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Carolyn 'Kay' Hill Desmarais, age 83 - gracious, independent, strong willed and loved her family deeply. Carolyn Hill Desmarais passed away on January 9, 2023, in Concord, NH. Her caring and generous heart were present throughout her 83 years of life. Kay was born on November 29, 1939, in Flushing, New York to Earle and Margaret (Carlson) Hill. She was the oldest of four children, Barbara, Susan, and Jeff. She graduated from Bingham (ME) High School in 1958 and Nasson College, in Springvale, ME in 1960. She married her husband, James W. Desmarais on June 25, 1960, and they lived in Hillsboro, NH for 11 years. In 1973 they moved to Plymouth, NH where they would spend the next 48 years...

Natalie Buzzell Vogler, 90, currently of Adamstown, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at Buckingham's Choice retirement community. Born on September 18, 1932, Natalie grew up in Oakland, Maine. She was the daughter of the late Ronald and Thena (Sullivan) Gilbert. Natalie raised her family in Silver Spring and Mount Airy, Maryland, before moving to Cape Elizabeth, Maine, and eventually to warmer weather in Ocala, Florida. Natalie was passionate about physical activity and greatly enjoyed swimming and biking, but her truest enjoyment came from running, which she took up in her early forties. She quickly excelled at road racing, winning numerous awards as a...

John L. Lessard, 90, died November 8, 2022. Born in Waterville, ME, August 21, 1932, to Arthur and Anna (Pelletiere), he attended Notre Dame church and school there. As a teenager working in a local cotton mill, he saw the young Patricia Thibodeau, a fashion model who had recently returned home to nearby Winslow and was determined to marry her. On April Fool's Day, 1951, the two had their first date. They married that September 29 and remained an inseparable couple until her death in April 1986. In late 1987, John met Joyce Sizer, who became his dear and devoted lady-friend for the next 35 years. In addition to Joyce, John leaves his four children, June of Newport News, VA, Patrick of...

Regis George Caouette, 76, a resident of Hinsdale, passed away peacefully at the Brattleboro Memorial Hospital in Brattleboro, VT. on Sunday, July 31, 2022 after a period of declining health. He was born on October 31, 1945 in Brunswick, ME to Lucille (Menard) and the late Raymond Caouette. He attended schools in Winslow, ME. and received his GED in 1971. Regis enlisted in the U.S. Army in November of 1963 and was stationed in Germany, Korea, and Vietnam. He finished his enlistment at the rank of Sp5/E5 honorably on October 1, 1975. He was a recipient of the Good Conduct Medal, 3rd award, National Defense Service Metal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal W/60 Device, Vietnam...

Ray O'Keefe, age 75, a longtime resident of Naples, FL, passed away on May 8, 2022. Ray was born in Fort Kent, ME, the son of Alice and Ray O'Keefe. He graduated from Winslow High School and later received his BA at the University of Maine followed by a master's degree from the University of Southern California. Ray served his country with a 26-year career in the US Army. He was stationed at Ft Bragg, NC, Ft Riley, KS, and Ft Benning, GA. Ray also was posted overseas in Vietnam, Korea, and Germany. Ray's last 10 years of duty were spent in the Pentagon. His commitment to serve his country saw him hold many significant positions, Troop Commander, Squadron Commander and Congressional Advisor...

John (Jack) Thomas Wyand of Sarasota, FL passed away unexpectedly on April 18, 2022 at Doctors Hospital in Sarasota. He was born on July 9, 1930. He was a graduate of East Liverpool, OH and received his Masters Degree in Business from Ohio University in Athens, OH. He was an Air Force veteran of the Korean War. When he was stationed at Brunswick, ME he met the love of his life, Pauline C. McDuff. They were married for 66 wonderful years. John was so proud of his four children and his two grandchildren. Joyce E. Wyand and her partner, Cindy Gagnon of Benton, ME, Mark S. Wyand of Raleigh, NC, Jeff T. Wyand and his wife, Debbie of Huntington, MA, and their two children, Jonathan T. Wyand...

Wagener, SC - Mr. Carl Arthur York, 77, entered into rest on Thursday, February 24, 2022. Carl is the husband of Jane Louise Roberston York. They have been married 42 years. He is the father of Diane Marie Folsom and her husband Michael, and Daniel Robert Wilson and his wife Betty. He is the stepfather of Karran Anne Robbins and her husband David, and Jessica Lynn Hill Brewer. Carl is the grandfather of Christopher Folsom and fianc? Taylor Martin, Makayla Wilson and fianc? Hunter Harrington, Megan Wilson, Madison Wilson, Bethany Jones and her husband Travis, Joshua David Robbins and his fianc? Kandace Hutto, Troy Aaron Stickney, Sr. and fianc? Sarah Bickford, and Braylee Lynn Roderick and...

Dorothy Elaine Forrest, 72, of Pittsfield, passed away peacefully at home on January 31, 2022, after a valiant battle with breast cancer. Dot was born in Waterville, Maine on January 25, 1950, to Francis and Verna Gagnon. She moved to Pittsfield in 1967 from Portland, Maine and graduated from St. Joseph's High School in 1968, later receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in social work from Boston State College in 1973. She dedicated thirty-three years to preserving and reuniting families with the Berkshire County office of the Department of Children and Families. A longtime member of the Springside Greenhouse Group, Dot loved her plants so much she became a Master Gardener in retirement, as...

Ernald "Ernie" Francis Mullen, Jr. passed away at his home on Monday, December 6th. Ernie was born in Skowhegan, Maine, the son of Ernald "Pat" Francis Sr. and Birdena Mullen. He attended Skowhegan High School where he played football, was captain of the ski team, participated in ski jumping and downhill racing and was on the track team. Ernie also played the clarinet in the high school band, The Polka Dots. He enjoyed hunting and fishing in the Maine woods with his family. He attended the University of Maine for two years and joined the ATO fraternity. Ernie then enlisted in the Air Force for four years in special weapons under Strategic Air Command. In June 1953, he married Marilyn...

Carole A. Lovett, 83, passed away November 26, 2021. She was born June 28, 1938 in Duluth, Minnesota. Carole worked as a seasonal tax preparer after relocating to Florida in the late 1990's. Carole was also an Assistant Treasurer for a bank and Treasurer for Maranatha Baptist Church in Ocala, where she was a member. She also sang in the choir and was part of the Adeline's Quartet at church. Carole is survived by her sons, James C. Lovett of Ocala, Raymond C. Lovett of Dunnellon, and Jon M. Lovett (Tammie) of South China, Maine, daughters, Cathy J. Williams (Wesley) of South China, Maine, and Cindy J. Prosser (Timothy) of Eatonton, Georgia, brother, Raymond "Mike" Clark of Charlton,...

James A. Lovett, 87, passed away November 18, 2021. He was born December 6, 1933 in Palmer, Massachusetts. James was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean War. He was a superintendent for a construction company as well as a private pilot. He was a member of Maranatha Baptist Church in Ocala, where he was a deacon and also worked on the sound system. James is survived by his wife, Carole Lovett, sons, James C. Lovett of Ocala, Raymond C. Lovett of Dunnellon, and Jon M. Lovett (Tammie) of South China, Maine, daughters, Cathy J. Williams (Wesley) of South China, Maine, and Cindy J. Prosser (Timothy) of Eatonton, Georgia, sister, Marjorie Lovett Babineau of Dunnellon,...

Robert Phillippe Boudreau, 83, of 27 Richmond Dr., Concord, NH died on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at the Merrimack County Nursing Home, in Boscawen, NH. Mr. Boudreau was born on September 14, 1938, in Lewiston, ME and adopted as an infant by the late Joseph and Lorena (Lessard) Boudreau. He was a veteran and served in the US Navy. At the time of his employment, Mr. Boudreau was employed for 32 years and worked for Picker International Xray Corporation where he held the position of Service Repair Technician. He enjoyed many hobbies such as tinkering on cars, wood carving ducks and birds, as well as numerous other wildlife. He helped multiple friends and relatives with home improvement...

Jerry Michael Bosma, 85, of Spring Texas passed away peacefully at home on July 10, 2021. Jerry was born in Boston, Massachusetts on April 25, 1936. Although Jerry did not move to Texas until 1972, he always considered himself a real Texan. He loved history, a good bourbon, smoking his pipe, growing plants and spending time with family. He could make anything grow and his friends would send him plants from all over the country. Jerry was preceded in death by his wife and one true love of 60 years, Carole; parents Rosalie and Edward Hagen of China, Maine; brother Kenneth Hagen of China, Maine; mother and father-in-law Lillian and Clarence Wood of Waterville, Maine; and nephew Jeffrey...

Renaud Charles Guite, Jr., of Powder Springs, Georgia, passed into eternity to be with his Lord and Savior on March 30, 2021. Funeral Services will be held at Somers Baptist Church at 40 Battle Street, Somers, CT on Wednesday, April 7th at 12pm. After a courageous battle with cancer, he passed peacefully at home surrounded by his wife and children. Born in Waterville, Maine, he was the second of four children born to the late Charles John Renaud and Constance Yvette Guite. Ren was a graduate of Lawrence High School in Fairfield, ME, class of 1959 and college graduate of the University of Maine, earning a BS Degree in Chemical Engineering and certificate in Pulp and Paper Management in 1964....

David H. Ela, of Myrtle Beach, SC, passed away on March 24, 2021 after a 20+ year struggle with Parkinson's and Myasthenia Gravis. His wife of nearly 52 years was with him until the end. David was born on August 18, 1936 in North Anson, Maine, the son of Arthur and Mildred (Counce) Ela. He attended school and graduated from Anson Academy in North Anson in 1953. Mr. Ela received a Bachelor's Degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1957. He then served in the United States Army in Georgia, Okinawa and Oklahoma. Following his stint in the army, he returned home to North Anson and helped run the family business, the Carrabassett Light and Power Company until its sale to...

Lancaster, S.C. , David I. Ifill Sr. , 79 of Lancaster, South Carolina and formerly of Vassalboro, Maine, passed away on Saturday., March 20, 2021 at Atrium Medical Center in Monroe, NC. He was born in Waterville, Maine on September 12, 1941, the son of Llewellyn and Kathleen (Brown) Ifill. He was educated in Vassalboro schools and graduated from Winslow High School in 1960. He also attended Mississippi State University. David worked in the Local 320 Union as a millwright throughout the northeast and he also worked at Maine Central Railroad, owned several small businesses in metal fabrication and constructed many large steel support systems in shopping malls, department stores and in...

Richard L.Ouellette: A Life of Love Richard L. Ouellette was born (December 3, 1935) and raised in Waterville Maine. He passed away, as he hoped, peacefully in his home in Atlantic Beach surrounded by loved ones on February 1, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents Claude J Ouellette and Blanche Drouin Ouellette, his first love, Claudette Ann Poulin Ouellette, and brother Ronald. Richard leaves behind his second love and life partner, Elizabeth Neville, 4 daughters, Anne Satterwhite, Angele O'Reilly, Julie Bussey, Jeanne Ouellette, his two sisters Janet Oldenburg and Claudette Poulin, and a glorious multitude of adoring grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Richard served in...

Richard Alan Carle, age 67 entered eternal rest on December 6th, in his home of Ocala, Florida. Born in San Rafael, California on January 11th, 1953 to the late Marie (Gaunce) Carle and Robert Alan Carle. Richard is survived by his beloved partner Lucyna Kwiatkowska, his three children Jacqueline Leigh L'Heureux and her spouse Noah L'Heureux, Muriel Kathryn Carle, John David Carle, and four grandchildren Vera Lane Carle-Ericson, Anya May Carle-Ericson, Ava Sophia L'Heureux, and Ezra Hunter L'Heureux. Richard was a self-motivated scholar with an unwavering desire for knowledge. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Biochemistry at Elmira College, a Master's degree in Counseling...

Flaherty, Waltraud S. 86, of Palm Harbor passed away Friday, October 23, 2020. She was born in Germany and moved to the US in 1959 with her husband. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Viola Hassinger and is survived by her husband of 61 years, Edward; sister, Sofie Hunt, her husband Harry; grandson, Robert Hassinger and his wife Betty; granddaughter, Christina Towne, her husband Bill and great grandchildren Zoey and Gabriella Hassinger. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.sylvanabbey.com for the family.

Rae Jean Miville - Clinton, Tennessee our beloved wife, devoted mother and proud grandmother passed away unexpectedly on October 22, 2020 at the age of 65. Rae Jean is preceded in her death by her father Edward Warman. She leaves behind by her husband of 46 years, Mike Miville; son Kristopher Miville of Clinton TN, and his wife Brandie Miville; son Joshua Miville of Bangor, ME and his girlfriend Melissa Heath; daughter Melanie Brown of Steep Falls, ME and her husband Allan Brown; mother Marie Warman of North Port FL; sister Kathy Warman of North Port FL; brother Brian Warman of Thorndike ME and his wife Lynn Warman; brother in law Randy Miville of Fairfield, ME and his wife Angela Miville;...

Carlene Ruth Lovejoy, age 87, of Edgewood, Maryland passed away on July 22, 2020 at Union Hospital in Elkton, Maryland. Born in Lexington, Maine, she was the daughter of James William and Emma Mae (Beane) Hargreaves and wife of the late Donald "Bun" Rolfe Lovejoy. She loved life and family. She enjoyed baking, being a housewife, and making and preserving jams. Carlene is survived by her daughter in law, Mary Ann Lovejoy; son, Kevin (Nancy) D. Lovejoy; grandson, Kyle Lovejoy; and brother, James E. Hargreaves. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her son, Michael Leon Lovejoy, and sister, Christine Walker. A Celebration of Life to be held at a later date....