Page 10B, The Bridgton News, April 25, 2013
Obituaries
Stella E. Taliento
George D. McPhail
Peter W. Milliken
BIDDEFORD — Stella E. Taliento, 81, of Biddeford died Saturday, April 20, 2013 at Southern Maine Medical Center in Biddeford after a long illness. She was born in Biddeford on April 2, 1932, the daughter of Peter and Marika Ifantides Throumoulos. She was educated in Biddeford schools. As a young girl, Stella worked at the Throumoulos family market. Later, she along with her sister Cynthia owned and operated T Sisters Market on Alfred Street for 21 years, retiring in 1981. Mrs. Taliento was a member of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, where she was very active in the St. Fotini Society, the Daughters of Penelope and the annual Church Festival. She loved the beach at Biddeford Pool and enjoyed her volunteer work at the Hospice Book Store. She was predeceased by her husband Albert Taliento in 2000; her son Louis Taliento in 2009; her stepson Bruce Taliento in 1999; and her brothers Paul and James Truman. Surviving are two brothers, Plato Truman of Saco and Theodore Truman of Scarborough; two sisters, Cynthia Mantis of Biddeford and Alice Danas of Lowell, Mass.; two grandchildren; stepdaughter, Janice Bancroft of Raymond; stepson, Robert Taliento of Nashua, N.H.; several nieces and nephews. Visiting hours were on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at Hope Memorial Chapel. A funeral service was celebrated on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 186 Bradley Street, Saco. Burial will be in St. Demetrios Cemetery in Biddeford. Arrangements are by Hope Memorial Chapel, 480 Elm Street, Biddeford, ME 04005. To share condolences online, please visit www.HopeMemorial. com Memorial donations in Stella’s name may be made to: St. Demetrios Church, 186 Bradley St., Saco, ME 04072.
LIMINGTON — George Davis McPhail, 81, died on Tuesday, April 16, 2013, at Mercy Hospital in Portland. George was born on Jan. 3, 1932, in Portland, the son of John and Irene Olson McPhail. He graduated from Deering High School in 1951 and Gorham State Teachers College in 1955. George advanced his education with a master’s degree plus an Advanced Certificate of Study from the University of Southern Maine. Much of George’s career was as an educator. Early in his career, he was a school principal in Massachusetts, New Jersey and Maine. George was also the superintendent of schools at Southern Aroostook Community School District in Island Falls. He retired from Southern Maine Community College, where he was instrumental in creating the Hotel/Restaurant Management Program. After retirement, George and his wife Shirley traveled extensively throughout the United States and Canada. Their travel was highlighted by two summers in Alaska, where he fished for salmon daily. Throughout his life, George was an avid sportsman. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. His was able to fulfill a lifelong dream of a moose hunt in the fall of 2012 with his grandson, Dee-Jay. George was a member of Phi Delta Kappa Honor Society, Omega Nu Epsilon Fraternity. He was a volunteer teacher for many years at the Criminal Justice Academy and a member of the Maine Innkeepers Association. George and his wife Shirley met in the summer of 1951 while working at Sebasco Estates, a summer resort. George was able to have a second career for many summers in food service. Among the places he worked are Sea Side Inn in Seal Harbor, Rangeley Inn and Camp Kingsley in Raymond. George enjoyed a lifetime of entertaining friends with special meals. He will be missed. He was predeceased by a son, Jack A. McPhail of Gray; and a granddaughter. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Shirley A. Clark McPhail of Limington; daughter, Jill S. McPhail of Casco; sons, David G. McPhail of Bradford and George D. Jr. of Middlebury Vt.; his brother, John B. McPhail Jr. of Woolwich and Zephyrhills, Fla.; sisters, Janice Francis of Florida and Joan A. McPhail of Zephyrhills, Fla.; six grandchildren; a great-granddaughter, great-grandson and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Visiting hours were held on Friday, April 19, at the Dolby & Dorr Funeral Chapel, 76 State Street, Gorham, where a memorial service was held on Saturday, April 20, at 11 a.m. Private burial will be at a later date. Online condolences may be sent to www.dolbyfuneralchapels.com In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to: Limington Ambulance Services Limington Town Office, P.O. Box 240, Limington, ME 04049.
WEST BALDWIN — Peter W. Milliken, 51, of Portland and formerly of West Baldwin, passed away on April 15, 2013, just one day after his dad’s 89th birthday, at the VA Hospice Center in Togus, ending a courageous battle with cancer. He was the beloved son of Gordon and Shirley (Estes) Milliken; cherished husband to Lisa (Mitchell) Milliken; step-dad to Scottie Bissonnette, and daddy to Sean. Peter attended Baldwin schools, was a 1980 graduate of Sacopee Valley High School, and completed truck-driving school in 1991. As a child, Peter was a Boy Scout, played little league and soccer, collected Matchbox cars and attended Sunday school in West Baldwin. His best childhood friends were Michael Ward and Jeff Libby. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. He was a member of the West Baldwin Fire Department and had a lifetime membership to the Fryeburg Fair. Peter proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1981 to 1985 at Ft. Knox, Ky., Fort Carson, Colo., and Baunholder, Germany. He received the Marksmanship Award, Good Conduct Medal and the Army Achievement Award. He spent seven more years in the Army National Guard. He spent most of his working career doing what he loved, driving big rigs as a long haul trucker. Peter was predeceased by his grandparents, Murray and Lucile Milliken and Harold and Hilda Estes. Surviving are his wife, Lisa Mitchell Milliken; their children, Scottie Bissonnette and Sean Milliken of Portland; his parents, Gordon and Shirley Milliken of West Baldwin; his sister, Lynn Dodd of West Baldwin; and several aunts, uncles; nieces, nephews and cousins. Peter will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. “A life well lived is a precious gift of hope, and strength, and grace; from someone who has made our world a brighter, better place.” A memorial service with military honors was held on Monday, April 22, at 3 p.m., at the West Baldwin Methodist Church. Online condolences may be expressed at: wnyfuneralhome.com In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: Hospice Unit, VA Maine Care of Voluntary Services, VA Maine HCS, 1 VA Center, Augusta, ME 04330. Please make checks payable to: Hospice Unit VA Maine Care of Voluntary Svcs.
James E. DeShon Sr. NORWAY — James Eugene DeShon Sr., 79, of Oxford, died Saturday, April 20, 2013. He was born Sept. 21, 1933, the son of Rita and Stanley DeShon. On Dec. 31, 1952, he married Geraldine Pierce. He was a mason by trade, contributing to many of the buildings in the area. For many years, he and his wife cared for foster children and ran a day care. They also owned and operated Trap Corner Store in West Paris and The Mole Hole Knoll in Oxford. In 2000, he and his wife moved from Oxford to Ryerson Hill in South Paris and wintered in Ocala, Fla. In 2010, they moved to Oxford Meadows in Oxford. James is survived by his wife; a son, James DeShon Jr. of South Paris; three daughters, Darlene Bean of South Paris, Pamela Payne of Oxford and Bethany Card of Oxford; nine grandchildren including Shannon Avery of Casco; seven great-grandchildren including Tyler Avery of Casco and Payson Avery of Casco; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents; a brother, Charles DeShon; and two sisters, Marilyn Osborne and Yvonne Whittemore. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www. chandlerfunerals.com A memorial service was held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24, at the First Congregational Church, 17 East Main Street, South Paris. Arrangements are under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 51 Main Street, South Paris.
Lee H. Hamlin PORTER — Lee Howard Hamlin, 77, of Porter died April 15, 2013 at his home after a long illness. He was born on Jan. 11, 1936 in Lewiston to Edna May (Kilbreth) Hamlin and Dana Howard Hamlin. Lee was educated in Oxford and Gorham schools, groomed and trained standard-bred racehorses professionally, and in his free time was an avid fishermen, trapper, and hunter. He was active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and held the office of high priest. His love for growing things has translated to an entire family of green thumbs and full bellies. He was often found telling stories to anybody who would listen. To know him was to love him. His family was his greatest joy and they all knew it. He is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Jean Ola (Erickson) Hamlin; seven children, Linda Hamlin-Dow of Porter, Dale Hamlin of Wiscasset, Cindy Young of Naples, Don Hamlin of Brownfield, Vickie Woitko of Fryeburg, Lori Hamlin-Suprenard of Porter and Kelly Edwards of Raymond; 26 grandchildren; 32 greatgrandchildren; four sisters, Janet Provencher, June Hamlin, Dorothy Long and Marilyn Wallace; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his daughter Leanne Hamlin; a sister, Leahtine McGinnis; a brother, Dana Hamlin; his parents and his stepmother Arlene Hamlin. A memorial service will be held on Friday, April 26, at 11 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Route 25, in Parsonsfield (Kezar Falls). Online condolences may be expressed at: www.wnyfuneralhome.com
Graveside Service
Theodore R. Bosworth A graveside service for Theodore R. Bosworth will take place on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 11 a.m. at Maple Ridge Cemetery in Harrison. The U.S. Army Honor Guard and the Patriot Guard will be in attendance. Friends and family are welcome.
Ronald E. Ketchum MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Ronald Ketchum, 43, of Mooresville, N.C., originally from Maine, passed away on Feb. 10, 2013 in Mooresville, N.C. He was born in Brunswick, a son of Roger and Rose Ketchum and graduated from Lake Region High School. He also attended the Gorham schools. Ron enjoyed sports, especially football and baseball, and he loved music. Ron was known for his positive attitude and smile. He is survived by his father, Roger; his mother, Rose; sisters, Melinda Wood and Karen Ketchum; son, Shane; daughter, Alana; and many friends. There will be a gathering at Barker Pond in Hiram/Sebago, Saturday, April 27 at 11 a.m.
Ruth George BRIDGTON — Ruth Schwamberg Deaver George died peacefully on Feb. 25, 2013, at the Bridgton Health Care Center after a brief illness. Ruth was born July 30, 1926, in Grunau, Germany, the daughter of Fritz and Auguste Schwamberg. She became an American citizen and came to the United States after WWII. Ruth spent most of her life in Florida after a time in California, where she owned and operated two restaurants. She specialized in German food with a customer favorite of Wiener Schnitzel. During her time in Florida she was a caregiver to several elderly people, and was also a successful commercial artist. She enjoyed painting seascapes of the Florida coastline and also taught art from her home. Later in life, she moved to Bridgton to be closer to her daughter, Linda Macdonald and family. Ruth was predeceased by her three brothers, Kurt, Fritz and Heinz Schwamberg, and her parents. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Dan Macdonald of Bridgton; and her sons and daughters-in-law, Larry Deaver of Ft. Walton Beach, Florida, Kurt and Susan Deaver of Sylacauga, Alabama, and Harry and Cindy George of Castro Valley, California. She is also survived by several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Per her request, there will be no funeral and interment will be later in the spring.
The family of Barry Hill wishes to extend our gratitude to all who have supported us during this difficult time. The outpouring of cards, phone calls, e-mails, flowers, food, memorial donations and attendance at his service was sincerely overwhelming and we take solace in knowing that he touched so many.
Frederick C. Murch BRIDGTON — Frederick Charles Murch, 56, of Bridgton, died Monday, April 22, 2013, at his home surrounded by his family and beloved dog after a spirited battle with chronic illness. Fred married Kim Mercier in 1977, and they resided in Amherst, N.H. until they made their home in Bridgton in 1987. A graduate of Wilton High School, in N.H., Fred was a master carpenter, overseeing many prestigious projects, from Maine to Boston, Mass., and Philadelphia, Pa. Fred was an avid race car hobbyist, but his greatest love was his wife and three daughters. The Fryeburg Community Chapel, under the direction of Louise Mallet, was especially close to Fred and his family. Fred was predeceased by his grandmother and grandfather, Catherine and Arthur Foster, and mother and father-in-law, Jeanne and Francis Mercier. His beloved survivors include his wife, Kim I. Murch; daughters, Taylor, Shelby and Lindsay Murch; mother, Sandra Murch of Scarborough; father, Charles Murch of Londonderry, N.H.; brothers-in-law, Michael and Kenneth Mercier; sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Chris Whitaker; and several special nieces and nephews. Family and friends may attend Visitation on Friday, April 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Chandler Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, 8 Elm St., Bridgton. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 27, at 11 a.m. at the North Fryeburg Community Chapel, Fish Street, Fryeburg, with reception to follow. Online condolences may be shared with his family at www.chandlerfunerals.com
Jane Flick GRAY — Jane (Hanscom) Flick, 79, of Gray, born on Jan. 29, 1934, passed away on April 16, 2013, at Hospice House of Androscoggin County in Auburn. She grew up in Cape Elizabeth and attended schools there. She was married to Richard E. Flick Sr. for 24 years and had five children. Jane enjoyed spending time with her family and special friends. She enjoyed her flower garden and birds. She loved to knit, do crafts, walking on the beach and looking at the different seasons. Jane was predeceased by her parents, Lester and Clara Hanscom; and her sister, Alora Hanscom Robinson. She is survived by her children, Richard E. Flick Jr. and wife Esther, Gail A. Banarer and husband Robert, Daniel A. Flick, Thunder J. Flick Sr., and Timothy P. Flick; brothers, Robert, Norman and Henry Hanscom; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A celebration of life will be held on May 11, 2013, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Naples Grange Hall, 26 Village Green Lane, in front of the Town Office, Naples. 1T17X
DAVID P. HUNT
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Graveside services for George F. Morgan, 88, of Bridgton will be held on Monday, April 29 at 11 a.m. at Forest Hills Annex Cemetery, Kansas Road, Bridgton. Arrangements by Chandler Funeral home, 8 Elm Street, Bridgton.
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In remembrance of the life of David P. Hunt a military graveside service will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at the Crooked River Cemetery on Route 11 in Naples. A Celebration of Life will be held immediately following the service at the American Legion Hall on Route 11 in Naples until 4:00 p.m. His children respectfully request the presence of his friends and family.
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