OVID, MICH. – Leta R. Bosom, 79, of Ovid, Mich., passed away Sunday, June 12, 2016, at Ovid Healthcare Center, Ovid, Mich.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes – Houghton Chapel, Ovid, Mich., on Friday, June 17, 2016 at 11 a.m., with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating. Visitation held on Thursday, June 16, 2016, at the funeral home.

Leta was born in Owosso, Mich., on July 4, 1936, to Verble and Mildred (Vautherot) Hancock. She graduated from Owosso High School with the Class of 1954. She enjoyed baking, cooking and walking.

She is survived by two sons; Ken Bosom, of St. Johns, Mich., Larry and Mary Bosom of Ovid, Mich., five grandchildren; Jeremiah and Kolisha Bancroft, Trevor Bosom, Devon Bosom, Taylor Bosom, Andrew Bosom, and daughter-in-law Tammy Bosom. She was preceded in death by her parents, two children; Kim Paynter and Lynn Bosom, two sisters and two brothers.

Memorial contributions can be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes-Houghton Chapel, Ovid, Mich.

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BROOKSVILLE – Joel Putnam Davis of Brooksville died on June 9, 2016. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., on Sept. 19, 1926, the third son of Rhea Reineman Davis and Edward Kirk Davis.

His informal education consisted of learning to fish and sail. He received his formal education at Milton Academy and Harvard College, where he met his future wife, Ruth Hiebert, whom he married in 1950. Together they raised four children in Osterville on Cape Cod. By this time, he had graduated from catching scup and sea robins to bluefish and striped bass. It was on Cuttyhunk Island where he discovered stripers abounded, and Cuttyhunk became the family’s summer home.

Joel took over the late 19th-century corporation, Seapuit Inc., which had built one of the earliest nine-hole golf courses in the country. He turned it into a premier land management and property development company.

Public service was important to Joel. He was an emeritus trustee of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, as well as a life trustee of Cape Cod Academy and he also served on the board of the Marine Biological Laboratory. For 50 years he was a trustee of the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations.

In 1992, when Joel and Ruth moved to Horseshoe Cove in Brooksville, he was able to indulge in his love of sailing. Cruising the many small harbors and islands along the Maine coast, learning that humpback whales come to the surface when you play a recording of Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons,” discovering new places and even a few rocks made his summers a delight.

Besides his wife, Ruth, he is survived by his children: Serena Davis Hall, her husband, Brent, and their daughters, Molly and Sarah Hall; Jonathan Davis, his wife, Louise, and his children Justin, Hannah and Caleb, and her children Caitlin and Samantha Forrest; Christopher Davis, his wife, Janet McMahon, and their daughters Josie and Sophie Davis; and Margaret Maiden, her husband, Miles, and their daughters Haley and Hannah Maiden. Karen Brown Davis, mother of Justin, Hannah and Caleb, died in 2010.

He leaves his older brother Holbrook R. Davis of Osterville, Mass., and numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift to either the Brooksville Free Public Library or the Blue Hill Public Library.

A celebration of his life will be announced at a later date.

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BROOKSVILLE – Nancy E. Thompson Bell passed away June 7, 2016. She was born in Lewiston on March 29, 1939, to Clifton and Annie Carter Thompson. She had a wonderful life, filled with many friends.

She spent years traveling the country and sea with her husband, and love of her life, Frank S. Bell. She was proud to become the Chapter Regent of the Majabigwaduce Chapter of the DAR, as she loved to celebrate her heritage and community. Nancy also co-founded Giving Hands, and made countless hats and quilts for newborns, patients and veterans.

Nancy’s final weeks were spent at her home under the care of her daughters, Sandra, Cheryl and Shannon, granddaughters, Darby and Hillary, and sister, Brenda. She received many visits from friends and neighbors, as well as a huge collection of thoughtful cards and flowers, which made her feel truly special.

Nancy is survived by sisters Barbara Bremer, and Brenda and Jim Stone; daughter Cheryl Bell and Phil Pollock; son John Bell; daughter-in-law Claire Jean; daughter Sandra and Dennis Rose; daughter Shannon and Dave Cadman; son Timothy Bell; grandchildren Jennifer and Mercedes Bell; Rebecca Wade and Joshua Cissell; Richard, Luc, and Renee Bell; Darby Rose; Hillary Lacombe; Amber Marin; and great-grandson Jaiden Wade.

She was predeceased by her husband, Frank; eldest son, Butch; parents, Clifton and Annie; brothers, Jack and Clifton Jr.; and daughter-in-law, Kathy Bell.

The Celebration of Life will take place 11:30 a.m., July 23, at West Brooksville Congregational Church, 1597 Coastal Road, followed by a reception.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the W. Brooksville Cong. Church at P.O. Box 295, Brooksville 04617, or to Pat Farr for Giving Hands at 1017 Coastal Road, Brooksville 04617.

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Washington County Deaths.

Clifton Hartley Alley, 80, of Brewer and Zephyrhills, Fla., formerly of Beals, June 11 at Ormond Beach, Fla. Visitating 3-7 p.m., today, Thursday, June 16, Beals Advent Christian Church. Funeral service 2 p.m., Friday, June 17, Beals Advent Christian Church.

Stewart A. Auld, 89, of Machias, June 6.

Brianna Raye Barnard-Newell, infant, of Calais, June 6. Service June 13, Calais Cemetery.

Michael F. Christensen, 48, of Machias, June 11 at Downeast Community Hospital, Machias. Celebration of life at later date.

Adam H. Cottrell, 35, of Calais, June 10 at Calais. Service 11 a.m., today, Thursday, June 16, Second Baptist Church, Calais.

John L. Cox, 88, of Edmunds, June 13 at Calais Regional Hosptial. Service 3 p.m., Saturday, June 18, Round Pond Cemetery, Charlotte.

Merle H. Dudley, 86, of Whitneyville, June 10 at his home. Service at later date.

Evelyn Ricker England, 98, of Bangor, formerly of Perry, June 8. Graveside service 1 p.m., Saturday, June 18, Pine Grove Cemetery, Bangor.

Dwight Ferry, 84, of Charlotte, June 9 at Marshall’s Health Care Center, Machias. Graveside service, 1 p.m., Saturday, June 18, Round Pond Cemetery, Charlotte.

Carol J. Miller, 72, of Machiasport, June 2.

Francis J. Pinkham, 97, of Milbridge and Boothbay, June 4. Memorial service 1 p.m., Saturday, June 18, Bragdon-Kelley Funeral Home, Milbridge. Interment, Evergreen Cemetery, Milbridge.

Cheryl M. Roussel-Recker, 49, of Calais and Michigan, May 20 in Michigan. Celebration of life 4 p.m., Saturday, June 25, Mays Funeral Home, Calais. Private burial, Calais Cemetery.

Carl Scribner, 82, of Alexander. Service 2 p.m., Saturday, June 18, Alexander Cemetery.

Margo Scribner, 76, of Alexander. Service 2 p.m., Saturday, June 18, Alexander Cemetery.

Hancock County Deaths

Connie Jean Boyington Adler, 65, of Murfreesboro, Tenn., And Southwest Harbor, June 10 at Murfreesboro, Tenn. Celebration of life, 2 p.m., July 3, Malvern Belmont, Bar Harbor.

Nancy E. Thompson Bell, 77, of Brooksville, June 7 at her home. Celebration of life, 11:30 a.m., July 23, West Brooksville Congregational Church, followed by reception.

Leta R. Bosom, 79, of Ovid, Mich., formerly of Bar Harbor, June 12 at Ovid Healthcare Center, Ovid, Mich. Funeral service 11 a.m., Friday, June 17, Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ovid, Mich.

Alice M. (Strout) Alley Cirard, 91, of Blue Hill, Feb. 7 at her home. Graveside service 1 p.m., Saturday, June 18, Hulls Cove Cemetery.

Joel Davis, 89, of Brooksville, June 9. Celebration of life at later date

Thelma W. Farnham, 78, of Bucksport, June 10 at Bangor. Service June 14, Castine Cemetery.

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.

Kevin M. McDonald, 58, of Orland, May 28 at his home. Graveside service 1 p.m., Saturday, June 18, Maplewood Cemetery, Clifton.

Carolyn B. Meader, 85, of Bar Habor and Northeast Harbor, Jan. 2, at Bar Harbor. Service 10 a.m., Friday, June 17, Forest Hill Cemetery, Northeast Harbor.

Jean Michaud, 65, of Mount Desert, June 8 at her home.

Rev. Dana R. Perkins, 62, of Dedham, June 13 at Bangor. Visiting 5:30-7:30 p.m., today, Thursday, June 16, First Apostolic Church of Brewer. Service 11 a.m., Friday, June 17, First Apostolic Church.

Tasha Marie Pike, 25, of Ellsworth, June 11 at Bangor.

Susan Leslie (Butler) Roderick, 66, of Eastbrook, June 13 at Golden Acres, Franklin. Funeral service 3:330 p.m., Sunday, June 19, Sunnyside Cemetery, Eastbrook.

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

Barbara Moore Trott, 91, of Castine and Hampden, June 8. Service June 13, Mitchell-Tweedie Funeral Home, Bucksport.

Francis Tully, 94, of Bar Harbor, June 12 at Birch Bay Retirement Village, Bar Harbor. Mass of Christian burial, June 15, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Ellsworth.

Earl Leonard Welch Jr., 87, of Sorrento, June 10 at his home.

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BROOKSVILLE – Richard Lewis Closson, 66, born Feb. 15, 1950, of Brooksville, went to be with the Lord, June 17, 2016.

He was the son of Carl and Helen (Grindle) Closson. Richard was an avid hunter, trapper, fisherman, story teller and lover of the outdoors. He worked in the copper and coal mines, was a logger, caretaker, worked for Maine Maritime Academy as security and SODEXO. He was president of the Lakeview Cemetery Association for many years. He was a past member of the Blue Hill Gun Club and a member of the Oddfellows. Along with being Brooksville Barber for 48 years, he was responsible for the Alewives Run in Brooksville for many years.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 24 years, Sherrianne Gerow Closson; a daughter, Melody Parlin and her husband, Carl, of Penobscot; two granddaughters, Megan Millett of Bucksport, and Morgan Millett of Penobscot; three great-grandchildren, Connor, Harmony and Makenzie.

He is also survived by his brother John Closson and his wife, Linda, of Brooksville; his sister Jane Hale and her husband, Donald, of Sargentville; his sister Ilean O’Rourke of Maryland, and his sister Patty Black of Deer Isle. Richard is also survived by his brother-in-law Herbie Gerow Jr., and his wife, Bonnie, of Bucksport, and a sister-in-law Coralee Brackett, and her husband, Paul, of Springfield; as well as many loved nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents, a sister, and brother-in-law, Barbara and Roger Carlow of Lincoln.

In lieu of flowers, gifts can be made in Richard’s name to Blue Hill Memorial Hospital Foundation to support the helipad at 57 Water St., Blue Hill, ME 04614.

A graveside service will be held 2 p.m., Sunday, June 26, at Lakeview Cemetery, Brooksville, with Pastor Jon Ouellette of the Lighthouse Church of God, Orrington, officiating. A celebration of Richard’s life will follow at Brooksville Community Center at 3 p.m.

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COREA/THE VILLAGES, FLA. – Alice Jean Deyoe (Jean Deyoe), 87, of The Villages, Fla., passed away peacefully Friday, June 10, 2016. She was born in St. Paul, Minn., on May 7, 1929.

Jean graduated from Boston University and received her master’s from Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill. She worked at Arkansas State College, Briarcliffe College in New York and as a guidance counselor for the Montgomery County District in Maryland, where she retired and then moved to Corea. Aunt Jean was the first president for the Paul Bunyan Road Association of land owners, and was appointed by the governor of Maine to be a member of the task force on improving access to prescription drugs for the elderly, and volunteered for many organizations.

If you ever wanted to know anything that was going on in the world, Aunt Jean knew it. She read everything and watched everything. She was very knowledgeable and opinionated which sometimes rubbed people the wrong way. She knew what she wanted and when she wanted it. She stood up and took charge of herself, and those less fortunate. She loved animals. At some point, I believe she had four dogs and 11 cats all under one roof. She adored them all and took in strays of all kinds.

She had a lifelong partner, Barbara Riley, who predeceased her. In addition to Barbara, she was predeceased by her parents, Caroline and Alan Deyoe, and her sister, Carolyn Bonsall. She is survived by her brothers, Alan M. Deyoe, Jr. and J. David Deyoe. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews, and her dear friend George H. Odom and his wife, Claire Gore.

A private family burial was held on Friday, June 17, at the Prospect Harbor Cemetery in Prospect Harbor.

Condolences may be expressed at www.bragdonkelley.com.

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HANCOCK – Kendall L. Alley, 84, of Hancock died June 12, 2016, at Maine Coast Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness.

He was born Dec. 3, 1931, in Jonesport, the son of Calvin and Edna (Bagley) Alley.

He served four years in the Navy and 17 years in the U.S. Coast Guard. He was a fisherman for many years, and worked alongside his friend Tim Goodwin at Ralph Stanley’s Boat Yard. Kendall enjoyed camping and working with wood.

He is survived by his wife, Arvilla; two sons, Jeff Alley and his wife, Kelly, of Bushnell, Fla., Scott Alley and wife, Judy, of Southwest Harbor; one daughter, Diane of Southwest Harbor; two brothers, Cleo Alley and wife Donna of Northport, Earl Alley and wife, Christine, of Southwest Harbor; one sister, Faye Greel and husband Bill of Trenton. He also leaves behind six grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and three step-children.

Kendall was predeceased by his son Robert Alley and granddaughter Audrie Alley.

The family would like to thanks the staff at Maine Coast Memorial Hospital for the wonderful care that Kendall received.

At Kendall’s request, there will be no services.

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

Donations may be made to Make a Wish Foundation.

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SEDGWICK – Wayne Robert Allen, 86, passed away on June 17, 2016. He was born on April 4, 1930, in Blue Hill. He married the love of his life, Helaine Charlotte Allen, Nov. 13, 1952. Wayne spent his life working in the forestry and blueberry industries.

In his younger years, Wayne and his brother Kermit owned and managed Allen Brothers, a wooding, lumber and blueberry farming operation.

He was president of the family blueberry business, G.M. Allen & Son. The business originated as a cannery in North Sedgwick in 1912, and expanded in the early ’70s into the freezer operation in Orland.

Wayne attended Gould Academy, where he was an avid athlete and excelled in basketball and baseball. After graduating in 1947, he enrolled at Stetson College in Boston. He eventually transferred to the University of Maine in Orono, where he was a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity.

Wayne built a camp on Long Island in Blue Hill Bay, where he enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, clam digging and plenty of camaraderie with family and friends.

He was active in coaching local youth baseball. He enjoyed attending all of his children and grandchildren sporting events.

In the past 20 years, he and his wife, Helaine, spent their winters in Florida relaxing and entertaining. Wayne loved jai-alai and horse racing.

Wayne was a lifetime Freemason and brother of the Ira Berry Lodge No. 128 and Anah Temple Shrine. He was also a member of the Blue Hill Oddfellows Lodge No. 79. Many were touched by his kindness and generosity.

Wayne is survived by his brother Kermit Allen of Blue Hill, and sister Joan Dillard of Harvard, Mass. and brother-in-law Prin Allen of Brooklin; his sons, John and wife Getti, Paul and partner Janie Greenlaw, Eric and wife, Joan, Spencer and wife, Susan, Tom, his daughters Ruth Allen-Gray and husband, Darrell, Trude Bearsdworth and husband, Jeffrey; grandchildren, Patrick Allen and wife, Monica, Shadi Allen and husband, Chad Seiler, Eben Allen, Golnar Allen and husband Robard Williams, Hannah Williams and husband, Brett, Simeon Allen and wife, Alyssa, Natasha Allen, Brandon Allen and wife, Meaghan, Colby Allen and wife Sophia, Sadie Beardsworth and fiancé Jesse Carter, Madeline Gray, Sidney Beardsworth and Cora Gray; great-grandchildren Lily, Zachary, Gavin, Gabriel, Leila, Jonah and Leo as well as his extended family and treasured friends.

He was predeceased by his wife, Helaine.

A special thanks goes out to his many caregivers who loved and cared for him, especially Rachel Munson.

A committal will be held with Masonic honors at the Pine Grove Cemetery in North Sedgwick on Sunday July 3, 2016, at 3 p.m., followed by a celebration of life at his home, 75 Sedgwick Ridge Road.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations to be made to the North Sedgwick Baptist Church, 155 North Sedgwick Road, Sedgwick, ME 04676.

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OTIS – Elizabeth “Betty” M. Goss (nee Lobley), RN, DON, left this life on June 19, 2016, at her home in Otis. She was born in Bangor on June 6, 1934, the only child of Raymond D. And Laura Lumsden Lobley.

Betty attended St. John’s Grammar School and graduated from John Bapst High School in 1952, and from Eastern Maine General Hospital School of Nursing in 1955. Betty loved being an RN. She had the opportunity to work in operating rooms and emergency rooms in Maine, New Hampshire, California, Hawaii and North Carolina.

She returned home to Maine in 1971 and worked in various positions at Bangor Mental Health Institute, from Charge Nurse on the Acute Care Unit, to assistant to the superintendent. Upon the death of Joseph Saxl, she was acting superintendent until a new one was hired. She moved to the Ellsworth area in 1984, and was director of nurses at the Agape House. And ICF/INR, which was renamed Birchwood Living Center in 1991.

She retired in 1997. She became a member of the board of directors in 1998 and in 1999 became the president of the board of directors. Betty never did fully retire, but went on training CNAs giving in-services, and for many years taught CRMA classes and certified a large number of residential medication aids. She loved teaching.

She also loved sailing and white water canoeing with her husband, Ken. Betty also enjoyed singing, playing guitar, knitting, reading, canning veggies and doing crossword puzzles with her special friend, Sandy French.

She is survived by her beloved husband Kenneth Goss Sr., her daughters; Dawn Filtz of Bangor and husband, Keith, Kristina Goss of Bangor. Her son Robert Arey and wife, Ellen, of Brewer. Six grandchildren; Karin Green of Bangor, Aaron Lobley and wife, Bree, of Glenburn, Garrett Wozneak of Bangor, Paula Arey of Brewer, Sarah Elder of Bangor, and Alexx Arey of Glenburn. Great-grandchildren; April, Nicole, Aaron, Kara, Madison. Also four very dear stepchildren; Karan Smith and husband R.G. of St. Albans, Angela Goss of Bangor, Ken Goss Jr. of Bangor, Christopher Goss and wife, Jennifer, of Brewer, six step-grandchildren; Allen, Alisha, Jeremy, Julia, Makala, and Desiree; and several great-grandchildren. Two beloved cousins, Sallie Brooks, Pat Saunders, and her oldest friend Bev MacCluskey, whom she met in Kindergarten.

Betty was predeceased by her parents, her daughter Sydney Sauce, and her first husband, S.P. Arey.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Paul the Apostle Parish, St. John’s Catholic Church, 207 York Street, Bangor on Friday, June 24, 2016, at 11 a.m. Following the Funeral Mass, relatives and friends are invited to share conversation and refreshments at the parish hall. Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery, Route 180, Otis, immediately following the reception. Those who wish to remember Mary in a special way may make gifts to Yesterday’s Children Inc., P.O. Box 829, Ellsworth, ME 04605.

Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.Memorial-Alternatives.com.

Betty wishes that you “do not grieve for me, but celebrate my life instead.”

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STEUBEN – Harriet P. Pinkham, 79, went home to be with the Lord on May 23, 2016, surrounded by her family following a long illness. Harriet was born Sept. 21, 1936, in Steuben to Philmore and Beatrice Stanwood. She attended schools in Steuben.

Harriet worked various jobs throughout her life. Her last job was at Narraguagus Bay Health Care Facility in housekeeping. This was a job she loved, especially being around the residents.

The joy of Harriet’s life was spending time with her family, especially the grandchildren, whom she adored. They could always bring a smile to her face. She loved to go shopping, work in her flower gardens, bake, and celebrate the holidays. Harriet was known for wearing bright red lipstick and red bandanas.

Harriet is survived by two sons; Elwood (Bimbo) Pinkham and his wife, Joan, and John Pinkham; one daughter, Adeline Kinghorn and her husband, Stephen, all of Steuben; grandchildren Stephen Kinghorn and partner Angela of Franklin, Benjamin Kinghorn and partner Shayna, Amber Pinkham, Jody Leighton and her husband, Joseph, all of Steuben. She had five great-grandchildren that she adored: Mariah, Kaytlin, Anna, Kelly, and Wyatt, all from Steuben. She is also survived by her sisters Theresa and Shirley; brothers Philmore Jr., Arthur, Clifford, and Gary, all from Steuben; and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Thurston; her parents Philmore and Beatrice Stanwood; sisters Ruthie and her husband Charlie Falkingham, Maxine and her husband, Ralph Curtis; sisters-in-law Cindy and Sarah Stanwood and niece Rita Wallace.

The family would like to thank the staff at NBHCF, Downeast Hospice, and the volunteers that took such loving care of our mother. You are such a special group of people.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, June 26, at the Church of the Open Bible, Rte. 1 in Cherryfield, with pastors Art Cotton and Greg Hewitt officiating. A reception will be held immediately following in the downstairs Fellowship Room.

In lieu of flowers, send donations in Harriet’s memory to the Narraguagus Bay Healthcare Facility “Resident’s Activity Fund.”

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FRANKLIN – Mark Mitchell Havey, 51, of Franklin passed away Monday, June 20, 2016, at home. Mark was born Aug. 15, 1964, in Bar Harbor. He was the son of Faye and Richard Havey of Franklin. Mark was a graduate of Sumner High School (1982) and Eastern Maine Vocational Technical Institute (1983).

Mark is survived by his parents; his grandmother, Marjorie Getchell; two brothers, Dick and wife, Diane, and Wayne and wife, Julie; four nieces, Melissa, Cheryl, Emily and Heather; great-niece Kylie; a special nephew Matthew; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Graveside services will be Saturday, July 2, 2016, at 10 a.m. at the Bayview Cemetery in Franklin.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Franklin Volunteer Fire Department, care of Becky Grindle.

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CASTINE – Lillian Olsen Thomas, 97, passed away on June 17, at Maine Coast Memorial Hospital, Ellsworth. She was born on Aug. 27, 1918, to Henrik and Ragnhild Olsen.

Lillian spent most of her life in Wethersfield, Conn., and was involved in a number of community endeavors, including the League of Women Voters and the Connecticut Opera Guild. She advocated enthusiastically for the Eleanor Buck Wolf Nature Center and was an active member of the Wethersfield Garden Club for many years. At age 91, Lillian moved to Castine to be closer to her son and his family. She especially delighted in her great-grandchildren Caitlin and Will Tobey.

She is survived by her daughter Laura Thomas Sullivan (James) of Tucson, Ariz., and her son Robert S. Thomas (Barbara) of Castine.

She was predeceased by her husband John M. Thomas, her sister Eleanor Larson and her brother, Henry (Bud) Olsen.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to the Castine Fire Rescue Volunteer Association P.O. Box 602, Castine, ME 04421, Eleanor Buck Wolf Nature Center, 156 Prospect St., Wethersfield, CT 06109 or the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, Grand Central Station, P.O. Box 4777, New York, NY 10163-4777.

The family will hold a private memorial at a future date. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Mitchell-Tweedie Funeral Home, 28 Elm St., Bucksport, ME www.mitchelltweedie-young.com.

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ELLSWORTH – Grace Elizabeth Shea, 83, died peacefully surrounded by her family June 16, 2016, at her home. She was born in North Whitefield, June 12, 1933, the daughter of Howard and Marion (Hatch) Sinclair.

She attended Hartland Academy. Grace married Philip Shea of Ellsworth, April 5, 1953. She was a member and treasurer of the Ellsworth Jaycees Chamber Maids, Irene Chapter No. 97 O.E.S. of Ellsworth, Wesso Club, MCMH Auxiliary, Hancock County Republican Party, Hancock County Women’s Republican Club, and was treasurer from 2008-2011, Heritage Policy Center, member of AARP, Woodlawn Museum, Ellsworth Historical Society, Y.M.C.A, all of Ellsworth. Grace enjoyed knitting and crocheting for family and friends as well as many organizations.

Grace was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by four children, Gloria Read and husband, David, of Alton, Patrick Shea and wife, Robin, of Ellsworth and Detroit, Linda Shea-Alley and husband, Marvin, of Ellsworth, and Karen Arkin of Old Town; seven grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; sister, Amelia Sinclair of W. Virginia. She was predeceased by her husband, Philip on Aug. 2, 2010; son, Philip Shea, Jr.; two grandchildren, Sidney Arkin and Isabella Shea; six siblings, Melvin, Robert, Leland, Laforest, Annie, and Muriel.

A graveside service for family and close friends will be held 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 22, at Woodbine Cemetery with Pastor Robert Maddocks officiating.

Those who desire may make contributions in Grace’s memory to Cancer Care of Maine, P.O.Box 931, Bangor 04402, or Shriners’ Hospital for Children, 1404 Broadway, Bangor, ME 04401, or New England Hemophilia Association, 347 Washington St., Suite 402, Dedham, MA 02026.

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

Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com.

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Washington County Deaths

Frances Pauline Chambers, 89, of Robbinston, June 16 at her home. Graveside service 2 p.m., Monday June 27, Brewer Cemetery, Robbinston.

Edna (Dubuque) Heirtzler, 84, of Milbridge, March 15 at Maine Medical Center, Portland. Service June 18, Bragdon-Kelley Funeral Home, Milbridge. Committal, Evergreen Cemetery, Milbridge.

Joyce Alta (Antone)Hood, 81, of Calais, June 19 at Washington Place Assisted Living, Calais. Service 1 p.m., today, Thursday, June 23, Christian Temple Church, Lubec.

Lloyd Leighton, 83, of Pembroke, Feb. 11 at Veterans Hospital, Tampa, Fla. Service 11 a.m., Saturday, June 25, Clarkside Cemetery, Pembroke.

Elizabeth E. Liscomb, 96, of Bar Harbor, Jan. 12 at Bar Harbor. Graveside service 2 p.m., Tuesday, July 5, Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Bar Harbor.

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

Ernest Neal McLellan, 86, of Princeton, June 18 at Ross Manor, Bangor. Graveside service, today, Thursday, June 23, South Princeton Cemetery.

Elmer Patrick Morris, 88, of Addison, June 10 at his home. Service June 19, Wescogus Cemetery, Addison.

Rachel Mae (McGraw) Noyes, 75, of Topsfield, June 18 at Eastern Maine Medical Center, Bangor. Service 11 a.m., Friday, June 24, Hunnewell Acres Cemetery, Topsfield.

Harriet P. Pinkham, 79, of Steuben, May 23 at Narraguagus Bay Health Care Facility, Milbridge. Memorial service 2 p.m., Sunday, June 26, Church of the Open Bible, Cherryfield.

Elias Juan Stewart, 40, of Addison and Alamo, Texas, June 10 at his Addison home. Maine memorial service 6 p.m., Saturday, July 9, Cape Split Chapel, Addison.

Richard Stanley Webber, 77, of Harrington, Nov. 11, 2015 at Ellsworth. Memorial service 2 p.m., Saturday, June 25, Morse Cemetery, Harrington.

Hancock County Deaths

Wayne R. Allen, 86, of Sedgwick, June 17 at Blue Hill.

Kendall Lewis Alley, 84, of Hancock, June 12 at Maine Coast Memorial Hospital, Ellsworth.

Gail L. Bartlett, 62, of Blue Hill, June 16 at her home. Memorial service 2 p.m., Saturday, June 25, Morgan Bay Zendo, Surry.

Jean B. Beckmann, 87, of Ellsworth, June 16 at Baltimore, M.D.

Lucinda Jane Caughey, 69, of Southwest Harbor, June 2. Service, 7:30 p.m., Friday, July 1, Neighborhood House, Northeast Harbor.

Richard Lewis Closson, 66, of Brooksville, June 17 at Blue Hill Memorial Hospital. Graveside service 2 p.m., Sunday, June 26, Lakeview Cemetery, Bucksport. Celebration of life, 3 p.m., Brooksville Community Center.

Edward Havens Conklin, 80, of Southwest Harbor, June 16 at his home. Celebration of life at later date.

Alice Jean Deyoe, 87, of The Villages, Fla., and Corea, June 10. Burial, June 17, Prospect Harbor Cemetery.

Elizabeth M. Goss (nee Lobley), R.N., D.O.N., 82, of Otis, June 19 at her home. Burial Mass, 11 a.m., Friday, June 24, St. Paul the Apostle Parish, St. John’s Catholic Church, Bangor. Interment, Evergreen Cemetery, Otis.

Laurice Veryl Hardie, 80, of Little Deer Isle, June 17 at Deer Isle. Graveside service 3 p.m., Sunday, June 26, Haskell Cemetery, Little Deer Isle.

Mark Mitchell Havey, 51, of Franklin, June 20 at his home. Graveside service 10 a.m., Saturday, July 2, Bayview Cemetery, Franklin.

Gloria E. Kandetzki, 75, of Searsport, formerly of Ellsworth, June 16 at Belfast.

Elizabeth M. Monroe, 68, of Winter Harbor, June 15. Service June 19.

Raymond Alden Salsbury, 66, of Dexter, June 15 at Augusta. Funeral service 1 p.m., today, Thursday, June 23, Jordan-Fernald Funeral Home, Ellsworth. Interment, Otis Cemetery.

Grace Elizabeth Shea, 83, of Ellsworth, June 16 at her home. Graveside service June 22, Woodbine Cemetery, Ellsworth.

Philip Atwood Swett, 71, of Seal Harbor, Jan. 17 at his home. Service 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 21, Riverside Cemetery, Newport.

Lillian Olsen Thomas, 97, of Castine, June 17 at Maine Coast Memorial Hospital, Ellsworth. Private memorial at a future date.

Sonia J. (Moon) Woodbridge, 68, of Bucksport, June 18 at her home. Graveside service 1 p.m., Sunday, June 26, Evergreen Hill Cemetery, Bucksport, followed by gathering at 970 Silver Lake Rd., Bucksport.

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FRANKLIN – Jeannette E. Griffin, age 89, passed away on Monday, June 20, 2016, at Maine Medical Center in Portland. She was born on May 12, 1927, in Sullivan, the daughter of the late Pearl Martin and Mattie (Tracey) Martin.

Jeannette loved everyone and those that knew her referred to her as “Ma.” She had a huge heart, which shouldn’t surprise you that she spent most of her life as a caregiver. She worked as a CNA and volunteered for hospice. Jeannette was a dedicated member of the VFW Auxiliary, Schoodic Grange, and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Ellsworth. Recently, Jeannette was baptized into Mormon faith. She enjoyed quilting and assisting with the church guild. Traveling, birdwatching and family were a few of her favorite things.

She is survived by her sons – Scott Griffin and wife, Linda, of Franklin, David Griffin of Hancock, Peter Griffin and partner, Sue of Franklin, Charles Griffin and partner, Sunshine of Cherryfield; daughters – Barbara Tibbetts of Columbia Falls, Lorna Thomas and husband, Gordon, of Franklin, Kimberly Baldwin and husband, Gary, of Franklin; 12 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, six great-great grandchildren; many cousins, nieces, and nephews; special friends – Ida, Marian, Burnie, and Karen.

Jeannette was predeceased by her beloved husband, Charles Griffin Jr.; son – Kelley Griffin, son-in-law – Donald Tibbetts; three grandsons and one great-grandson.

Jeannette always donated to different charities and nonprofits. To honor her life and in lieu of flowers, please feel free to pick a charity of your choice for memorial contributions.

Her graveside service is scheduled for 10 a.m., Saturday, June 25, at Bayview Cemetery in Franklin. A celebration of life will follow at the Vets Club in Franklin. Arrangements entrusted to Bragdon-Kelley Funeral Home in Ellsworth. Online condolences may be shared at www.bragdonkelley.com.

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BIRCH HARBOR – Edward F. Brackett, 63, of Birch Harbor, died Wednesday June 22, 2016, in a kayaking accident off the coast of Corea. Ed was born on Feb. 2, 1953, in Saugus, Mass.

He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Brackett of Birch Harbor, his children Galadriel Oberg and husband Scott of Panama City Beach, Fla., Angela Poole and fiancée Kate of Plymouth, Mass., Aaron Poole and wife Jennifer of Bangor, his grandchildren Berkley, Cora, and Elise, and his mother Dot Guy and husband Bill of Seabrook, NH. Ed was the oldest of 12 siblings and is survived by brothers David, Dan, John and Mark and sisters Karen, Kathy, Laura, and Diane.  Ed also leaves behind many other family members and friends.

Ed served for 14 years as an EMT in York County and was the co-founder of York County Search & Rescue. He also served as an EMT and Boy Scout leader in the town of Orrington and as a Project Superintendent for Cianbro. In 2004, Ed and his wife Cheryl began to operate Seascape Kayak & Bike in Birch Harbor.

Ed was a Registered Maine Sea Kayaking Guide for 14 years and volunteered as an adaptive paddler for the Wounded Warrior program.

He was a former President of the Schoodic Area Chamber of Commerce and was presently the Code Enforcement Officer for Gouldsboro, Sorrento, and Sullivan. Ed was an outdoor enthusiast and enjoyed hiking, hunting, boating and fishing.

Throughout his life Ed experienced many personal and professional accomplishments, but what he was most proud of was his family. He was an incredible husband, father, grandfather, brother, son, and friend who always put his loved ones first. Ed’s family and friends will miss his kindness, willingness to help those in need, and infectious smile.

Ed’s life will be celebrated on Saturday, July 2nd at 4:30 p.m., at Hammond Hall (427 Main St., Winter Harbor, ME 04693). A reception will follow at the Masonic Hall on School St. in Winter Harbor.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Maine Adaptive Sports, 8 Sundance Lane, Newry ME 04261 or by visiting www.maineadaptive.org.

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ELLSWORTH/BALTIMORE, MD – Jean B. Beckmann, 87, died June 16, 2016, at St. Agnes Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland.

She was born July 10, 1928 in Somerville, MA, the daughter of George Clarence and Ethel Mae (Honey) March.

Jean graduated from Wilfred Academy in 1952, with a certification in cosmetology.  She worked in cosmetology on and off for a number of years. Jean and her husband Carlton “Bud” Beckmann, who was in the U.S. Navy for 25 years, were stationed at many stateside and overseas facilities. Jean served as President of the officers’ wives’ club. Bud and Jean both became underwriters for Franklin Life Insurance.

They spent many summers at their cottage at Shady Nook in Trenton, before moving here permanently upon retirement.   Jean worked at JJ Newberry’s and for a brief time as a secretary for Ashmore Color Time.  She took many classes in creative writing and enjoyed writing poetry.  Jean had 4 poems published and 11 children’s stories.

She won an Editions Choice award for her poetry. Jean enjoyed bowling, roller skating and dancing. She spent 59 years as an active and devoted lifetime member of the Eastern Star and Irene Chapter O.E.S. where she served as a Past Grand Chapter of the State of Maine in 2000, District Deputy Grand Matron, Grand Representatives of Mississippi in Maine, and many other officers thru the years.

Jean is survived by her son, Donald C. Beckmann of Sullivan; daughters, Carla J. Perrott and husband David of Parkton, Md., Jeanne L. Milano and husband Raymond of N. Bethesda, Md., Judith A. MacLean and husband Jonathan of Windham, N.H.; four grandsons, Ryan, Mathew and Brady Perrott and Jonathan MacLean; one granddaughter, Lauren MacLean; one brother, Charles Hatfield; and a sister, Joyce Mota of Providence R.I.  Jean was predeceased by her beloved husband, Carlton “Bud” B. Beckmann on August 2, 2011, and three sisters, Thelma, Priscilla and Geraldine.

Calling hours will be held 10-11 a.m., June 29, at Jordan-Fernald, 113 Franklin Street, Ellsworth, with a funeral service at 11 a.m., including an O.E.S. service.  A graveside committal will be held 12 p.m., June 30, at the Maine Veterans’ Cemetery, Augusta.

Those who desire may make contributions in Jean’s memory to the Irene Chapter O.E.S. Charity Fund, P.O. Box 389, Ellsworth, 04605.

Condolences may be made at www.jordanfernald.com.

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ELLSWORTH – Pamela E. (King) Davis, 61, passed away Feb. 16, 2016, peacefully at home. She was born June 5, 1954, in Bar Harbor, the daughter of Leonard E. King and Marjorie V. (Conary) King. Pamela was a graduate of Ellsworth High School in Maine, Class of 1972. Recently retired, she formerly worked for Dupont-Merck in customer service for nearly 20 years and Allstate Pools for 14 years. In her early years she worked at Bernard’s Nursing Home in Maine and sang with a band for a number of years.

Pamela was passionate about animals and their welfare, helping local shelters. She was fond of cooking for others and often fed or helped the needy in her neighborhood. Her love of gardening and green thumb was evident everywhere she lived from landscaping to vegetable gardening.

She is survived by her loving daughter, Brandy Davis; her three grandchildren, Tori, Tristan and Reece; her mother, Marjorie (Conary) King; her brothers, Brian King of California, Neil King of Maine, and Larry King of Maine; as well as her sisters, Barbara Buchanan and husband Carlton of North Carolina, Janet Butler of Maine, Linda Jordan of Maine, Susan Pease and husband, David, of Massachusetts, Naomi Turcotte and husband, Tony, of Florida, and Rebecca Cozzens and husband Thomas of New Jersey; many nieces and nephews, cousins and special friends.

She was predeceased by her father, Leonard, brother Richard, brother Robert, nephew, Brian Ashmore, and niece, Stephanie King.

Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Celebration of Life, Saturday, July 2, at 1 p.m., at Charlotte Rhoades Butterfly Garden, Southwest Harbor. Friends of family welcome.

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KETCHUM, IDAHO – David C. Faltings, Super Dave, as he was known to his friends, died of ALS after a three-year struggle on June 9, 2016. He was 52. In many ways, he was the smiling face that greeted people at Silver Creek Outfitters. Dave was everyone’s friend.

Dave was born in Southern California. As a child he lived in St. Louis, Mo., Gaithersburg, Md., Coral Springs, Fla., Diablo, Calif., and Danville, Calif. Collecting and keeping friends along the way.

As a boy, summers were spent in Ellsworth with his paternal grandparents, Mildred and George Faltings. He had a small aluminum boat and was off every morning, disappearing into the Green Lake morning fog with the camp dog, Bourbon. A lifelong love of nature, fishing and disobedient dogs began. He loved his labs, past and present: Riley, Bug and Lily. He loved all living things.

He traveled the world fly fishing: Chile, Russia, Christmas Island, British Columbia and the Seychelles and was always willing to share. He had no secrets. His generosity was genuine and he was always eager to help others by introducing them to a new place to fish, helping them cast or selecting the right fly.

Dave went to Idaho from Danville, Calif., to attend the University of Idaho. There, he earned his degree in finance in 1984. He guided at Silver Creek Outfitters while in college and moved to Ketchum full-time in 1988, along with some of his fraternity brothers: Brett Drummond, Ritchie Thurston, Mark Osmer, John Kendall and Mike Neary.

Steelhead Camp started after college. Dave and a group of friends set up a fall fishing camp at the confluence of the Grande Rhone and Snake Rivers. Wall tents were erected in September and taken down in November. They were there for the season with guests coming and going. Steelhead was Dave’s favorite — his passion.

Dave met his wife, Renee, in the Pioneer Saloon. A mutual friend introduced them, simply saying “She likes to fish.” When Dave’s first question was “What do you like to fish for?” Her reply was, “I really like the strong tug of a steelhead.” The hook was set. Weeks later, Dave announced to the world he was going to marry her. It took a little longer for him to convince her. They married in Stanley, Idaho, on February 15, 2010.

Renee was the perfect bride. As Dave explained, “She has a fishing cabin on the Metolius River, a camper and drift boat.”

He always wore a smile. His eyes sparkled bright. Kind, selfless and humble.

He is survived by his wife, Renee Faltings, parents Janet and Donald Faltings, his sister Allison Streeby, her husband Dan and their four children, Lucy, Beau, Jack and Beatrice, sister Jennifer Faltings and her daughter Harper Rose and three dogs, Riley, Lily and Bug all residing in Boise, Idaho. Aunts and Uncles Barbara and Warren Kinsman of Ellsworth, Ruth and David Green, Montecito, Calif.

The family would like thank his nurse Allison Ashford for the compassionate care she provided Dave, the team of Doctors and staff at St. Luke’s, Dr. Summer Gibson and staff at the University of Utah ALS Clinic and all of his friends.

A private celebration of life is planned for July 24 at noon on the banks of Silver Creek.

A memorial fund has been setup through the Bald Mountain Rescue Fund. Checks should be made out to The Bald Mountain Rescue Fund with the notation “In memory of Dave Faltings” written on the memo line and sent to: The Bald Mountain Rescue Fund, Attention: Brian Barsotti, PO Box 370, Ketchum, ID, 83340.

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PENOBSCOT – On June 10, Dr. Henry Thomas Perkins died peacefully at his home in Bristol Mills, with his three children by his side, after a decade-long battle with Parkinson’s disease.

Hank, as he was known to his friends, was born in Rahway, N.J., on March 20, 1938, and soon after moved to his father’s hometown of Penobscot. He attended the one-room school across from his home, was the only student in his calculus class at Blue Hill High School, dug peat in the bogs, raked low-bush blueberries, and delivered milk (to E.B. White’s house no less).

Through earning a scholarship and working as a busboy in the cafeteria, Hank was able to graduate with a BS in Mathematics from MIT in 1960, followed by a MS in Mathematics from NYU in 1964, and a PhD in Physical Oceanography through the joint program with Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and MIT in 1970.  From 1970 to 1971, he was a post-doctorate fellow at the Marine Physics Section of the Institut fur Meereskunde in Kiel, Germany.

From 1971 through 1978, he was assistant professor of Physical Oceanography at the University of Miami.  From 1979 to 1989, he conducted oceanographic research for the Navy with NORDA/NOARL at the Stennis Space Center, MS. In 1989, he took up a position as Principal Scientist at NATO’s SACLANT Undersea Research Centre in La Spezia, Italy, where for five years he worked as chief scientist on board the oceanographic research vessel, Alliance, and interpreted data picked up by Barny, a trawl-safe underwater data recorder he co-created.

He later returned to the Stennis Space Center where he remained until his retirement in 2004, when he volunteered his time and expertise at the Darling Marine Center in Walpole. Throughout his career he traveled the world, collaborating with like minds in Barbados, Africa, Iceland, numerous European countries, the North Sea, the Mediterranean Sea, Japan, South Korea, and the Sea of Japan.

Hank was a quiet, modest, unassuming, nonjudgmental gentleman with a wonderful dry sense of humor.  He was a scientist, seaman, researcher and explorer who spent his life searching for the truth about the physical world.  He possessed a brilliant mind, though he never felt the need for people to know that and rarely spoke about his accomplishments.

His hobbies were gardening, walking the trails of Maine, woodworking, listening to Bach, reading and reciting poetry, making top-notch martinis and staying up to date with the latest research on the brain and the universe.

He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Henry was predeceased by his father James Perkins; mother Marguerite Perkins Rowe; stepfather Virgil Rowe; brother-in-law Dana Jones; and stepson Stefano Luisi.

He leaves behind his loving wife of 20 years, Catherine of Bristol Mills; three children – Bethany (Peter Lamson) of Spartanburg, S.C., Adam (Leyla) of Covington, L.A., and Jordan Bailey (Michael) of Brookline, N.H. Seven grandchildren – Mina, Alexander, Keating, Zahra, Cora, Henry and Ellis; first wife Valerie Perkins of Slidell, L.A.; stepdaughter Moira Luisi (Alessandro Paulin) and step-grandson Ian of Montemarcello, Italy; and his sister, Barbara Jones of Bucksport, and her extended family.

Henry’s remains will be buried privately in the family plot in Penobscot.  A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the organization Compassion and Choices – a cause in which he was particularly engaged.

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