Helen LaFleur

SEBAGO — Helen Donaleen “Donna” LaFleur, 90, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017 at Bridgton Hospital after developing acute health issues on Sept. 3.

She was born in Catawba, Wis. on April 30, 1927 to Glenn Radel and Levicia (Baxter) Radel.

Donna had many health challenges in her later years, which lead her daughter, Kathy LaFleur, to become her full-time caregiver for the past two years.

Donna’s husband, John LaFleur, passed away on Dec. 17, 2015.

Donna graduated from Richland Center High School, Richland Center, Wis. in 1945, where she excelled in sports and was one of two girls whose name was engraved on a G.A.A. trophy for four years of athletic achievement. Following high school, she attended Groves Barnhart Business College in Madison, Wis. 
After marrying John and moving to Portland, she always worked in office settings including Casco Bank and Trust, Boy Scouts of America, WMTW-TV and Radio and retired in 1988 after 20 years with the local offices of General Motors. 
Donna was a member of Central Square Baptist Church in Portland for many years, then after moving to Sebago, she became a very active member of the East Baldwin Congregational Church.

Donna learned to do just about all sports that John liked. They snowmobiled about anywhere in Maine, where there was snow. She learned to hunt and fish and went on many trips with John during their 69 years of marriage. 
Retirement years were spent traveling to all 50 states, all but one by RV. This was the highlight of Donna and John’s adventuresome life.

She was predeceased by her husband, John; mother, Levicia, and father, Glenn Sr.; brother, Glenn Jr. and many relatives and friends in her childhood home of Wisconsin.

She is survived by her daughter, Kathy LaFleur of Sebago; and nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, Sept. 23 at 11 a.m. at East Baldwin Congregational Church, 26 School Street, East Baldwin, 04024.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Poitras, Neal & York Funeral Home, Cornish. Online condolence messages can be submitted at www.mainefuneral.com

In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to her church: EBCC, c/o Norma Haines, PO Box 49, East Baldwin, ME 04024.

WINDHAM — Ida A. Fecteau, 95, died on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017, with her family by her side.

She was born in Montella, Italy, on April 2, 1922, the daughter of Nicola and Lucia (Marinari) D’Alessandro.

Ida lost both her parents when she was very young, and was placed in an orphanage at the early age of nine. In 1939, she made the journey to immigrate to the United States. She arrived at Ellis Island, and stayed there a week while awaiting her uncle Genesio Marinari Jr. before heading to Washington D.C. Ida was a hard worker with a tremendous amount of drive. She was even able to teach herself the English language by going to the movies. She then began writing to a pen pal, George P. Fecteau, a Westbrook native, who was in the service during WWII. The pair became close and eventually married. Together, they raised their four sons in the Windham community. Family was an integral part of Ida’s life, and she always thought of others before herself. Ida was an exceptional cook, with recipes from the “old” country. Her spaghetti sauce was out of this world, and she enjoyed making cakes and pies. Ida also enjoyed working with her hands, whether that it was in her garden tending to her flowers, or helping hem a dress.

Ida is survived by three sons, Gene Fecteau of Windham, Stephen Fecteau of Casco and Nick Fecteau of Poland; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her husband, George P. Fecteau in 1980; her son, George R. Fecteau; and her brother, Sabino D’Alessandro.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017 at Dolby Funeral Chapel, 434 River Road, Windham. Burial will be at a later date in Arlington Cemetery.

To express condolences and to participate in Ida’s online tribute please visit www.dolbyfuneralchapels.com

Memorial donations in Ida’s honor may be made to Hospice of Southern Maine, 180 US Rte. 1, Suite 1, Scarborough, ME 04074.

Mary Curran

PORTLAND — Mary Catherine (Welch) Curran, 88, died peacefully on Friday, Sept. 15, 2017, with family by her side, at St. Joseph’s Rehabilitation and Residence in Portland.

Mary was born to Mary Bissette and Charles Edward Welch in Rutland, Vt., on April 4, 1929, the oldest of four children. She graduated from Cathedral High School in 1947 and Mercy School of Nursing in 1950, also in Portland. She had a long and fulfilling career caring for others as a registered nurse. Her inclination to nurture others carried into her early years in at St Joseph’s as she was often seen taking fellow patients for a walk. Mary loved her New England sports teams and had an endearing sense of humor.

She is survived by five children, Mary Curran Huntley of Portland, Patricia Curran Raitto of Naples, Shaun Francis Curran of Portland, Joseph Charles Curran of South Portland and Timothy James Curran of Windham; 11 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and many other family members and friends.

A memorial service will be held Thursday, Sept. 21, at 11 a.m., at the Samuel Wilde Memorial Chapel at Evergreen Cemetery, 672 Stevens Avenue, Portland. To sign Mary’s guestbook and leave memories and condolences for the family, visit: www.advantageportland.com

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, Maine Chapter, 383 U.S. Route One, Suite 2C, Scarborough, ME 04074.

PORTLAND — Rose J. Rice, 77, of Oxford passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017 at Maine Medical Center.

She was born in Damariscotta on April 4, 1940, the daughter of Walter Charles and Louise Blake Coffin. She attended Wiscasset schools and had been an Avon representative for 32 years. She married Bruce R. Rice on Feb. 9, 1980. She was a member of the First Congregational Church Thalians Club.

She is survived by her daughter, Betty Moore of Oxford; her sons John Ames, Jr. of Norway and Andrew Ames of Waterford; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and many nieces, nephews and dear friends.

She was predeceased by her parents; her husband in 1996; two sisters, Caroline Verrill and Vera Thorn; a stepson, Scott Rice; and a grandson.

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

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Foster-Carroll American Legion Post in South Paris with a brief service at 2 p.m.

Arrangements are under the care of Chandler Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, 45 Main Street, South Paris.

Christine Craig

LOVELL — Christine D. “Chris” Craig, 58, of Lovell, passed away after battling a long illness on Tuesday morning, Sept. 12, 2017, in the comfort of her own home, with family at her side.

She was born on, Dec. 10, 1958, in Dorchester, Mass., a daughter of Thomas A. and Carol (Carey) Thomson. Chris attended school in Mass., and moved to Maine in the early 1970s, graduating from Fryeburg Academy.

Chris married Stephen “Diz” Craig at the Village Church on June 7, 1975. They made their home in Lovell, as he worked locally and she in North Conway, N.H., as a paralegal for many years, eventually owning and operating her own office, Legal Eagles.

As a younger woman, she was a member of the Lovell Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and was always willing to provide baked goods to help support people in the community. She was a fun-spirited, fiery redhead, who enjoyed being a homemaker to her husband, loved cooking, spending time with her “grands,” cuddling with her 1-year-old chocolate lab, reading, and being at camp on Kezar.

Chris is survived by her mother, Carol Craig and her husband, Maynard of Lovell; her husband, Stephen “Diz” Craig of Lovell; two daughters, Lauri McGrath and her husband, Matthew of Lovell, and Carey “JoJo” Craig and her wife, Jodi of Lewiston; two grandchildren, McKenna and Brody; a sister, Corinne J. Whitaker of Conway, N.H.; a brother, Robert M. Thomson of Tamworth, N.H.; and many extended family members including: aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her father, Thomas Thomson, and an infant brother, Thomas Thomson Jr.

A celebration of her life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 23, at the Lovell Fire Station (3 Hatch Hill Rd., Lovell). Gifts may be given in Chris's memory to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Greater New England Chapter, 101A First Ave., Waltham, MA 02451. Arrangements are in the care of the Wood Funeral Home, 9 Warren St., Fryeburg. Condolences and tributes may be shared with Chris's family at www.woodfuneralhome.org

Alfred Lord

BROWNFIELD — Alfred W. Lord, a lifelong resident of Brownfield, passed away on Sept. 12, 2017 at Fryeburg Healthcare Center.

He was born in 1923, son of Walter A. and Sadie Walker Lord. Alfred was educated in Brownfield schools, graduating from Bean Memorial High School. After graduating he worked with his father logging with their team of horses.

After Pearl Harbor, he went into the Army and was trained at Pensacola, Fla., before being shipped to the Pacific theater. When the Army joined with the Air Force, he became a Staff Sergeant in the 3rd Air Commando Squadron serving in the Philippines (mostly Luzon and Leyte). He was one of many men who were flown in gliders to behind enemy lines to establish advanced landing sites for the Allies. He was honorably discharged at Christmas in 1946.

Returning home he married Barbara Gilpatrick. Alfred was employed by Brick Craft Industries in Conway, N.H., for many years and after that company closed, he went to Yield House, retiring from there in 1988.

He was active in his community, as Past Master of Shepherd River Lodge before it became Mt. Moriah Lodge #56, and was a 70-year member of the Masons.

Alfred was a member of the Brownfield Historical Society, a member of the Brownfield Fire Dept., a member of NRA, and a staunch supporter of 2nd amendment rights.

He supported many various charities, especially veteran organizations because he highly respected veterans' dedication and service.

Alfred was an avid outdoorsman — hunting and fishing — and over the years was very successful in both endeavors. He loved farming and had a vegetable garden until he was 91 years old. He enjoyed his family and friends and would lend a hand whenever needed. He was a devoted and supportive caregiver to his wife of 54 years, Barbara, during her long struggle with severe rheumatoid arthritis until her passing in 2000.

In August 2017 he was presented the Boston Post Cane as the eldest person in the Town of Brownfield, Maine.

Alfred is survived by a daughter, Judith and husband Stanley; a son, Dennis and wife Roberta; four grandchildren, Donna Durgin, Pamela Coffin, Paul Lord and Glen Lord; seven great-grandchildren, Robynne Mallett, Jaysen Mallett, Kayla Durgin, Andrew Douphinett, Christopher Douphinett, Ethan and Gage Lord, one great-great-grandson Damian Haine.

With respect to Alfred's specific wishes, there will be no services and a private committal for just family at their convenience.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Poitras, Neal & York Funeral Home, Cornish, www.mainefuneral.com

If anyone wishes, please make donations in his name to Fryeburg Rescue, 89 Bridgton Road, Fryeburg, Maine 04037 or Harvest Hills Animal Shelter, 1389 Bridgton Road, Fryeburg, ME 04037.

Richard Fox

FRYEBURG — Richard Rowland “Dick” Fox, 94, of Fryeburg, passed away surrounded by family on Monday, Sept. 18, 2017 at the Bridgton Hospital.

Born in Harmony on October 6, 1922, he was the son of Elmer E. Fox and Ethel C. Webster Fox.

Dick moved with his father and sister, Marjorie to Stoneham during high school. He graduated from Fryeburg Academy in the class of 1941. He was drafted and proudly served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He worked in the motor pool and baked and delivered bread behind the lines. He came home to marry his high school sweetheart, Anna Nutter on March 29, 1943. They enjoyed 67 years of marriage before her passing Oct. 18, 2010.

Dick worked with his father and grandfather logging with a team of horses, running logs on the Saco River and in the slab mill in North Lovell. He farmed for Phil Andrews until he and Anna bought their farm on Fish Street in 1948; bringing baby Alan to his new home and sisters. He went on to raise an award-winning herd of Holsteins. He was a Maine Green Pastures winner in 1953. During his farming years, he was always ready to step in at a barn raising and became adept at dismantling and reassembling barns, including his own on Fish Street.

Dick was a charter member and the Fire Chief for Saco Valley Fire Department. He owned a red and white Chevy station wagon to transport his large family. He eventually put a red light on top and used it often to transport injured or sick neighbors and family to local hospitals. This led him to join his friends and neighbors in establishing the Fryeburg Rescue Squad. Dick proudly served the squad for many years. And he was extremely proud to be the clerk-of-the-works when money was raised to move operations to Route 302 and build their new building. He would often remind everyone, they did it with NO tax dollars.

Dick was a lifetime member of the Maine Farm Bureau, serving in various official capacities with Anna during their farming years. He was a lifetime member of Fryeburg Fair, serving as a trustee since 1963. He was awarded the Fryeburg Distinguished Alumni Award in 1993.

When farming became less profitable, Dick sold his herd and worked as manager for Green Thumb Farms. When Donnie became older and took over for the family business, Dick went to work in the building business. He worked with Billy Robbins and Paul Haley, to name a few. He decided to start his own business. He and his son Ken established Fox & Sons LLC and began another career moving and jacking barns and buildings. He “retired” and handed the business over to his son Ken and nephew Jeff Blake but continued to supervise into his 93rd year.

Able to stay in his own home until his fall on Sept. 9, he especially loved watching his grandson, Joel Blake and wife Angie farming his land with his great-grandsons.

Dick was predeceased by his wife Anna; brothers Webster Fox and baby Gerald Fox; sisters Ida Briggs and Ruth Powers; his grandson, Craig Thurston and daughter-in-law Susan Harnden Fox; and his parents.

He is survived by his seven children: Judith (Bob) Chase, Joyce (Fred) Kennett, Jean Blake, Alan (Janet) Fox, Thomas (Clara) Fox, Kenneth Fox, and Karen (Larry) Grey. Also surviving are 13 grandchildren and spouses, and 17 great-grandchildren; plus many loving nieces and nephews, but especially Webster L. Fox and Kathy P. Nichols.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 23, in the Expo Center on the Fryeburg Fairgrounds. Family and friends are invited to call from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 22 at the Wood Funeral Home, 9 Warren St., Fryeburg. Interment will be at the Riverside Cemetery in North Fryeburg.

Family asks that in lieu of flowers to please consider a donation in Dick’s memory to the Fryeburg Rescue, P.O. Box 177, Fryeburg, ME 04037; the Saco Valley Fire Department, 148 North Fryeburg Rd., Fryeburg, ME 04037; or a charity of your choice. Online condolences and tributes may be shared with Dick’s family at www.woodfuneralhome.org

David Mason

FRYEBURG — David W. Mason, 100, of Fryeburg, passed away on Friday, Sept. 15, 2017.

Born in New York City in 1917, he was the son of Appleton A. and Louise G. Mason. He graduated from Columbia College in l939, where he was captain of the tennis team. He received his MA from Columbia Teachers College and taught at the Punahou School in Hawaii, and the Riverdale Country Day School, Fairfield and Greenwich Country Day Schools in Conn.

He served in the American Field Service as an ambulance driver attached to the British Eighth Army in North Africa during World War II.

He was owner/director of Camp Agawam in Raymond, and, along with his wife, Peg, ran the camp for 30 years. He started the Main Idea program at Agawam in 1971 which, for the past 46 years, still gives over 100 boys a free week of camping activities each summer. He and Peg also owned and operated Agawam Kezar Ski Camp for 40 years in Center Lovell. He received the prestigious Halsey Gulick award by the Maine Youth Camping Association in 2005 for his contribution to camping.

Dave and his wife have been members of the Lovell United Church of Christ for 62 years, and he served as a trustee. He was a former school board member, past president of the Lovell Conservation Commission, past president of Lovell Youthways and Lovell Recreation. He spearheaded the drive to get tennis courts in Lovell and, in 1985, the annual tennis tournament was started which was, and is still, named the “Dave Mason Kezar Lake Tennis Tournament.”

He coached boys’ and girls' basketball and baseball teams in Lovell for 15 years, and also started the Jr. Ski program. The Lovell Town Report was dedicated to him in 1988 for his many years of service to the youth of Lovell. He was parade chairman of Lovell Old Home Days for many years. It was his idea to have a Veterans Honor Roll in Lovell. He was the fundraising chairman for the Center Lovell Firehouse, the Lovell Athletic Field and the Lovell UCC parsonage.

The Fryeburg Academy Alumni Association honored Dave as outstanding non-alumni in 2013. He was also selected into the 2017 Fryeburg Academy Hall of Excellence. Dave and Peg were strong supporters of many Academy sporting events.

He composed and sang over 50 “Davy Crockett” ballads to friends at anniversaries, birthdays and retirements to the delight of everyone.

He was predeceased by a son, David Jr.; and brothers, Appleton and George. He is survived by his wife, Peg of 62 years; daughter Barbara and her husband Neil of Andover, Mass.; son Peter and wife Lynne of Canton, Conn., son James and his wife, Diane of Bristol, England; granddaughters Katie, Marianne, Felicity, Louise and Rachel; and great-granddaughter Sophia.

A Memorial Service will be held at the Lovell United Church of Christ, located at 1174 Main Street, Lovell, at 2:30 p.m., on Sunday, Sept. 24. Following the service, a reception will be held at Pleasant Point Inn, located at 149 Pleasant Point Road, Center Lovell, from 4 to 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, if so desired, contributions to his memory may be made to one of the following organizations, Camp Agawam, 54 Agawam Rd., Raymond, ME 04071; or online at www.campagawam.org

Duane Decker

WESTBROOK — Duane Decker, 74, of Westbrook, died unexpectedly on Monday, Sept. 18, 2017 at Mercy Hospital.

Born in Sebago, Duane was the son of the late Lindley and Eleanor (Cushman) Decker. He graduated from Potter Academy in 1961. Following school, Duane was drafted by the United States Army, where he served in France during the Vietnam War. Following his honorable discharge, Duane returned back home to Maine, where he worked as an operations manager for Maine Hardware and later Redlon and Johnson and F.W. Webb, all jobs he enjoyed for over 40 years.

Duane married Elane MacLean on Sept. 14, 1996. Together, they shared 21 years of marriage full of laughter and love. 

Duane was always known to be doing something. Whether it was puttering in his garage, restoring old furniture or even something as simple as changing a light in a closet, Duane always had a project. In addition, he enjoyed watching boxing, especially the fighters at the Portland Boxing Club. His family remembers how he was always interested in going to matches at the Expo, and closely followed local boxers. 

Above all else, Duane will forever be remembered for his love of togetherness. He enjoyed being surrounded by his family and friends, especially at his famous lobster bakes and barbecues. He had a wonderful sense of humor and could always make people laugh.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Elane Decker of Westbrook; children, Kathy Giobbi of Portland, Stephanie Skelton of Standish, Michael Leahy of Haverhill, Mass., Tom Leahy of Portland and Anthony Decker of Westbrook; nine grandchildren and his great-grandchildren; sisters, Leanne Reinhard of Naples and Linda Gadbois of Sebago; an aunt and several nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours were held on Saturday, Sept. 23 at the Conroy-Tully Walker South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. Duane’s celebration of life was held in the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Carin MacLean Foundation, www.CarinMacLeanFoundation.com or to the Portland Boxing Club, www.portlandboxingclub.org/donate/

Elizabeth Greenleaf

BETHEL — Elizabeth Ann Greenleaf, 78, of Bethel, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017.

Ann was born and raised in Upton, and graduated from Gould Academy in 1957. In that same year she married the love of her life, Eldon Greenleaf, on July 7th.

Ann managed and helped run two family businesses for many years: the Citgo in Bethel and The Greenleaf Funeral Home. Ann was a longtime employee of the Bethel Inn and the U.S. Postal Service.

She enjoyed painting, baking goodies for her boys, playing with her great-granddaughter, Sadie, watching her grandson Josh play the drums, going to her grandson Bo's plays and concerts, and sharing in many laughs and deep conversations with “her girls,” Leora and Kayla. Some of Ann's fondest memories were spending time out to camp, cuddling with her little dog Harley, watching her youngest granddaughter get married, talking with her best friend and sister Mary every day, and being able to live in her own home and share many experiences with her oldest granddaughter.

Ann was a very kind, caring and loving person, who loved her family dearly. She was so proud of her boys, not only in their racing careers, which she mentioned often, but for the families they created. Ann was devoted to the care and well-being of her son Nathaniel, and so proud of the accomplishments he had in the Special Olympics.

Ann will be missed for her ability to make anyone who came into her home feel like “family,” she was “Grammie Greenleaf” to many. She will forever be in our hearts.

Ann was predeceased by her mother and father, Elise and Howard Douglass; two brothers, Nelson and John Douglass; her husband Eldon Greenleaf; and her son Douglass Greenleaf.

She is survived by her two sisters, Mary Davis and husband Larry, and Valsora Tibbets and husband Mike. She is also survived by her two sons, Nathaniel Greenleaf and Nathan Greenleaf and his wife Sandra; two grandsons, Josh Burkett and his significant other Jessica Colbert and Bowen Greenleaf; her granddaughters Leora Greenleaf and Kayla Small and her husband Anthony; and a great-granddaughter Sadie Small. Ann would have also wanted to recognize two men who helped her in times of need and who were like sons to her: Ricky Angevine and Mark McPherson.

Ann’s visiting hours will be held on Fri., Sept. 29th, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Chandler Funeral Home, Greenleaf Chapel, 37 Vernon St., Bethel. A graveside service will be held Saturday, Sept. 30th, at the Mount Will Cemetery in Bethel at 11 a.m. A celebration of life potluck gathering will follow the service at Ann's camp on Songo Pond. The family asks that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made in honor of Ann to the Special Olympics. Donations can be made online at https://give.specialolympics.org/page/contribute/maine%20. Online condo-lences may be shared with her family at www.chandlerfunerals.com

Dale J. McBurnie

PUNTA GORDA, FLA. — Dale John McBurnie, 77, of Punta Gorda, Fla., formerly of Denmark, Maine, passed away Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, at home.

He is survived by his wife Sandra of 54 years; and their three children, Rhonda Frisch (Mark), Allison Williams (Jim) and Brian McBurnie (Joan). He is also survived by seven grandchildren, Alexandra, Brittany and Max Frisch; James and Victoria Williams; and Jackson McBurnie; and three great-grandchildren, Leilani, Kai and Lily. Dale had three brothers: Robert, Keith, and David McBurnie.

Born in Fort Fairfield, Maine, Dale attended Aroostook County public schools and graduated from Burdett College in Boston, Mass. Dale enjoyed a long and successful career as a businessman. He began his career in management with Agway, but soon bought and developed McBurnie Oil and Country Gas in Denmark, a business he operated with his wife, Sandra, for 33 years.

On retiring, they moved to Punta Gorda and became permanent Florida residents.

A lifelong advocate of the state of Maine, Dale was a member of the Denmark Lions Club, serving as the King Lion, and he served on the Denmark School Board and held other important positions in the community.

Dale's life was one of celebration! He enjoyed life and especially enjoyed sharing the pleasures of life with others. He and his wife Sandra regularly hosted gatherings of friends for cards, board games, dinners, or to watch the Patriots. He loved boating and he loved golf. He created and hosted the Punta Gorda Open, a spring golf tournament that annually drew players and friends from several states. Dale was also famous for the Dale McBurnie rules of golf, which allowed for an extra shot on the first hole of the day, included a mulligan on each nine, and featured a very lenient perspective on gimmies.

Dale was very proud of his home state. He thought Maine produced the best russet potatoes, the tastiest clams and mussels, and the richest lobsters available anywhere. But no matter his views on such subjects, he was a compassionate and kind man to those who needed help. He will be missed by his family and his many friends. He was a good man.

A celebration of Dale's life will be held in Denmark, at the Denmark Municipal Building on Saturday, Oct. 7, from 2 to 6 p.m. An additional Celebration of Life will be held in Punta Gorda, at a date to be determined.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Denmark Lions Club, PO Box 868, Denmark, ME 04022.

Timothy Dyer

MILFORD — Timothy R. Dyer, 52, died Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017, after a brief illness.

He was born on Sept. 27, 1965, the son of Roderic and Judith Dyer of Cape Elizabeth.

He was a graduate of Cape Elizabeth High School and attended the University of Maine Orono, where he participated in track and field. He was a fan of New England sports and loved going to UMaine and Bruins ice hockey games. An avid outdoorsman and Eagle Scout, he enjoyed spending time at the family camp and skiing at Sugarloaf. Tim was a jack-of-all trades, who worked as a mechanic, landscaper and all around handyman.

Tim was predeceased by his parents.

He will be missed by sisters Katie Pyne of Roanoke, Va. and Meg Dyer of Center Lovell; a niece and numerous friends.

Visitation and memorial service were held on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017, at Kiley & Foley Funeral Service, 299 Union Street, Bangor. A graveside service was held Wednesday morning, Oct. 11, at the Riverside Cemetery, Spurwink Avenue, Cape Elizabeth.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Salvation Army, 65 South Park St., Bangor, ME 04401.

Edith Galloway

Edith Marion Galloway, nee Rotondo, 87, successfully completed her life on Monday, Oct. 2, 2017 while residing at Methuen Village in Methuen, Mass.

Born March 27, 1930 to Ernest and Alice Rotondo, she attended Searles High School, where she was queen of her senior class. Edith married Thomas Galloway, also a Methuen native, on Oct. 1, 1950. Tom predeceased her eight years ago. They raised five children, who survive her — Scott, Bruce, Alice, Tim and Jane, six grandchildren, and numerous great-grandchildren.

Edith is also survived by her sister-in-law, nieces and cousins.

Edith and Tom successfully ran the Galloway Oil Company and Galloway’s Grocerette on Pelham Street in Methuen for 40 years, and then retired to Long Lake in Naples for the last 31 years of their life together. They spent many happy summers at Sebago Lake State Park, camping with a host of Canadian and American friends, who became the Sebago Lake Skinny Dippers Association, and who maintained lifelong friendships with one another. Edith was known for her wicked sense of humor, her love of travel and interior decorating, and for being the scariest witch at Halloween!

A family and friends reception will be held at a later date. Arrangements are being made by Charles F. Dewhirst Family.

Durward Maxfield

HARRISON — Durward “Dody” Maxfield, 84, died Monday afternoon, Oct. 2, 2017, at the Norway Rehab and Living Center, where he had been a resident since last October.

Dody was born in Harrison, on March 6, 1933, the first son of Elizabeth and Harold Maxfield. Dody was a graduate of Bridgton Academy Class of ‘51. On Oct. 4, 1952, he married the love of his life, Evelyn Kimball, and they made their home in Harrison, where they raised their two sons, Vern and Kenneth.

Dody was a builder by trade; he built and remodeled countless homes throughout his career, which lasted until he was 80 years old. He delighted in the fact that he lived his entire life in Harrison until a stroke forced him to leave his beloved town. Dody was an active, longtime member of the Bridgton (Christian & Missionary) Alliance Church and an active member of the local Gideon camp.

He is survived by his son Vern and his wife Brenda of Norway; two cherished granddaughters, Laura (and Brian) Nichols, and Katie (and Tim) Huggins; his four precious great-grandchildren, Madeline, Mason, Matthew and Victoria; brothers John (and Judy), Nicholas (and Beverly); and sister Joan (and George) Wright. He was predeceased by his beloved Evelyn, son Kenneth and parents.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Oct. 14, at Bridgton Alliance Church at 3 p.m., with Pastor Eric Hansen officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Bridgton Alliance Church, 368 Harrison Road, Bridgton, ME 04009, or Gideons International, Oxford Camp, P.O. Box 97251, Washington D.C. 20090-7251.

Arrangements by Cliff Gray Cremation & Funeral Services, 60 Andrews Road, Bryant Pond, Maine.

Corliss Watson

FRYEBURG — Corliss Watson, 88, of Fryeburg, passed away Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, surrounded by his family.

He was born in Kingfield, son of Clyde and Ora (Durrell) Watson. After graduating from Fryeburg Academy in 1948 he joined the United States Army. He served his country in the Korean War, earning a Bronze Star Medal for bravery beyond the call of duty. Upon returning home he worked at jobs around the area. He started and owned many businesses in Fryeburg including Watson Oil Company, Watson Sunoco, Watson Rubbish Removal and Watson Garage.

He was a seventy-year member of the Fryeburg Fire Department, serving as chief for eighteen years. He was past president of the MWV Chief's Association and Western Maine Firemen's Association, a member of Maine State Federation of Fire Fighters, and a lifetime member of the American Legion. He served two years with the State Police Reserves, and was a 50-year member of the Pythagorean Lodge of Masons and Kora Shrine of Lewiston and Valley of Portland Shrine. He was Superintendent of the Firemen's Muster at Fryeburg Fair for forty years, a trustee of Fryeburg Fair, and a member of the first recycling committee of the Town of Fryeburg.

He leaves his wife of 64 years, Shirley (Carlson) Watson; his daughters, Sheila and husband Jock Smith, and Teresa and husband Bob Prouty; his son Clyde and wife Twyla; grandchildren and spouses Hallie and Steve Kenny, Danny and Kerry Smith, Gabe Watson and Jess, Gus and Melissa Watson, Craig and Megan Barry and Kevin Barry; and great-grandchildren, Ryan, Shawn, Elizabeth, Emily, Alyssa, Owen, Colin, Sophia, Emma, Cole, Paige, Isabelle, Maddie, Noah and Campbell. He is also survived by his sister Charlotte Eastman; and many nieces and nephews.

A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017, at the Fryeburg Fairgrounds at 1 p.m., followed by a graveside service at Pine Grove Cemetery at 4 p.m. If desired, friends may make a memorial contribution to the Fryeburg Firemen's Fund, PO Box 251, Fryeburg, ME 04037, in lieu of flowers.

Arrangements are under the care of Wood Funeral Home, 9 Warren St., Fryeburg. Online condolences may be shared with his family at www.woodfuneralhome.org

Word has been received of the death of Elizabeth Glover of Hardscrabble Road in Sweden. She died on Sunday, Oct. 15.

Alfred E. Lombard

SOUTH PARIS — Alfred E. Lombard, 85, of South Paris passed away on Monday, Oct. 9, 2017 at the Maine Veterans Home.

He was born in Hartford on Aug. 15, 1932, the son of Dennis and Cora Harlow Lombard. He faithfully served in the U.S. Army. Alfred worked at A.C. Lawrence, in the local shoe shops and at Hancock Lumber. He enjoyed hunting and horseshoes. His family was very important to him.

He is survived by his wife, Lucie of South Paris; his brother, Albert Lombard of Augusta; his sister, Arlene Marston of Harrison; his children, Marcia Lombard of Auburn, Delbert Lombard of Auburn, Wanda Scott of West Paris and Debbie Lombard of Auburn; 10 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by a son, Calvin Lombard.

Visitation was held on Sunday, Oct. 15 from at Chandler Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, 45 Main Street, South Paris. Online condolences may be shared with his family at www.chandlerfunerals.com

Theresa Murray

WESTBROOK — Theresa G. (Doiron) Murray, 91, died Monday, Oct. 16, 2017, at the Stroudwater Lodge.

She was born Oct. 16, 1926, in Westbrook, a daughter of Oliver and Sophie (Gallant) Doiron.

Theresa spent her entire life in Westbrook and was very passionate about her community. She was an active member of St. Anthony’s Parish and enjoyed her time as a crossing guard, leading thousands of kids at her post at Cumberland and Bridge Street. She loved line dancing, bowling, her senior citizens group, and coffee with friends at Mr. Bagel. She will always be remembered as a loving mother and homemaker with her warm and easygoing personality.

In addition to her parents, Theresa was predeceased by her loving husband of 51 years, Earl Murray; brothers, Theodore, Leo, Ben, Roy, Gerard, Patrick and Donald; and sisters, Olive and Lucey.

She is survived by her children, Peter Murray of Westbrook, Patrick Murray of Chebeague Island, Paula Parsons of Durham and John “Philip” Murray of Sebago; sister, Jackie Macisso of Westbrook; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, at the Blais & Hay Funeral Home, 35 Church Street, Westbrook. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 20, at St. Anthony of Padua Parish, 268 Brown Street, Westbrook. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery, Westbrook.

Those wishing to remember Theresa may make a gift in her memory to the Dempsey Center, attn. CMMC Development Office, 300 Main St., Lewiston, ME 04240.

To express a condolence or to participate in Theresa’s online tribute please visit www.blaisandhayfuneralhome.com

Forrest Proctor

LEWISTON — Forrest E. Proctor, 73, of Harrison, died on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017, at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston with his wife Betty and family by his side.

He was a son of the late Leland and Arlene (Darling) Proctor.

Forrest went right into military service from high school, serving in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He spent the rest of his career employed as a truck driver, volunteer firefighter, father, husband and grandfather. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, sharing this with his whole family.

He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Betty; eight children, 24 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and one additional great on the way.

A service honoring Forrest’s life was held at the Grace Fellowship Church, 29 Poplar Drive, Oxford on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations in his honor to cancer awareness, autism or suicide awareness, as children were so dear to his heart.

To leave memories or condolences for the family please visit www.advantageportland.com

Richard Smith

SCARBOROUGH — Richard E Smith, 63, of Windham, passed away on Friday, Oct. 13, 2017 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

He was born in Portland on March 29, 1954, to Edward and Bernice (McVane) Smith. He attended Portland and Westbrook schools.

His favorite activity was spending time with his grandson; they had a super special bond. Other interests included hunting, fishing, camping (especially trips with Dave), bird watching and enjoying nature. His gardens exploded with flowers and vegetables. He had a knack for automotives. A self-taught craftsman, he rebuilt homes, custom made cabinets and furniture, some of which were from trees he cut down and milled himself. He followed NASCAR and other racing circuits.

His employers included the State of Maine, Suburban Propane, Mainegas, the City of Portland and Asselin Construction. He could be found in a plow truck at the first sign of snow, or bouncing around in some sort of heavy equipment on the hottest summer day.

He was predeceased by his parents.

He will be missed by his daughter, Amy Smith and grandson of Windham; stepmother Arden Smith of Sebago; brothers, Dana Smith of Minot and Jeffery Smith of Mt. Joy, Pa.; as well as nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Richards’s life was held at the Wilde Memorial Chapel within Evergreen Cemetery, 672 Stevens Avenue, Portland, on Monday, Oct. 23, 2017.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his honor may be made to: Gosnell Memorial Hospice House, 11 Hunnewell Rd., Scarborough, ME 04074.