Obituaries Ruth W. Clark MEDFORD, ORE. — Ruth W. Clark, 96, formerly of Bridgton, died peacefully on Thursday, May 18, 2017, at her son’s home in Medford, Ore., with her son and daughter-in-law at her side. She was born in Sweden on Oct. 2, 1920, the daughter of Eugene Heald Woodbury and Edna Mabel Mack Woodbury. She attended Fryeburg Academy, graduating in 1938. She was the eldest living recipient of the Academy’s Gibson Medal. She also attended Farmington State Normal School (now UMF). During the war, she roomed with friends, and worked for Sperry Gyroscope in NYC; but for over 35 years, she worked at the Fred P. Saunders dowel company in Bridgton. She was very active in the First Congregational Church in Bridgton, singing in the choir for decades. She is survived by her two sons, Jonathan Clark of Medford, Ore. and Louis (Lucky) Clark of Sweden; a granddaughter, two nephews, five grandnieces/nephews, and eight great-grandnieces/ nephews. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Erwin Louis Clark in 1970; her older brother, Theodore Redfield Woodbury in 1935; her older sister, Sylvia Woodbury Merrill in 1998; and her beloved younger sister, Katharine Woodbury Cadman in 2010. An informal interment will be held at the little Woodbury Cemetery on Route 93 in Sweden on Saturday, June 10 at 11 a.m. Anyone who knew her is welcome to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name may be made to the First Congregational Church of Bridgton, the Bridgton Historical Society or Harvest Hills Animal Shelter, as all were organizations she supported throughout her life.
Anne L. Harriman Anne L. Harriman, 89, of Bridgton, and formerly of Raymond and Cape Elizabeth, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Anne was born in Portland on June 3, 1928, daughter of Pearl Osborne Tracy and Florence Mabel Sawyer. She graduated from Deering High School in 1945. She worked for Maine Line Fence and later owned an antique/gift shop in the family barn on Mitchell Road in Cape Elizabeth. She married her husband Howard “Bud” in 1957 and started her family. She later retired from the Cape Elizabeth school cafeteria department. Anne cherished her home on Sebago Lake and her loving cat Buffy of 22 years. She loved painting, gardening, playing the piano and singing in the church choir. She was a member of the Portland Community Chorus and especially enjoyed singing in the Magic of Christmas for 19 seasons. Anne was a very gracious and giving woman who often gave of her time and energy to various friends and causes, including the Raymond Village Community Church. She was predeceased by her husband, Howard L. Harriman, and her granddaughter, Chelsea Mae Sewall, DeeDee’s daughter. She is survived by her children, Thomas Harriman, his wife Tami and their daughter Whitney; DeeDee (LeeAnne) Methot, her husband John, and their children, Kayla and Matthew; Sandy Kempton, and her husband Brian; Elaine Dumais, her husband Rudy, and their daughters Meagan and Karrah; and Kathleen Harriman. The family would like to extend thanks to both Bridgton Health and Residential Care and Bridgton Hospital for their exceptional care for Anne and support to her family. A funeral service will be held at the Raymond Village Community Church on Sunday, June 11 at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Raymond Village Community Church, 27 Main Street, Raymond, ME 04071. Online condolences may be left for the family at hallfuneralhome.net
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(Continued from Page 2D) diligence in charting the future course of our country demands their consideration (thinking about them). No “false news” here. As Joe Friday used to say, “just the facts ma’am, just the facts.” Pete DuBrule Bridgton
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To The Editor: I stepped on the scale recently and was elated to see I had finally reached my “fighting weight” goal. In addition to regular exercise, I was able to restrict my calorie intake to reach that desired weight. I was feeling a little smug until I read a report that the United States tops the world with average calorie consumption of 3,770 (“Daily calorie intake of countries across the world revealed… and (surprise) the U.S. tops the list at 3,770,” Daily Mail, May 30, 2017). I was stunned, and immediately dashed to the bathroom, expecting to see a gaunt, emaciated, bag of bones staring back at me in the bathroom mirror. I was relieved to see my “old self” My daily calorie consumption is just one third of the reported U.S. average, thus the reason for my temporary alarm. The 3,770 number, however, is not surprising as 70.7 percent of Americans are either overweight or obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control (“Obesity and Overweight,” 2013-2014 period, cdc.gov). The problem of obesity becomes endemic with increasing prosperity. Brazil, an emerging economy, has an obesity rate of 20.1 percent as of 2014. Even Mexico, with a per capita gross domestic product (GDP) only a third of the
U.S., has an obesity rate of 27.6 percent as of 2014. They have their problems, but I am concerned about their problems only to the extent that they affect my fellow Americans. The obesity rate in the United States was 36.5 percent in the 2011-2014 period; Maine had what is referred to as an obesity prevalence rate of 30.0 percent in 2015 (cdc.gov). So, what can be done? I know that no amount of imprecation, no Tubby and Tubbette label, will have an effect. It seems that, like the alcoholic who has to hit bottom before they start on a road to recovery, it takes something similar in the case of weight control and exercising. It was true for me. It started for me nearly forty years ago and I was literally “straightened out” by a chiropractor who was also a nutritionist. The printout he showed me of my blood test, a semi-lecture, and some thought, put me on the road to better nutrition. There have been several ups and downs since then but, like
a bouncing ball, each rebound is lower than the previous one, and it becomes easier to get back in a regular routine. So, what’s the solution? Well, you could move to North Korea that has an obesity rate of only 3.9 percent. You could briefly enjoy that slim, svelte figure you have always wanted, before slipping past that into gauntness and starvation. That might work for some people. Other than that, I only know what works for me, and I would hope you could avoid the stumble into the basement before the climb up to a better lifestyle but, humans being humans, that seems to be the only way we learn some lessons. After my encounter with the nutritionist chiropractor it was nonstop reading, and reading until I had an attitude LETTERS, Page 6D
Jeannette Larose
SACO — Jeannette Larose, 99, of Saco died Thursday, June 1, 2017 at her home. She was born Nov. 24, 1917 in Biddeford, a daughter of Edmond and Roseanna (Gagne) Lehouillier and was educated in local schools. On Nov. 25, 1939, she married Ubald Larose in St. Andre’s Church in Biddeford. She and her husband wintered in Bradenton, Fla. at the Eagles Village for many years. She had a cottage in Bridgton, where she enjoyed the company of the children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Jeannette kept a manicured lawn and would wage war on each crop of dandelions. She enjoyed dancing, and was a member of the “Rockettes,” a local line-dancing group. She kept dancing as long as she was able. Jeannette was preceded in death by Ubald, her husband of 43 years, on June 22, 1983; a sister, Muriel Talbot in 1954; a brother, Emile “Ben” Lehouillier on May 8, 2014; and a granddaughter in 1986. She is survived by two sons, Raymond Larose of Ellington, Conn. and Richard Larose of Bridgton; a daughter, Claire Pelletier of Naples; a sister, Rachel Roy of Sanford; nine grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Visiting hours were held on Monday, June 5, 2017 at Hope Memorial Chapel, 480 Elm Street, Biddeford. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday at Most Holy Trinity Church, 271 Main Street, Saco. Burial was in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Biddeford. Arrangements are by Hope Memorial Chapel. To share condolences online, please visit www.HopeMemorial.com In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Jeannette may be made to The Wardwell Resident Activities Fund, 43 Middle St., Saco, ME 04072.
Celebration of Life Marianne J. Winslow
An interment and celebration of life for Marianne J. (DeWitt) Winslow, who passed on March 31, 2017, will be held at Edes Falls Cemetery in Naples on Saturday, June 10 at 2 p.m. All welcome.
Randall L. Harmon
A celebration of life for Randall L. Harmon, who passed away on March 3, 2017, will be held at 50 Powerhouse Road in Bridgton on Saturday, June 24 from 1 to 3 p.m. Questions or directions, please call Becky Harmon at 595-4056.
Memorial Service Phillip J. Gibbons
Memorial services for Phillip James “Jim” Gibbons will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday, June 9, 2017 at the Chandler Funeral Home, 8 Elm Street, Bridgton. Family and friends are invited to a time of visitation from 5 to 6 p.m. prior to the service. Condolences and tributes may be shared at www.chandlerfunerals.com
Conrad Griffin SEBAGO — Conrad Griffin, of Sebago, passed away at his home Wednesday, May 31, 2017. He was born Feb. 12, 1947, in Chickamauga, Ga., the son of Charles Frank Potter and Margaret Helen (Morgan) Potter. Conrad spent his youth in Mansfield, Ohio, and Rockville, Md. In 1965, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, 101st Airborne, and served in Vietnam. He moved to Maine in 1975, and has lived in Sebago since 1992. For many years, Conrad was employed by Main Line Fence Co., of Cumberland, first working as a foreman and later as the bookkeeper. On the side, Conrad followed his passion and worked/played as a Master Registered Maine Guide white water rafting with the former Unicorn Expeditions on rivers in Maine and N.Y., as well as guiding multi-day sea kayaking and island camping trips in Casco and Penobscot Bays with Maine Island Kayak Co., of Peaks Island. He loved to paddle and camp with friends on the Allagash, St. John, and St. Croix Rivers. He was a certified Wilderness First Responder and Intermediate EMT, and rode with the Town of Sebago Rescue Squad for several years. Conrad is remembered by family and friends for his kindness, humor, sense of adventure, strength of mind and body, and spontaneity, qualities which led to many memorable moments — moments which friends are still talking or laughing about so many years later — and qualities that served him in good stead while living with cancer. He was predeceased by his father, mother, and sister Karen Miller. He is survived by his wife, Cathleen Griffin, of Sebago; his son, Derek Griffin, of Portland; his stepson, Christopher Gates, and his children of Steep Falls; his sister, Frankie Howell, of Severn, Md., and her children; and the children of his sister Karen. He is also survived by his lifelong best friend, Tommy Tetlow, of Rockville, Md., and the little Amigo of Sebago. Conrad’s life was one to celebrate. Family and friends will gather to do just that in Maine and Maryland at dates to be scheduled. In lieu of flowers, donations to the wonderful folks at VNA Home Health Hospice, 50 Foden Road, So. Portland, ME 04106, would be appreciated. Thank you.
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Marion O. Stevens Marion O. Stevens, 63, of Bridgton, died early Saturday morning, May 27, 2017 at her home in Bridgton, surrounded by her family. She was born on Jan. 20, 1954, in Bridgton, a daughter of Charles and Jane (Sanborn) Stevens. She attended local schools, graduating from Bridgton High School. Marion worked as a legal secretary early in her life and most recently had worked as a cashier in local convenience stores. She loved plant and flower gardening, the company of her cat, and especially time spent with her family. Marion is survived by her daughter, Lynn Cousert of Bridgton; sons, Steve Vining of Portland and Sam Vining of Hiram; a sister, Martha Richardson of Fryeburg; and two grandchildren She was predeceased by her parents; and a sister, Charlotte Stevens. Arrangements are in the care of the Chandler Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 8 Elm Street, Bridgton. Tributes may be shared with her family and friends at www.chandlerfunerals.com
Rae C. Chute SEBAGO — Rae Carol Chute, 81, beloved wife and mother, died on Friday, June 2, 2017, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, Mich. while visiting friends. Rae was born Jan. 21, 1936 in Portland, and raised by Olan and Alma Jones of Scarborough. She was a graduate of Scarborough High School. She was married to Ivan Chute since 1968 and was a longtime resident of Sebago. Rae had a contagious laugh and a compassionate heart that assured others of her genuine love. She dedicated her life to her family, and to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was predeceased by her parents, Olan and Alma Jones; and her first husband, Richard Dale. She is survived by her sister, Jean White; her brothers, Richard Bryant and David Bryant; her husband, Ivan Chute; her son, Mark Dale; her daughters, Michelle Kennie, April Brown and Heidi Otte; and her 11 grandchildren, who live in Maine and Tennessee, all of whom brought great joy to her in her later years. Visiting hours were held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 6, at Hall Funeral Home, 165 Quaker Ridge Road, Casco. Funeral services were celebrated at 10 a.m., Wednesday, June 7, at Windham Baptist Church, 973 River Road, Windham. Online condolences may be left for the family at hallfuneralhome.net
Memorial Service Donald “Donnie” Smith A Memorial Service for Donald (Donnie) Smith of Casco, who passed on Jan. 16, 2017, will be held on Saturday, June 24th, at 1 p.m., at Murch Cemetery, Rte. 302, South Casco. Afterwards, we will have a Celebration of Life from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m., at the American Legion Post #155, Rt. 11, Naples. Please join us to share stories and memories celebrating his life!
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Helen D. Eastman Helen Delores Eastman, 85, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2017, at Ledgewood Manor in Windham after a long illness of Alzheimer’s disease. Helen was born Dec. 31, 1931, to Cushman and Marie Stiles. Helen loved camping, crafts, seeing the ocean, playing cribbage, gardening and being with her family. She worked at Suzie’s Kitchen & Bakery, at Pleasant Mountain, where she made pastries, and over 25 years at Pleasant Mountain Moccasin (shoe shop). Once retired she worked as a crossing guard for the Bridgton grammar school and volunteered for the Bridgton Food Pantry at the United Methodist Church until Alzheimer’s changed her path. She was predeceased by her loving husband Maurice Gerry Eastman Sr. She is survived by her son Maurice Gerry Eastman Jr., and his wife Cathy of Standish; granddaughter Melissa Prime, and husband Eric of Gorham; and granddaughter Jamie Norris, husband Donnie and their children Morgan and Nolin of Buxton. A time of sharing and celebrating Helen’s life will be held at her burial at 11 a.m., on Friday, June 16, at the High Street Cemetery on South High Street in Bridgton. Arrangements are by Hall Funeral Home. To share memories or leave online condolences for the family, visit: www.hallfuneralhome.net In lieu of flowers, donations in Helen’s memory may be made to: Alzheimer’s Association Maine Chapter, 383 US Route 1, Suite 2C, Scarborough, ME 04074.
Theresa M. Brown STONEHAM, MASS. — Theresa M. Brown, 91, of Stoneham, Mass. and Harrison, Maine, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Theresa was the beloved wife of Robert E. Brown and was married to the love of her life for over 60 years before Robert’s death in 2007. Theresa was the loving mother of Pamela Brown Griffin and her husband Joseph of Middleton, Robin Ann Brown Seymour and her husband Emile of Fitchburg. Theresa was “Nana” to her grandchildren Joseph and Geneva Griffin whom she adored; sister of Robert E. Dionne of Fresno, Calif. She was predeceased by her parents Adellard and Stella Dionne; in-laws Henry and Geneva Brown; brothers William Hines and Roland Dionne; and brother-in-law Harry Violette. Without Theresa’s dedicated friend of four years, Mary Santoro, it would have been impossible to keep Theresa at home to let her live out her days surrounded by her family — Mary was Theresa’s best friend. Theresa’s life was like a modern day fairy tale. She married her sweetheart Robert when she was 17 and he was 16. They built a life together in Stoneham, where they raised their family. She spent summers in Maine for many years, helping her husband build their cottage on the shores of Long Lake, where they coveted time spent with family and tending a huge vegetable garden. Theresa was a consummate homemaker and was well-known as an avid reader, chef, seamstress, crafter, power walker, snow-skier, water-skier, and square dancer. She was a baker extraordinaire, who loved to whip up homemade desserts and chocolate chip cookies for her family. Theresa lived to love and care for her family. Her kindness and innocence will be her legacy. Smooth sailing mom and “do-si-do,” till we meet again, you will remain in our thoughts and hearts everyday of our lives. Family and friends are cordially invited to gather and share memories at the Barile Family Funeral Home, 482 Main St. (Rt. 28), Stoneham on Saturday, June 10, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, 71 Central St., Stoneham at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Northumberland Cemetery, Groveton, N.H. Please consider making donations in Theresa’s memory to VNA Hospice, 100 Trade Center G-500, Woburn, MA 01801. For directions, information and online condolences please visit www.barilefuneral.com. For further information, please visit www.facebook.com/BarileFamilyFuneralHome
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