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Evelyn M. Klecman
Evelyn M. Klecman, 87, of Bridgton died Sunday, May 26, 2013 at Bridgton Health Care Center. She was born in Ashland on Aug. 31, 1925, the daughter of Stephen and Phoebe Dufour Raymond. She had been a homemaker all of her life. She is survived by her nine children; 18 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren. She was predeceased by a daughter. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 8 at 11 a.m. at Chandler Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, 8 Elm Street, Bridgton. Burial will be in Crouseville Cemetery in Washburn on Monday, June 10 at 11 a.m. Online condolences may be shared with her family at www.chandlerfunerals.com
Miriam E. Mulherin FRYEBURG — Miriam Elizabeth Mulherin, 85, passed away Monday, June 3, 2013, after a brief illness. During her last days, she was at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Feb. 4, 1928, in Fryeburg Harbor, the daughter of Lena and Holmes Gould. Although Fryeburg was her home for 85 years, she had spent the last 14 winters in Sun City Center, Fla. Pete and Miriam started Pete’s Garage in North Fryeburg in 1968. They worked side by side to build a family business which is still actively run by family members. Miriam had many interests: gardening, handcrafts, reading, hunting, fishing, and she loved to cook, especially for her large family. She loved all animals, especially her cat Toby. She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Roland “Pete” Mulherin; daughters Bette Tibbetts and her husband John, Dorothy Johnson and her husband Bob, Alice Smith and her husband Steven; her son Paul Mulherin and his wife Brenda; and her sonin-law Fred Goss. She was predeceased by a daughter Judith Goss. She was very proud of her nine grandchildren, and loved being a great-grandmother to their children. There will be no calling hours. Services will be held on Thursday, June 6, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. at the North Fryeburg Community Chapel, followed by refreshments and a time to share memories. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the North Fryeburg Community Chapel, PO Box 204, Fryeburg, ME 04037. Arrangements are made with Wood Funeral Home, Fryeburg. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.woodfuneralhome.org
Daniel C. McLaughlin Jr. FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA — Daniel (Danny) Charles McLaughlin Jr. passed away unexpectedly at his home in Fort Walton Beach, Fla., on May 19, 2013. Danny was born in Boston, Mass., on Dec. 26, 1977, to Daniel and Vicki McLaughlin, and grew up in Fryeburg Harbor, Maine. Growing up, Danny spent many days in the woods and waterways of Maine, fishing, hunting, catching frogs, and camping. He participated in soccer, baseball, basketball, skiing, ice skating, ultimate Frisbee™, and bicycling. He was a member of the Boy Scouts and 4H clubs. He had a heart for adventure, fun and magic. He was an artist in many ways and enjoyed all kinds of art throughout his life. Danny was always kind and protective of his younger siblings, and of all children, always exhibiting gentle care and love. His love of animals and the beauty of nature carried on throughout his adult life. After growing up in the harbor, and graduating from Fryeburg Academy, Danny lived in Iowa, and Calif., where he worked as a pastry chef. He eventually moved to Fla., to be closer to his family where he enjoyed bicycling, sports, the ocean, and the outdoors. Danny always had a passion for music; he played many instruments including the saxaphone. He loved travel and often traveled to music festivals, making friends everywhere he went. Most of all Danny loved his family and spending time with them made him happiest. Danny was a handsome, charming, intelligent, spiritual, loving person, with an unforgetable sparkle in his eyes that will be sorely missed by all who knew him. His contagious smile and infectious laughter will never be forgotten. Danny’s gentle spirit taught many people around him understanding and love. He was blessed with a faith in God and a compassion for humanity that showed in the way he smiled, talked, lived, and loved. Danny was lost too soon, but his gentle, loving example will be cherished and remembered forever. He is predeceased by his father Daniel Charles McLaughlin Sr.; and two grandfathers, Kenneth Van-Patten, and Eugene McLaughlin. Danny is survived by his mother Vicki McLaughlin, of Basin Bayou, Fla.; his sister, Erin McLaughlin and her partner Anthony Cavazos of San Francisco, Calif.; his brother Owen McLaughlin, wife Marian McLaughlin and his two nephews of Anchorage, Alaska, Conner and Keagan McLaughlin; his grandmothers Mary McLaughlin of Lovell, Maine, and Doris Render, of Des Moines, Iowa; as well as his many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Fryeburg, Maine on June 12, 2013 at 10 a.m., followed by a burial at the Austin Bemis Riverside Cemeterey in Fryeburg Harbor. Refreshments will be served after at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, followed by a celebration of his life. In Danny’s honor/memory please practice/engage in a random act of kindness and continue to do so whenever possible.
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Obituaries Alfred W. Day III LIVERMORE — Alfred W. Day III, 59, a resident of Federal Road, Livermore, died suddenly, Sunday, June 2, 2013 at his home. He was born Feb. 13, 1954, in Lewiston, the son of Alfred W. Day Jr. and Rebecca (Pinkham) Day. Al was a graduate of Leavitt High School. On June 2, 1983, in North Turner, he married Deborah Hayward of South Addison. He was formerly an employee for the town of Livermore, having worked in the cemeteries as grounds keeper and digging graves and at the recycling center, getting done due to health issues. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, collecting trains and time on his computer. He is survived by his wife, Deborah Day of Livermore; two sons, Travis and Patrick Day, both of Livermore; two daughters, Marnia Day of Livermore and Melissa Day of Biddeford; a grandson; three brothers, Randy Day of Turner, Michael Day of Mechanic Falls and Walter Day of Greene; five sisters, Ellen Richardson of Bridgton, Patricia Day of Turner, Paula Fletcher of Albion, Pauline Day of Albion and Beatrice Jacques of Rumford. He was predeceased by his parents. Messages of condolence may be sent to: www.finleyfuneralhome.com Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 5, at Finley Funeral Home, 15 Church Street, Livermore Falls. Interment was in North Turner Cemetery, 133 Howes Corner Road, Turner.
Betsey A. Ross CHEBEAGUE ISLAND — Betsey Ann Ross, 75, of Chebeague Island passed from this life to the next on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House after a brief illness. She was born in Portland on Aug. 25, 1937, the older of two daughters of Pearl (Rines) and Everett Ross. She was educated in Chebeague Island schools and graduated as the sole alumna from the Class of 1956 at Chebeague Island High School. Betsey worked for the U.S. Postal Service on Chebeague Island from 1966 to 1992, the last seven as postmaster. She was active with Girl Scouts on the Island and served on the board of the Stephen Ross Scholarship Fund. She was an active member of the Ladies Aid of the Chebeague Island United Methodist Church and on their behalf sent countless cards to members as part of their card ministry outreach program. Betsey was known as an avid card sender in her own right and readily sent a card for any reason or occasion. She enjoyed crocheting and embroidery as well as scrapbooking, photo albums and genealogy. She will be remembered as a woman who was very kind with her words and actions. Her niece and nephews were the apples of her eyes, and she was known to spoil them a bit here and there. Betsey is survived by her sister, Natalie Parker of Raymond; her nephews and niece; and a large extended family. Visiting hours will be on Sunday, June 9, 2013 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Lindquist Funeral Home, One Mayberry Lane, Yarmouth. Those who wish may attend a short prayer service at 3 p.m. as part of the visiting hours. A funeral service will be held on Monday, June 10 at 11 a.m. at the Chebeague Island United Methodist Church with burial immediately following. Please visit www.lindquistfuneralhome. com to view a video collage of Betsey’s life and to share condolences, memories and tributes with her family. Please think of Betsey the next time you send a greeting card to a friend or neighbor. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Betsey’s memory to: Stephen Ross Scholarship Fund, c/o Maine Community Foundation, 245 Main Street, Ellsworth, ME 04605 or to The Island Commons, Littlefield Road, Chebeague Island, ME 04017.
Erland P. Twitchell AUBURN — Erland Pike Twitchell, 81, of Norway, died June 2, 2013 at the Hospice House. He was born in South Paris, July 2, 1931, the son of Benjamin B. and Mildred Irene Purington Twitchell. He attended schools in South Paris and Bridgton and received his GED from Madison, Wis. Mr. Twitchell worked for Parker Tree Service in Bridgton while in high school and later as a lineman for Lovell United Telephone Co. He was a member of the Norway National Guard from 1947 until entering the Air Force in 1952. He was assigned to the Strategic Air Command as a Special Weapons Specialist, a job which took him to many different duty stations. Upon his discharge in 1956, he rejoined the U.S. Army Reserves serving in the 302nd MP Battalion of Bridgton Unit until ending his military career in 1960. He was also employed by Paris Manufacturing, Peterson Sheet Metal of Norway and Howell Labs of Bridgton. He worked for P.H. Chadbourne of Bethel for 10 years, Elmer’s Pipe in Auburn and Burlington Homes in Oxford before retiring from Cornwall Industries in 1993. He had lived in Bridgton until moving to South Woodstock in 1975. Mr. Twitchell was a member of the Oriental Lodge 16 AF & AM of Bridgton, The Oxford Chapter 29 RAM of Norway, and a former member of the Oxford Council in Norway, the Oriental Commandry of Bridgton and the Ark Mariners of Norway. He was a life member of American Legion Post 82 of Norway, where he served with the Color Guard and the Firing Squad. He was also a life member of the Weary Club of Norway, a member of the Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine and the Bridgton Methodist Church. Mr. Twitchell was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed gardening. He is survived by a daughter, Christine Lefebvre of Island Pond, Vt.; a sister, Fern Twitchell of Gorham; a half sister, Dorothy Snow; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Capt. Benjamin B. Twitchell Jr. Online condolences may be shared with his family at www. chandlerfunerals.com Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 5 The Bridgton News at Norway Pine Grove Cemetery in South Paris. Arrangements are under the direction of Chandler Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, 45 Main Street, South Paris. The News will run, at no charge, obitu-
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Norman L. Steele CUMBERLAND — Norman L. Steele, 74, passed away quietly on Saturday, June 1, 2013 with his loving family by his side, after a brief battle with cancer. He was born in Cumberland on June 8, 1938, the son of Jennie G. Steele and Millard Steele. He grew up in Cumberland and lived there until he moved to Dorchester, Mass. for his senior year of high school. Norman graduated from Dorchester High School early, immediately joining the U.S. Navy at the age of 17. He served for over 30 years combined active and reserve service, retiring as a Chief Warrant Officer (W4), specializing in marine engineering. Norman worked for several years as the shop foreman at W.J. Connell Diesel Fuel Injection Service, before moving to General Electric Co. Heat Transfer Products in South Portland. During his 15 years there, he held a number of management positions including, production control specialist, production foreman, buyer, product planner, and numerical control computer programmer. When GE moved away, Norman went to work at Bath Iron Works as a project engineer and senior production analyst in Aegis Shipbuilding Program Management for 13 years. He was a passionate gardener and a 25-year Master Gardener volunteer for the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. He focused on helping the less fortunate by donating 12,000 pounds of fresh produce from his gardens to local food pantries and soup kitchens. Norman also participated in many gleanings at local farms and apple orchards over the years. In 2005, he was selected in a national competition as the Scotts Lawn and Garden Products company’s “Good Neighbor Gardener of the Year.” This was followed by a “Governor’s Service Award” from Maine Governor Baldacci in 2006. Norman was previously a two-time cancer survivor and volunteered at the Cancer Community Center as a “Buddy” in the center’s cancer patient peer support program. He also helped establish a Meditation Garden at the center. Norman’s smile, generosity, love and care for family and friends will be missed. Norman was a 39-year member of the Casco Lodge #36 AF&AM in Yarmouth. He enjoyed working in the kitchen at their monthly bean suppers. He was a life member of the Military Officers Association of America and the U.S. Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C. Norman is survived by his wife of 55 years, Margery J. Steele; a son, Bruce M. Steele of Raymond; a daughter, Lynell R. Parry of Cumberland; a brother, Raymond C. Steele of Leesburg, Va.; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, June 9, 2013 at Lindquist Funeral Home, One Mayberry Lane, Yarmouth. A funeral service with full military honors will be held on Monday, June 10, 2013 at 3:30 p.m. at the Tuttle Road United Methodist Church, 52 Tuttle Road, Cumberland. A reception will follow at the church. Please visit www.lindquistfuneralhome.com to view a video collage of Norman’s life and to share condolences, memories and tributes with his family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Norman to: The Yarmouth Community Garden, c/o Cathy Gavin, 23 Battery Point Lane, Yarmouth, ME 04096 or to The Cancer Community Center, 778 Main Street, South Portland, ME 04106.
Graveside Services Michael C. Sclafani
Graveside services for Michael C. Sclafani will be held on Saturday, June 8 at 10 a.m. at Harrison Village Cemetery in Harrison. Arrangements are under the direction of Chandler Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, 8 Elm Street, Bridgton.
Jeffery B. Millett
Graveside services will be held for Jeffery B. Millett on Sunday, June 9 at 1 p.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery in North Waterford. Arrangements under the care of Oxford Hills and Weston Funeral Services, 1037 Main Street, Oxford.
Harold E. Stevens DENMARK — Harold E. Stevens, 88, of Denmark, and Huntington Station, N.Y., loving husband, father, and Opa, passed away peacefully on Memorial Day, May 27, 2013, at his beloved home, “Loon Point,” on Moose Pond, Denmark. He was a member of Bethel Lutheran Brethren Church in Huntington Station, N.Y., and an associate member of the Denmark Congregational Church in Maine. He was a Veteran of the Navy and served in the Pacific during World War II. He received his Mechanical Engineer degree at Brooklyn Poly and worked for 35 years at Sperry Gyroscope Company in Great Neck, N.Y. He was a member of the Steuben Society and the Gloria Dei Senior Club, both in Huntington, N.Y. He and his wife of 58 years, Gerda, loved to dance, especially the waltz and polka. He always enjoyed being with family and friends. He is survived by his wife Gerda; two daughters, Lori and Linda; five grandchildren; his brother Bill; nieces, nephews, cousins, and countless family and friends.
Scott Thompson STOW — Scott Thompson, 35, of Stow, passed away suddenly on Friday, May 31, 2013. Scott worked at Lovell Lumber for nearly 13 years. He left behind his wife of three years, Tamara Ward Thompson, and their three children, Jacob, Jordan, and Jasmine Ward; his sister Sonya Stevens; nephews Andrew and Timothy Stevens; his father Harold Thompson; and many aunts and uncles who loved and adored him. He also leaves behind many, many friends who were just like family to him. He treated everyone with love and compassion. He touched so many lives in his short life. Everyone who knew Scott knew him as a hard worker who cared about everyone. He loved to fish and hunt with his family and spend as much time as he could with the ones he loved. He was always there to lend a hand when you needed it. He always had a way to make you smile. He was a kind of man you don’t find anymore. He loved to spend time with his special girl, Jasmine, and his nephews. He was a very special man. Scott is now resting in peace with his mother, Janet Thompson, who passed away Jan. 18, 2012. He missed her so dearly and the love they shared was very special to him. May they be playing cards together, watching over us all. A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 8, 2013 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the Fryeburg Fairgrounds in the Craft Building. Please come and share your memories with the family and all of his many friends. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the children he left behind to 12 Kimball Lake Shore Road, Stow, ME 04037. Arrangements are made with Wood Funeral Home, Fryeburg, Maine. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.woodfuneralhome.org