BLUE HILL

William J. Rosborough, born Dec. 29, 1926, in Philadelphia, Pa., died in Blue Hill on Jan. 6, 2019, at the age of 92.

Will leaves Maren, his wife of 68 years, and his children, John (Mac) Rosborough and wife, Janet, William (Bill) Rosborough and wife, Heather, Jean Rosborough and husband, James. He was predeceased by daughter Maren (Marnie) Rosborough. Will also leaves six grandsons, Darek, Davin, Nathan, Samuel, Weston and Tyler as well as two great-grandsons.

Will taught physical education and health in middle and high school for 36 years and was the trip coordinator at a summer camp for 30 years. When he and Maren retired to Maine he began volunteering at the Tree of Life Food Pantry in Blue Hill, where he later became chairman of the board for many years. He loved sailing his wooden boat in Contention Cove. One of his favorite sayings, when asked how he was doing, was to reply “above ground and taking nourishment.”

He will be greatly missed for his love of people, his interest in the lives of his children and grandchildren and for his love of life.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Tree of Life, Will Rosborough Scholarship Fund, Box 1329, Blue Hill, ME 04614 or St. Francis by the Sea Episcopal Church, Box 76, Blue Hill, ME 04614.

FRANKLIN

Lloyd D. “Bullet” Wilbur, 83, longtime resident of Franklin, died on Jan. 22, 2019, at his home. He was born Feb. 19, 1935, in Eastbrook, a son of Leslie and Muriel Wilbur, and attended local schools. Following high school, Lloyd enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, where he served for 21 years and earned numerous medals and decorations.

Upon discharge from the Air Force, Lloyd opened Franklin Husqvarna in 1980, and owned and operated it up until his recent health conditions didn’t allow him to and the business was taken over by his son Allen.

Bullet was predeceased by his parents and his beloved wife, Emily (Macy) Wilbur, and his four brothers.

Survivors include two sons, Allen D. Wilbur of Eastbrook, Daniel J. Wilbur of Franklin, a daughter Glenda D. Leavitt of Franklin, a sister Eleanor Brooks of Ellsworth as well as numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

A celebration of his life will be held from noon-3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, at the Eastbrook Community Center, 959 Eastbrook Road in Eastbrook. A graveside service with military honors will be held in the spring in Sunnyside Cemetery, Eastbrook. Arrangements are under the direction and care of Bragdon-Kelley Funeral Home, Ellsworth.

ELLSWORTH

Master Chief Robert Walter Field, 91, peacefully passed away at his home on Jan. 31, 2019, with son Robert Jr. and daughter-in-law Shirley by his side.

Robert was born in Jericho, Vt., to Ravenell and Emily Field, on July 30, 1927.

He graduated from Essex Junction High School 1944, and joined the United States Navy shortly after graduation. Early in his naval career he was stationed in Okinawa, Korea, Brazil, California and Adak, Alaska. Then, while stationed at NSGA Winter Harbor, he met and married the love of his life, Maxine L. Crowley, on Aug. 16, 1948.

Together they traveled the world to his many naval stations, starting with NSGA Winter Harbor and over 26 years to Hawaii, Narragansett, Long Island, Germany, Turkey, Morocco, Scotland and Maryland. During their travels they also built a family, having five children. When he retired from the Navy they returned to Maine and settled in Ellsworth to raise the three boys left at home. Many evenings while stationed overseas he entertained us kids with slide shows of those travels and popcorn.

He was a longtime member of the Masons and belonged to the Naval Cryptologic Veterans Association. Through NCVA reunions he and Maxine kept in touch with many of their Navy friends. They looked forward to traveling to these reunions that took place in many different states.

After his naval career, Robert spent 10 years working for the State Liquor Store in Ellsworth.

Robert’s favorite place was the camp they bought when he retired. There his legacy of family togetherness was instilled in his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He enjoyed watching the grandchildren discover the wonders of nature at camp. Many summer mornings were spent watching the sun come up over the trees while fishing with sons and grandchildren. He was also a fabulous wood craftsman; it gave him great pleasure to create gifts for the family. Other hobbies were coin and stamp collecting, doing jigsaw puzzles and putting together models of aircraft. His family was the joy of his life.

Robert was predeceased by his wife of 70 years, Maxine Louise Field, his son David Alan Field, his brother Richard Irving Field and his parents, Ravenell and Emily Field.

He is survived by his sister Eris Alma (Field) Perese of New York, daughter Carol and her husband Carl Donnelly, sons Robert W Field Jr. and wife, Shirley, Gary R. Field and wife, Karen, William Field and wife, Callie. Grandchildren, Robert Haga, Melissa and husband, Steve Weslow, Erica and husband, William Wilbur, Megan Field, Ashley Horn, Maxwell Field, David Field and wife, Natasha, Richard Field, Chelsea Field, Alexandria and husband, Joshua Hiter, MacKenzie Field and Emily Field. He is also survived by 12 great-grandchildren and 10 nieces and nephews.

A double graveside memorial for Robert and Maxine Field at Woodbine Cemetery is planned for Aug. 3, 2019.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Ethan Allen Lodge No. 72 (115 Merchants Row, Williston, VT 05495) scholarship fund would be appreciated.

BUCKSPORT

Our precious mother Ellen Marjorie (Gonzales) Archer transitioned from her earthly life to her everlasting life with Jesus on Feb. 1, 2019, with her loving and devoted son Gregory by her side to experience her final moments. Ellen was born in Presque Isle on March 20, 1935, and lived a very full, productive and meaningful life.

Ellen graduated from MDI High School, Class of 1953. She was the oldest of five sisters and grew up in Somesville near Long Pond. Swimming was our mom’s favorite pastime, which she enjoyed over her lifetime.

Ellen put herself through nursing school to earn her LPN license in the late 1970s and worked for many years at Maine Coast Memorial Hospital in Ellsworth, where she made many friends and was respected for her dedication and hard work. She raised her younger children in Bucksport, where she resided from 1969 to 2017.

Ellen leaves behind three sons, Russell of Ellsworth, Wesley and wife, Tammy, of Bucksport, and Gregory and wife, Michelle, of Belfast and a daughter, Victoria (Archer) Carter, and husband, Joseph, of Bucksport, sisters Sharon Awalt and husband, Kenneth, of Ellsworth and Doreen McPeek and husband, David, of Mariaville and six grandchildren: Wesley Michael Archer, Kimberly Archer, Rhiannon Archer, Ethan Archer, Joshua Miller and Krista Miller, four great-grandchildren, several nephews and a niece.

Ellen was predeceased by her mother, Ethel Jordan Gonzales, and her father, Arthur Gonzales, in 1987 and 1979, respectively. She was also predeceased by her daughter Wendy, sons Terrence and Michael, sisters Donna Lyda and Linda Barnes and a nephew.

Ellen will be remembered for her caring, nurturing nature and love of family. After her mother passed away, she carried on her mother’s tradition of gathering the entire extended family at her home every Christmas Eve from 1988 to 2015 at her Bucksport home. Ellen was a lover of music and had entire room in her home for her Elvis collection. Ellen attended the Congregational Church in Bucksport and participated in the choir while she was attending there. Our Mom has a beautiful singing voice and now will be able to share her beautiful singing voice in Heaven with her dearly departed family members and relatives.

All are welcome to join the family from 5-7 p.m. this Thursday, Feb. 7, in remembering Ellen, our precious, beautiful Mom as she rests in peace hearing all that is said. A funeral service will be held Feb. 8 at 11 a.m. at Mitchell-Tweedie Funeral Home, 28 Elm St., Bucksport. Her burial will be completed at a later date in the spring when the weather is warmer. www.mitchelltweedie-young.com.

The family wishes to extend thanks to Beacon Hospice for their support and care of our beloved mother.

BANGOR AND GOULDSBORO

June 24, 1955 – January 25, 2019

Johnathan Allen Myrick, passed away Jan. 25, 2019, at a local hospital. He was born June 24, 1955, in Bangor to Martin Darrell and Marjorie (McCallistor-Moulton) Myrick.

Johnny is survived by: Siblings: Gary (Laura) Moulton of Orland and Mabel (Kippy) Rolfe of Ellsworth; his nephew, Randy Moulton of Missouri and Randy’s children Cecilia and Daniel, and several cousins. He was predeceased by his parents and Effie Johnston Moulton, wife of nephew Randy.

Services will not be held per his wishes. Burial will be later in the spring at South Gouldsboro Cemetery.

HANCOCK

Ronald Larry Pinkham, 63, died Jan. 22, 2019, after battling bone cancer. He was fourth born of 10 kids on Aug. 14, 1954, in Bangor, to Maxine (Urann) Pinkham and Harvey Pinkham. Ronnie grew up in Hancock, “Egypt Stream,” and built his home in Hancock.

Ron loved being on the ocean, whether it was fishing for fun or when he was out there making a living as a commercial fisherman. Ron was also a talented welder fabricator.

He enjoyed tending to his “garden” and his chickens. Time spent with friends and family always proved to be a good time — many stories shared seemed to have Ronnie up to something, that had others questioning if it was a good idea. He always had a smile under his big mustache.

Ron will be missed by his nine siblings, Douglas, Harvey, Susan, Evelyn, Nancy, David, Charlie, Brenda and Dwayne, along with many nieces, nephews and friends.

The family would like to thank his nephew, Matthew Chick, for the time and care you gave Ron during his battle with cancer. Your friendship with Ronnie over the years meant a lot to him.

Thank you, Northern Light Hospice, for providing exceptional care and support to Ron, and the support you gave to family and friends.

A party will be held this spring in Ron’s honor.

WALTHAM

Richard “Dick” M. Emery, 88, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019. He was born in Ellsworth, Nov. 10, 1930, to William A. and Merredith (Maxfield) Emery.

Besides his parents, Dick was predeceased by his brother and sister-in-law, William M. and Margaret I.

He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Elaine (Hatch), daughters, Mary (Kevin) Hathaway, Barbara (Lyndon) Thomas, grandsons, Richard (Sarah) Thomas, Coryan (Jess) Hathaway, Celio Hathaway.

Richard graduated from Ellsworth High School and Valparaiso Technical Institute (Ind.). He also attended the University of Maine at Orono and served in the U.S. Navy. He enjoyed a life-long career as an electronics engineer.

A celebration of life service will be held at a later date. A private burial will take place in the spring. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be sent to Eastbrook Baptist Church c/o Jonathan Pierce, Treasurer, 133 Fitchburg Road, Waltham, ME 04605 or Grace Evangelical College & Seminary 502 Odlin Road, Bangor, ME 04401.

Washington County

Dale Von Prief Fardelmann, MD, 91, of Jonesport, Jan 22. Private service.

Terrance A. Lee, 72, of Danforth, Jan. 30, at Houlton.

Vina Elizabeth (Gallant) McKay, 98, of Baileyville, Jan. 23, at Colonial Health Care, Lincoln. Memorial Mass 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, St. James the Greater R.C. Church, Baileyville. Spring burial Woodland Cemetery.

Deborah Marie Richardson, of Milbridge, Jan. 21.

Avis M. Whorley, 87, of Pembroke, Feb. 2, at Calais Regional Hospital. Summer service, Dennysville Congregational Church.

Hancock County

Ellen Marjorie (Gonzales) Archer, 83, of Bucksport, Feb. 1. Visiting 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, funeral service 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 8, Mitchell-Tweedie Funeral Home, Bucksport. Spring interment.

D. Ann Bruce, 79, of Bar Harbor, Jan. 31, at Bar Harbor. Burial Mass 10 a.m. Friday, June 7, Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Bar Harbor. Interment Ledgelawn Cemetery, Bar Harbor.

Don Eldon Coates, 97, of Orono and Mount Desert, Dec. 23, at Orono. Celebration of life 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, Church of Universal Fellowship, Orono.

Richard M. Emery, 88, of Waltham, Feb. 2, at his home. Celebration of life at later date.

Robert Walter Field, 91, of Ellsworth, Jan. 31 at his home. Graveside service for Robert and Maxine Field, Aug. 3, Woodbine Cemetery, Ellsworth.

Elizabeth M. Joy, 80, of East Sullivan, Jan. 26, at her home. Celebration of life 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, David A. Hooper Lodge, Sullivan.

Margaret Evelyn Webb Martel, 92, of Southwest Harbor, Jan. 30, at Sonogee Rehabilitation and Living Center, Bar Harbor. Memorial service 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, Southwest Harbor Congregational Church. Spring interment Mt. Height Cemetery, Southwest Harbor.

Forrest E. Murphy, 88, of Southwest Harbor, Feb. 4.

Johnathan Allen Myrick, 63, of Gouldsboro and Bangor, Jan. 26, at a local hospital. Spring burial South Gouldsboro Cemetery.

Ronald Larry Pinkham, 63, of Hancock, Jan. 22. Spring celebration.

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

Lloyd D. Wilbur, 83, of Franklin, Jan. 22, at his home. Celebration of life noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, Eastbrook Community Center. Spring graveside service Sunnyside Cemetery, Eastbrook.

ORLAND

Sam Colby Crawford

Sam’s life was cut way too short due to a tragic fire on Feb. 4, 2019. He was born on Jan. 11, 1978, in the middle of a winter hurricane. That set the pace for his whirlwind short life. He lived his life to the fullest. His family was his world, second came his animals; everything else had to follow. Anyone who knew Sam could see how big his heart was. If he saw a stray animal in need of a home, it came. He also did the same for many of his friends. If he thought he could help in some way he would try.

Sam was self-employed as S.C. Crawford General Contractor for over 20 years in the MDI and Downeast area, even as far out to some of the islands and Fort Knox for long cold winter pointing granite. He loved a challenge and took pride in his work.

Growing up in North Orland he loved his trucks and MUD RUNNING. Sam was the original Dukes of Hazzard learning to drive on North Orland’s dirt road and boy could he throw a party.

Sam attended Bucksport High School and HCTC, graduating in 1996, and attended EMCC to become a machinist but could not stand to be cooped up inside.

He leaves behind his parents, Steve and Darla Crawford of North Orland, his fiancée Cassandra Morse (Casey) of North Orland, his children; Denika Cunningham and partner Mike Darragh and granddaughter Riley and Negan a new grandson coming in March of Eddington, Mariah Jerome and partner Alex Chaffee and grand dog Bandit of North Orland, Lillian Adel Crawford and Ella May Pearl Crawford of North Orland, grandparents Louis and May Dawn Small of Etna. Many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Let us not forget his animal family the horses, minis, steers, pigs, chickens, rabbits, dogs and cats. As you can see his love of animal and strays.

Family and friends will gather for a funeral service at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, at the Orland Community Center. In lieu of flowers, donations in Sam’s memory may be made to an animal shelter of choice or to Steve and Darla Crawford, who are setting up a trust for Sam’s children. Arrangements are under the care of Mitchell-Tweedie Funeral Home and Cremation Services Bucksport. (mitchelltweedie-young.com)

FRANKLIN

Gerard V. Goodwin passed away peacefully at home on Feb. 4, 2019, in Franklin at the age of 80, after a four-year battle with bone marrow cancer.

Gerard was born on July 5, 1938, in Franklin to Vernon Goodwin and Marguerite (Burke) Goodwin.

He owned and operated Goodwin Trucking Inc. for more than 50 years.

He is survived by his wife, Judy (Willey) Goodwin; his son Rusty, his wife, Tammy, and their daughter Mikaela of Franklin; two stepdaughters, Elaine Wood of Jonesboro; Cathy Kirschner and her husband, John, of Augusta; seven granddaughters and two step-granddaughters.

Gerard will be missed by many others, along with his close friends, Scott Griffin, JR Wood, Manley Bragdon and Roland Conroy. He will also be missed by his faithful shotgun rider, his dog Katie.

Gerard had a passion for hunting, fishing and dancing. You could always find him at one of his favorite pond locations in the afternoon.

Gerard had a clear vision of everything. Right, wrong or indifferent, you knew where you stood.

Special thanks to all the wonderful caregivers who came into his life during his illness.

A celebration of life will be held in the spring.

MONTREAL AND LAMOINE

Lucia Tweedie Kowaluk

July 1, 1934 – February 1, 2019

Lucia died peacefully surrounded by family and friends in a lovely Montreal nursing home close to her home. Causes were multiple as her health deteriorated sharply after a fall in October 2017. Born and raised in Albany, N.Y., Lucia spent many summers in Lamoine at the home of her grandmother, Sarah Tweedie Hodgkins, later at the home of mother, H. Louise Tweedie, and more recently at the homes of her sister Carol Tweedie Korty and cousin Catherine deTuede. Many generations of her father Fred Tweedie’s family were Lamoiners.

She earned a BA in medieval history from the University of Illinois, but after earning an MS in social work from McGill University, she remained in Montreal, devoting the rest of her life to issues of social service and reform. Initially she served as case worker for Family Services of Montreal and program director of University Settlement near McGill. She later initiated and for many years ran a drop-in and food kitchen housed in St. James United Church for homeless people. She and her husband gathered local citizens to save six city blocks of late 19th century townhouses from being razed for high-rise, high-priced condos. This radical movement garnered national recognition for its success in establishing the largest co-operative housing project on a land trust in North America known as Milton Parc, with multi-unit townhouses for 1,500 limited income people, enabling them to live in a close network of homes in the midst of the city.

She established several houses for indigent street people with mental illness. She established the Montreal Urban Ecology Centre. She worked to convert an abandoned public school building to house a multicultural arts center and many social organizations. In 2013, she was awarded the national Order of Canada, the highest such award given Canadians; in 2015, she was awarded the Order of Quebec for her services. At 82, her final effort was to save the 19th century granite structure of the historic hospital, Hotel-Dieu, from being replaced (along with four other hospitals) by two large consolidated hospitals. Using her finely tuned skills of social organization, Lucia brought together 30 organizations to work out plans for a multiuse center, including a medical clinic and more nonprofit cooperative housing.

An early marriage to Alex Kowaluk ended in divorce, although she retained his surname. She and Dimitri Roussopoulos, a social activist and publisher of Black Rose Books, were married for 50 years. Both were active in nuclear disarmament, anti-war and ecology movements. Their son Riel recently returned to Montreal after working for decades in the Vancouver area.

Lucia is survived by her husband and son; grandchildren Natasha and Orion Roussopoulos; former daughter-in-law Juliet Smith, of Vancouver; daughter-in-law Katrina Nudelman and grandchildren, Anastasia, Julia and Dimitri, of Montreal; sister Carol Tweedie Korty of Lamoine; sister Alice Tweedie of Rumford; cousin Catherine deTuede of Lamoine; aunt Cris Herrlich of Essex Junction, Vt.; cousin Katherine Herrlich of Melrose, Maine; cousin Alan Herrlich of Nashua, N.H.; cousin Robert Herrlich of Atascadero, Calif., and cousin Peter Herrlich of Klamath, Ore.

A memorial service is planned for Feb. 17 at the assembly hall in Hotel Dieu Hospital in Montreal. Ashes will be buried in Montreal and in Lamoine’s Forest Hill Cemetery.

BUCKSPORT

Judith H. Gross, 83, died Monday, Feb. 11, 2019, at home after a short illness with her loving family by her side. She was born in Castine on Nov. 12, 1935, a daughter of James E. and Esther F. (Leach) Hutchins.

She graduated from Bucksport High School, Class of 1954, and attended Farmington State Teachers College for two years. While in high school, she popped popcorn for the Alamo Theatre in Bucksport. She was a member of the Franklin Street United Methodist Church, Felicity Chapter of Order of Eastern Star, member of Assembly 5 Rainbow Girls in Bucksport, and she also served on the advisory board for the Rainbow Girls for many years.

Family was very important to Judith; she enjoyed following her children and grandchildren’s’ school and sporting events. She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Richard F. Gross, of Bucksport, her daughters, Beth Cunningham and husband, Jack, of Bar Harbor, Karen Rackliff and husband, Thomas, of Berlin, N.H., and Leslie Gifford and significant other Larry Wahl of Bucksport. Grandchildren James, Jared, Samuel, Jacob, Jonathan, Lindsey, Dustin, David, Kenneth, Whitney and Nye and many great-grandchildren as well as nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Judith was predeceased by brothers James Hutchins Jr. and Stuart Hutchins, and one sister, Ellen Hutchins.

Family and friends will gather for visitation from 6-8 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, at Mitchell-Tweedie Funeral Home 28 Elm St., Bucksport, where a funeral service will be held at noon on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019.

Memorial contributions in Judith memory may be made to Buck Memorial Library, P.O. Box DD, Bucksport, ME 04416 or Bucksport Animal Shelter P.O. Box X, Bucksport, ME 04416. www.mitchelltweedie-young.com.

ADDISON

Joan Mary Anderson, 72, died Feb. 8, 2019, at her home with her partner and family surrounding her after a long illness. She was born in Ellsworth, Nov. 9, 1946, daughter of Frank Whitehouse Jr. and Vivian (Hooper) Anderson.

She attended McKinley and Pershing schools in Amherst and graduated from Ellsworth High School, Class of 1965. Joan attended Northeastern University and graduated with honors from the University of Maine-Orono, receiving her master’s degree in social work. She was a nursing home administrator and worked long hours helping people in crisis, and advocating for the elderly. Her faith journey was varied. She was comfortable in Protestant, Catholic and Native American religious cultures. Joan was interested in genealogy, which led her to be an active member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She was a Rainbow Girl, a page at the State House in Augusta and a board member of the Eastern Maine Area on Aging.

Joan loved to travel and study local cultures. She did mission work in Mexico and was a member of an international walking group, hiking with them in many European countries.

She is survived by her longtime partner and caregiver, Philip LeBlanc of Addison; sisters Maureen Lewis, Ellsworth and Patricia Wilbur, South Portland; children, Robin Larson-Clarke and Kristina Larson, both of Ellsworth; grandchildren, Colby and Javen Clarke, Ellsworth; nieces, Bobbi Chalmers, her husband, Joe, and children Abigal, Annie and Andrew, Southwest Harbor and Adrienne Wilson, husband, Jeff and daughter Samantha, South Portland; one nephew, Allen Wilbur, South Portland; one uncle, Fred C. Anderson, Brewer; special aunts, Robin and Holly Hitchcock, Ellsworth and many cousins. She was predeceased by her parents and brother, John.

Calling hours will be held 10 a.m.-noon, March 2, 2019, with Rosary prayed at 11 a.m. at Jordan-Fernald, 113 Franklin St., Ellsworth. Interment will be held in the spring at Mt. Rest Cemetery, Amherst.

Contributions in Joan’s memory may be made to the Ellsworth Public Library, 20 State St., Ellsworth, ME 04605.

Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com.

BANGOR

Anthony Walter Sohns, also known as Tony “The Bug Man,” died of a heart attack while on a business trip in Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 6, 2019. He was 41 years old.

Sohns was raised in Bucksport, where his love of the natural world grew along the shores of Silver Lake. He began collecting at the age of 3 when everything from rocks to live bugs could be found in his pockets. His passion for collecting and cataloging grew throughout his entire life. Yearly camping trips to Baxter State Park with his family helped to cultivate this curiosity and exploration of all things wild. From every species of Maine freshwater mussel to a complete archived collection of Maine’s moths that now resides in the Smithsonian, were just a fraction of Sohns’ hand-collected and cataloged specimens.

Sohns was a storyteller. This was quickly realized with his natural ability to command a room, whether on stage or just over a pint of beer. This gift allowed him to share the passion he felt for the natural world with others, especially with children. Through the many programs he taught, Sohns is leaving behind a wake of natural history enthusiasts.

While studying entomology at Oregon State University, Sohns started Bug Mania, which he brought to Maine, and now this event dedicated to all things bug-related educates thousands of schoolchildren every year, earning him the name “The Bug Man.”

His entrepreneurial spirit was fostered by the many small shops he frequented and worked at in his youth. This sprit helped him co-found The Rock & Art shop with his family. The Rock & Art Shop started in a little orange building on the side of Route 1A and grew to three downtown locations. Through the co-owned family business, Sohns was able to put to use his incredible talent for creating displays, signs and curating natural history objects. The first downtown location was Bangor, Sohns’ beloved city, of which he was an unofficial historian, tour guide and karaoke aficionado. Few loved the city as much as he did.

Sohns was a champion of Maine at home and throughout his many travels. He was able to find fascination along any road or under any rock. From spring break trips to West Virginia to find a cryptobranchus alleganiensis (Hellbenber) with his sisters to sailing in the Caribbean, Sohns had a need for adventure that he shared with those around him.

Sohns had a respect for all living things from the giant redwoods to the tiny gnat fly. He had a way with words, whether writing an ode to a fallen tree or comforting a friend. His sense of humor was infamous and his laugh, which was distinctive, will be missed. The only thing bigger than Tony’s love of the natural world was his heart.

Sohns is survived by his mother and father, Arlene and James Sohns, his sisters, Amanda Sohns and Annette Dodd, his brother-in-law Chris Dodd, his nephew Samuel James Sohns Dodd, his many friends, and the communities he loved. He will be missed dearly.

A wake will be held at Mitchell-Tweedie Funeral Home in Bucksport on Friday, Feb. 15, from 4-6 p.m. and there will be a funeral service on Saturday, Feb. 16, at 10 a.m. at St. Vincent De Paul’s in Bucksport.

TRENTON

Jill S. Ames, 74, died Wednesday evening, Feb. 6, 2019, surrounded by the love and caring of her daughters. She was born Feb. 5, 1945, in Albion, the daughter of Maurice and Beverly (Knox) Scribner.

Jill was a graduate of Besse High School, Albion; a graduate of the PLUS School of Business, Portland; and a certified project manager through Digital Equipment Corp.’s project management program. But that was only her formal education: She was a lifelong learner, taking classes in many topics from universities and adult education programs in the many places that she lived, as well as taking and teaching crafting classes, especially in quilting.

Jill spent most of her career working as an administrator, project manager and program manager in the high-technology industry in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Georgia, Illinois and California. Her most recent position prior to retirement was as a Program Manager at Sun Microsystems in Menlo Park, Calif. Since that time, she held a variety of part-time positions helping small businesses with bookkeeping and administrative tasks, as well as serving customers in a quilt shop.

In her retirement, Jill spent most of her time enjoying her family (and they her) — especially her daughters and her grandson — and passionately pursued her greatest loves, gardening and quilting. In recent years, she belonged to two chapters of the Pine Tree Quilt Guild (Island Quilters and Liberated YoYos), spent countless hours making potholders and pro bono quilt blocks and oncology quilts, teaching quilt- and bag-making techniques to her fellow quilters, attending quilt shows, designing and making beautiful quilt tops for many relatives and friends and sewing at retreats and with her daughters, who share her love of quilting. She was also a dedicated volunteer in the Master Gardener and Eat Well programs of the University of Maine Hancock County Cooperative Extension. A foe of food insecurity in Maine, she grew produce as part of the Friends in Action garden project of the Master Gardener program, and she taught clients of local food banks to use healthy produce in their meals as part of the Eat Well program. As busy as she was with those pursuits, she always found time to help her daughters with their gardens and to nurture her own gorgeous flowers and a few vegetables.

Jill was a generous, energetic, caring and fun person. She loved dogs, flowers, wildlife and beautiful landscapes. She was quick with a smile and a kind word for everyone, and she generously shared her knowledge with anyone who wanted or needed it. She was proud of and loved her daughters and her grandson more than anything and was so happy that she was able to spend all but a few years of her life living with or very close by to one or all of them. Her happiest moments were with them — helping them (or getting their help) with quilts or gardens or homework, working on quilting and gardening projects together, and just running errands or having a family dinner for no reason other than the family enjoying each other. She was (and still is) loved by her friends and family and will be well and truly missed.

Jill was predeceased by her mother, Beverly; her father, Maurice; her stepfather, Maurice Swazey; and her brother, Charles Collins. She is survived by her daughter, Andrea L. Ames and her companion, Douglas Harber, of Lamoine; daughter, Wendy L. Ames and her husband, James Neilson, of Ellsworth, and grandson, Nicholas M. Vazquez of San Jose, Calif.; ex-husband, Dale M. Ames of Ellsworth; brother Maurice (Bud) Scribner and wife, Marlene, of Clinton; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Jill’s daughters and grandson will celebrate her life in the Ellsworth area at a date in the spring to be announced. All are welcome, and those who wish to join them may contact Andrea Ames at 216 High St. #302, Ellsworth, ME 04605 for notification when the event is scheduled. Jill touched so many lives in large and small ways and will be most remembered for her love and dedication to her family and friends, for her affection for quilting, and for her selfless contribution to the Master Gardener and Eat Well programs of the University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Hancock County.

In lieu of flowers, those who wish may contribute in memory of Jill to those programs via their online donation page, https://bit.ly/2RRhDkD, by indicating that 100 percent of your gift should go to the “Hancock County Fund” and specifying that the gift be given “In Memory Of” (from the “Tribute Type” under “In Honor/Memory Of”) Jill Ames (“Honoree Name”). If you would like Jill’s family to be notified of your gift, include “Andrea Ames, 216 High St #302, Ellsworth, ME 04605” in the space below “Honoree Name.”

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

Condolences may be expressed at www.acadiacremation.com.

ORLAND

April 19, 1931 – January 29, 2019

Laura E. Ross died peacefully on Jan. 29, 2019, at the age of 87. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald E. Ross. She was born to Percy and Irene Bowden of Orland, and had three brothers and two sisters, Paul Dunbar, Linwood Bowden, Joseph Bowden, Phyllis Bennett and Ferne Libby. She is survived by one sister-in-law, Betty Bowden of Bucksport.

Laura lived most of her life in Florida, where she was a member of the Fouraker Road Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Fla. She returned to her beloved home in Orland for summers. She loved company and spent many hours sharing time with close friends at her home. She returned to Maine four years ago to be with her eldest son, Thomas Carpenter, during his illness. He is survived by his wife, Wendy M. Carpenter of Verona Island, who was a wonderful daughter-in-law. Laura is survived by two children. Dennis (Suzi) Carpenter of Verona Island, Maine and Cindy (Russ) Aldrich of Fort Walton Beach, Fla. She had many grandchildren and great-grandchildren and enjoyed watching and hearing of their escapades.

She loved life and lived it to the fullest. Dennis and Cindy would like to thank Beth Bland of Northern Light Health and the wonderful Staff at Courtland Rehabilitation and Living Center for their excellent and compassionate care of their mother during the last week of her life. They sincerely appreciate Richard E. Pinkham of Steuben, her loyal friend and faithful companion for the past few years.

A memorial service will be held the first week in July at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Orland. “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” Hebrews 11:1

Washington County

Joan Mary Anderson, 72, of Addison, Feb. 8, at her home. Visiting 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 2, Jordan-Fernald, Ellsworth. Spring interment Mt. Rest Cemetery, Amherst.

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

James A. Holmes III, 66, of Princeton, Feb 7.

Joseph Plotegher, 86, of Danforth, Feb 4, at his home. Funeral service Feb. 9, Lamson Funeral Home, Danforth. Spring interment Danforth Cemetery.

Hancock County

Jill S. Ames, 74, of Trenton, Feb. 6. Spring celebration.

Paula Ann (Day) Brandt, 64, of Sullivan, Feb. 4, at her home. Memorial service Feb. 10 Solid Rock Bible Baptist Church, Gouldsboro. Spring graveside service Simpson Cemetery, Sullivan.

Wesley Andrew Burgess, 53, of Orland, Jan. 26.

Sam Colby Crawford, 41, of Orland, Feb. 4. Funeral service Feb. 10, Orland Community Center.

George N. Demas, 86, of Bar Harbor, Feb. 5. Gathering May 18, Higgins/Demas Theater, Bar Harbor.

Gerard V. Goodwin, 80, of Franklin, Feb. 4, at his home. Spring celebration of life.

Judith H. Gross, 83, of Bucksport, Feb. 11 at her home. Visiting 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, funeral service noon Sunday, Feb. 17, Mitchell-Tweedie Funeral Home, Bucksport.

Gerard Edwin Haraden, 89, of Bar Harbor, Feb. 10. Spring service.

Lorraine Johnson, 85, of Corea and Northport, Fla., Feb. 3, at Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital, Ellsworth. Memorial service, June 23, Corea.

Lucia Tweedie Kowaluk, 84, of Montreal and Lamoine, Feb 1 at Montreal. Memorial service Hotel Dieu Hospital, Montreal. Burial Mondreal and Forest Hill Cemetery, Lamoine.

Vaughn Albert Lowell, 92, of Bucksport, Feb. 1, at McClure Miller Respite House, Colchester, Vt. Visiting 1 p.m., funeral service 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, Mitchell-Tweedie Funeral Home Bucksport.

Dorothy Marshall, 92, of Southwest Harbor and Jensen Beach, Fla., Jan. 25. Summer celebration of life.

Carol J. Martin, 77, Vero Beach, Fla., summer resident of Mount Desert Island, Feb. 5, at Indian RiverHospital, Vero Beach, Fla.

Laura E. Ross, 87, of Orland, Jan. 29. Memorial service, July, Oak Grove Cemetery, Orland.

Anthony Walter Sohns, 41, of Bangor, Feb. 6 at Tucson, Ariz. Visiting 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15, Mitchell-Tweedie Funeral Home, Bucksport. Funeral service 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, St. Vincent De Paul’s, Bucksport.

BLUE HILL

Kendall W. Hatch Sr., 83, passed away Feb. 13, 2019, at his home. He was born in Blue Hill, Sept. 11, 1935, son of Ward and Alice (Nevells) Hatch.

Kendall worked for many years at the Bucksport paper mill.

He is survived by six daughters, Cora (Bruce), Christy (Brian), Mary Ellen (Paul), Robin, Amy (Donnie) and Sharon; two stepchildren, Dorrance (Mary) and Marla; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews; extended family at Tradewinds, Blue Hill; as well as his beloved kitty, Simme. He was predeceased by his wife, Barbara; sons, Kendall Hatch, Jr., and Wayne; brothers, Hazen, George, Robert and Clifton; grandson, James; granddaughter, Tonya.

Per Kendall’s request, there will be a graveside service in the spring to be announced.

Donations in Kendall’s memory may be made to the ARK Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 276, Cherryfield, ME 04622.

R.I.P.

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

Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com.

SOUTHWEST HARBOR

Forrest “Spider” Emery Murphy died peacefully on Feb. 4, 2019, at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Southwest Harbor, the son of Walter H. and Marie E. (McEachern) Murphy on Oct. 3, 1930.

He attended Southwest Harbor schools. On Nov. 1, 1952, he married Sandra May Garland and they were married nearly 66 years. She predeceased him Aug. 1, 2018.

He is survived by daughter Laurel Norwood and husband, Richard; son Brian Murphy and wife, Becky; brother Philip Murphy and his wife, Ann; sisters-in-law Belva Murphy and Catherine Murphy; granddaughters Carrie Richardson and husband, Clint; Allison Harms and husband, Nick; great-grandchildren Mia Richardson; Benjamin Macmaster; Harrison Richardson; Ava Richardson; Abel Harms; step-grandson Travis Harms; and many extended family members and friends.

He was predeceased by his parents; brothers Joseph; Lawrence “Peenie”; Clarence “Nibby” and sister-in-law Jane Murphy Greising.

Forrest was a hard working man, Jack of all trades, cutting and hauling Christmas Trees with long-time friend, Edwin Dunbar, mechanic at Gordon & White Garage, carpenter for Ken Hutchins, operator of the Parkadia store, and finally body shop manager of Auto Haus in Ellsworth until his retirement.

Our parents enjoyed following their grand/great-grandchildren’s sporting events; square dancing, snowmobiling, boating and camping. For six years they wintered and explored in Florida returning to Maine in the spring to Timberland Campground.

Forrest was Past Noble Grand and member of the Southwest Harbor Odd Fellows Lodge. Our family wishes to thank Dad’s doctors, medical and office staff at Cooper Gilmore, Oncology, Christine Mild and Beacon Hospice of Bangor for the wonderful care he was given.

A spring graveside service will be held for both parents, date to be determined.

FRANKLIN

John O. Coburn (Jack), 85, longtime resident of Franklin, passed away on Feb. 13 at the Maine Veterans Home in South Paris. He was born Oct. 18, 1933, in Bancroft, son of the late Adelbert and Marie Coburn. He attended local schools in Danforth and Bancroft and enlisted in the Navy, where he served his time aboard two destroyers sailing in European waters.

Jackie was predeceased by his two brothers, Lawrence and Ronald, and sister Minette. Survivors include his lovely wife, Lorraine, of 58½ years, and their children Lawrence Coburn and Kathy Conrad of Maine, Kevin Coburn of California and Joelle Dixon of Florida; two sons-in-law Glen Conrad and Mike Dixon, grandchildren Blake, Deagan and Nik Conrad; Brandy Diaz, Caroline and Benjamin Dixon; great-grandchildren Donavin and Natalia Diaz and their father Raul Diaz; and Jack’s two sisters Joann Brewer and Cellie Dach with their children and grandchildren. Jack had many extended family members such as Lillian Leighton, Martha Moon and Jim Price, who were very close to Jackie. Several family and friends that were very important in Jackie’s life that are greatly loved and appreciated always.

A graveside service will be in the spring time at a date and time to be announced.