SURRY

Dominic Longo of Surry passed away Tuesday, Dec. 4, with his family by his side. Dominic was born on Aug. 14, 1939, to Sarah and Dominico Longo and grew up in Gloucester, Mass.

He was married to the love of his life, Helen, on Dec. 11, 1961, and raised a large family, always providing for their needs working as a skilled carpenter and occasional furniture builder. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and his beloved New England sports teams especially the Patriots! He was an amazing Dad, Papa and Great Grand Papa, sharing his love of all things with his family (especially candy corner). Dad could make a boring day fun with music using anything from a vacuum hose to a banana as a microphone and some Meat Loaf or Oldies on the stereo with some awesome dance moves! (LOL) He was an amazing listener and seemed to always know when to offer advice or when to just be a sounding board. Dick was also a mentor/sponsor to many recovering from addiction, spending many hours lending an ear and a shoulder in support of their journey. Most of all he was a man who loved his children, grandchildren and especially his great-grandchildren. He was loved and will be missed immensely!

Dominic was predeceased by his wife Helen, parents Dominico and Sarah, brothers; Charlie and Joseph, sisters; Mary, Sarah and Tina and his oldest grandson Mark Stephen. He is survived by his brother Sonny and wife, Donna, and sister Dolly. His children Frederick, Michael and wife Jade, Catherine and partner Shannon, Patricia, Susan, Deborah Fitzgerald and husband, Keith, Sarah Hill and husband John, Karen and special daughter Debbie (McGrath) Peck. Grandchildren Jason and wife, Ashley, Johnathan, Christina, Jadelle, Jaime, Jeffrey, Alecia, Matthew and his partner Diana, Amanda, Johnny, Lawrie and her husband, Keyon, Bethany and her husband Travis, Steven, Theodore, Nyesha and special granddaughter Heather Gray. The lights of his life his great-grandchildren; Imogen, Alaiah, Amaiya, Cadence, Emmett, Lucas, Haily, Charlie, Dominic, Charlotte, Jason, Ryan, Averi, Declan, Nneka, Gracelyn, Kember, Kenslee, Bella, Devon and many nieces and nephews. He bought it when he saw it at Marden’s!

If you wish, donations may be made in Dominic’s name to: Ida Lockhart Residence C/O Yesterday’s Children, P.O. Box 829, Ellsworth, ME 04605.

CRANBERRY ISLES

Clara Francis Wedge, 85, died Dec. 7, 2018, in Ellsworth. She was born Dec. 24, 1932, in Bar Harbor, the daughter of John and Beatrice (Kelly) Pervear.

Clara grew up in Northeast Harbor and attended school there. At the age of 15 (which she would jokingly remind us, she didn’t have to), she married Karl Wedge and moved to Cranberry Island, to become the wife of a fisherman, to whom she was married to for 55 years, until Karl’s death. Cranberry Island became her beloved home where she surrounded herself with her children and friends, which she dearly loved. Clara always had a coffee pot on and an open table to share with her friends. She was a friend to all, kind, compassionate and always ready to put others first. She truly loved her husband, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and even a great-great grandchild. She was overjoyed to be spending time with them.

Clara was a simple woman and enjoyed the simple things of life like her well-loved dogs and many other animals and her intense love of music. She could be found daily having coffee with her friends, picking crabmeat, walking to the mail and cooking meals for the family, which always had enough room for one more!

As life would have it, Clara would see many trials, such as the loss of her son, but she got through by clinging to her faith. She was a member of Cranberry Isles Congregational Church.

Clara is survived by two sons, Russell Wedge of West Tremont and Kevin Wedge of Cranberry Isles, two daughters, Sonja Colby of Cranberry Isles and Karla Reed of Sullivan. Seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Karl Wedge and a son, Keith Wedge.

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

TRENTON

Arthur Salisbury Fox, 81, passed away on Dec. 5, 2018, at Mount Desert Island Hospital. He was born on March 31, 1937, in Ellsworth, the son of John and Geraldine Fox.

He served in the U.S. Army as a sergeant from 1960-1966. His Masonic affiliations include membership in the Lygonia Lodge No. 40 and the Anah Shrine. Arthur worked for the Maine Department of Transportation for 38 years until his retirement. After retirement, Arthur worked for Harold MacQuinn Inc. for 15 years. Arthur enjoyed hunting, fishing and snowmobiling.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Hazel Fox; son, Timothy Fox and his wife, Penny, of Trenton; two stepsons, Richard White of Trenton, Frank White and his wife Cindy of Trenton; one grandchild, Jessica Fox and her fiancé Parker Murphy; one brother, John Fox and his wife, Rita, of Ellsworth, one sister, Sylvia Moon of Ellsworth; several step grandchildren; many nieces and nephews and two very special friends, Bill Howard and Bruce Staples of Trenton. Arthur was predeceased by his parents, John and Geraldine Fox; brother, Dana Fox; sisters, Alice Hanscom and Mary Kelley.

Arthur’s life will be celebrated informally this spring. Details will be provided.

NEW YORK, N.Y.

David G. Fuller

1949-2018

David G. Fuller passed away peacefully on Nov. 27 at St. Luke’s Hospital in NYC as a result of a 10-year battle with a brain tumor. David was born in Bangor on Aug. 16, 1949. He was raised in Ellsworth by Atherton and Betty Fuller (both deceased). He was the youngest of five children. David is survived by his loving partner, Jack Dyville of NYC. He is also survived by his four siblings, Caroline Hutchinson (Bruce) of Dedham, Cindy Libby (Bill) of Old Orchard Beach, Nancy Cameron (Bruce) of Trenton and Wally Fuller (Marta) of Oldsmar, Fla. Also in the mix are two cousins, one niece, nine nephews and an assortment of great-nieces and nephews.

At an early age David discovered his love of music and performing. Some of his accomplishments include an appearance on “Happy Days” as Al’s singing cousin; traveling to Russia to perform in “The Man of La Mancha” with the Surry Opera Company; and performing in “Pinafore” at the Fringe International Festival in New York, where his L.A.-based theater group won Best Production. While in New York he met Jack Dyville, a playwright and director. He and Dyville founded “FACT” (Friends Always Creating Theater). One of his proudest moments was being the producer for the off-Broadway musical “Sgt. Stubby,” written by Dyville. David was also a member of the summer staff for “Youth Education on Stage” based in Williston, N.D., where he taught music, directed, and performed in many productions, including “Cats” and “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.”

David made many friends while in New York and elsewhere. He will be remembered for his smile, infectious laugh, kindness and operatic voice, especially by his theater and church communities.

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

WINTERPORT

Joel Kent Froding, Winterport, died Dec. 6, 2018. Born July 1, 1937, to Iline (York) Halloway and Walter Tilbert Froding in Plainsfield, N.J. He spent his younger years in South Portland, moving to Norfolk, Va., where he graduated from Granby High School, then returning to South Portland and enlisting in the U.S. Navy, where he served from 1956-1960 aboard the USS Wadleigh as a communications specialist.

During his time in the Navy he met many lifelong friends known as “Tin Can Sailors.” In 1961, he met Janet B. MacDougall of Cape Breton NS, Canada, on a blind date. They were married in June 1962. Joel took a job as a salesman for Commercial Distributors. His traveling job took his family to Winterport in 1967, where they raised three children. As members of the dinner group the “Saturday Nighters” in Bangor, Jan and Joel enjoyed many fun evenings with good friends over the years. Joel’s job as a respected salesman with the huge territory of northeastern and Downeast Maine helped him make many friends.

Joel was an avid snowmobiler and past president of the Winterport Riverside Riders Snowmobile Club. He enjoyed camping with his friends and family on summer vacations visiting New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, PEI, Newfoundland, many local Maine state parks and even on friends’ yards in Derry, N.H., Raymond, South Portland and Hanover. Joel retired after nearly 40 years being a salesman on the road. In retirement, he found extreme pleasure and rewarding experiences with a part-time job at Gilpatrick Funeral Home in Hampden. Joel was fondly known by many throughout the state due to his traveling job. This recognition and his polite, quiet demeanor made him the perfect greeter. His patience and kindness offered many friends, neighbors and total strangers support and peace in their time of grief. Always the consummate gentleman, Joel will be sorely missed by his family, close friends, community and all who knew him.

Joel is survived by his wife of 56 years, Janet B. Froding of Winterport, half-brother Massimo Froding of Portland, half-brother Robert Froding of Sparta, N.J., half-sister Susan Adams-Froding of Lebanon, Ill., daughter Jill F. Hallet and husband, Michael Hallet, of Freeport and Bar Harbor, daughter Joy Froding and wife, Amie, of Bar Harbor, son Joel P. Froding and husband, Jose Arias-Froding, of Los Angeles, Calif., grandson Dustin C. Hill and girlfriend Val Buck of Lisbon Falls, grandson Noah D. Hill and financée Ali MacDonald of Mystic, Conn., great-granddaughter Olivia Casey Stockford of Bath and many relatives and close family friends and neighbors from Winterport, Hampden, South Portland, Chebeague Island, Fla., and all over northeastern and DownEast Maine.

Joel was predeceased by his father, Walter Tilbert Froding, mother, Iline (York) Halloway, half-sister Nancy Cartier of Portland, stepfather Dale Holloway of St Augustine, Fla., and his “Bobsey Twin,” Robert Cooper of Winterport.

All friends and family are invited to join a celebration of life party to be held Saturday, Dec. 15, from 3-6 p.m. at Four Points by Sheraton, Bangor Airport, 308 Godfrey Blvd., Bangor. In lieu of flowers, please bring memories to share or make donations to the Winterport Volunteer Ambulance Service, P.O. Box 724, Winterport, ME 04496.

BANGOR

Peter James Burt died unexpectedly on Dec. 2, 2018, in Bangor, after a long battle with treatment resistant depression.

Peter had a successful career in the field of human resources, holding positions at Harvard University and MDI Biological Labs. His greatest joy in recent years was raising and playing with his son, Oliver. Together they enjoyed Lego (especially spaceships), going to the Children’s Museum, the Comic Book store and spending time in Michigan at the family camp. Peter’s sense of humor shone through, even in his dark times. He enjoyed kayaking, hiking and brewing great beer.

Peter is survived by his son Oliver of Blue Hill; his parents, Jesse and Anne Burt, of Frankfort, Mich.; sister Katherine (James) Ames of Honor, Mich.; brother Jason (Jennifer) of Cadillac, Mich.; niece and nephews Emily, Andrew and Nicholas Burt and his former wife Adrienne d’Entremont of Blue Hill. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins across the country.

A celebration of Pete’s life will be held Thursday, Dec. 13, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Barncastle Restaurant, South Street, Blue Hill.

ELLSWORTH

Trudy Morley, 97, passed away on Nov. 26, 2018, at Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital in Ellsworth from complications after a fall on Nov. 15. Trudy was born on April 21, 1921, in Baden-Baden, Germany, the daughter of Hans (John) Lindenmann and Klara (Hedwig) Lindenmann.

Her father built houses for a living and her mother was a homemaker. The family immigrated to the United States, Port of Entry Ellis Island, in 1923, settling in Elgin, Ill., where Trudy grew up. Trudy fell in love with Fred Morley, a dapper, witty, kind and charming gentleman, and the two eloped in Trudy’s convertible in 1940. Being an only child, Fred’s six brothers and sisters, and all of their spouses, were a bonus for Trudy. Over the decades, they hosted many family holiday parties, summer cook-outs, card games and polkas at the club. Cooking and entertaining family and friends were passions for Trudy. She also enjoyed making crafts and was a talented seamstress.

Trudy and Fred had two sons, Douglas Spencer Morley, born in 1944, and Robert Jay Morley, born in 1946. Trudy worked as an operator and supervisor at Illinois Bell & Telephone (AT&T) for 30 years. She and Fred retired to Florida in 1973, very much enjoying their time there and visiting family frequently in their RV. They moved to Maine to be closer to family in 1994, settling in Lamoine. Trudy bravely “geared up” for the change of climate with long johns, flannel and fleece. She was very fortunate to make many wonderful new friends in the Downeast area, including through an active bereavement group that met monthly for years for lunch at Helen’s, which Trudy helped coordinate. Trudy volunteered at the Down East AIDS Network (DEAN) between 2003 until 2016, where she hand-wrote hundreds of thank you notes to donors, greeted clients and participated in a variety of activities to support their mission. At DEAN, Trudy was recognized for outstanding volunteer service in 2005, and in 2011 was given an award for Volunteer of the Century in recognition and appreciation for her continued support and active involvement at their agency and in the community. Trudy enjoyed humor and wit and was a good sport with the silly antics of Fred, her sons and her granddaughters.

Trudy was predeceased by her husband, Fred, in 1999, her son Robert in 2003 and her dogs Otis and Lulu. She is survived by her devoted son, Douglas, her beloved granddaughters Martina Morley and Amy Morley, her ex-daughter-in-law, Terry Morley, her niece Kathleen Mullen Schneider and her husband, Marvin Schneider, and their children Erika Schneider Feerer, Michael Schneider and Elizabeth Schneider and their spouses and children, her niece Patricia Mullen Cross and her niece Barbara Thorsson.

Trudy’s family wishes to express their gratitude for the exceptional care she received at Seaport Village Healthcare.

A celebration of the life of Trudy Morley will be held at Seaport Village located at 19 General Moore Way in Ellsworth on Friday, Dec. 14, from 3:30-5 p.m., officiated by Rev. Sara Hayman. The service will be held on the first floor of the assisted living section. Look for signage. All are welcome to attend.

SURRY

Cynthia Jean Carroll, 63, lost her life after battling cancer, on Dec. 3, 2018, with her family by her side.

She was predeceased by her parents, Richard and Gloria (Tardy) Carroll, and her beloved son Richard Peasley in 2004.

She is survived by daughters Wendy Libby of Surry and Lori Zaehring of Surry. She will be fondly remembered by grandchildren: Richie Acapora, Johniqua Clark, Khalede Clark, Gavin Libby, Reagan Libby, Avery Snow, Khemani Peasley, Jachin Robertson and Allison Spurling, all of which she convinced were her favorites. Sisters Colleen Herrington, Maureen Burton, Kathy Eaton and Karen Perkins.

Cyndee was best known for her quick humor and her love of horses, which she shared with many as a Level 1 riding instructor.

We would like to extend our gratitude to the staff at Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital for their love and support, and so very many close friends that sat by her side during her illness. Special thanks to Becky Foster, Linda Friend, Kristen McNuety and Trista Eaton.

There will be a memorial at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Kingdom Hall on the Bucksport Road in Ellsworth, followed by a celebration of life at the Surry school.

ELLSWORTH

Kinsley Ray “of Sunshine” Archer, 4 months, went to be with the angels in heaven Dec. 10, 2018. She was born Aug. 3, 2018, in Bangor the daughter of Brian “Buddy” and Holly (Johnston) Archer II.

Kinsley’s smile would light up any room. She was the happiest baby in the world. The most special time of the day was in the morning with her parents. She smiled the most and enjoyed the smoochie sandwiches they shared with her.

Kinsley is survived by her parents; grandparents, Lee Johnston, Cathy and John Fetterman, Brian and Amy Archer; aunts and uncles, Jessica and Cameron McKay, Stephanie and Brandon Joy, George Fetterman, Robert Archer, Bethany and Shawn Cyr, Jason Archer and Nova Lasky; cousins, Rylee, Grace and William McKay, Colvin Joy, Mason and Rowan Fetterman, Brianna Harriman and Brooke Cyr; special friends, Chelsea and Nick Sawyer, Morgan Mackenzie, Tiffany Benner, Emma Richards, Lacie and Travis Frost, Brittany Wirth, Andy Tracy, Kenneth “DJ” Connelly.

A celebration of Kinsley’s life will be held 10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, at Jordan-Fernald, 113 Franklin St., Ellsworth with Pastor Robert Maddocks presiding. Private interment will be at Birch Grove Cemetery, Ellsworth.

Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com.

Washington County

Arthur F. Grimm, 65, of Eastport and Duncanville, Texas, Dec. 3 at Dallas, Texas. Funeral service, Dec. 8, Blakely Memorial United Methodist Church, Eastport. Burial Bayside Cemetery, Eastport.

John Franklin Murphy, 58, of Baileyville, Dec. 8. Spring service, Woodland Cemetery, Baileyville.

John Edgar Norton, 90, of Calais and Zephyrhills, Fla., Dec. 4. Spring graveside service St. Stephen, NB.

Hancock County

Kevin Paul Bires, 47, of Bucksport and Brewer, Dec. 6. Service 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, Mitchell-Tweedie Funeral Home, Bucksport.

Boyd Merle Bowden, 89, of Blue Hill and Presque Isle, Dec. 7, at Mars Hill. Funeral noon Thursday, Dec. 13, Jordan-Fernald Funeral Home, Ellsworth.

Peter James Burt, 41, of Bangor, Dec. 2, at Bangor. Celebration of life 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, Barncastle Restaurant, Blue Hill.

Cynthia Jean Carroll, 63, of Surry, Dec. 3. Memorial service 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, Kingdom Hall, Ellsworth, followed by celebration of life, Surry School.

Arthur Salisbury Fox, 81, of Trenton, Dec. 5 at Mount Desert Island Hospital. Spring celebration of life.

Joel Kent Froding, 81, of Winterport, Dec. 6. Celebration of life 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, Four Points by Sheraton, Bangor.

David G. Fuller, 69, of New York, N.Y., formerly of Ellsworth, Nov. 27 at St. Luke’s Hospital. Celebration of life at later date.

Dominic Longo, 79, of Surry, Dec. 4.

Trudy Morley, 97, of Ellsworth, Nov. 26 at Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital. Celebration of life 3:30 to 5 p.m., Friday, Dec. 14, Seaport Village, Ellsworth.

Eleanor M. Renault, 88, of Northeast Harbor, Dec. 4, at Northeast Harbor. Burial Mass Dec. 7, Holy Redeemer Church, Bar Harbor. Interment Forest Hill Cemetery, Northeast Harbor.

Clara Francis Wedge, 85, of Cranberry Isles, Dec. 7.

Snowe Anne White, 65, Bar Harbor, Dec. 10. Under care of Direct Cremation of Maine.

Ethel Ann Winslow, 73, of Waltham, Dec. 5 at her home. Service, Dec. 11, Jordan-Fernald, Ellsworth. Interment Hillside Cemetery, Waltham.

HANCOCK

Grace M. Schimpf, 87, passed away on Dec. 12, 2018, surrounded by family at Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital in Ellsworth.  She was the fourth child born to Harry and Irma Ferrante in North Bergen, N.J.

She grew up in New Jersey, and in 1962 she and her husband George moved the family to Sciota, Pa.  In 1991 she moved to coastal Maine, an area that she had always loved. Family and friends were the most important part of life to Grace and she passed that valuable gift on to her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Grace loved to draw, paint, crochet, knit, make miniatures and sew.  She was passionate about quilting, and her family and many friends are warmed by her quilts. She was also a great gardener and could grow anything.  Many people in Hancock County now have plants that originated in one of her many gardens.  Grace was also involved in many clubs and organizations in Maine and Pennsylvania, where she held various leadership positions.

She is survived by her children, Kathy Hoke of Orland, Mary Nangle (Richard) of Hancock, George Schimpf Jr. of Gouldsboro, Stephanie Dillman (Brian) of Bethlehem Pa., Christina Shollenberger (Steve) of West Friendship Md., Brenda Block Schimpf of Sciota Pa., 17 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and her ex-husband George of Inverness, Fla.  She is also survived by a brother Robert Ferrante of Blairstown, N.J. and a sister Irma Chazotte of Woodcliffe Lake, N.J.

She was predeceased by her son David Schimpf, her granddaughter Karen Shollenberger and son-in-law Dean Hoke.

The family would like to thank her caregivers Mary, Christina, Emma, Emily, Kate and Chevie for their care and devotion to Grace.  Their care enabled Grace to stay in her home for as long as possible.  We would like to also thank the staff at Beacon Hospice for their never-ending support to all family members. We will never forget the patience, kindness and wonderful care that Grace received from the staff at Maine Coast Memorial Hospital throughout the years.

There will be a Celebration of Life on Jan. 26, 2019, from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Lygonia Masonic Lodge, 140 Bucksport Road, Ellsworth.  In lieu of flowers please make a donation in Grace’s memory to Beacon Hospice, 289 State St., Bangor, Maine, 04401 or the Hancock Women’s Club, PO Box 274, Hancock, Maine, 04640.

Arrangements by Jordan-Fernald, 113 Franklin St. Ellsworth

Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com

SEDGWICK

Kris Elizabeth Gray passed away Dec. 3, 2018, after a long illness at the Island Nursing Home in Deer Isle. She was born on Oct. 24, 1967, the eldest daughter of Roderick and Ivadel Gray. Kris always had smiles and hugs for everyone she met. She was proud of her achievement of graduation from Bucksport High School. She was knowledgeable of all things in popular culture and enjoyed watching movies. She enjoyed reading and would always have a book with her. Her favorites were books from the fantasy realm and especially the Harry Potter series. She enjoyed activities with her relatives and going out for the day to Ellsworth.
She was predeceased by her parents and is survived by her sister, Lynn Ginn and her husband Steven of Sedgwick. She is also survived by her aunt and uncle Pat and Lloyd Bridges of Verona Island and uncle and aunt Harold and Joan Gray of Bowie, Md. She is also survived by many cousins.
Special thanks go to the entire staff at Island Nursing Home for the loving care she received. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Activity Fund of Island Nursing Home, 587 N. Deer Isle Road, Deer Isle, ME.

FRANKLIN

Pauline V. Crabtree, 81, died after a short illness Dec. 12, 2018, surrounded by her family and caregivers. Pauline was born July 20, 1937, the daughter of the late Linwood and Dorothy (Butler) Tracy.

Pauline was married to Carroll C. (John) Crabtree, Sr. for 43 years until his death in 1996. John and Pauline lived in Franklin for almost all of their lives.

Pauline is survived by her three children: Beverly Campbell and husband Vern; Karen Davis and husband Steve; and Carroll Crabtree, Jr.; six grandchildren: Jamie, Jason, Lucas, John, Joshua, and Matthew; and six great-grandchildren, including Kirra, who Pauline called “the light of her life.”

Pauline is also survived by a sister, Marie Dow, and a brother, Dennis Tracy, as well as two very special friends, Joyce Noyce and Faye Havey.

At Pauline’s request, there will be no funeral service. There will be a graveside service and a celebration of her life in the spring.

FRANKLIN

Snowe Anne White

The family is deeply saddened to announce the death of Snowe Anne White at the age of 65, on Dec. 10, 2018, at MDI Hospital after an illness. Born July 3, 1953, in Norfolk Va., Snowe Anne was the daughter of Henry Thurston White and Mary Patrick.
Snowe Anne was passionate about animal rights and gardening with her father. She loved to cook and eat gourmet food. Through Anne’s life she was definitely thrown some curve balls but she was devoted to her cats, animals, friends and family. She can rest now in peace, without all the pain. Heaven only knows what’s in store for you next, Anne!
In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her older brother Larry Thurston White, and Henry Thurston White. Snowe Anne leaves behind her sister Gracia Dianne, her brother Michael Patrick, and her sisters Mary Laverne Patricia, Tabatha White, Maxine White, step mother Lorna White, her aunt Gracia Alice, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
A private celebration of life will be held at a later date. Snowe Anne was deeply loved by so many, and she will be missed.

PENOBSCOT

James Tracy Dinnan, age 69, of Penobscot, Maine, passed peacefully from this life on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, at Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine with both sons by his side.  James was born on Feb. 10, 1949, in Meriden, Conn. to John and Eleanor Dinnan. He was the eldest of six children.

After high school, Jim moved to Maine, graduating from the University of Maine at Orono in 1972 with a bachelor’s degree in forestry.  He was an accomplished contractor, building beautiful homes throughout the Blue Hill Peninsula and Deer Isle.  Jim was an avid outdoorsman, as a child playing in the wooded ravines near home, and later in life hiking and fishing.  He would often climb Blue Hill Mountain at sunrise on his way to work, or ride his bike along the Reach during lunch.  He shared his love for nature with many, including his beloved dogs.  His cabin and garden were a magical place for the children in his life.  His deep work ethic was surpassed by his generosity and commitment to help others.  He was known to drive many hours to help a friend chop wood or build a deck, or to patch their leaking roof.  Above all else, he loved connecting and visiting with his family, who were scattered from Nova Scotia to Alaska and many points in between.  His deep laugh was contagious, his hugs disarming, and his letters touching.  Friend, Brother, Uncle and Grampa, Jim will be remembered for his tender, kind, and loving way.

He is survived by his dear friend and mother of his sons, Margie Lutz; his sons Oliver and Eric Lutz, and their spouses and children; his siblings Terry, Mary, Debbie, Chris, and Jed, and their loving spouses, children, and grandchildren.  He will also be deeply missed by his lifelong friend Mark Lutz and his extended family.  Jim will be remembered by countless friends, and his cat, Sweetie.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his name to Great Pond Mountain Conservation Trust, PO Box 266, Orland, ME 04472, toward preserving and protecting this place that was dear to his heart. An informal celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are under the care of Direct Cremation of Maine in Belfast. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family online at www.directcremationofmaine.com.

SURRY

Mary Olive Astbury, 74, died at home surrounded by family Dec. 18, 2018, after a short battle with cancer. She was born May 8, 1944, in Blue Hill to Emery L. Grindle and Phoebe L. Young.

Mary graduated from Ellsworth High School in 1962. She was an avid horse lover that was involved with different horse clubs in the area. She was a member of the Surry Arbutus Grange.

Mary was predeceased by her parents and a son James E. Rafferty. She is survived by her husband, Larry L. Astbury, of 44 years, a son Greg Rafferty (Rick) of Monmouth, a daughter Judy Jones (Bud) of Fredericksburg, Va., and a son Jeff Rafferty (Tracy) of Surry, two sisters Ida Reed of Ellsworth and Carol Murphy of East Blue Hill, 20 grandchildren and great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

The family would like to give a very special thanks to her doctor Ruth Tainter, niece Jenny Black, Gete Thompson, Nancy Cunningham and the Hospice nurses that cared for our mother.

Per Mary’s wishes there will not be a service but a celebration of life in July at her beach.

SOUTHWEST HARBOR

Mark Edward Herrick, born Sept. 21, 1966, died peacefully at home on Dec. 16, 2018.

He was predeceased by his father, Frank E. Herrick Jr., grandmother Edna Atherton and Tootie.

Mark is survived by wife, Ella Herrick, son Aaron Herrick, daughter Alexzandria Herrick, grandchildren Andre, Aniyah, Asa and one coming soon, mother Patricia A. Donnell, brothers Scott Herrick and wife Charro, Ted, Nash and Rob Crofoot, uncle John Herrick and wife, Alice. Many aunts, cousins and friends. Also best friend John Goodwin Jr. (Big Daddy).

A celebration of life will be held for Mark on Dec. 29, 2018, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the VFW Hall, 419 Main St., Ellsworth.

Any contributions and donations should be sent to First National Bank, 102 Main St., Bar Harbor, 04609 – Mark Herrick.

HERMON

Phillip E. Butler, 92, passed away on Dec. 18, 2018, in Bangor. He was born in Eastbrook on May 10, 1926, son of the late Everett and Josephine (Clow) Butler.

He attended Franklin schools, and upon graduating from Franklin High School in 1944 enlisted in the U.S. Army. After his honorable discharge from the service, he began his first and only career working for the Maine Central Railroad. Retiring in 1986, he and his wife traveled around the country enjoying their retirement.

Surviving are his wife of 63 years, Pearl (Mike), son, Walter and wife, Jane, of Bar Harbor, their children Emily and Christopher, and son William of Sanford, N.C.

Visiting hours will be held on Saturday, Dec. 29, at 11 a.m. followed by the funeral service at 1 p.m. at the Bragdon-Kelley Funeral Home, 215 Main St., Ellsworth.

Washington County

Carlton L. Bohanon, 83, of Calais and Baring Plantation, Dec. 18 at St. Joseph Hospital, Bangor. Memorial service Dec. 22, Mays Funeral Home, Calais. Committal Calais Cemetery.

Philip Lorenzo Cilley, infant, of Jonesport, Dec. 16 at Downeast Community Hospital, Machias. Private service.

Neal R. Fitzsimmons, 74, of Lubec, Dec. 10 at a Bangor hospital. Memorial service 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, West Lubec United Methodist Church.

John Skiffington Hornbrook, 85, of Calais, Dec. 22 at Bangor. Burial Mass 1:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 28, Immaculate Conception R.C. Church, Calais.

Arlene R. McLaughlin, 88, Baileyville, Dec. 15. Service 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, Woodland High School, Baileyville.

Linden Hollis Perry, 77, of Milbridge, Dec. 19 at his home. Service 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, Milbridge Elementary School.

Hancock County

Mary Olive Astbury, 74, of Surry, Dec. 18 at her home. July celebration of life.

Carroll H. Austin, 91, of Ellsworth, Dec. 22.

Kenneth Bridges, 85, of Verona Island, Dec. 17 at a Bangor hospital. Funeral service Sunday, Dec. 23, Mitchell-Tweedie Funeral Home, Bucksport.

Phillip E. Butler, 92, of Hermon, Dec. 18 at Bangor. Visiting 11 a.m., funeral service 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, Bragdon-Kelley Funeral Home, Ellsworth.

James Tracy Dinnan, 69, of Penobscot, Dec. 8 at Maine Medical Center, Portland. Celebration of life at later date.

Mark Edward Herrick, 52, of Southwest Harbor, Dec. 16. Celebration of life 2 to 5 p.m., VFW Hall, Ellsworth.

John Andrew Remick, 55, of Trenton, Dec. 23 at Trenton.

Sally C. Rooney, 80, of Bar Harbor, Dec. 13 at Birch Bay Village, Bar Harbor. April memorial service.

Helen Barton Webber, 98, of Ellsworth, Dec. 20 at Ellsworth.

Lucy Sara McGlew Whitmore, 80, of Hancock, Dec. 18. Celebration of life 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, Crossroads Apostolic Church, Hancock.

ORLAND

Pamela Dorothy (Brookings) Hutchins passed in peace at her home in Orland on Dec. 10, 2018, surrounded by her family after a long and courageous battle with multiple myeloma. She was born on Aug. 16, 1950, in Portland the daughter of Chester S. and Dorothy (Nevers) Brookings. She was raised in Bowdoinham and graduated from Brunswick High School. She married her husband, Barton, in 1970 and raised two children, Angela and Crystal. She graduated from the University of Maine with a master’s degree in special education. Pam taught in several school systems before moving on to her final career as a manager for the Maine Department of Health and Human Services. Pam was an active member of her community. She enjoyed her local church, taking dancing lessons with her husband and in more recent years participating in activities with her multiple myeloma community. Pam was also a “helper,” spending time in the South providing hurricane relief to families and animals. In her final months she enjoyed many visits with the newest family member, her great-granddaughter.

Pam is survived by her husband, younger daughter, Crystal, her five grandchildren; Joseph and Ashlei Robbins, Cole, Grace and Camden Hatch, her great-granddaughter, Wynter Rose Schultz, her brothers; Rexford and Timothy Brookings, her sister Rebecca (Brookings) Benedict, her nephew Matthew Brookings and her niece Deana (Mansfield) Doherty. She was predeceased by her parents and her older daughter, Angela.

She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Graveside services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Mitchell-Tweedie Funeral Home and Cremation Services Bucksport. (mitchelltweedie-young.com)