SORRENTO

William M. Wise Jr., retired insurance executive, World War II veteran and longtime resident of Sorrento, died on Jan. 7 at Seaport Village Healthcare in Ellsworth. He had celebrated his 100th birthday with four generations of family last September.

Bill Wise was born in Boston on Sept. 3, 1918, the only child of William Mason Wise and Marguerite Louise Wise. He grew up in West Newton, Mass., and attended Newton schools and Amherst College.

Bill met his future wife, Marion Richards Wise, while she was a junior at Mount Holyoke College and he was a senior at Amherst. As Marion’s obituary related just four months ago, “the attraction was instant; their romance blossomed.” They were married at Marion’s parents’ home in Toronto in August 1941. They spent part of their honeymoon in the Katahdin area and at Petit Manan — for Bill and Marion, the beginning of a 77-year life together. From the very first day to the last, theirs was a love for the ages.

Following graduation from college, Bill worked at Noyes Buick, a Boston firm that supplied cars to dealerships throughout New England. In February 1942, he joined The Travelers Insurance Co. Later that year he was commissioned an ensign in the U.S. Navy. He served in the Pacific aboard the USS Cascade as communications officer for the commander of a destroyer squadron.

After World War II, Bill rejoined The Travelers in Boston. His work selling employee benefit plans introduced him to a variety of people — corporate managers, labor union leaders, nonprofit directors and small business owners in several states, including Maine. He was a natural salesman, able to communicate easily with persons of different backgrounds. Bill retired from the company in 1976 and moved to Sorrento, where he created his own small insurance business. He took great pleasure in connecting with his customers across the state.

Bill’s affection for Maine dated from his earliest days. He spent boyhood summers fishing with his father in the Dead River region of northwestern Maine and at Medomak Camp in Washington. He climbed Mount Katahdin four times, canoed the Allagash twice, sailed Downeast coastal waters and fished trout streams and ponds across the state. For more than 50 years, Bill and Marion spent part of their summers fishing and hiking in the Katahdin area.

He and Marion bought a summer house in Sorrento in 1968. Together, they turned “Windfall” into a beautiful year-round home where they lived from 1976. Bill was legendary in Sorrento for his work in the woods — clearing blowdowns, building trails, and creating scenic vistas. His garden supplied vegetables to many friends and neighbors and his raspberry patch — whose fruit he generously shared — was the envy of all. Bill played serious tennis, a passion he passed on to family members and others in the Sorrento community. He also enjoyed golf and sailing his Ensign.

Bill is survived by his daughter Sally Wise, who lovingly cared for both Bill and Marion for six years in Sorrento, son Bill Wise and wife, Ronna Freiberg, and daughter Ellen Wise Sivon and husband, Jim Sivon; grandsons Jay Wise and wife, Maryanne Kivlehan-Wise, and Jamie Wise and Sara Bauleke; granddaughters Maggie Sivon Allen and husband, Greg Allen, and Julia Sivon Murillo and husband, Christian Murrillo; and great-grandchildren Caroline and Will Wise.

He will be buried next to Marion at Doane’s Point Cemetery in Sorrento. A memorial service for Bill and Marion will be held on Aug. 3, 2019, at the Church of the Redeemer, Sorrento. Contributions in Bill’s memory may be made to the Maine Community Foundation, 245 Main St., Ellsworth, ME 04605, www.mainecf.org.

BLUE HILL

Jack L. Grindle, 73, passed away Jan. 10, 2019, at Northern Light Blue Hill Hospital after a long struggle with vasculitis, a disease he met with grace and humor. He was born Dec. 28, 1945, in Blue Hill, the son of Basil and Nora (Staples) Grindle.

He was a graduate of George Stevens Academy, Class of 1965, and SMVTI in 1967, where he received an associate degree in building construction. He then enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served as a Sea Bee during the Vietnam War until 1973. Upon discharge, he returned home and began his own construction business, Jack’s Construction Co., which he operated successfully for 40 years. On July 10, 1982, he married Barbara L. Hurd. They spent countless hours trail riding their horses together. As a lover of the outdoors, he was often hunting, hiking, cutting wood and riding his tractor on the family homestead in Grindleville. His goofy sense of humor, down-to-earth sensibility and happy-go-lucky personality will be forever cherished and missed.

Jack is survived by his beloved wife, Barbara, of 36 years; son, Wade and wife, Therese Grindle, of Blue Hill; stepdaughter, Lindley (Holbrook) and husband, Daniel Gray, of Ellsworth; stepson, Donald Holbrook, and wife, Erica, of Dana Point, Calif.; sister, Barbara M. Grindle; brothers, Thomas and wife, May, Roger and wife, Susan; two grandchildren, Alexandra Holbrook and Jasper Grindle; brother-in-law, Raymond McVay and many nieces and nephews. Jack was predeceased by his parents; a sister, Jane McVay; brother, Robert Grindle and brother-in-law Burt Grindle.

Calling hours will be Friday, Jan. 25, from 5-7 p.m., and a service of remembrance will be held Saturday, Jan. 26, at 1 p.m. at Jordan-Fernald Funeral Home 113 Franklin St., Ellsworth.

Memorial contributions in Jack’s name may be made to The Duffy-Wescott Post 85, P.O. Box 531 Blue Hill, ME 04614 for repairs to their building.

Interment will be at Pine Grove Cemetery in the spring.

Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com.

HANCOCK

Jeremy Daniel Kane, 38, passed away unexpectedly at home Jan. 11, 2019. He was born on Nov. 8, 1980, in Blue Hill to Robert and Lori (Rich) Kane.

Jeremy attended Hancock Grammar School, Hancock County Technical Center and graduated Ellsworth High in the year 2000. He was employed many years at Friend & Friend Motorsports, Ellsworth, as a phone receptionist.

Jeremy was a courageous young man with an infectious smile and a twinkle in his eye. He was a loving son, brother, uncle, and friend. Jeremy had a passion for life and adventure unlike any other. He loved Scouting, NASCAR racing, billiards, travel, photography, spending time with family and friends, and playing bass, a talent in which he had taught himself. In his last year of life, his most treasured time was spent in his camper at his family’s camp on Abram’s Pond. Jeremy always looked forward to hanging out at a camp with his father, Robert, and his brother, Jacob. Much to his dislike, his mother was always his biggest cheerleader.

In the words of one of his oldest and closest friends; “Strong is an understatement when talking about Jeremy Kane. He was a warrior! Boundaries were nothing because he is a “Kane” born with spina bifida. He turned nos into yeses. Jeremy did not let his disability hold him back. Told he was never going to walk or ride a bike. He and his amazing parents worked SO hard in proving the doctors wrong. He was one of the neighborhood kids racing around on bike or on foot, rolling down the hill then climbing back up. His smile! Happy, proud, naughty, tired, pissed, he had a beaming smile no matter the occasion. Jeremy found love in photography, playing the bass, traveling around, camp, drinking beers, being around family and friends. He enjoyed his life. He didn’t take things for granted. Jeremy’s can/will do attitude, gave him 38 years with us.”

Jeremy is survived by his parents, Robert and Lori (Rich) Kane of Hancock; his sister Jaclyn; his brothers, Jacob and Justin; and his loving nieces Sophia and Mersedes Kane;. his paternal uncles Reginald, David, Gary, and Ronald Kane; paternal Aunts Cheryl (Kane) Keep and Pye (Kane) Haslam and her life partner Matt McDevitt; his maternal grandmother Marion (Moon) Rich; maternal aunts Judy (Rich) and husband, Cliff Albee, and Mary (Rich) and husband, Mark Danico. He is further survived by many, many loving cousins and close friends who were all a special part of his life. Jeremy was predeceased by his maternal grandfather Philip Rich and a very special maternal great-grandmother, Nannie Moon; paternal grandparents Reginald Kane and Greta (Rankin) Kane, and paternal uncle Bruce Kane.

Jeremy leaves us with his legacy of hope, triumph and strength. We love you and will see you again down the road.

A viewing will be held 1 to 2 p.m., with a time of remembrance led by Pastor Bob Maddocks from 2 to 3 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 19, at Jordan-Fernald, 113 Franklin St., Ellsworth, followed by a celebration of life at the Ellsworth Masonic Lodge from 4 to7 p.m.. Please join us in celebrating the life of Jeremy Kane.

Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com.

BROOKSVILLE AND SALEM TOWNSHIP

Keith H. Snow died peacefully surrounded by family on his 94th birthday at the home of his daughter Lucy and her husband, John. He was born Jan. 11, 1925, in Brooksville to Horace E. and Mary G. Snow.

After graduating from Brooksville High School in 1942, he joined the U.S. Army Air Corps and served for four years during WWII. He and Rachel were married in 1944 and had been married for more than 74 years. They lived in Brooksville, where he mainly worked as a carpenter. He enjoyed hunting and spending time with family. His greatest joy was being grandfather and uncle to many.

Keith is survived by his loving wife, Rachel; daughter Shirley Estabrook of Bristol; Steve Snow and his wife, Cathy, of Blue Hill, Hal and his wife, Andrea, of Brooksville, and daughter Lucy Vachon and her husband, John, of Salem Township. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; sister Nellie Barter and her husband, James, of East Boothbay and sister-in-law Marie Snow; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Horace E. and Mary G. Snow; sister, Nadine Snow and brother Kennard Snow.

There will be no service at this time but condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com. Gifts in his memory may be sent to the Brooksville Free Public Library, 1 Town House Road, Brooksville, ME 04617 or to Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.

OLD TOWN

James Joseph Halpin

James was born on Feb. 9, 1975, and his light left our world on Jan. 6, 2019.

He is survived by the love of his life, and partner of 20 years, Edward Carter of Old Town. His mother is Mary Jo Halpin, brother Tom Halpin, sister Heidi Halpin of Hancock, brother Robert Halpin of New Orleans, La., special friend Kelly Paul and her three children.

Farrin, Lydia and Autumn were the light of his life. He supported them, cheered them on, gave them advice, and loved them with everything he had. He was everything a good uncle should be.

There will be no service.

Washington County

Henry J. Casey, 92, of Baileyville, Jan. 10, at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center, Bangor. Spring service.

Joshua Laurel Dube, 20, of Milbridge, Jan. 4. Memorial service 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, Faith Bible Fellowship Church, Milbridge.

Carroll Calvin Gilpatrick, 97, of Whiting, Jan. 10, at Machias. Graveside service at later date.

Herbert A. Hanscom Jr., 95, of Marshfield, Jan. 14, at Marshall’s Healthcare, Machias. Visiting 1 p.m., service 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, Machias Valley Baptist Church. Committal, Jacksonville Cemetery, East Machias.

Jean (Hartford) Look, 86, of Columbia Falls, Jan. 11. Service 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20, Down East Christian Church, Harrington. Spring burial.

George A. Moreshead, 98, of Baring, Jan. 13, at Calais Regional Hospital. Visiting 11 a.m., funeral service noon Thursday, Jan. 17, Mays Funeral Home, Calais. Committal Baring Cemetery.

Sandra Wanda (Ellis) Wallace, 80, of Pembroke, Jan. 2, at her home. Service Jan. 12, Grace Chapel Church, Pembroke.

Hancock County

Verna Bloom, 80, of Bar Harbor, Jan. 9.

Jack L. Grindle, 73, of Blue Hill, Jan. 10, at Northern Light Blue Hill Hospital. Visiting 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25, service of remembrance 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, Jordan-Fernald Funeral Home, Ellsworth.

Alvertie E. Gray Jr., 96, of Ellsworth, Jan. 7 at Courtland Rehab and Living Center, Ellsworth. Funeral service Jan. 14, Mitchell-Tweedie Funeral Home, Bucksport. Spring burial Hillside Cemetery, Bucksport.

Betty-Ann Holmes, 83, of Ellsworth, Jan. 1. Summer celebration of life.

Jeremy Daniel Kane, 38, of Hancock, Jan. 11, at his home. Visiting 1 to 2 p.m., time of remembrance 2 to 3 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 19, Jordan-Fernald Funeral Home, Ellsworth. Followed by celebration of life 4 to 7 p.m., Ellsworth Masonic Lodge.

James A. O’Halloran, of Amherst, Nov. 17. Memorial service 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, Brewer Chapel of Brookings-Smith, Brewer.

Keith Horace Snow, 94, of Brooksville and Salem Township, Jan. 11, at Salem Township.

Dr. Richard Stanley Soper Jr., 81, of Verona Island, Dec. 27, at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center, Bangor. Spring service.

Dorothy W. Sparks, 93, of Ellsworth, Jan. 6. Spring memorial service, Houghs Neck Congregational Church, Quincy, Mass.

Kenneth L. Torrey, 83, of Surry, Jan. 11 at Blue Hill.

William M. Wise Jr., 100, of Sorrento, Jan. 7, at Seaport Village Healthcare, Ellsworth. Memorial service Saturday, Aug. 3, Church Of The Redeemer, Sorrento. Burial Doane’s Point Cemetery, Sorrento.

GOULDSBORO

Nancy Gould (Hope) Stenger died Jan. 20, 2019, in Ellsworth. She has moved on to join her parents, Dr. Horace and Mamree Gould; Thelma, her stepmother, and her son Kirk. She was born Nov. 12, 1939, in Blue Hill.

Nancy lived three lives, one with each family in the 79–plus years of her lifetime. Nancy met her third husband, Rocky, at her son’s Halloween party in 1979. She was the waitress from Holiday Inn; he went as the Psychedelic Cowboy. They were the only grown-ups there. They married on Aug. 16, 1981. Together they ran a farm at Chicken Mill in Gouldsboro. Her gardening skills were exceptional with at times over an acre of gardens in the fields behind the house. In the spring, Nancy would go “seed-happy,” one year with 129 tomato plants. She became known for several years as the Egg Lady of Chicken Mill with her 50–plus hens. She supplied the health food store in Ellsworth with fresh eggs for three years, even through the winters. They also raised seven pigs over three seasons, even had a near shootout with a bear; he got away without a scratch. An unfixed beef critter named Russell became one of her many pets. He dressed out to over 800 pounds; she kept the hide and horns. Turkeys, ducks, raccoons and skunks made for a busy day at the farm along with two dogs with lots and lots of cats. In 1983, Nancy and Rocky went to St. Thomas for six weeks. He worked at painting an office building, she chased the sun between the banana trees in the front yard and weekends they played tourist with trips to the many beaches, bars and St. John. In the spring of 1986, she became the Video Queen of Chicken Mill Videos. The business opened with the movie “Top Gun” and 100 rental tapes. At one point the store had 5,000 tapes and several outlets in the neighboring towns. Nancy and her husband traveled throughout the state peddling tapes; even went up to East Millinocket one winter. In February of 1991, Disneyland beckoned and they drove south. After a week in the Magic Kingdom, a stop in Panama City, Atlanta then back north, a stop in South Carolina to fill the back seat with fireworks, then to New York with a ride to the top of the Trade Towers and a return to Maine. Aug. 16 was always a party at Chicken Mill when Nancy and Rocky would celebrate their wedding anniversary. During a routine eye exam in January 1997, the doctors found a tumor behind her right eye; it was wrapped around the optic nerve. The surgeons removed half of it, but her vision was never the same in that eye. She went back to work and in 1998 acquired another title, The Tanning Madam of TAN & DVD. First, with a 24-bulb bed in the upstairs of the store; then a 28-bulb bed two years later. At one point both beds were humming all day long. By this time the business had replaced the VHS rentals with a thousand DVD rentals. Progress in the form of cable, satellites and Netflix didn’t help and a lot of deadbeats who owed her money eventually closed the DVD rental business followed by an awareness of her tanners that the electric beach may not have been all that healthy. The business closed in the summer of 2013. In the years before her father’s death she went fishing with him in early June. They spent many days on Moosehead Lake, and froze all their catch. During all those years she was the master of the Chinese checker board. Summer and winter nights were spent partying and playing with the marbles that matched her blue eyes.

Nancy wrote the following a few years ago:

“My name is Nancy Gould Stenger. I am Miley’s really great grandmother on Heather’s side. Born in the last century, 11/12/39, I lived three different lives. One with each husband, one with each child, one with my future, your past. My families were my life. Cats were my passion. Mowing the yard and gardening were fun for me … There is nothing any nicer then smelling the lilacs and apple blossoms. Sweet memories will be with you always.”

She leaves behind an older brother, Robert Gould, and two children, Heidi Seavey and Ted MacGregor, their children and grandchildren; Nancy had 20 decedents in all, including her loving husband, Rocky.

Services will be held in the spring. Arrangements by Acadia Burial & Cremation Direct, 248 State St., Ellsworth. Condolences may be expressed at www.acadiacremation.com.

SURRY

Terry C. Higgins, 62, died peacefully at her home in Surry on Jan. 20, 2019. She was born Oct. 8, 1956, in Blue Hill, the daughter of Ralph Howard and Loretta (Lessard) Curtis.

Terry graduated from Ellsworth High School in 1974 and from the University of Maine in 1978. During this time, she met the love of her life and soul mate, Steven C. Higgins. They settled in Surry, and were married on June 30, 1979. This year, they were looking forward to celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary. They created many unforgettable memories together over the years, and their relationship was an exemplar of an unbreakable bond.

Terry was extremely proud of her career in health care. Immediately after graduating college, she began her career at Maine Coast Memorial Hospital (Northern Light Maine Coast) in the laboratory as a microbiologist. In June of 2018, she celebrated her 40th year as an employee at that very same laboratory. Terry had numerous professional certifications that she acquired and renewed throughout her career, and also took on additional roles in other departments such as working to lead infection control. She was one of the longest standing employees at the hospital, and will be sadly missed by her colleagues.

Terry not only grew up in Surry and lived there all of her life, but was an active community participant for many, many years. Several places within the town held a special place in her heart, such as Newbury Neck and other historical buildings that she remembered from her childhood. Terry was a board member for the Surry Historical Society, and published several newsletters about the history of the town for all to read. Throughout her entire childhood and adult life she was invested in making the town a better place.

Terry’s passions included reading, sewing, gardening and walking in the great outdoors. Terry was an avid Stephen King fan, collecting all of his novels and stories over her lifetime within her personal library. She shared her love of reading on a regular basis with those who she loved and cared about.

Terry’s largest pride and joy, as well as her greatest life accomplishment, was her loving family. Her strong marriage with Steven paved the way for a warm and fulfilling family life with her two children, Nicole and Travis. She also loved all of her grandchildren more than words can describe, and was a strong influence in each of her family members’ lives, inspiring them to become kind and generous people one small gesture at a time.

Terry is survived by her soul mate and husband, Steven Higgins of Surry; her daughter Nicole (Higgins) Chan, her husband, Victor, and their children Jordan, Jace and Jocelyn of Lamoine; her son Travis Higgins, his partner, Nichole Johnson, and their children Jackson and Johnny of Blue Hill; her stepdaughter Missy Kelley of Surry, and her child Dylan; her brother John Curtis of Surry; her sister Kim Foss, and her husband, Steve, of South Portland; and several other special cousins, relatives-in-law, nieces/nephews and treasured friends. Terry was predeceased by her father and mother, Ralph and Loretta Curtis of Surry; her Aunt Eileen (Betty) Stevens of Surry; and her sister Mary (Buffy) Curtis of Surry.

A service of remembrance will be held 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30 at Jordan-Fernald, 113 Franklin St., Ellsworth followed by a celebration of life and burial in the spring. Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com.

BLUE HILL

Dr. Robert Warren Sucsy, 94, of Blue Hill, died peacefully at home on Jan. 9, 2019. He was attended in his final days by Corinne Byers Sucsy, his loving wife of 30 years. He served the community of Blue Hill as both physician and friend beginning in 1975 to his retirement from medicine in 2012.

Dr. Sucsy was born to Arthur and Viola Sucsy on Feb. 21, 1924, in the city of Brooklyn, N.Y. His mother and father were the children of Hungarian and German immigrants and he and his two brothers were the first in their family to attend college. His fondest memories of his childhood were traveling on family fishing trips to Maine. The family moved to Valley Stream, Long Island, where he graduated from Valley Stream High School and was captain and quarterback of the football team. He was also an accomplished wrestler. He left Valley Stream to attend Amherst College in 1942.

His college career was interrupted by world events and he served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He deployed to the Philippines as an ensign with Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 33. His PT boat was poised for the invasion of Japan in the summer of 1945 when the war ended.

Returning from the war, Dr. Sucsy earned a medical degree from the Long Island College of Medicine in 1951. During this period he married Grace Evelyn Valentine of Valley Stream. He served as a doctor at Fitzsimons Army Medical Center in 1952 and Aberdeen Proving Ground in 1953.

He moved to East Hampton, N.Y., where he practiced medicine and raised his four children from 1954 to 1975. He is fondly remembered there as a dedicated and tireless family doctor at a time when the profession made house calls.

When the last of his children left home in 1975, he pursued his lifelong ambition to move to Maine. He first lived at Peters Cove, Blue Hill, with his second wife, Judy Morris. Shortly after moving to his Billings Pond farm, he married Corinne Byers, a longtime resident of Blue Hill in 1988. For the last 30 years she had been his wife, companion, farm-hand and finally caregiver.

He was preceded in death by his brothers, Arthur and Richard. He is survived by his four children, Dr. Robert James Sucsy and his wife, Debra, of Newport, R.I., Mark Conrad Sucsy and his wife, Michelle, of East Hampton, N.Y., Peter Valentine Sucsy and his wife, Eleta, of Keystone Heights, Fla., and Maral Sucsy Pugh and her husband, Daniel, of South Dartmouth, Mass.; nine grandchildren, Abigail, Robert, Kestral, Anna and Kai Sucsy, Daniel and Peter Pugh, Marielle (Sucsy) Ingram and Louisa (Pugh) Engle; and three great-grandchildren, Wyatt and Edith Engle and Morgan Ingram.

Dr. Sucsy was an avid outdoorsman and was never more at home than sitting by a fire, far from any town, and in the company of good friends. He left the woods, as this world, better than he found it.

A memorial service will be planned for a future date. Condolences may be sent to P.O. Box 701, Blue Hill, ME 04614. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Blue Hill Public Library, 5 Parker Point Road, Blue Hill, ME 04614.

CAMBRIDGE

Kathryn J. Hallett, 65, died Jan. 18, 2019, as the result of a traffic accident in Carmel. She was born June 21, 1952, in Norwood, Mass., a daughter of Clayton and Miriam (Perkins) Sallie. She had been manager of the Wagon Wheel Restaurant in Abbot. She will be remembered as an avid lover of animals and supported humane societies.

She is survived by her husband, Walter, of Cambridge; a son, Robert, of Ellsworth; a daughter, Katrina Halletthosenfeld, of Virginia; a brother, Paul, and wife, Patricia Sallie, of Massachusetts; a sister, Donna “Kim,” and husband, Michael Cross, of Virginia; four grandchildren; many loved nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held later this year at the family camp in Eastbrook.

Arrangements are by Crosby & Neal, Newport. Those who wish may make memorial donations to the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, Dept. 41831, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265. Written condolences may be expressed at www.CrosbyNeal.com.

BLUE HILL

John Paul Chapin, Blue Hill, died peacefully from complications of a lengthy illness on Jan. 18, 2019. Born in Hartford, Conn., on May 14, 1940, he was the son of Clifford and Dorothy Chapin, who predeceased him.

John grew up in Great Barrington, Mass., was a graduate of Berkshire School and attended Princeton University. Retiring after 25 years with Mellon Bank in Pittsburgh, he and his wife, Jane, moved to Bucksport, where he worked as business manager for the Bucksport Enterprise, Macleod’s restaurant and Northeast Historic Film, and where Jane resumed her work as a psychiatric nurse in the area. She died in 2002.

John, a self-described “class clown,” found his true calling when he discovered the art of theater though acting classes and performance with New Surry Theatre in Blue Hill. In 2006, he married Dindy Royster, and they subsequently appeared together in NST’s “The Gin Game” and “Love Letters.” His love of acting extended around the Blue Hill Peninsula and beyond with The Grand in Ellsworth, Cabin Fever in Deer Isle, the Belfast Maskers and others.

John is survived by his brother, Clifford Chapin II, and his wife, Mary Jane, of Hopewell Junction, N.Y. John and Jane are survived by their four children John Chapin Jr. and his wife, Diana, of Montville; Pam Chapin Lunz and her husband, Jeff; Susan Powney and her husband, Jim; and Jennifer Chapin, all of Pittsburgh, Pa.; and 10 grandchildren. He is also survived by Dindy and her children Molly Wanning Cooper and her husband, Daniel, Andy Wanning and his wife, Brenna Cohen, and grandchild Dinah Cooper.

The family wishes to thank the Hospice team and Rhonda Smith for providing exceptional care and comfort during the past year. They go far beyond ordinary concern for the well-being of their patient, and for the family as well, and they made it possible for John to stay at home during his last months.

John would be most happy to be remembered by a gift to New Surry Theatre, P.O. Box 1597, Blue Hill, ME 04614, or Northern Light Home Care and Hospice, P.O. Box 931, Bangor, ME 04402. There will be a celebration of his life at his residence on Jan. 27 at 5 p.m.

Washington County

Galen Edgar Alley, 57, of Beals, Jan. 16. Celebration of life 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, Beals Elementary School.

Steven W. Dow, 63, of Calais, Jan. 15, at his home. Remembrance service, Jan. 23, Mays Funeral Home.

Randy Joe Hatt, 46, of Machias, Jan. 9. Celebration of life, Jan. 20, Bragdon-Kelley Funeral Home, Machias. Spring burial Longfellow Cemetery, Machias.

Florence H. McGlinchey, 85, of Calais, Jan. 15, at Eastport.

Robert Johann Taylor, 37, of Addison, Jan. 13, at his home. Celebration of life, Jan. 19, Jonesport Pentecostal Church.

Hancock County

John Paul Chapin, 78, of Blue Hill, Jan. 18. Celebration of life 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27, at his residence.

Jack L. Grindle, 73, of Blue Hill, Jan. 10, at Northern Light Blue Hill Hospital. Visiting 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25, service of remembrance 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, Jordan-Fernald Funeral Home, Ellsworth.

Kathryn J. Hallett, 65, of Cambridge, Jan. 18, at Carmel. Celebration of life at later date.

James Joseph Halpin, 43, of Old Town, Jan. 6.

Terry C. Higgins, 62, of Surry, Jan. 20, at her home.

William J. Rosborough, 92, of Blue Hill, Jan. 6.

Grace M. Schimpf, 87, of Hancock, Dec. 12 at Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital, Ellsworth. Celebration of life 2 to 4:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 26, Ellsworth Masonic Lodge.

Nancy Gould (Hope) Stenger, 79, of Gouldsboro, Jan. 20, at Ellsworth. Spring service.

Dr. Robert Warren Sucsy, 94, of Blue Hill, Jan. 9, at his home. Memorial service at later date.

ELLSWORTH

Barbara Pauline Wilson, 88, died on Jan. 9, 2019, in Ellsworth. She was born on Sept. 15, 1930, in Ellsworth, the daughter of Bertha and Cecil Grindle. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Amos Wilson.

Barbara is survived by son, William (Billy) Wilson and son, Lawrence (Larry) Wilson and wife, Susan M. Wilson; grandson, Benjamin Wilson and his sons Dennis and Carter Wilson; a second grandson, Christopher Wilson and wife, Laurie Wilson, and their son, Orion Wilson.

Barbara worked as a telephone operator for many years, up until automation closed the facility in Ellsworth. She then worked as an office manager for area motels and years later retired from working for the Department of Human Services.

A graveside service will be held in the spring. Arrangements entrusted to Bragdon-Kelley Funeral Home, Ellsworth.

ELLSWORTH

Katherine E. Moore Damp, 69, passed away peacefully to Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital in Ellsworth with her family by her side on Jan. 16, 2019. She was born on March 25, 1949, at Charles Hurley Hospital in Ellsworth, to Everett W. Moore and Eleanor M. (Niemiec) Moore.

Katherine was the much loved wife to Michael V. Damp of 49 years. Sister to Martin E. Moore and wife, Anne Moore, of Port St. Lucie, Fla., and sister Virginia Moore. Children Marcy E. (Damp) Duhaime and husband, Benjamin J. N. Duhaime, of Enfield/Ellsworth and Katie L. Damp of Blue Hill; her beloved “Grands” Kayla, Morgan, Gavin, and Riley, as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family and lifelong friends.

Katherine grew up in Meriden, Conn., from 1950-1959. Her family then moved to Mariaville, where she attended a one-room classroom at the Lincoln School House in Mariaville where her grandmother and grandfather had also attended. Katherine met the love of her life, Michael Damp, and married on Oct. 13, 1969. When her husband was discharged from the Navy she lived in Scofield, Wis., until he finished trade school. They then lived out the remainder of her life in Ellsworth.

Katherine worked at the Ellsworth Registry of Deeds as deputy registrar of deeds and retired after 25 years of service. Prior to this she worked for Connecticut General Health Insurance and Penobscot Savings Bank. Katherine had opened the first nonprofit nursery school, called Small World Nursery, with her friend Phyllis Harmon. She was part of the EHS Alumni Association Board of Directors and the Downeast Senior College Board of Directors and Curriculum Committee.

Kathy was loved by many and friends to all who came across her path. She had an uncanny ability to allow you to confide in her without judgment. She could light up a room with a simple smile and hello. Thank you to everybody for the valued friendships and much needed support system; she loved you all very much.

Please join us in celebrating Katherine Damp’s life on Sunday, Jan. 27, from 1-4 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in the recreation hall. Gifts in memory may be sent to the ALS Association at 1275 K. Street, NW Suite 250, Washington, DC 20005 USA.

ELLSWORTH

Margaret Rowe Ackerman Jordan, 100, passed away peacefully on Jan. 19, 2019, after a short illness. She was born on Oct. 16, 1918, the only child of Susan Jordan Rowe and Leon Elmer Rowe. Most of her life was spent in Ellsworth. She graduated from Ellsworth High School in 1936 and attended Westbrook College.

In 1939, she married John F. Ackerman, who had come to Ellsworth to manage the J.J. Newberry store. Before WWII, John and Margaret ran a card shop, and in 1954 they established Ackerman Hardware on Main Street in Ellsworth. In 1964, the hardware store moved to the new Ellsworth Shopping Center. Margaret was involved in the family business and an active homemaker, raising four children and teaching them important lessons: treat others with respect, express gratitude, speak proper English and use good manners.

In 1984, some years after the death of her husband, John, Margaret married Ray M. Jordan, and spent a number of years living in Bangor.

Throughout her life, Margaret’s interest and love for her family were evident. She enjoyed visits and trips to see her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Family gatherings were joyful occasions with plentiful food and activity. For several years, she enjoyed the camaraderie of her “painting class” and her landscape oil paintings are treasured by family.

Margaret was predeceased by her parents, husband, John Ackerman, husband, Ray Jordan, stepson Richard Jordan, granddaughter Helen Ackerman and great-granddaughter Faith Zinke.

She is survived by her four children: Jeanette (“Jean”) Popikas and husband, Capt. Charles Popikas, USN (retired), Gulf Breeze, Fla., John Richard (“Dick”) Ackerman and wife, Linda, of Austin, Texas, Susan Bergeron and husband, Daniel, of Ossipee, N.H., Joel Ackerman, DMD, and wife, Carolyn, of Lamoine, stepdaughter Joan Jordan Grant and stepson Paul Jordan and their families.

She is survived by 10 grandchildren: C. Steven Popikas, Lynn Popikas Greene, Heidi Ackerman Guzik, D.Aud and husband, David, Kristine Ackerman Luck, Wendy Ackerman, J. Matthew True and wife, Trista, Robert True, Jeffrey Taylor and wife, Olivia, Kerry Ackerman Novello and husband, Kevin, Amy Ackerman Zinke and husband, Justin.

There are 12 great-grandchildren: Ashley Greene and fiancé Mark Finke, Caroline Greene, Jonathan and Jason Guzik, Ryan, Alexander and Elizabeth Luck, Autumn Taylor, Olivia and Alana Novello, Joy and Hope Zinke.

The family wishes to express deep appreciation to Marlene Walker of Total Care Solution for the kind care Margaret received for the last 18 months of her life. There will be no funeral service at the request of the deceased. The family will hold a private graveside service at a later date.

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

SOUTHWEST HARBOR
M. McCormick Hassel, 72, died Jan. 18, 2019, in Bangor. She was born Jan. 18, 1947, in Chicago, Ill., the daughter of Robert P. and Ruth G. (Billburg) Johnsen.
M. worked as an administrator for the Sarah B. Foundation. She enjoyed collecting books, renovating homes, antique collecting and taking care of her dog Gretchen.
She is survived by several cousins and special friends.
Spring interment will be at Mt. Height Cemetery, Southwest Harbor.
Contributions in M’s memory may be made to the Down East Aids Network, 25 Pine St., Ellsworth, ME 04605.
Arrangements by Jordan-Fernald, 1139 Main St., Mount Desert. Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com.

HANCOCK

Linda Joy Barnes, 77, passed away Jan. 22, 2019, at her home.

She was born in Presque Isle, May 6, 1941, daughter of Arthur and Ethel (Jordan) Gonzales.

Linda graduated from Ellsworth High School, Class of 1959. In her younger years she was a hiker, biker and enjoyed being outdoors. She hunted some, fished a little and spent most summer and quite a few winter weekends at the family’s little camp on Molasses Pond.

Linda worked at the Ellsworth Woolen Mill and First National grocery store. She spent 27 years as an operator with New England Telephone, AT&T, Bell Atlantic and most other incarnations of Ma Bell. She spent 5½ years at J.T. Rosborough after retiring from the phone company. She worked for two years in the office at the First Congregational Church before retiring for good in 1999.

Linda taught herself how to sew when she was young and was known as a fantastic seamstress throughout Downeast Maine. She hemmed, repaired or made clothes for numerous people in the area. She made lots of clothes for herself and her sons. She made Halloween costumes for her sons and won the costume contest when they went as the three little bears. She loved to make quilts, doll clothes and all kinds of different crafts with her sewing skills. She had been passing on her knowledge of sewing to her daughter-in-law and grandchildren. Linda was an avid reader, it was her favorite pastime. Except for a few years of going to Florida in the wintertime Linda was content to stay home and enjoy reading, sewing, having lunch with the ladies of her high school class and spending time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her sons, Stephen and wife, Jeri, of Otis, Anthony and wife, Carrie, of Ellsworth and Christopher (Dino) of Hancock; daughters-in-law, Justice Barnes of Surry and Jennifer Liebermann of Massachusetts; sisters, Sharon Awalt and husband, Kenneth, of Ellsworth, Doreen McPeek and husband, David, of Mariaville and Ellen Archer of Searsport; grandchildren, Dylan Barnes, Brian London, Aimee and Ashlee Barnes, Rachel and Abigail Barnes and Christopher Barnes.

She was predeceased by her parents; husband, Harold Barnes; stepsons, Roger and Arden Barnes; sister, Donna Lyda; a niece and two nephews.

A gathering in remembrance of Linda will be held 1 p.m., Feb. 2, 2019, at Faith Community Fellowship, Bar Harbor Road, Trenton.

Contributions in Linda’s memory may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

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

Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com.

BLUE HILL

Robert (“Robin”) (“Bob”) John Walls of Blue Hill passed away unexpectedly on Jan. 23, 2019, surrounded by loved ones.

Bob was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was born on June 23, 1932, the son of Anna (Lang) Walls and Greeley Walls Jr. He graduated from Gilman High School in Northeast Harbor. Bob served proudly in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was an outdoor enthusiast who enjoyed boating and fishing. He was a master gardener, skilled woodsman and carpenter. He owned a sawmill for several years and a landscaping business, designing many beautiful gardens. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Blue Hill.

Bob is survived by his wife of almost 63 years, Beverly Gray Walls; four children, Timothy Walls of Blue Hill, Karen (and Walter) Morris of Garland, Melanie (and Bill) Sullivan of Coventry, R.I., and Shawn (and Kimberly) Walls of Phoenix, Ariz. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, three brothers Norman, Richardand Hillard, and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service is planned for Saturday, Feb. 2, at 2 p.m., at the First Baptist Church of Blue Hill, 53 Pleasant St. Friends and family are invited to gather at the church prior to the service from 1 to 2 p.m.

Washington County

Wayne W. Dawes, 64, of Danforth, Jan. 27, at Houlton hospital. Visting 2 p.m., funeral service 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, Lamson Funeral Home, Lincoln. Spring interment Lincoln Cemetery.

Hollis Emery Ferguson Jr., 80, of Eastport, Jan. 25.

Betty M. Grant, 80, of Harrington, Jan. 22, at Bangor. Memorial service 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, Church of Christ, Milbridge.

Hancock County

Margaret Rowe Ackerman Jordan, 100, of Ellsworth, Jan. 19. Private graveside service.

Whitney A. Albeke, 51, of Corea, Jan. 24.

Oscar Kelley Anderson Jr., 81, of New York, N.Y., summer resident of Southwest Harbor, Jan. 20, in New York. Summer service.

Linda Joy Barnes, 77, of Hancock, Jan. 22 at her home. Gathering of remembrance 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, Faith Community Fellowship, Trenton.

Katherine E. Moore Damp, 69, of Ellsworth, Jan. 16 at Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital, Ellsworth. Celebration of life Jan. 27, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Ellsworth.

Robert Clifford Dick, 97, of Castine, Jan. 22, at Northern Light Blue Hill Hospital. Spring celebration of life.

Helen B. Grasser, 93, of Greensboro, N.C. and Lamoine, Jan. 24. Visiting 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, Bragdon-Kelley, Ellsworth. Funeral service at later date.

1. McCormick Hassel, 72, of Southwest Harbor, Jan. 18, at Bangor. Spring interment Mount Height Cemetery, Southwest Harbor.

Elizabeth M. Joy, 80, of Sullivan, Jan. 26, at Sullivan.

Alan G. McFarland, 70, of Ellsworth, Jan. 23, at Ellsworth.

Dorothea L. Pride, 92, of Milo, formerly of Cape Elizabeth, Jan. 26, at Milo. Spring burial East Lamoine Cemetery.

Douglas S. Stover, 89, Blue Hill, Jan 25, at Northern Light Blue Hill Hospital. Spring service, Mountain New Cemetery, Blue Hill.

Robert John Walls, 86, of Blue Hill, Jan. 23. Visiting 1 p.m., memorial service 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, First Baptist Church, Blue Hill.

Barbara Pauline Wilson, 88, of Ellsworth, Jan. 9 at Ellsworth. Spring graveside service.

SULLIVAN

Elizabeth “Libby” Joy, 80, of East Sullivan died peacefully at her home on Jan. 26, 2019, after a

brief battle with cancer.

Libby owned and operated “A Touch of Maine,” where she was often found painting, roofing or making wreaths. Libby was strong and had a kind, generous heart. She never gave up on those she loved. She was always able to strike up a conversation with anyone and make them feel as if they’d been friends for years. Her legacy of kindness and hard work will be carried on by those whose lives she touched.

Libby was a devoted mother to her six kids, David, Diane, Donnie, Doddie, Tim and Thom. She was lovingly referred to as “Nanny” by her more than 20 grandachildren and great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind her longtime partner Russell.

A celebration of life will be held Feb. 9, 2019, from 3-6 p.m., at the David A. Hooper Lodge located at 132 Bert Gray Road in Sullivan.

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

Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com.