NORWAY — Elizabeth L. Barker, 94, formerly of Stoneham, passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2017, at Norway Center for Health and Rehabilitation.

She was born Jan. 9, 1923, to Thaxter and Louise Littlefield. On Dec. 9, 1945, she married the love of her life, Edmund C. Barker, upon his return from the war and they had one son, Cecil E. Barker.

For many years Bet was Assistant Postmaster in the Stoneham Post Office, as well as driving school bus for the students in Stoneham. The children in Stoneham affectionately called her “Aunt Bet.” During WWII, she worked in Conn., at an arms factory, helping to support our troops. One of her great joys was traveling to Washington, D.C., with her husband, and seeing the WWII Memorial and the tribute to the women who worked hard in their support. Both Edmund and Bet were amazed when they viewed the Arlington Cemetery and the Changing of the Guard.

She was predeceased by her parents; her husband Edmund; a brother Earl Littlefield; and a sister Pauline Lawrence; as well as her most beloved dog, Smoke. She is survived by her son Cecil and his wife Anita; her grandson Steven and his wife Nora; her granddaughter Kelly and her partner Keri Bettenhauser; and three great-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren.

Online condolences may be shared with her family at www.chandlerfunerals.com

Elizabeth Wescott

LEBANON — Elizabeth “Liz” Grass Wescott, 61, of Lebanon, passed away Monday, July 24, 2017, after a long struggle with Muscular Dystrophy.

She was born on March 9, 1956, in Portsmouth, N.H.; a daughter of Jane Robertson Grass and Calvin F. Grass.

She attended schools in Fairhaven, Vt., Stoneridge, N.Y., Sebago Lake, and graduated from Bonny Eagle High School in 1974.

During high school, Liz was an active member of and Past Worthy Advisor of Windham Assembly Order of Rainbow for Girls. As Grand Representative, she traveled to Colorado to represent the state of Maine at the Colorado State Assembly. She was a longtime member of Dawn of Hope Chapter Order of Eastern Star.

She graduated from Hesser College with an Associate’s degree in Applied Science. She then worked as a home health aide for several years.

She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Bruce K. Wescott; her sons, David B. Wescott, Jonathan C. Wescott, and Michael A. Wescott. She is also survived by her mother, Mrs. Jane R. Grass; her brothers, Calvin F. Grass II and wife Debbie, Gregory E. Grass and wife Cheryl; and her sisters, Miriam G. Walker and husband Peter, Rebecca Boerner and fiancé Chuck Fisher.

The family wishes to thank the ICU staff at Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester, N.H., for their outstanding care of Liz.

A memorial service was held at 11 a.m., on July 29, at Sebago Lake Congregational Church, 410 Northeast Road, Standish, ME 04084, with the Rev. Dr. Michael Glidden officiating.

Interment followed the reception at Arlington Cemetery, North Windham. All attending the memorial service were invited to the interment.

Robert Weishapl

BRIDGTON — Robert David Weishapl, 59, of Denmark, died on Thursday, June 8, 2017, at the Bridgton Hospital in Bridgton.

Robert was brought into this world at Delaware Hospital in Wilmington, Del., on Oct. 21, 1957, to mother, Gwyneth and father, Robert Joseph Weishapl.

Robbie managed a rock band in the mid-1970s for a few years. After they broke up, he later moved to Washington, D.C., in the 1980s, where he worked very hard in the hospitality industry at several well-known restaurants. He purchased his first home in the Petworth neighborhood of upper NW D.C., back in 1989. Robert then thrived as one of Macy’s top Dock Warehouse managers in the D.C., metro area between 1995 and 2002, when he was able to retire and pursue a more relaxing and stress-free lifestyle.

Robbie relocated to the family summer getaway at Moose Pond in Denmark in the fall of 2011. Here, he continued his work in the hospitality industry until the fall of 2016, when he fell ill and was subsequently diagnosed with terminal Stage 4 lung cancer.

Robbie loved the arts, fast cars, boats, snowmobiles, snow skiing, water skiing up here in New England, and just living in the moment. He was a great proponent of the Moose Pond Association and the LEA in his support of the prevention of milfoil and other invasive plant species on Moose Pond and in the surrounding Lake Region lakes.

Robert is survived by his loving sister, Maryellen Weishapl of Wilmington, Del.; his friend and partner, Stephen M. Kusek of Annandale, Va.; and his loving puppy, Delilah.

A celebration of Robbie’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, at the Chandler Funeral Home, 8 Elm St., Brridgton. Online condolences may be shared at www.chandlerfunerals.com

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to: The Moose Pond Association: (http://www.moosepondassociation.org/MPA%20Membership.html); The Patrick Dempsey Center in Lewiston-Auburn: (https://www.dempseycenter.org/ways-to-give-3/); Harvest Hills Animal Shelter in Fryeburg: (http://harvesthills.org/how-can-you-help/); or Faithful Friends in Wilmington, Del., (http://www.faithfulfriends.us/ways-to-give).

John Tevanian

PORTLAND — John Tevanian, 91, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2017, at the Maine Medical Center, with family by his side.

John was born in Portland, on June 20, 1926, to Giragos and Rakel (Vartanyan) Tevanian. He was educated in Portland Schools and graduated from Portland High School, Class of 1944.

After graduation, John enlisted in the United States Army and served in Germany as a Staff Sergeant with the 896th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Automatic Weapon Battalion. Upon returning home, he attended the University of Maine, earning his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and, later, his Master’s degree in Education at the University of Southern Maine.

John was employed as a teacher for thirty-five years with the Portland School system. He taught in the classroom at King Junior High School and Portland High School, as well as working for the Superintendent’s office as a Truant Officer and Bussing coordinator.

John was an alumni member of the Greater Portland Boys and Girls Club where he spent many years growing up with friends, learning how to swim and participate in sports, which he enjoyed throughout his life.

In 1952, he and his older brother Avadis began building and preparing land for the family business, Pride’s Corner Drive-In Movie Theater in Westbrook. They were nearing completion when their younger brother joined them. Tevanian Brothers/Pride’s Corner Drive-in opened in 1953 with different family members managing it over the years.

August 5, 1967, he married Thelma M. Wooster. John and his wife bought the Bridgton Drive-In Theater in 1971 and, at one time, he also leased the Kennebunk Drive-In and Windham Drive-In. This was a wonderful summer occupation for a teacher. He enjoyed the many patrons and friends who visited each summer as well as the movies themselves.

John was always interested in sports, playing on teams while a youth and at Portland High. He was an avid handball player into his late fifties. For many years he oversaw ticket sales at all Portland High School football, basketball, and hockey games. Baseball and soccer games were also supported. He was especially active the years his children played, supporting them and the teams they participated on.

John is survived by his wife, Thelma W. Tevanian; their sons, John S. Tevanian of Naples, Andrew B. Tevanian of Portland, Jeffrey P. Tevanian and his wife Anita of Falmouth; daughter Dr. Jennifer L. Travis and her husband Jared of Marietta, Ga.; his sister Rose Avedisian of Methuen, Mass.; grandsons Orion, Samuel and Maximus; and granddaughter Sophia.

Special thanks to the residents and staff of the Maine Veterans’ Home in Scarborough.

Visitation was held on Sunday, July 30, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., and on Monday, July 31 from 11 a.m. to 12 noon, at Hobbs Funeral Home, 230 Cottage Road, South Portland. A Memorial Service was held at 12 noon, and was followed by burial at Forest City Cemetery in Portland.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Portland, 277 Cumberland Ave., Portland, ME 04101, or the Animal Rescue League, 217 Landing Road, Westbrook, ME 04092..

Zofia Radecki

FRYEBURG — Zofia "Zosia" Radecki, 62, passed away unexpectedly at her Fryeburg home on Saturday, July 29, 2017.

Born and raised in Zyrzyn, Poland, Zofia was the youngest in a family of five. Her childhood was spent tending to her family farm, alongside her parents and siblings. Upon completion of high school, Zofia began her career as an accountant for her local agricultural institute, where she prospered for 11 years.

In 1983, Zofia met the love of her life, Andrzej, after he asked her for a dance; their love and commitment for one another never wavered in the 34 years that were to follow. After four short months, they were married. Together, they overcame significant obstacles, notably fighting for free rights and democracy in Poland, and emigrating to the United States with nothing but a suitcase, in search of a better life for themselves, and the family they would build. They settled first in Lovell, then North Conway, N.H., and finally in Fryeburg, where they would raise their two sons, Thomas and Robert. Zofia prided herself on being a devoted and loving mother, and cherished seeing her son's accomplishments, including their graduation from college and continued success in their respective careers.

Zofia was raised with a great faith and devotion to her friends and family, and was a committed member of the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton church. She consistently exhibited kindness, compassion and a great sense of humor, creating a lasting memory for those around her. Zofia loved dancing, long walks, herbal teas, tending her flower gardens, and time spent in the kitchen making her renowned traditional Polish dishes, including pierogi, babka, golobki, and murzynek.

Zofia was predeceased by her father and mother, Stanislaw and Helena Krawczak. She is survived by her husband, Andrzej and her two sons, Thomas and Robert as well as her family in Poland.

A funeral mass for Zofia will be held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton church at 857 Main St., in Fryeburg, on Saturday, Aug. 5, at 11 a.m. Friends and family are encouraged to gather in the church's banquet room following the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Fryeburg Rescue in her name at P.O. Box 177, 89 Bridgton Rd., Fryeburg, ME 04037.

John Lord

NAPLES — John S. Lord, 68, of Naples, passed away Monday, July 24, 2017, with his wife Darlene by his side. He had undergone a stem cell transplant at Dana Farber Hospital in Boston and fought a twelve-week battle with courage and great dignity to the end.

John was born Sept. 14, 1948, in Portland, to Harry D. Lord Jr. and Margaret Chellis Lord. He was educated in Casco schools with one year at So. Portland High. He went on to Husson College. He had worked in the 9 to 5 business world for a few years but had been a mason tender in high school and college and found he loved the artistry and creativity of working with stone. John S. Lord Masonry was born some 35 years ago! His creations will stand the test of time and are scattered everywhere.

He was a tremendous athlete — basketball in high school, baseball in college, softball in his 20s through 40s. His dad had been an outstanding athlete and his grandfather, Harry D. Lord Sr. was Captain of the Boston Red Sox and Chicago White Sox.

He took up skiing in his late thirties and naturally excelled. He taught skiing and raced, with many medals to show for it. He later took up golf and, while he claimed he wasn't any good at it, he loved it because he played with his brothers-in-law, Geoff Whiteley, Bruce Plummer and Jack McCleery and his friend Ray Fickett.

He was also a talented musician, played guitar and sang with the band, Runnin Smooth, that talent from his mother, who was a singer and musician and traveled with a group professionally.

He is survived by his wife Darlene; stepdaughters, April Haddad of Saco, Julieann Haddad of Scarborough; four granddaughters, Sophia Haddad, of Ft. Lewis, Wash., Sadie Haddad of Boston, Mass., and Amelia and Olivia Haddad of Scarborough; his sisters, Debbie McCleery and her husband Jack of Gainesville, Fla., and Casco, Judy Shivik of Bridgton; nieces Julie McCleery and husband Marc Brown of Seattle, Wash.; Maida Shivik and husband Caelim Parkes of London, England, and Jessica Shivik and husband Brooke Hidell of So. Casco; nephew Robert McCleery and wife Amanda of Gainesville, Fla.; and many grandnephews. He was predeceased by his parents, and brother-in-law Walter Shivik.

A Celebration of Life benefit will be held at the American Legion Post 155, in Naples, on Sunday, Aug. 6, at 2 p.m. A private burial will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be left for the family at hallfuneralhome.net

He will be dearly missed.

Chance Gallant

SEBAGO — Chance Edward Gallant, 20, died on Sunday, July 30, 2017.

He was born in Portland on Oct. 3, 1996, the son of Dwayne and Melinda (Gillis) Gallant.

Chance was a 2014 graduate of Lake Region High School, where he was one of the first students in the fire science vocational program. He went on to be a volunteer firefighter and EMT. Chance also worked at Poland Springs, where he was considered family. Chance enjoyed being outdoors whether it was fishing, snowmobiling, or at target practice. He was an outgoing individual with a magnetic personality, who would do anything for anyone. He loved his family and friends, and will be truly missed by all who knew him.

In addition to his parents, Chance is survived by his paternal grandmother, Sharon Gallant Parker; maternal grandmother, Martha Gillis; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017, at the Dolby Funeral Chapel, 434 River Road, Windham. A funeral service will be celebrated at 1 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 4, 2017, at the Sebago Town Hall, the Old Potter Academy Gym, 406 Bridgton Road, Sebago. Burial will follow at the Hancock Pond Road Cemetery, Sebago.

Memorial donations in Chance’s honor may be made to the Chance E. Gallant Scholarship Fund, c/o Rick Shepard at Lake Region Vocational Center, 789 Roosevelt Trail, Naples, ME 04055.

Hazel Heald

HANOVER, N.H. — Hazel West Day Heald, 86, of Conway, N.H., passed away peacefully after a long illness on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017 at Hanover Terrace in Hanover, N.H.

She was born on Feb. 12, 1931, in Fryeburg, a daughter of William A. and Elsie (Sawyer) Day. She attended local schools, graduating from Fryeburg Academy and spending the majority of her adult life in Conway, N.H.

She married Glen Thibodeau in 1951 and raised three children. She later married Phillip Heald in 1970 with whom she shared her passion for dancing and traveling to wherever there was a Saturday night dance. She loved spending time sledding in the winter, summer cookouts and celebrating birthdays and holidays with her family. She also enjoyed traveling around various parts of the country and snuggling with her kitty, “Raskel.” The close bond with her brother and sisters and their families throughout her life meant a great deal to her.

Hazel was a longtime member of the Eastern Star and TOPS weight loss program in the Conway area.

Hazel is survived by her son, Bruce Thibodeau of Standish; her daughter, Jan Brown of Chocorua, N.H.; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Phillip Heald in 2016; her youngest son, Michael Thibodeau in 2015; brothers, William Everett, Carroll, Edgar Lewis and Kenneth Neal Day; sisters, Abbie Harding, Evelyn Hilton, Mildred Yates and Doris Allen.

Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 6, 2017 at the Center Conway United Methodist Church, 1626 E. Main Street, Center Conway, N.H. Private family interment was in Stow.

Gifts in Hazel’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 166 S. River Rd., #210, Bedford, N.H. 03110.

Arrangements are in the care of the Wood Funeral Home, 9 Warren Street, Fryeburg. Condolences and tributes may be shared at www.woodfuneralhome.org

Robert Harmon

CAPE ELIZABETH — Robert E. “Bobby” Harmon, 66, died Friday, Aug. 4, 2017, at Maine Medical Center.

Born in Portland on Dec. 6, 1950, Bobby was the son of the late Raymond and Edith (Libby) Harmon. He graduated from Deering High School Class of 1969, and attended Andover Business School. 

Bobby married Carla Connolly on Aug. 27, 1983, beginning their life together that would touch many others. Together, they raised three children and shared nearly 34 years of marriage.

Bobby’s entire working career has been in the trucking industry with an early start as a teen with the family-owned R.A. Harmon Trucking Company. He joined his sister Judy and brother David in the family business helping deliver produce and groceries to many local retailers.
 Bobby’s father, Raymond, believed that if your kids started at the bottom and worked their way up, it would give them a better appreciation for the company and the customer service skills needed to excel in business. Bobby lived by his father’s family motto: “The Right Way, The Wrong Way and The Harmon Way.” The company later merged with Hutchins Trucking Co. of Portland in 1978.

 Bobby and his brothers, Donny and Jimmy, traveled to the New England Produce Center in Chelsea, Mass. for the next 30-plus years loading and delivering produce for Hannaford Bros. In 2008, Bobby formed his own company, BH Transfer Services, LLC. He realized a cross-dock service would be a more efficient delivery process for vendors outside the New England Produce Center. Bobby was extremely proud when his son, Matthew, joined his company. Bobby and Matthew have worked together on all aspects of the business for the past seven years. Together, they built the quintessential family business, adding another dimension to their father-son relationship. For Matthew, this is a journey he will cherish forever.

Everyone knew Bobby as a hard worker, but he balanced that strong work ethic with the love of spending time on Little Sebago with his family and beloved dogs, Kaleigh and Hannah. In addition, he enjoyed racing horses (especially Nifty Christy), and taking many family cruises and trips to Las Vegas; he was considered to be a very lucky man while at the black jack table. He was an avid Boston sports fan, and especially enjoyed attending Red Sox and Patriots games with his son. 

Above all else, Bobby’s family was his pride and joy; the most important aspect in his life. He cherished the time he spent with Carla and the kids, and was so elated to meet his beloved granddaughter, Emma, just three months ago. Bobby loved spending time with his family members too, especially at the Harmon holiday parties where he could be found playing poker with his brothers while laughing over days gone by. He was the “go to” guy for his family and friends, and was always willing to help anyone in need. Bobby will be remembered as a loving, generous, selfless, and humble man. Though he will be deeply missed, his memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.

Bobby was predeceased by parents.

He is survived by his wife, Carla Connolly-Harmon of Cape Elizabeth; children, Stephanie Harmon-Saunders of South Portland, Matthew Robert Harmon of South Portland and Molly Harmon of Cape Elizabeth; a granddaughter and step-granddaughter; siblings, David Harmon of Arizona, Donald Harmon of Gray, Judy Alcantara of New Hampshire, Richard Harmon of Scarborough, James Harmon of Standish, Michael Harmon of Limington and Thomas Harmon of Naples. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and close friends.

Visiting hours were held on Wednesday, Aug. 9 at the Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland. Prayers will be recited at the funeral home on Thursday, Aug. 10 at 9:15 a.m. followed by a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 307 Congress Street, Portland. Interment to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Broadway, South Portland.

Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the American Diabetes Association, 2451 Crystal Drive, Suite 900, Arlington, VA 22202.

Erik Zinn

HARRISON — Erik Zinn, 46, of Harrison, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2017 after losing his battle to cancer.

He was born on March 10, 1971 to Jean and Ralph Zinn. He was a graduate of Dover High School in Dover, N.H.

He worked for private contractors overseas until he became too ill to do so.

He had recently married Minotia Thanennok of Thailand.

Erik was a true New Englander, being a huge Red Sox and Patriots fan. He also enjoyed traveling and was able to see many countries before becoming too ill to travel. If his feet were in the sand and the ocean was warm, he was happy.

He is survived by his wife, Min Zinn of Thailand; his mother, Jean Zinn of Pittsfield N.H.; his father, Ralph Zinn of China; his aunt, Martha Raley, whom he lived with and lovingly helped her care for her animals; along with many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Donations may be sent to: Hospice House, 15 Strawberry Ave., Auburn, ME 04210.

Francis Noble

Francis B. Noble Jr., 84, of Bridgton, died early Friday morning, Aug. 4, 2017, at his home in Bridgton, surrounded by family.

He was born on Jan. 5, 1933, in South Paris, a son of Francis B. and Florence E. (Wyman) Noble Sr. He graduated from Strong High School.

He married Barbara Milligan in 1952 in Rumford, where they made their home for a short time before moving to the Salem and Phillips area, where he worked at Forster Manufacturing.

In 1959, he moved to Bridgton with a young family and began his career as a machinist, beginning with Dielectric in Raymond. He later worked for Mega Industries and Howell Laboratories in Bridgton, all the while operating a chainsaw repair shop out of his garage.

He was a member of the Oriental Masonic Lodge #13 in Bridgton, and a former member of the Bridgton Lions Club. He served a term as a Bridgton Selectman, and worked with United Ambulance for a time.

Francis enjoyed fishing, hunting and target shooting with his children, fostering their competitive shooting at local ranges.

He is survived by five children, Debbie Noble of Bridgton, Susan Cushman of South Portland, Warren Noble of Sweden, Scott Noble of South Portland, and Francis M. Noble of South Portland; 12 grandchildren, Aimee, Sarah, Katie, Victoria, Donald, Melinda, Tonya, Casie, Nicole, Erica, Caedyn, and Sean; five great-grandchildren; a brother, Paul of Wash., and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Barbara in 2003; a son Fred Noble in 2009; two siblings, Lee and Juanita; and a son-in-law, Mike Cushman.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, Aug. 11, at the Denmark Congregational Church, 70 East Main St., Denmark. Interment will follow at the Forest Hills Annex Cemetery in Bridgton. Gifts may be given in Francis’ memory to, Nursing Staff Equipment, c/o Bridgton Hospital, 10 Hospital Dr., Bridgton, ME 04009. Arrangements are in the care of the Chandler Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 8 Elm St., Bridgton. Condolences and tributes may be shared at www.chandlerfunerals.com

Graveside services for Marguerite L. (who passed away on Feb. 27, 2017) and Harry L. Gowell (who passed away on March 14, 2017) will be held at Forest Hill Cemetery on Kansas Road in Bridgton on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017 at 11 a.m.

SCARBOROUGH — Richard A. “Dick” St. Pierre, 76, died at the Maine Veterans Home in Scarborough on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017, after a nearly 30-year battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

He was born Sept. 6, 1940, in Westbrook, the son of the late Albert and Phyllis (Douglass) St. Pierre.

Richard graduated from Westbrook High School, Class of 1958. After graduation, he served with the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1966. In 1962, he married Margaret (Hawkes) St. Pierre. They were married for 25 years and remained friends until his passing. He began working for Soule Glass & Paint Company in 1962 as an apprentice glazier. He continued working for the Soule family years later as a job estimator and glass and metal specialist for Sigco until he could no longer work.

Richard’s lifelong passions were hunting and fishing. He was a proud member for many years of the Biggest Bucks In Maine Club, the Maine Black Bear Club and the Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine. He took great pride in being a part of “The Hunting Group” for so many years with his closest friends Bob, Bill, Harry and Bruce. Years ago, he built his dream camp on a fishing pond in northern Maine, where he and his family made years of memories camping, fishing and hunting.

Richard was predeceased by his brother and best friend, Robert St. Pierre; his sister, Betty Freeman; and his daughter, Patricia St. Pierre.

He is survived by his sister, Phyllis Hodgdon of Kezar Falls; his daughter, Karen St. Pierre-Crawford of Raymond; his granddaughter, Jessica Kinder and his grandson, Mason Barry, and two great-grandchildren, Jack and Juliette Kinder, all of Naples.

A memorial service will be celebrated at noon on Saturday, Aug. 19, at Dolby Funeral Chapel, 434 River Road, Windham, where a period of visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until the time of service.

In lieu of flowers, donations in tribute may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research at michaeljfox.org or 1-800-708-7644.

Amy Herrick

CASCO — Amy M. Whitten Herrick, 41, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 6, 2017, surrounded by her family after a long courageous battle with cancer. Amy was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend.

Amy was born in Portland, on July 15, 1976, the daughter of Alan and Kathy Whitten. Amy graduated from Westbrook High School in 1994. In 1998, she graduated from Saint Joseph’s College with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Nursing. Amy married the love of her life, Christopher Herrick, in 1998. She worked for many years as a Registered Nurse and an Education Coordinator at New England Rehabilitation Hospital of Portland. Most recently she worked as a Clinical Consultant at Unum.

Amy had a smile that would light up a room. She had a passion of caring for others. Amy loved life! She loved spending time with her family and friends. Her favorite place to be was at the beach with her toes in the sand.

Amy is survived, and will be forever remembered, by her husband, Christopher Herrick and two precious sons, Emmitt and Charles, of Casco; parents Alan and Kathy Whitten of Raymond; sister, Kimberly Plummer of Raymond and husband Scott; sister, Martha Ladd of Sebec and husband Richard; mother-in-law, Holly Herrick of Naples; and sister-in-law, Leanna Herrick of Bridgton. She is also survived by five nephews, and one niece.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, Aug. 26, at the Crooked River School, 1437 Poland Spring Rd., Casco. Pastor Robert White will be officiating.

Arrangements are under the direction of Hall Funeral Home, 165 Quaker Ridge Rd., Casco. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: On Eagles Wings, 236 Portland St., Bridgton, ME 04009; Grace Bible Church Mission Fund, 74 Deering Rd., Gorham, ME 04038; Little Pink Houses of Hope, 2442 Tribek Ct., Burlington, NC 27215. Online condolences may be left for the family at hallfuneralhome.net

Shawn Demenkow

MAYSVILLE, N.C. — Master Sergeant Shawn P. Demenkow, U.S.M.C., Retired, 47, passed away at home in Maysville, N.C., on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017.

Shawn was born on June 12, 1970, and grew up in Wakefield, Mass. He was a beloved son to his mother, Barbara (Dickinson) Hallstrom and her husband, Robert Hallstrom of Sebago, Maine; his father, Paul Demenkow and his wife, Frances (Ahern) Demenkow of North Reading, Mass. He was the cherished brother of Victoria (Demenkow) Lee and her husband, Gino Lee of Tucker, Ga., and beloved stepbrother of Jennifer (Reboulet) McDonald and her husband John of Wakefield, Mass., Scott Reboulet and his wife Michelle, also of Wakefield, Mass., and Stephen Reboulet and his wife, Jennifer of Townsend, Mass. He is also survived by an uncle and aunt, Arthur E. and Sandra Dickinson.

Shawn graduated from Northeast Metro Regional Vocational School in Wakefield (class of ’89), where he met his high school sweetheart and lifelong partner, Anne (Wallace) Demenkow. Together, they created a loving family and raised three beautiful children. Shawn was a devoted husband to Anne and proud father to their two sons, Timothy Demenkow and Airman First Class Andrew Demenkow, U.S.A.F.; and was preceded in death by their dearest daughter, Emily Demenkow.

Shawn was a beloved son-in-law to Loretta Wallace and the late Ralph Wallace of Wakefield, Mass. Shawn is survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and friends, including his extensive military family of servicemen and women with whom he shared all of his adult working life.

Shawn knew early on that he would dedicate his career to serving in the military. He enlisted straight out of high school and served for 24 years in the United States Marine Corps. He retired in 2014.

Shawn was a craftsman and enjoyed creating things in his shop, where he worked for long hours on welding and woodworking projects. He enjoyed nature, his land in Maine, riding the quads with his parents, fishing with his boys, playing endlessly with his three cats, and panning for gold with his wife. He was an avid fly fisherman and learned the art of fly-tying as well. He took great pride in his work, his hobbies, and above all, his family. Friends and family alike will miss his boisterous personality, meaningful conversations, and willingness to always share a good story.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Incarnation Church, 425 Upham St., in Melrose, Mass., on Friday, Aug. 18, at 10 a.m. Interment with full military honors will take place at Forest Glade Cemetery in Wakefield. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.

Memorial contributions may be made to http://Samaritan's Purse, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607, or at www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/operation-heal-our-patriots-season/

Elizabeth Condon

KENNEBUNKPORT — Elizabeth Markham “Liz” Condon, 30, died unexpectedly in her sleep on Sunday, Aug. 6, 2017 in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Elizabeth was born on March 25, 1987, in Biddeford, the beloved daughter of Scott A. Condon and Susan Kajander Condon.

Liz grew up in Kennebunkport, but attended Wells Schools, where her mother was a teacher. She graduated from Wells High School, where she was a cheerleader, in 2005 and went on to earn a bachelor of arts degree in History from University of Maine, Orono. She worked, since she was a young teenager, at her family’s business — Alisson’s Restaurant in Kennebunkport — where her impeccable work ethic and lovable personality endeared her to staff and patrons, alike.

Liz packed a whole lifetime into her 30 years. Bursting with light and energy, she brought a dazzling zest for living to everything she did and to everyone she knew. A sunny and spirited nonconformist, Liz possessed a wonderful sense of humor and wit, as well as a keenly-intelligent, inquisitive mind. Liz loved books and read voraciously since her earliest childhood. Music, too, brought her tremendous joy and going to live concerts was one of her favorite activities. Liz loved so much about life — food and fun, her friends and her family. One dear friend remembers her “passionate and infectious spirit” and describes her as a “rare breed” — “beautifully carefree and genuine.”

To know Liz was to love her. She will forever inspire all of us to shine more brightly and live more fully.

Elizabeth was predeceased by her maternal grandparents, Albert and Maxine Kajander of Winchester, Mass.; and paternal grandparents, Frances and Beatrice Condon, of Kennebunkport.

She is survived by her mother, Susan, of Kennebunkport; her father, Scott and wife, Jan, of Bridgton; her sister, Katharine Condon Barry of Merrimack, N.H., and two nephews and niece; her aunts and uncles, as well as 10 cousins.

A celebration of Liz’s life was held on the Village Green, Ocean Avenue, Kennebunkport (across from Silas Perkins Park and the Arundel Yacht Club) on Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2017.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Elizabeth’s name may be made to Louis T. Graves Memorial Library, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, or to a charity of your choice.

To share a memory or leave a message of condolence, please visit Liz’s Book of Memories page at www.bibberfuneral.com

Arrangements are in care of Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer Street, Kennebunk.

Herbert Strauss

NORWAY — Herbert H. Strauss, 88, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away quietly with his wife at his side on Friday, Aug. 11, 2017, after fighting brain cancer for 11 months.

Herb was born in Vienna, Austria, on March 27, 1929. He immigrated to the United States with his parents in 1938. He grew up in New York City and joined the Boy Scouts at age 12. As a Boy Scout, Herb attained the rank of Eagle.
 After graduating from Adelphi University, Herb became an executive with the Boy Scouts, where he served for about 10 years. He then became the assistant director of Development at Rider University, where he met and married his second wife, Lois Richardson. He worked for the Tamblyn and Brown Fundraising firm, and later served as a regional director with the Multiple Sclerosis Society, after which he was the national field director with the Epilepsy Foundation.

Herb and Lois moved to Maine in 1981. After a couple of years at Point Sebago in Casco, they purchased Papoose Pond Family Resort and Cabins in Waterford. He managed Papoose Pond for much of the rest of his life until recently selling it to his daughter, Kitty and son-in-law Duncan.

Herb was a huge advocate for the campground industry. He served on the boards of both the Maine Campground Owners Association, as its president, and the National Association of RV Parks & Campgrounds as treasurer and assistant chairman of the board. Herb was also a founder, as well as a longtime instructor, for the National School of RV Parks and Campground Management.

In 2012, Herb was awarded ARVC’s prestigious Pioneer Award for his many contributions to the campground industry.

Herb loved the water. He was a lifeguard in high school and college and competed on his college swim team. As an adult, Herb owned sailboats and enjoyed spending every weekend on his boat. He took weeklong cruises whenever possible. Later, he enjoyed cruise ships, traveling around the world and exploring exotic ports.

For many years, Herb enjoyed downhill skiing with his wife and two sons. 
Herb served several terms on the Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce and was a member of the Norway-Paris Chapter of Kiwanis. He also served as a counselor for the Oxford Hills Chapter of SCORE.

Herb is survived by his wife, Lois Strauss and his first wife, Jean Henneke Dean; children Bill Strauss, Bob Strauss and Kitty Winship; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 27 at Oxford Hills Funeral Services, 1037 Main Street (Route 26), Oxford. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 28, at the Oxford Advent Christian Church. Burial will follow at Pulpit Rock Cemetery, Route 118, Waterford.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Norway-Paris Kiwanis Club or the Oxford Hills Chapter of SCORE.

June Hammond

FRYEBURG — June Walker Hammond, 81, of Fryeburg, died peacefully at home Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017.

She was born in Hutchinson, Kansas, on June 1, 1936, to Fred M. and Christine (Hofer) Walker, the oldest of two children. She was educated in local schools, and graduated from Fryeburg Academy in the class of 1954.

June attended Wellesley College and earned a degree in Economics in 1958. She attained a Master’s of Science degree for Teachers in Mathematics from UNH in 1962. June’s work experiences began early as she sold fireworks in Brownfield at the age of 12. Other local area jobs were at Camp Rapputak, Pleasant Mountain Lodge, and selling tickets at Fryeburg Fair while in high school. After graduating from Wellesley she taught at Kennett High School and coached basketball.

On June 23, 1962, she married the love of her life, Ed Hammond, and subsequently honeymooned, tenting across the United States. June and Ed later moved to East Lyme, Conn., started their family and both taught in East Lyme Schools until 1977. After retiring they returned to Maine to raise their family. June substituted at Fryeburg Academy, sold real estate with Bill Severance Sr. in Lovell, and truly enjoyed her retirement job working at Fryeburg Fair and serving as the Fair Secretary for 25 years.

June involved herself in the Fryeburg community for many years, as a member and president of the Interstate Sno Goers Snowmobile Club and the Fryeburg Library Club. She worked in the Fryeburg Extension Office for 20 years, the Fryeburg Academy Alumni Association, serving as president for two years, and also served as a Trustee of Fryeburg Academy for 12 years. She served as president of the Maine State Fair Association for two years.

Ed and June had many adventures traveling with their young family and continued throughout their lives, spending time with family was always the treasured goal. In later retirement years winters were spent in Winter Haven, Florida and wandering about in their camper. When spring came they returned to Maine to be with their family and friends.

June was predeceased by her husband, Edward C. Hammond. She is survived by her three children, Valerie (Hammond) Tripp of Fryeburg, Gregory and Debbie (Durgin) Hammond of Auburn, and Todd and Darcy (Shiers) Hammond of Windham; along with eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and her sister Lois (Walker) Moulton and husband Jack of Winter Haven, Florida.

Services will be held at the Fryeburg Fairgrounds Expo Center on Friday, Aug. 18, at 2 p.m., followed by a reception to celebrate her life. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Carroll County Home Care and Hospice, PO Box 432, North Conway, NH 03860. Arrangements are under the care of Wood Funeral Home, 9 Warren St., Fryeburg. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.woodfuneralhome.org

WOLFEBORO, N.H. — Michael McCue, 61, died Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017 at Wolfeboro Bay Center and Rehab.

Born in Dunfermline, Scotland on Aug. 26, 1955, he was the son of the late Charles and Catherine McCue. Michael grew up in Scotland, and then enlisted in the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Regiment, serving Her Majesty both in the United Kingdom and overseas. Upoan Michael’s retirement from the army, he and his late wife, Joanne, moved to the United States in 1995. While living in the United States, Michael spent 15 years driving cross-country for Werner Enterprises.

“Mickey” was an avid mountain climber. He loved to drive racecars, his freightliner truck, even the family car on holidays. He also had a passion for music. He played the drums in his regimental pipes and drum band and spent countless hours listening to Celtic, classical and rock music.

He is predeceased by his wife, Joanne (DeJordy) McCue in 2016.

He is survived by two daughters, Lee-Anne Field of Bridgton and Kirsty Ridings of Wolfeboro, N.H.; three grandchildren; five brothers, Jim McCue, Patrick McCue, Alec McCue, John McCue and Charles McCue, all of Scotland.

Calling hours will be from 12 to 1 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 28 at the Baker-Gagne Funeral Home, 85 Mill Street, Wolfeboro, N.H. A Funeral Mass will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 28 at St. Katharine Drexel Church in Alton, N.H. Burial will follow in Lakeview Cemetery, Wolfeboro, N.H.

Please share your messages, stories or leave a short note and sign an online guest book at www.baker-gagnefuneralhomes.com

Viola Cavallaro

SOUTH PORTLAND — Viola “Midge” Jennie Cavallaro, 91, of South Portland, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017.

Born in Richmond on March 28, 1926, the daughter of Lottie (Fraiser) and Francis Monroe, she was affectionately known as “Midge,” a name given to her by her father due to her small stature. She graduated from Gardiner High School in 1944.

Midge moved to Portland and met her future husband, Albert Cavallaro, while working at the YMCA. They married in 1956 and raised their three children in Portland’s East Deering neighborhood.

Before moving to Portland, Midge was a shoe model in Gardiner for a local manufacturer, having only a size 5½ shoe size. After moving to Portland, and once her children were in school, she worked for the City of Portland’s School Lunch program, eventually managing several of the cafeterias. As her family grew older, they went into the food service business, operating a catering company, delicatessen restaurant, and three pushcarts throughout the city of Portland.

After retiring, she and her husband moved from their East Deering home to Saco, then Clearwater, Fla. After spending time in Florida, they moved back to Maine to be closer to their children and grandchildren.

In their retirement, Midge and Albert traveled extensively, enjoying visits to England, France, Portugal, Spain, and, of course, Italy. They enjoyed these travels by both air and sea, having sailed on the Queen Elizabeth II for one of their trips.

Midge was proud to have married into a large Italian family and kept the traditions alive, passing them down to the next two generations. She was well known for making delicious Italian Filled Cookies, which her children and grandchildren still make today.

She is predeceased by her husband of over 50 years, Albert Cavallaro; her sisters, Beatrice Hill and Ann Grant; and brother, Francis (Jr.) Monroe.

She is survived by her brother, Lawrence Monroe of Kearny, N.J.; a son, Louis Cavallaro of Portland; daughters, Carmen Wallace of Scarborough and Terry Desmond of Windham; six grandchildren including Christopher Desmond of Naples; three great-grandsons, along with many nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours were held Tuesday, Aug. 22 at Jones Rich and Barnes Funeral Home, 199 Woodford Street, Portland. Prayers were recited on Wednesday, Aug. 23 at the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church. Interment followed at New Calvary Cemetery, South Portland.