WASHINGTON COUNTY

Anthony Michael Best II, 31, of Indian Township, May 20 at Maine Medical Center, Portland. Burial mass May 25, St. Ann Roman Catholic Church, Peter Dana Point. Burial, Tribal Cemetery.

Julica D. Crowley, 98, of Brewer and Jonesport, Nov. 6, 2015, at The Woodlands, Brewer. Memorial service 10 a.m., Monday, May 30, Sawyer Memorial Congregational Church, Jonesport. Burial, Indian River Cemetery, Jonesport.

Marie Ann (Perry) Leighton, 80, of Steuben, Dec. 3, 2015, Davis Estates, Machias. Service 11:30 a.m., Saturday, May 28, All Souls by the Sea Church, Steuben.

Marguerite M. Mains, 95, of Pembroke, Jan. 13 at Pembroke. Service May 21, Clarkside Cemetery, Pembroke.

Robert Layne Mallar, 54, of Machias, May 21 at Machias. Service 1 p.m., Thursday, May 26, Jacksonville Cemetery, East Machias.

Marilyn Elizabeth Morang, 69, of Charlotte, March 21 at Calais Regional Hospital. Service 1 p.m., Sunday, May 29, Dennysville Cemetery.

Byron O’Brien, 73, of Calais, Jan. 2 at Calais. Service May 21, Calais Cemetery.

Nancy Lou Nielson, 85, of Whiting, May 23 at her home. Memorial service at later date.

Roy O. Rollins, 88, of Machiasport, May 3 at Machias. Service 2 p.m., Saturday, May 28, 31 Whale Cove Rd., Bucks Harbor.

David Laurence Sockabasin, 75, of Indian Township, May 17 at his home. Burial mass Saturday, May 21, St. Ann Church, Peter Dana Point. Burial, Tribal Cemetery.

John Allen Tibbetts, 78, of Columbia Falls, Jan. 26. Celebration of life 1 p.m., Saturday, June 18, Montegail Pond camp.

Christie Marianna Danforth Wallace, 45, of Danforth, May 19 at Westminster, S.C.

HANCOCK COUNTY

Zimri R. Bridges, 84, of Verona, May 21 at a Bangor hospital. Visitation 5-7 p.m., Thursday, May 26, Mitchell Tweedie Funeral Home, Bucksport. Service 10 a.m., Friday, May 27, Mitchell-Tweedie Funeral Home, Bucksport.

Beverly Jean Colson, 63, of Gouldsboro, May 18 at Eastern Maine Medical Center, Bangor. Service May 23, Knights of Pythias, Gouldsboro. Private burial, Westbay Cemetery, Gouldsboro.

Mary Stair Crane, 85, of West Palm Beach, Fla., and Northeast Harbor, May 10, at Good Samaritan Hospital, West Palm Beach, Fla. Private burial.

David Covelle Curtis, 79, of Hancock, May 22 at Maine Coast Memorial Hospital, Ellsworth. Private service at later date.

Harold Arthur Ellis, 90, of Bucksport, May 19 at a Bangor hospital. Memorial service 3 p.m., Saturday, May 28, his camp on Craigs Pond, Orland.

Ivadel Chatto Gray, 86, of Sedgwick, May 12 at Blue Hill Memorial Hospital. Graveside service 11 a.m., Saturday, May 28, Camp Stream Cemetery, Sedgwick.

Mary Madeline Grindle, 80, of Bar Harbor, May 19 at V.A. Hospice, Togus Springs, Augusta. Visiting 5:30 to 7 p.m., Thursday, June 2, Jordan-Fernald, Mount Desert. Burial mass 10 a.m., Friday, June 3, Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Bar Harbor. Interment, Holy Redeemer Cemetery.

Mary B. Hamblen, 88, of Deer Isle, May 19 at Deer Isle. Service June 18, Bragdon Kelley Funeral Home, Stonington.

Forest Hilton Hanscom, Jr., 75, of Trenton, May 17. Celebration of life Sunday, June 5, 12 p.m.-3 p.m., Trenton Volunteer Fire Department.

Eugenia E. LaBelle, 84, of Trenton, Jan. 4 at Mount Desert Island Hospital, Bar Harbor. Service 10 a.m., Saturday, May 28, Leland Cemetery, Trenton.

Katherine Grace Larrabee, 83, of Stonington, May 6, at Island Nursing Home, Deer Isle. Service May 21, St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Church, Stonington.

Beatrice M. Martin, 94, of Ellsworth, May 17.

Jeanette (Shaw) Schaffer, 87, of Bucksport, Jan. 19 at Belfast. Celebration of life Saturday, 11 a.m., June 11, Elm St. Congregational Church, Bucksport.

Marie Seavey, 73, of Seal Cove, May 16 at Mount Desert Island Hospital. Graveside service 1 p.m., Saturday, June 11, Hill Rest Cemetery, West Tremont.

Marilyn Amy Sincyr, 69, of Ellsworth, May 5 at Maine Coast Memorial Hospital, Ellsworth. Celebration of life 1 p.m., Saturday, June 11, Ellsworth Elks Lodge.

Leman Lester Smith, Jr., 88, of Bar Harbor, March 25 at Bar Harbor. Memorial service 1 p.m., Saturday, June 4, St. Saviors Episcopal Church, Bar Harbor. Interment at Ledgelawn Cemetery, Bar Harbor.

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GOULDSBORO – Beverly Jean Colson, 63, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2016, surrounded by her family at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor. She was born on Oct. 20, 1952, in Steuben, the daughter of the late Donald and Verna Hayward.

Beverly is survived by her loving husband, Michael, of 44 years, daughter Crystal of Gouldsboro, son, Christopher and his and wife, Laurie, of Santa Maria, Calif., brother Jim and Maxine Cuppett of Lebanon Conn., sister Sharon (Hayward) & Elwood Washington of Hampton Va., brother Bob Hayward of Stow, her Uncle Dicky Dugay and Aunt Juanita, both from Cherryfield. She also is survived by close relatives of Michael’s family — Chuck and Patty Colson, Jackie Foss, Jeanne Weeks and Wesley Reed and Gloria and Birchard Church as well as several nephews, nieces and cousins.

Beverly was predeceased by her mother, Verna (Seavey) Hayward, father, Donald Hayward Sr., sister Sheila (Hayward) Monroe and sister Carol (Hayward) Fickett.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to her caregivers, Kim and Cheryle, and her childhood friends, Faye (her quilting partner) and Judy and her daughter-in-law Laurie, who has always been there for her. Thank you to all the doctors and nurses who diligently worked to maintain her quality of life.

Beverly loved her family more than anything, marrying her high school sweetheart Michael in June of 1972, then having her children Crystal and Christopher. Her family was the light of her life.

She was a dedicated volunteer, and coach to her children’s sports teams. She was an active participant in the MS Society, working on the board as well as raising thousands of dollars to give to them. She even met her goal of raising $2,100 for this year’s walk before she passed. Beverly has a work history that included working at Stinson’s and Wyman’s factories then obtaining her bachelor’s degree in education from Chapman University and became a teacher to many students in several schools over the years. She also worked in customer service and management in several places, with her final career being at the Bluenose Inn in Bar Harbor. Because Michael was in the Air Force, they lived in Maine, California, Okinawa and Michigan, so she touched many lives. They were able to return to Maine to visit their family and she stayed close to her roots, and they finally moved back and built a house in 1994, where she lived until her death.

Beverly had a way of making each person feel special and important. The Lord’s angels took her to heaven and left each of us with our precious memories and special moments of her life.

In honor of Beverly, memorial contributions can be made to the MS Society P.O. Box 4527 New York, NY 10163.

A funeral service was held on Monday, May 23, 2016, at the Knights of Pythias in Gouldsboro. The funeral service was followed by a time of visitation and refreshments. A private burial was held Thursday, May 26, at Westbay Cemetery in Gouldsboro. Arrangements have been entrusted to Bragdon-Kelley Funeral Homes in Ellsworth. Online condolences can be made at www.bragdonkelley.com.

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MARIAVILLE – Ronald Erland Dority passed away peacefully from Alzheimer’s complications May 27, 2016. He was born July 6, 1937, to Erland E. Dority and Verna MacLeod Dority.

He was a lifelong resident of Mariaville. Ron graduated from Ellsworth High School in 1956. After high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force as an aircraft mechanic. He served four years, during which time he served in Korea, Japan and Okinawa and at Webb Air Force Base in Big Spring, Texas.

Upon returning to Maine, Ron served in the Maine Air National Guard in Bangor beginning in 1961 to 1963 and then worked full time for the Bangor ANG until his retirement in 1997. Many of his years he was crew chief on KC135 refueling aircraft and he retired as a master sergeant.

Ron also served as the Mariaville plumbing inspector for 40 years. During this time, he also served on the Mariaville School Board for 17 years, many of those years as chairman, and was the town health officer.

Ron loved farming and maintained his small family farm until his illness. He also possessed a great gift for mechanical problem solving and ran a saw mill on his property that provided lumber to many in the area.

Ronald is survived by Mary (ne Covington), his wife and help-mate of 56 years. His sons Kenneth (Lynn) and daughter London of Dallas, Texas; Michael (Muriel) and children Paul and Evelyn, of Ann Arbor, Mich.; and Allan (Becky) of Newbury, N.H., survive him as well. He is also survived by his sister Cynthia O’Neill (Don) of Bar Harbor.

A small memorial service was held at Togus VA hospital on Friday, May 27. No further funeral services are planned. The Dority family would like to express their profound appreciation to the dedicated staff of the Alzheimer’s Care and Hospice Units of the Togus VA Medical Center in Augusta, where he had received care for his last two months.

Those who wish may make donations in lieu of flowers to Mariaville Volunteer Fire Department, 2171 Mariaville Road, Mariaville, ME 04605 or the Hospice and Palliative Care Unit, Togus VAMC, 1 VA Center, Augusta, ME 04330.

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ELLSWORTH – Beatrice Mitchell Martin, 94, died May 17, 2016, in Ellsworth with her family at her side. She was born in Southwest Harbor on Jan. 25, 1922, the daughter of Malvin “Pete” Mitchell and Vera (Robinson) Mitchell.

Her father worked for Stinson’s Sardines, so Beatrice grew up in the small towns of coastal Maine as Pete moved from factory to factory. Finally, the family returned to Southwest Harbor and Beatrice graduated from Pemetic High School in 1940; she was the last surviving member of her class. She was also one of the last of that Greatest Generation, and when her older brother, Arthur, joined up, Beatrice moved to Holyoke, Mass., and found a job inspecting artillery guns at Worthington Pump for 83 cents per hour. She was proud of her part in the war effort, and as she liked to say, the guns didn’t leave the plant without her approval.

After the war, Bea and her brother returned to Hancock County and opened The Crescent cabins and restaurant. She married Wilton E. Martin of Sullivan on Nov. 2, 1947, in Southwest Harbor as Mount Desert Island burned around them.

Bea’s avocation was antiques. In 1967, she opened The Bow Window Antiques in Orland in partnership with her sister-in-law Barbara (Gray) Martin. Over the course of the next 25 years, Beatrice set up shop in several locations. She was well known as the proprietress of The Even Exchange, a popular antiques shop on the corner of Route 1 and the Tunk Lake Road in Sullivan, until it burned in December of 1999. Beatrice continued to dabble in antiques until just before her death.

Bea, who was better known as “Gram” to her family and the many who loved her, will be forever remembered as a wise and kind mentor and the best kind of friend. She is survived by three children and their spouses: Jeffrey Martin and his wife, Kathleen, of Bethel, Robin Berard and her husband, Tony, of Coral Springs, Fla., and Sullivan, and Jonathan Martin and his wife, Elena, of Ellsworth. She is also survived by eight grandchildren: Christopher Martin (and his wife, Nikki), Angela (Martin) Norige (and her husband, Andy), Shannon Martin, Jeffrey Berard, Alex Berard (and his wife, Leah), Ryan Martin, Ben Chapman, and Greg Martin. She had nine great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. In her last years, she was well cared for by a special friend and neighbor, Howard Budman. She was predeceased by her parents, her brother Arthur Mitchell, her husband, Wilton E. Martin, and one daughter, Jo Anne Martin.

A memorial service will be held at a date to be announced. Those wishing to make contributions in memory of Beatrice may donate to the Ark Animal Shelter, 60 Barber Lane, Cherryfield, ME.

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HANCOCK – Graveside services for Arleeta Mae Salisbury Campbell will be held 2 p.m., June 12, 2016, at the Evergreen Cemetery in Otis. There will be a gathering afterward at the Otis Church.

Thank you to everyone for your thoughts and prayers.

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Washington County

Stephen C. Croman, 69, of Baileyville, May 28. Celebration of life, 2 p.m., Sunday, June 5, Woodland Cemetery, Baileyville.

Terry Chester Lee, 63, of Danforth, May 29 at Bangor. Service May 30, Clay Funeral Home- Bartlett Chapel, Danforth.

Carleton Joseph Lewey, 68, of Pleasant Point, May 25. Memorial service May 30, Beatrice Rafferty School, Pleasant Point.

Frances S. Loring, 95, of Perry and Eastport, Jan. 29 at Eastport Memorial Nursing Home. Service 11 a.m., June 3, Restlawn Cemetery, Perry.

Christian A. Malloch, 55, of Eastport, May 30 at a Bangor hospital. Graveside service 11 a.m., Sunday, June 26, Hillside Cemetery, Eastport.

Dr. Douglas William McKay, 89, of Milbridge, May 26 at his home.

Earl R. Meachum Jr., 87, of Pembroke, May 24 at Pembroke. Service May 28, Dennysville Cemetery.

Harriet P. Pinkham, 79, of Steuben, May 23, at Milbridge.

Marcia F. Richardson, 81, of Dennysville, May 25 at Machias.

Josephine Rockwell, 92, of Addison, April 29.

Wallace R. Townsend, 87, of Eastport and Largo, Fla., March 5 at C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center, Bay Pines, Fla. Service 2 p.m., Saturday, June 4, Bayside Cemetery, Eastport.

Hancock County

Arleeta Mae Salisbury Campbell, 85, of Otis, April 13 at Courtland Rehabilitation, Ellsworth. Graveside service, 2 p.m., Sunday, June 12, Evergreen Cemetery, Otis.

Beverly Jean Colson, 63, of Gouldsboro, May 18 at Eastern Maine Medical Center, Bangor. Funeral service May 23, Knights of Pythias, Gouldsboro. Burial, Westbay Cemetery, Gouldsboro.

Ronald Erland Dority, 78, of Mariaville, May 27 at Togus VA Hospital, Augusta. Memorial service May 27, Togus VA Hospital, Augusta.

Marion Alberta Fletcher, 85, of Ellsworth, Oct. 28, 2015, at Ellsworth. Memorial service, 11 a.m., June 11, Jordan-Fernald Funeral Home, Ellsworth.

Robert E. Gray, 79, of Penobscot, May 26 at Canton.

Mary B. Hamblen, 88, of Deer Isle, May 19 at Deer Isle. Service June 18, Bragdon Kelley Funeral Home, Stonington.

Gene A. Hurd, 77, of Bucksport, May 24 at Bangor. Service 3 p.m., Sunday, June 19, Pine Hill Cemetery, Orrington.

Raymond E. Kelley, 85, of Holden, formerly of Bar Harbor, May 29 at Eastern Maine Medical Center, Bangor. Graveside prayer 1 p.m., June 12, Head of the Harbor Cemetery, Bass Harbor.

Iris Margaret Kilcoyne (Willet), 96, of Mount Vernon, Wash., formerly of Bar Harbor, April 23 at Mira Vista Care Center, Mount Vernon, Wash.

Beatrice Mitchell Martin, 94, of Ellsworth, formerly of Southwest Harbor, May 17 at Ellsworth. Memorial service at later date.

George Robert Sinnett, 78, of Southwest Harbor, April 23 at Deltona, Fla. Memorial service, 10 a.m., July 16, Church of Our Father, Hulls Cove.

Leman Lester Smith, Jr., 88, of Bar Harbor, March 25 at Bar Harbor. Memorial service 1 p.m., Saturday, June 4, St. Saviors Episcopal Church, Bar Harbor. Interment at Ledgelawn Cemetery, Bar Harbor.

Jane Smith Zirnkilton, 84, of Seal Harbor, April 30 at her home. Memorial service 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 11, Abbey Chapel, Seal Harbor.

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VINALHAVEN – May B. Hamblen, 88, died peacefully at the Island Nursing Home on May 19, 2016. She was born on May 11, 1928, in Vinalhaven.

May was a devoted wife and mother. She was a great cook and an accomplished seamstress. She worked at many jobs over her lifetime, including sardine packing and lobster fishing. She loved her grandchildren very much and proudly displayed many photos in her living room. She had a great sense of humor and a generous heart. May and Jack were always willing to share what little they had with whomever stopped by to visit.

May is survived by her brother, Robert Burgess, and his wife, Colleen; her son, Jack Hamblen Jr. and his wife, Audrey; her daughter, Melinda Workman and her husband, Gordon; her adopted daughter, Barbette Haskell Leclair and her husband, Sonny; her grandchildren, Debbie Hamblen, Darleen Najera, Jack Hamblen, Andrea Workman and Renee Workman; her great-grandchildren, Nicholas Wood and Ava Najera. She had many nieces, nephews and family friends that held a special place in her heart.

Many thanks to those family members who spent time visiting with her at the nursing home and tried to make her life a bit brighter.

She was predeceased by her husband, Jack Hamblen Sr.; her parents, Carl and Addie (Martin) Burgess; her brother, Carl Burgess Jr.; and her sisters, Linda Betts and Katherine Larrabee.

A memorial service will be held at Bragdon Kelley Funeral Home in Stonington on June 18 at 9:30 a.m. A celebration of May’s life will be held immediately after at St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Church.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of May to the Island Nursing Home Activities Fund or the Employee Appreciation Fund, 587 Deer Isle Rd., Deer Isle, ME 04627.

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ORONO – A committal service with military honors, for Lee Henderson Alley, 84, who died Dec. 9, 2015, will be held 10 a.m., Saturday, June 11, 2016, at the Ledgelawn Cemetery, Bar Harbor with the Rev. Kathleen Killian officiating. A service of the Orono Chapel of Brookings-Smith, 72 Main St., Orono.

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HANCOCK – Mary Carolyn Morrison, 73, passed away peacefully at her home on May 31, 2016. Mary was born in Bangor on Jan. 23, 1943, the daughter of Edward Farwell, Sr. and Elaine (Maher) Farwell. Mary graduated from John Bapst Memorial High School and attended Beal College, where she earned her associate degree in business management.

Mary married Bruce A. Morrison on May 2, 1964, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Bangor. Mary and Bruce are the proud parents of two surviving children: Kimberly M. Morrison and R. Scott Morrison.

Mary was a proud, loving and devoted grandmother of three amazing grandchildren: Kayla Ann Morrison, Brendon Scott Morrison and Trevor Christophe Morrison. Mary was the eldest of five children and the sister of Edward “Bud” Farwell, Jr. and his wife, Marcia, of Holden, Linda Farwell and her husband, John Manning, of Hallowell, Susan Farwell and her husband, John Philson, of Cumberland, Janice Farwell of Westbrook, and significant other, Donald Walkwitz of Otisfield. Mary was predeceased by her brother, Joseph Farwell.

Mary was happily married to Bruce for 52 years. Mary enjoyed a long career in business with New England Telephone and later as co-owner of Kimsco Supply Co. Mary and Bruce enjoyed traveling, especially to the Caribbean. One of Mary’s favorite roles was that of “Nana”. She enjoyed excursions, dance recitals, sporting and school events with her grandchildren.

Mary enjoyed music, singing, sailing, attending ballet, theater, concerts and summer days by the pool with a good book. Mary was a creative and talented seamstress and embroiderer. One of her most creative projects was a picture of her mother, Elaine Farwell, taken in a field of daisies by her father, deceased BDN photographer Daniel Maher. She applied the photo by silkscreen and created individual wall hangings beautifully embroidered and designed for each one of her siblings.

Mary’s last project was embroidering Christmas Villages, which were given as gifts to family. Mary’s quiet demeanor and ability to keep these gifts from her heart a secret, made them especially meaningful to everyone. Mary loved to cook and decorate for the holidays; she especially loved Christmas. Mary’s thoughtfulness and kind heart extended beyond in many ways. It wasn’t uncommon when relatives, friends and those who didn’t have anywhere to go for the holidays, were invited to the Morrison home in Hancock and Mary would send them home with their own individually prepared turkeys to enjoy.

Mary was the foundation of her family for over 60 years and was very close to her brother Bud, sisters Janice and Susan as well as her cousin Marilyn. Mary touched so many people with her love, kindness, and wisdom.  She was often the “go-to” person when family needed guidance, advice and an objective opinion. Mary will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Mary loved her pets and requested in lieu of flowers that donations be sent to the SPCA of Hancock County. A family memorial service will occur later.

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BLUE HILL – Alma B. Gray, widow of Gaylor A. “Mike” Gray, died peacefully Tuesday May 31, 2016.

She was born in Woodbury, Conn., March 21, 1925. She graduated from Waterbury Hospital School of Nursing, and came to Maine to work at Blue Hill Memorial Hospital. She spent her entire career, spanning over 40 years, caring for the people of the Blue Hill Peninsula region.

She retired reluctantly in 1986, returning to her home and family two doors down from the hospital.

Alma is survived by her daughter, Bonnie Scholl, and her husband, Harrison; her son, Scott, and his husband, Edward; three granddaughters, Tanya, Heather and Allisan; five great-grandchildren; a very special niece, Jan Giroux; and countless friends, neighbors and co-workers. Alma also had a special relationship with Joyce Hopkins, which lasted a lifetime.

She was predeceased by her husband in August 2012.

Alma was able to achieve her wish of remaining in her own home later in life, thanks to the superb support of her caregivers Shirley, Anita, Lori, and Sharri (The Girls). They along with Scott and Edward, who moved in with her near the end, took every means to make her later life as smooth and comfortable as possible.

Graveside services will be held 11 a.m., July 31, 2016, at the Gray Family Cemetery, 892 Kingdom Road, Blue Hill.

Gifts in Alma’s memory can be directed to the Gray Family Cemetery Trust, c/o Lisa Veazie, Bar Harbor Banking and Trust, Main Street, Blue Hill, ME 04614.

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SEARSPORT – Lester “Chuck” L. Weser, 94, of Searsport died on June 4, 2016, at Waldo County General Hospital following a period of declining health.

Chuck was born on Dec. 12, 1921, in New City, N.Y., the son of Lester Niles and Harriet Neil Weser. He was educated in New City and graduated from Congers High School in New York. After graduating, Chuck was employed at Grumman, where he worked on the TBF Avenger. A year later, he enlisted in the Coast Guard and was stationed at Fire Island, N.Y. After WWII, Chuck went to work for the Clark’s Town Police Department in New York. His love of cars prompted him to change his career, and in 1955 he opened Weser Ford in Tuxedo Park, N.Y. In 1959, Chuck moved his family to Maine and along with his wife, Helen, opened Check with Chuck Auto Sales in Northport. He also enjoyed selling real estate and in his later years opened Bay Shore Realty.

Chuck was faithful in getting his Uncle Henry’s every week and would read each and every ad. Chuck and Helen together would go and seek out treasures, collectibles and antiques. He was interested in everything. Chuck was a fix-it kind of guy and made sure his family didn’t forget his favorite line: “if someone built it, I can sure as hell fix it!” Words well spoken from a child of the Depression. Chuck loved to hunt, whether with his sons in the woods of Waldo County or with friends in the Adirondacks in New York. In his senior years, Chuck loved to regale anyone who would listen to his stories; it gave him one more opportunity to relive his 94 years. Also, Chuck was very proud to be a Mason and was a 61-year member of Excelsior Lodge No. 151 in Northport.

Chuck was predeceased by his wife of 57 years, Helen Getter, and his son Corey Christopher. Chuck is survived by his three sons, Lester Richard and his wife Nancy Kelley of Searsmont, Robert George and his wife Susan Schmalkuke of Lake Park, Fla., and Peter Niles and his wife, Denise Colone, of Orland. Chuck is also survived by two granddaughters, Heidi Ann Burke and her husband Steven of Warrenton, Va., and Kristen Kelley Brazier of Brewer. Chuck has two great-grandchildren, Corey Jameson Burke and Clancey Merle Brazier. Chuck had some very dear friends and one who he especially adored — “my” Dulcie Noble, David Bishop, Tom Noble, DJ Bishop, Sharon Dean and Dr. Brad Samojla.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 8, at Riposta Funeral Home 182 Waldo Ave., Belfast, with a committal at Maplewood Cemetery Lincolnville.

Those who wish may make donations in Chuck’s memory to Searsport Ambulance or Hospice Volunteers of Waldo County, P.O. Box 772, Belfast, ME 04915. Memories and condolences may be offered to the family at www.ripostafh.com.

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MILBRIDGE – Julia Mae Cayton Beal, 52, of Milbridge, passed away 9:40 a.m., Friday, May 27, 2016, at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor.

She is survived by her mother, Ivor Winslow; her sister, Mary Demere, her husband, Anthony Eliot Beal; her two daughters, Crystal Marie Beal and Bessie Beal; and her four grandchildren, Isaiah Beal Boynton, Kamden Beal, Xander Beal and Piper Burgess. Julia is also survived by her sons-in-law Scott Halley and Enoch Burgess Jr.

Julia was preceded in death by her father, Arthur Cayton; her son James Beal; and one sister, Delores Grimes.

Julia was a very loving, kind-hearted person who would do anything and everything she could for anyone. She will be loved and missed always and forever.

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ELLSWORTH – Anne Tatum Hayes, wife, mother, gardener, athlete and active volunteer, died at home in her sleep, June 6, 2016, just five months after the death of her husband of 66 years, Dr. Leonidas “Lee” Hayes.

Born in 1925, Anne lived with her parents and sister near her Quaker father’s family in the Philadelphia suburbs. During the Depression, the extended family all shared a home, steeping Anne in the values of peacemaking, cooperation, service and frugality. Anne’s mother was from France, having met and married her husband while he served in France with the American Friends Service Committee. As a child, Anne spent every other summer in France, cherishing playtime with her extended family there. Anne loved playing outdoors and developed an enduring interest in the natural sciences.

A graduate of Radnor High School and Rosemont College, Anne was working as a lab technician when she met Lee. They married in 1949, and moved from Philadelphia to rural Pennsylvania, where Lee was a doctor and Anne focused on raising their six children.

She and Lee were active in progressive politics, including protesting the death sentence for the Rosenbergs, and community improvement projects, notably helping to found the Yellow Springs Historical Society. Anne also began her involvement with efforts to improve conditions for people with developmental disabilities, having both a cousin and a son with intellectual disabilities.

When the family moved to Ellsworth in 1971, Anne met other parents of disabled children by volunteering during swimming lessons for disabled children and helped to found Downeast Horizons in 1974. Anne felt privileged to serve for six years on the Maine Commission on the Problems of the Mentally Retarded, including three as its chairperson. The commission’s work led to the signing of the Pineland Consent Decree and the establishment of group homes for the disabled throughout the state.

Anne’s interest in international understanding brought her to the Ellsworth chapter of the American Field Service, which organizes exchange programs for high school students with other states and nations. She served as the chapter’s president, hosted an exchange student for a year, and sent three of her children on exchange trips.

The Surry Opera Company provided Anne with another outlet for peacemaking, along with the joys of friendship and the challenge of music performance. She studied the Russian language before traveling with the company to the Soviet Union twice, and later to Russia, the Georgian Republic, Japan, Canada and France. She also regularly attended presentations of the International Club, and was proud to host an International Club meeting at which her grandson Sasha spoke about his year studying in Japan.

Anne and Lee loved hosting social gatherings, including Democratic Party events with special guests George Mitchell, Joe Brennan, Walter Mondale and Mike Michaud. After her mother came to live with them full time, Anne began hosting teas with other French-speakers, gatherings that led to the formation of Le Cercle Francais, Hancock County’s monthly francophone social. Anne maintained strong connections with her French cousins and traveled to France many times.

Anne was a longtime member of the Ellsworth Literature Club, giving reports on books she loved until she was 90. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Parish and taught Sunday school. Anne was a dancer and athlete in school, loved the Red Sox, and played tennis all her life. She so enjoyed her Ellsworth doubles group that she continued to attend monthly birthday parties 15 years after she had to give up the sport. An avid gardener, Anne delighted in sharing plants and putting away produce that she had raised. She also loved birding and even after her eyesight clouded she would wear binoculars around her neck to watch birds out the kitchen window.

With community service as one of her core values, Anne participated in the Maine Coast Memorial Hospital Auxiliary for decades, helping with committee work, serving as president, and diligently staffing the canteen or welcome desk with her daughters or with her neighbor, Lorna McCormick. Anne also served on the Ellsworth Historic Preservation Commission and was a member of Citizens for Responsible Development.

After her mother’s death, Anne became an active volunteer with Hospice of Hancock County. She provided faithful, caring companionship to people in the final stage of life until she had to give up driving at the age of 87. When Lee received a terminal diagnosis of cancer, Anne devoted herself to his care, working with Hospice and family to keep him in comfort at home. She received her own terminal cancer diagnosis only weeks before Lee’s death, and enjoyed her last months hosting a steady stream of friends and family.

In addition to her sister, Marguerite Cackley of Vorheesville, N.Y., and first cousins Robert Brebant and spouse Janine of St. Clare, France, and Jacqueline Brebant of Paris, France, Anne is survived by her sons: Jonathan of Ellsworth, and Bob and spouse Christina Rusnov of Winslow; daughters: Loie and spouse Julie Ogletree of Boston, Julie and spouse Norm Duphily of Auburn, Susie and partner Tom Cappiello of Palmer, Alaska, and Sarah and spouse Mark Dehler of Kanata, Ontario; grandchildren: Anne, Katie, Sasha, Aaron, Nora, Elizabeth, Micah, Nicholas; great-grandchildren: Patrick and Imogen, and many cherished nieces and nephews.

Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to HOME Inc., P.O. Box 10, Orland, ME, 04472; Hospice Volunteers of Hancock County, 14 McKenzie Ave., Ellsworth ME, 04605; and Downeast Horizons, 1200 State Highway 3, Bar Harbor, ME 04609.

Visitation hours 5-7 p.m., Monday, June 13, at Jordan-Fernald Funeral Home, Ellsworth; funeral Mass, 10 a.m., Tuesday, June 14, at St. Joseph’s, Ellsworth; 11:30 a.m., reception in parish.

Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com.

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FRANKLIN – Judith Ann Maclean, 79, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, cousin, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2016. Her life was filled with love, laughter, music, books, art, photography, family and friends. Judith Ann, (Judie, Jude, Mom, Grammy, Aunt Judie) was always up for an adventure, creating good natured mischief and mayhem almost everywhere she went. Her sense of humor was infectious and endearing. She was a wonderful storyteller and she cherished the number of years she worked at the Ellsworth Public Library as the assistant children’s librarian.

Storytelling always came naturally to her and Judith Ann often would use puppets and props to bring a story to life. An avid reader all her life, books, books and more books always surrounded her. As time passed and her eyesight faded, she remained undaunted transferring her affections to books on tape and CD. You could always count on her for a stimulating conversation pertaining to her current subject of interest.

A deeply spiritual woman, Judith Ann lived her life ever curious about the unseen, unknown realms and her personal convictions held her close through the challenging last years of her life when she was not able to communicate with those she loved as she once had. Even then, her sense of humor remained intact through the last days of her life, and for this we will always be grateful.

She lives on in each of us in perfect, special and unique ways. If it weren’t for her, we would not be who we are; Bob, her husband of 61 years; her children, Kevin, Tracy, Heather and Cameron; her grandchildren, Lanika, Brendan, Hilary, Phoebe and Lauren; and her great-grandchildren, Jade, Emma, Jakob, Ashlin and Roman. We honor her in love and gratitude for a beautiful and precious life well lived and for showing us the power of Auntie Mame’s words, “Yes! LIVE! Life’s a banquet, and most poor suckers are starving to death.”

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EASTBROOK – Nancy J. Farrell, 67, of Eastbrook passed away peacefully Saturday, June 4, 2016. She was born in Bar Harbor Jan. 23, 1949.

Nancy graduated from Bar Harbor High School. She was a hard-working woman of many talents. Over the years she was a clam digger, crab picker and waitress, among other jobs. She was also a Notary for a long time and town clerk for Frenchboro. Her favorite career was being a caregiver to the sick for many years. She was a loving and generous mother and friend.

She is survived by her children, Darcey Higgins, Pard Higgins and Luke Higgins; grandchildren, Andrew Pinkham, Warren Higgins and Mason Higgins; also a very special friend, “Matilda.”

She was predeceased by her father, James Farrell Jr.

No funeral will be held. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Emmaus Center.

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Washington County

Julia Mae Cayton Beal, 52, of Milbridge, May 27 at Eastern Maine Medical Center, Bangor.

Richard S. Davis Sr., 88, of Robbinston, May 22 at Togus Veterans Medical Center, Augusta. Burial, June 6, Brewer Cemetery, Robbinston.

Elaine M. Inkster, 65, of Eastport, May 25. Private gathering and interment at later date, Leland Cemetery, Perry.

William Harry Madson, 83, of Jonesboro, May 26 at Marshall Healthcare, Machias.

Christopher Joseph Mulcahy Sr., 87, of Charlotte, June 3 at Calais Regional Hospital. Memorial mass, June 7, St. John Roman Catholic Church, Pembroke. Burial, Round Pond Cemetery, Charlotte.

Nancy L. Nielsen, 85, of Whiting and Lubec, May 23 at her home. Memorial service at later date.

Robert W. Tibbetts, 64, of Columbia Falls, May 7, at Bangor.

Susan J. Voisine, 67, of Millinocket and Danforth, June 3 at a Houlton hospital. Funeral service, June 8. Interment, Millinocket Cemetery.

Joseph Wright Sr., 72, of Machias, May 8 at Machias.

Hancock County

Lee Henderson Alley, 84, of Orono, Dec. 9, 2015. Committal service 11 a.m., Saturday, June 11, Ledgelawn Cemetery, Bar Harbor.

Marilyn E. (Dorr) Bowden, 81, of Verona Island, June 4 at Westgate Manor, Bangor. Visitation, 4-6 p.m., Friday, June 10, Mitchell-Tweedie Funeral Home, Bucksport. Graveside service 6:30 p.m., Friday, June 10, Riverview Cemetery, Bucksport.

Arleeta Mae Salisbury Campbell, 85, of Otis, April 13 at Courtland Rehabilitation, Ellsworth. Graveside service, 2 p.m., Sunday, June 12, Evergreen Cemetery, Otis.

Lucinda Jane Caughey, 69, of Southwest Harbor, June 2. Service, 7:30 p.m., July 2, Neighborhood House, Northeast Harbor.

Alice M. (Strout) Alley Cirard, 91, of Blue Hill, Feb. 7 at her home. Graveside service 1-2 p.m. Saturday, June 18, Hulls Cove Cemetery, followed by reception, Surry Grange Hall.

Nancy J. Farrell, 67, of Eastbrook and Bar Harbor, June 4. Memorial service at later date.

Marion Alberta Fletcher, 85, of Ellsworth, Oct. 28, 2015, at Ellsworth. Memorial service, 11 a.m., June 11, Jordan-Fernald Funeral Home, Ellsworth.

Ann F. Gilkes, 97, of Southbury Conn., and Northeast Harbor, May 26 at Watermark of East Hill, Southbury, Conn. Memorial service, Northeast Harbor at later date.

Alma B. Gray, 91, of Blue Hill, May 31. Graveside service, 11 a.m., July 31, Gray Family Cemetery, Blue Hill.

Robert E. Gary, 79, of Penobscot, May 26.

Mary B. Hamblen, 88, of Vinalhaven, May 19 at Island Nursing Home, Deer Isle. Memorial service 9:30 a.m., June 18, Bragdon Kelley Funeral Home, Stonington. Celebration of life immediately after, St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Church.

Anne Tatum Hayes, of Ellsworth, June 6 at her home. Visitation 5-7 p.m., Monday, June 13, Jordan-Fernald Funeral Home, Ellsworth. Funeral mass, 10 a.m., Tuesday, June 14, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Ellsworth, 11:30 reception in parish.

Raymond E. Kelley, 85, of Holden, formerly of Bar Harbor, May 29 at Eastern Maine Medical Center, Bangor. Graveside prayer 1 p.m., June 12, Head of the Harbor Cemetery, Bass Harbor.

Francis Jerome Kelly Jr., 89, of Sedgwick, May 29 at a Bangor hospital. Service at later date.

Judith Ann Maclean, 79, of Franklin, June 4.

Mary Carolyn Morrison, 73, of Hancock, May 31 at her home. Memorial service at later date.

Jeffrey S. Newbegin, 54, of Orland, June 4 at his home. Service ,1 p.m., Saturday, June 11, Orland Community Center.

Clayton L Pierce, 81, of Orland, June 6 at local heathcare facility. Visitation 12 p.m., Sunday, June 12, Mitchell-Tweedie Funeral Home, Bucksport. Service 1 p.m., June 12, Mitchell-Tweedie Funeral Home, Bucksport.

Carrie B. Saunders, 101, of Blue Hill, March 11 at her home. Graveside service 2 p.m., June 18, Seaside Cemetery, Blue Hill.

Marie Seavey, 73, of Seal Cove, May 16 at Mount Desert Island Hospital. Graveside service 1 p.m., Saturday, June 11, Hill Rest Cemetery, West Tremont.

Nella Louise Gerow Mercer Stone, 96, of Bucksport, Nov. 14, 2015, at her home. Graveside service 3 p.m., Saturday, June 11, Riverview Cemetery, Bucksport.

Matthew F. Sullivan, 63, of Alexander, June 5 at Calais.

Kathleen M. Wenger, 60, of Bar Harbor, June 2 at her home. Service of remembrace 1 p.m., Wednesday, June 15, Jordan- Fernald, Mount Desert.

Lester L. Weser, 94, of Searsport, June 4 at Waldo County General Hospital, Belfast. Funeral service June 8, Riposta Funeral Home, Belfast. Committal, Maplewood Cemetery, Lincolnville.

Jane Smith Zirnkilton, 84, of Seal Harbor, April 30 at her home. Memorial service 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 11, Abbey Chapel, Seal Harbor.

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SORRENTO – Earl (Buster) Leonard Welch, Jr. died June 10, 2016, at his home in Sorrento, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Sorrento on Sept. 10, 1928.

He was predeceased by his father, Earl Welch; mother, Marion (Sargent) Welch; two brothers and three sisters. He is survived by his wife, Gladys (Martin) Welch, of Sorrento; a sister Joyce (Welch) Bierman and husband Dan of Sorrento; son Earl (Lenny) Welch III and companion Teresa Bryant of Sorrento; two daughters Karen (Welch) Haskell and husband, Terry, of Little Deer Isle, and Teresa (Welch) Cash and husband, Jeffrey, of Ellsworth; grandchildren Melissa Richards, Benjamin Welch, Amanda Haskell, Rachel Welch, Kaley Haskell, Phillip Sargent and Jamie Hicks; four great-grandsons and four great-granddaughters; and many nieces and nephews.

He was a very talented carpenter, building many homes, both professionally and for himself and family. He was a soft-spoken, gentle family man who loved nature and spending time with is loved ones.

He was a veteran serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.

At Buster’s request, there will be no funeral. Donations in Buster’s name may be made to Hancock County Hospice of Maine at www.hospiceofhancock.org/donate.

The family wishes to give special thanks to Christine Wolf, hospice nurse and Amy Wescott, social worker.

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EASTBROOK – Susan Leslie (Butler) Roderick, 66, passed away June 13 at Golden Acres in Franklin after a lengthy battle with illness.

She was born Aug. 11, 1949, in Ellsworth.

Susan was predeceased by her parents, Ernest and Marion Butler of Eastbrook.

She is survived by her brother and sister, Ernie (Marge) Butler, and Karen (George) Call; her daughters Marijo (Dean) Young, and Dawn (Ivan) Chase.

Susan is also survived by many aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, and grandchildren, all of whom she loved very much.

A funeral service for Susan will be held 3:30 p.m., Sunday, June 19, 2016, at Sunnyside Cemetery, Eastbrook. Immediately following the service will be a celebration of Susan’s life at the Eastbrook Community Center, for friends and family.

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OTIS – Barbara Ann Frost arrived in this world March 6, 1931, and left June 7, 2016.

It was a great 85 years. I had the best of both worlds, living at Beech Hill Pond, Otis, in the summer and Cardinal Cove, Fort Myers, Fla., in the winter.

I loved hosting holiday gatherings and celebrations, parties and dancing, traveling and cruising. Wherever I was, I was always surrounded by my loving family and friends — making memories and traditions that I hope will live on forever.

I am survived by my five children and their spouses; Pamela and Mark Sargent, Stephen Frost, Patricia and Michael Rock, Clifton and Pam Frost, and Heather Frost and Malcolm Higgins. My nine grandchildren — Ben Sargent and Dani Harriman, Justin Frost, Joshua Rock, Abbey and Trevor Jessiman, Katelin and Paul Joseph Lucas, Paige Colwell-Frost, Taylor Higgins, Megan Higgins and grand-daughter-in law Cindi Sargent. My four great-grandchildren — Nicholas Sargent, Andrew Sargent, William Sargent and Cassidy Rock. Special Niece Kelly Strang-Richard, and Honorary daughter Jan Li.

People waiting on the other side to greet me are my parents — Pete and Mary Fernald, husband of 38 years Harold P. Frost, twin sister Joan Strang, sister Jean Dube, special niece Cindy Polo, first grandson Jason R. Sargent, and partner for 16 years Bud Sella, along with many other family members and friends.

In accordance with my wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial celebration of life will be held at “Camp” on Beech Hill Pond, 225 West Shore Road, Otis, Maine on Saturday the 2nd of July, from 1-3 p.m. I was very Patriotic (The 4th of July being my favorite holiday) so in my honor please — wear red white and blue — bring a chair — and bring a story to tell!

Memorial contributions may be made to A Maine Veterans Organization, The Travis Mills Foundation, Belgrade Lakes Retreat, 89 Water St., Hallowell, ME 04347 (Travis Mills.org) or Hope Hospice, 9470 Healthpark Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33908, Attn: Development. (Donate.hopehcs.org).

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MOUNT DESERT – Jean Michaud passed away June 8, 2016, peacefully, at home after a long battle with COPD. She was surrounded by her loving family, Beacon Hospice staff and all of her furry four legged friends.

Jean was born Dec. 25, 1950, the daughter of Dean and Audrey Goodine of Washburn. She spent her years as a loving mother, wife, friend and hard worker. Many would remember her friendly face from her years of work at the Somesville One Stop.

Jean loved beautiful things, whether it was people, flowers, motorcycles or scenery. She had an intense love for shopping, especially at her favorite store, the Moody Mermaid.

She is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Jerry Joseph Michaud; daughter Tracy Michaud; son Scott Michaud and Celeste Sandstrum, brother, Wayne and Laurie Goodine; nephew Dean Anna Woodward, and many other relatives. Special friends, Marlene Reed, Danny Reed, Brenda Butler, Pamela Martin Sprague and Dave Richardson.

Jean was predeceased by her parents, Dean and Audrey; sons Danny and David; brothers, Roger, Brian and Dale.

A special thanks to Beacon Hospice team and all of her “girls,” Dr. Kuffler and her medical team.

Condolences may be expressed at www.acadiacremation.com.

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