 30, 2018. He always enjoyed greeting/meeting friends and family with a smile and sharing stories of fishing out of one of his boats that he built. Following his grandfather’s trade, he built many lobster boats as well as pleasure boats. He was a talented wood worker, carpenter, and boat builder; served many years as Planning Board chairman as well as in the Volunteer Fire Department of Steuben; and was a mentor to many future boat builders/owners.

He is survived by siblings, Maryann Devito and Theodore; wife, Barbara, of 62 years; four children, Terry (Cindy), Orono, Tanis Ross (Don), Chinook, Mont., Donna Jason, Franklin, Michele Parks (Donny) Winterport; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nephews and nieces.

At his request, no funeral services are scheduled at this time. Online condolences may be offered at www.directcremationofmaine. com.

ELLSWORTH

Lawrence E. (Peenie) Murphy, 92, died after a brief illness Nov. 13, 2018, at home surrounded by his family. He was born May 10, 1926, in Northeast Harbor, the eldest son of Walter H. and Marie E. (McEachern) Murphy.

Peenie served in the Army, World War II, during the 1945 Rhineland Campaign and in Central Europe.

A tenacious entrepreneur, Peenie would proudly tell all that he was thrown out of the eighth grade at Pemetic Elementary and then later became a school board member and a town selectman. He was a generous provider to his family, and a local businessman operating gas stations, rental cars, taxis, fuel oil, snowmobile sales, and shuttling cars north/south for the summer visitors. Peenie was always known to have a half-chewed cigar that rarely appeared to be lit. He was an avid golfer and longtime member of Kebo Valley and the Bar Harbor Golf Course. Belva and Peenie spent many winters in Spring Hill, Fla., where they golfed and enjoyed escaping the cold winters.

In 1973, Belva and Peenie were founding members creating MDI Helpers, which later became Downeast Horizons, a nonprofit organization that assists people with developmental disabilities.

Peenie is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years, Belva (Crockett) Murphy; his daughter Tina Barrett and her husband, Monty, of Monroe; his daughter Sally Auclair and her husband, Armand Jr., of Orono; his son Steve Murphy of Ellsworth; four grandchildren Heather Auclair-Welch of Dedham, Mass.; Erik Hamilton of Scarborough; David Hamilton of Scarborough, and Melanie Knarr of Scottsdale, Ariz.; two great-grandchildren Nick and Grace Knarr of Scottsdale, Ariz.; two brothers Forrest (Spide) Murphy of Southwest Harbor and Philip (Pete) Murphy of Trenton; and many nieces and nephews. Peenie was predeceased by his parents, his brother Clarence (Nibby) Murphy and brother Joseph (Joe) Murphy.

Friends are invited to call noon-2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, at Jordan-Fernald, 1139 Main St., Mount Desert. Private graveside services will be held at Mt. Height Cemetery. Gifts may be made to Downeast Horizons Foundation, 77 Union St., Ellsworth, ME 04605. Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com.

ORLAND

Robert John Hoffmann, 72, of Orland, passed away Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, at Northern Light EMMC in Bangor from complications due to pancreatic cancer.

Robert was born on Aug. 26, 1946, in Ulm, Germany, the first son of Hans and Klara Hoffmann. He and his parents immigrated to the United States in 1952, when Bob was 6 years old. They settled in Yonkers, N.Y. Robert became a United States citizen on Oct. 28, 1969.

Robert joined the United States Air Force in 1964. He met his wife, Donna Dunbar, while serving at Dow Air Force Base. Robert and Donna moved to Bucksport in 1969. Donna started a hair salon business while Robert attended Husson College until he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in accounting in 1972. After two years with the Arthur Anderson Accounting Group in Massachusetts, Robert and Donna moved back to Bucksport and Robert opened the Hoffmann Insurance and Real Estate Agency, which he operated until retiring after over 40 years.

Robert was a member of the Mason Felicity Lodge No. 19, Bucksport, Scottish Lodge, Valley of Bangor and Masonic Temple in Portland.

Robert enjoyed traveling, visiting relatives in Europe, spending time with his grandchildren, boating, golfing, playing poker and playing pool. He will be remembered for his unselfishness, kindness, optimism, infectious smile and humor. He will be sadly missed by many.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Donna, his brother Rudy Hoffmann, his sister Rita Hoffmann, son Randy Hoffmann, daughter Heidi Coghill and fiancé John Robinson, granddaughters Laura and Vanessa Hoffmann, grandsons Jacob Coghill and Ryan Robinson.

Robert was predeceased by his father, Hans, and his mother, Klara.

There will be a viewing at the Mitchell-Tweedie Funeral Home, 28 Elm St., Bucksport on Thursday, Nov. 15, at 5:30 p.m. through 7:30 p.m. The funeral will be at Mitchell-Tweedie Funeral Home in Bucksport on Friday, Nov. 16, at 11 a.m. (mitchelltweedie-young.com).

HANCOCK AND CAPE COD, MASS.

Ralph Freeman Cahoon Jr. died on Nov. 10, 2018, peacefully at his home in Hancock, while in the loving care of his wife, Mary.

Born Feb. 17, 1937, in post-Depression Cape Cod, Mass., to Dorothy (Marceline) Cahoon and Ralph F. Cahoon Sr., Ralph was the eldest son among nine siblings and was dedicated to caring for other members of his family, especially his mother and brother, Steve. Ralph proudly served in the U.S. Army, stationed in the mountains of Colorado and Germany after WWII and later recalled to service during the Korean War.

Ralph has three sons from a former marriage, Ralph III, David and John, all of Cape Cod; a grandson, Owen; two stepchildren, Chris (of Florida) and Sara French (of Barnstable, Mass.). He leaves a sister, Rosalie Jones of Marstons Mills, Mass.; brothers, Bruce of Augusta, William of Centerville, Mass., and Tom of Hyannis, Mass.

In 1989, Ralph married the love of his life, Mary Arnone. After retiring as a corrections officer at the Barnstable House of Correction in Massachusetts, Ralph and Mary moved to Downeast Maine in 1989 to make a new life. Ralph worked for a community transportation company and rebuilt the couple’s home before opting to return to his roots as a lobsterman. He was a skilled and respected fisherman until 2014, when ill health required him to pull his traps one last time.

Ralph was a friend to many, a gentle giant of a man who was honest and hardworking. Among those already missing him are his closest friends, including George, Robert, Wes, Jim, Kenny and Tom.

Gifts in Ralph’s memory can be made to the Hancock Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 101, Hancock, ME 04640.

Ralph’s life will be celebrated at a later date. Burial will be private. Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com.

SORRENTO

Hazel M. Phinney (Robinson), 88, born Dec. 23, 1929, in Steuben, passed away peacefully Nov. 11, 2018, at home surrounded by family.

Hazel’s interests included gardening, cooking, shopping and caring for children. She was an active member of the Sullivan town office doing bingo and managing the thrift store for many years.

Hazel is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Samuel Andrews, siblings Rodney Robinson, Dexter Huntley, Erma Sholtis and Elsie Butler, grandchildren John, Carrie, Willy and Danielle, great-grandchildren Big Ashley, Bobby, LT, Kenny, Frank, Ashley, Cassidy, Mariah, Britney, Sierra, Nick, Jack, Alyssa, Beth, Adella, Sam and Isaac, great-great-grandchildren Emma, Dylan, Blake, Parker, Cole, Alex, Brayden and Bennett. And two in the oven, coming spring ’19. She was predeceased by her mother, Adella Robinson, son, Frank Reed, brothers, Earland, Daniel and Robert.

A celebration of life will be held Dec. 1, 2018, at 1 p.m. at the Bible Baptist Church of Hancock, 986 U.S. Highway 1.

STEUBEN

Stanton D. Beane, 83, passed away peacefully Nov. 8, 2018, surrounded by family and loved ones. He was born May 18, 1935, in Bangor, the son of Dudley F. and Blanche E. (Doughty) Beane.

Stan entered the U.S. Navy in 1968, serving as a torpedo man, for 20 years. He was honorably discharged as an atomic veteran. Stan lived a great life, leaving behind so many memories in parts of the world many would have a hard time pronouncing. He was a longtime member of the Ellsworth Moose Lodge No. 2698, Ellsworth Elks Lodge No. 2743, American Legion Post No. 9 of Machias, and a proud member of the Ellsworth VFW Post 109 and many other VFW posts around the world.

In addition to his parents, Stan was predeceased by his wife, Patricia Beane. He is survived by a daughter, Lisa M. Gibson; a stepson, Johnny L. Beane; grandchildren, Corey Beane, Michael Benjamin, Kelly Benjamin; and a brother, Maurice Beane and wife, Patsy.

A service will be held for family and close friends in the spring at camp. Those wishing to remember Stan in a special way may make gifts in his memory to the Ellsworth Moose Lodge No. 2698, 47 Foster St., Ellsworth, ME 04605. Condolences to the family may be expressed at BrookingsSmith.com.

Washington County

Stanton D. Beane, 83, of Steuben, Nov. 8. Spring service.

Terence Jason, 83, of Steuben, Oct. 30 at his home.

Nicholas Adam Palladino, 34, of Baileyville and Greene, Nov. 7, Cathance Township. Service 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, Asylum Lodge, Leeds.

Mary Ernestine Socoby Yarmal, 83, of Perry, Nov. 8, at her home. Service 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, Beatrice Rafferty School, Perry.

Hancock County

William Emerson Sr., 72, of Eastbrook, Nov. 3. Spring service.

John W. Farnham, 84, of Orland. Nov. 7 at his home. Graveside service, Nov. 12, Oak Grove Cemetery, Orland.

Ralph Freeman Cahoon Jr., 81, Hancock, Nov. 10, at his home. Celebration of life at later date.

Vinal Albert Foss, 80, of Ellsworth, Nov. 6 at his home. Celebration of life 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, First Congregational Church of Ellsworth.

Robert John Hoffmann, 72, of Orland, Nov. 10 at Northern Light EMMC, Bangor. Visiting 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, funeral 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 16, Mitchell-Tweedie Funeral Home, Bucksport.

Marcia Joyce Hutchins, 74, of Penobscot, Nov. 7. Celebration of life 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, South Penobscot Baptist Church.

Barbara Davis Larkin, 89, of Orland, Oct. 30. Celebration of life 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, Orland United Methodist Church.

Phillip F. McFarland, 94, of Sarasota, Fla., Nov. 5 at Sarasota. Celebration of life Nov. 10, Church of the Palms, Sarasota. Interment Mount Hope Cemetery, Bangor at later date.

Lawrence E. Murphy, 92, of Ellsworth, Nov. 13 at his home. Visiting noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, Jordan-Fernald, Mount Desert. Private graveside service, Mt. Height Cemetery.

Almira F. (Freeman) Musselman, 82, of Prospect Harbor, Nov. 10 at Courtland Rehabilitation Center, Ellsworth.

Keith Stimson Muzzy Jr., 68, of West Tremont, Nov. 4, at his home. Private spring service.

Hazel M. Phinney (Robinson), 88, of Sorrento, Nov. 11, at her home. Celebration of life 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, Bible Baptist Church, Hancock.

Peter Wayne Smallidge, 84, of Mount Desert, Nov. 13, at Mount Desert.

Rebecca (Bowden, Herrick) Wanbaugh, 95, of Blue Hill and Presque Isle, Oct. 31, at her Blue Hill home. Funeral service 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16, North Sedgwick Baptist Church. Interment Seaside Cemetery, Blue Hill at later date.

ELLSWORTH

Stephen K. Somers, 64, died Nov. 12, 2018, in Bangor. He was born in Kansas City, Mo., June 15, 1954, the son of Montford L. and Jacqueline (Scott) Somers.

Stephen graduated from Brewer High School and attended Husson College. He served in the U.S. Army and Army Reserves from 1973-2012. He served in Iraq and Kandahar, Afghanistan, as well as relief missions in Mississippi after Hurricane Katrina.

Stephen worked for the Bangor post office from 1984-1991 and was postmaster in Sullivan from 1991-2013. He enjoyed hunting and the outdoors. He was a member of the Franklin Veterans Club, American Legion and VFW Post.

He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Ginny; daughter, Melissa Black and husband Jason of Holden; son, Aaron Somers and wife Jessica of Auburn; stepchildren, Justin Voye and wife, Kassie, of Arvada, Colo., Aaron Voye and significant other Brittany Roos of Highlands Ranch, Colo.; six grandchildren, one great-granddaughter; brother, Charles Somers of Brewer; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, Michael and Monty Somers.

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

Contributions may be made in Stephen’s memory to the Franklin Veterans Club, P.O. Box 66, Franklin, ME 04634.

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

Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com.

CRESTON, IOWA

Alma Graham, 67, of Creston, Iowa, passed away Monday, Nov. 12, 2018, at her home. A memorial service will be held at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018, at Pearson Family Funeral Service & Cremation Center, 809 W. Montgomery St. in Creston, Rev. Mary O’Riley, officiating. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Lions Club of Creston, National Kidney Foundation-Iowa Chapter or the DaVita Dialysis Center at Greater Regional Medical Center. Online condolences may be left at www.pearsonfuneralhomes.com.

Alma Louise (Leighton) Graham was born in Maine on March 4, 1951, the daughter of George and Florence Evelyn (Babbitt) Leighton. When Alma was only 2 years old, her father, George, passed away. Florence would later marry Everett L. Bickford and he became Alma’s loving stepfather. Alma would graduate from Sumner Memorial High School with the Class of 1969. In 1973, Alma graduated from the University of Maine with a bachelor’s degree in English. Following her college graduation, Alma moved to Kansas City and worked for three years as a Vista Volunteer, helping clean up after a natural disaster. While in Kansas City, she also worked in a group home.

In the early 1980s, Alma moved to Creston and worked for the Union County Extension as a rural farm aide. Then she worked in a group home until she became the manager for Sears Credit Services. After several years at Sears, Alma began working for H&R Block. On Dec. 22, 1991, Alma married William Robert Graham in Orient, Iowa. In 1997, Alma earned her certification as an Iowa certified public accountant. William and Alma divorced in 2015 and Alma continued to work as an accountant for H&R Block, where she was still employed. She also worked seasonally for Walmart for a year.

Alma was a current member of the Creston Lions Club. She loved to travel and has visited nearly all 50 states. In her spare time, Alma loved to read her trade journals and books of any kind.

Alma was preceded in death by her father, George; her mother and stepfather, Florence and Everett Bickford.

Survivors include her brother, Lee Leighton of San Francisco, Calif.; her half-sister, Sharon (husband, George) DeFries of Raymore, Mo.; a nephew, Nick DeFries (wife, Melissa Tarbox) of Portland; several cousins, other relatives and friends.

WALTHAM

David Michael Jodrey Sr., 55, died Nov. 14, 2018, at his home in Waltham of apparent heart failure. He was born in Marlborough, Mass., Sept. 9, 1963, the son of Lawrence Harold and Cherylene (Coulter) Jodrey and natural father Arthur “Butch” Richards III.

He enjoyed hunting, farming and for the past two years David has enjoyed preparing his property in Fletchers Landing for future plans. He was the owner/operator of Top Notch Tree Service since 1994.

He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Joannie (Hardison); children, Monica L., Arthur J., Norman F. of Waltham, Dave Jr. and wife Lindsey, Krystal Bentley and husband Eric and Amanda Jodrey, all of Marlborough, Mass.; seven grandchildren; brother, Larry and wife Amy; sister, Wendy L. Hinckley all of Marlborough, Mass.; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, natural father, nephew Eddie Doherty and special grandmother, Edith “Mimi” Coulter.

A celebration of life was held Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, at the Eastbrook Community Center.

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

Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com.