Page D, The Bridgton News, August 11, 2011
Obituaries
Andre B. Botta
Arlene Hebert
Muriel R. Maloney
FRYEBURG — Andre Beechel Botta, a citizen of the universe, born Jan. 7, 1970 passed peacefully from this world on the July 26, 2011. Andre’s passion and his bliss were reflected in his song writing, poetry, philosophy, filmmaking and his role as a beloved father, fiancé to the love of his life, son, brother and cherished friend. He was a man of many talents with a heart of gold. He spread his love, compassion and wisdom from Maine to Hollywood, Calif. and his absence will be felt far and wide. His beautiful smile and contagious laugh will be sorely missed. Andre is survived by his father and mother, Vincent and JoAnn Botta; his sister, Ariel Botta; his fianceé Amber Smith; his daughters, Deva Moon Botta and Ashley Dominguez; and a grandson. A celebration of Andre’s life will be held on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011 at the Redman’s Hall in North Fryeburg at 2 p.m. Arrangements are made with Wood Funeral Home, Fryeburg. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.woodfunerlalhome.org In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been set up for his daughter, Deva. Donations may be made payable to the Norway Savings Bank, “Andre Botta Memorial Fund.”
BUXTON — Arlene (Page) Hebert, 88, of Buxton, died peacefully at home on Aug. 5, 2011. She was born on March 28, 1923, the daughter of the late Clyde and Dorothy Page. She grew up in Hiram, and married Albert Hebert on April 5, 1941. Together, they raised a son, Charles, and three daughters, Dorothy, Beatrice and Sylvia. They moved to Buxton in 1959, where she has lived for the past 52 years. For 10 years, Arlene was employed by Sebago Moc as a payroll clerk. She loved baking, gardening, her cat Sadie and spending time with friends and family. She was predeceased by her husband Albert in July 1986; and her brother Stanley Page. Survivors include her son, Charles Hebert of Hollis; her daughters, Dorothy Rowe of Buxton, Beatrice Wintle of Hollis and Sylvia (Sue) Leavitt of Boothbay; a sister, Florence Kimball of Hiram; a brother, Gordon Page of Woburn, Mass.; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Visiting hours were on Tuesday at the Dennett, Craig & Pate Funeral Home, located on the corners of Routes 202 and 4A (13 Portland Road), in Buxton (Bar Mills). A graveside service was held on Wednesday at Hillcrest Cemetery, Plains Road, in Hollis. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Arlene’s name to: The Westbrook Animal Refuge League, P.O. Box 336, Westbrook, ME 04098.
LEWISTON — Muriel Rogers Maloney, 96, passed away on Aug. 2, 2011 at the d’Youville Pavilion in Lewiston after a period of failing health. She was born Nov. 12, 1914, in Baltimore, Md., to William Milton Rogers and Julia Minder Rogers. Muriel was the youngest of three children. Both parents died at young ages and Muriel was sent to live with her aunt Edna Rogers in Brooklyn, N.Y. She went to boarding school, graduating from Notre Dame Academy on Staten Island, N.Y., in 1931. She then attended Mt. Ida Junior College in Newton, Mass. It was while at Mt. Ida that she met the handsome young man from Portland, Jack Maloney, a Tufts College senior, who would later become her husband. After working for several years as a secretary for a brokerage firm on Wall Street, Muriel married Jack on Aug. 1, 1939, in a ceremony at All Soul’s Chapel in Poland Spring. They settled in Lewiston, where she was a full-time homemaker and mother to their daughters. They were married for 56 years until Jack’s death in 1995. Muriel was active in the Patronesses of St. Mary’s Hospital and looked forward to meetings with her longtime bridge club companions. She was a devoted member of St. Patrick’s Church in Lewiston. She was known for her quick wit, her stylish hats, her mastery of the NY Times crossword puzzles, and her love for reading. She is survived by her daughters, Julie Maloney Crowley and Laurie Maloney; five grandchildren including Brian Parkin of Naples; eight great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, John J. Maloney Jr.; sister, Juliette Kreitler; and her brother, James Rogers. Condolences may be accessed online at www.albert-burpee.com Funeral services will be private. There will be no visitation. Interment will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Arrangements are by Albert & Burpee Funeral Home, Lewiston.
PORTLAND — Adam F. Towne, 50, of Portland, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2011, at the Barron Center. He was born in Lewiston on May 23, 1961, the son of Bradford and Patricia Morrill Towne. He attended Oxford Hills High School until his sophomore year when he moved to Fryeburg Academy, and graduated in the Class of 1979. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1980 to 1984 as a meteorologist. He worked for various local companies including A. C. Lawrence, Co. and Oxford Marking Products. He moved to Portland in 1991 and attended the University of South Maine, graduating with a degree in History and Political Science in 1995. He worked for various companies in Portland. From 2003 to 2010, he traveled to 35 countries and took thousands of photographs; he had a huge interest in photography. He is survived by his longtime girlfriend, Michelle Lebietz of Portland; his brother, Nathan of Norway; and several cousins, aunts and uncles. He was predeceased by his parents. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, Aug. 9, at Chandler Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, 45 Main Street, South Paris. Online condolences may be shared with his family at www.chandlerfunerals.com
Barbara I. Dyer LIMERICK — Barbara Irene Dyer, 75, of Limerick, passed away on Aug. 2, 2011, surrounded by her loving husband and four sons. She was born in New Bedford, Mass., on July 8, 1936, the daughter of the late Warren and Muriel (Merry) Thompson. She attended Beech Ridge and Dunstan Schools, and graduated from Scarborough High School in the Class of 1953. Barbara went on to attend classes at the Gorham State Teacher’s College. After 25 years of chicken farming, Barbara worked for many years as a bookkeeper for Bonnie Brae Construction Co. She worked as a bookkeeper for Marriott for 20 years and Eaton Copier Service. Barbara was a member of Falmouth Grange #29, Extension, and was a Notary Public. She enjoyed playing piano — including at her own commencement and performing with her family — knitting, crocheting, jigsaw puzzles, texting her grandchildren, watching deer and most importantly her family, especially her grandchildren. Barbara is survived by her beloved husband, Donald Edwin Dyer Sr.; sons, Ronald Edwin Dyer of Winthrop, Larry James Dyer Sr. of Newfield, Donald Edwin Dyer Jr. of Casco and Harry James Dyer of West Newfield; a sister, Olivia Faye Holmes of Scarborough; 12 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Visitation was on Sunday, Aug. 7, followed by a funeral service at the Dennett, Craig & Pate Funeral Home, located on the corners of Routes 202 and 4A (13 Portland Road), in Buxton (Bar Mills). A graveside service was held on Monday at Brooklawn Memorial Park, outer Congress Street, in Portland. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to: 19th Century Willowbrook Village, P.O. Box. 28, Newfield, ME 04056 or at www.willowbrookmuseum.org
Arick M. Tarr LITCHFIELD, N.H. — Specialist Arick Michael Tarr, 20, died unexpectedly July 30, 2011, in his barracks at Fort Lewis military base in Tacoma, Wash. He was born Jan. 13, 1991, in Portland, Maine, the son of Richard and Jennifer Tarr. Arick went to South Portland High School, after which he joined the Army, where he became an 11 Bravo Infantryman Soldier and served with the HHC 2-1 Infantry 22nd Brigade Company, and where he proudly completed a one-year tour of duty in Afghanistan. Arick received many honorary awards during his time of service, 1) National Defense Service Medal, 2) Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Bronze Service Star, 3) Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, 4) Army Service Ribbon, 5) Overseas Service Ribbon, 6) NATO Medal, 7) Combat Infantry Badge, 8) Marksmanship Qualification Badge, and 9) Overseas Service Bar. Arick was preparing to get out of the Army in January, when he was excited to move back to N.H. to go to college and start a new life with his lovely fiancée, Stefani Greco. Arick spent last month visiting friends and family in Maine while taking a two week leave from the military. Arick set up water slides on the hill for his brothers, played video games with them, and then watched movies with them at night. Tanner and Wyatt looked up to their big brother, who loved them very much. He also enjoyed playing with his six cousins who ranged in age from 6 months to 10 years old. He had many more aunts, uncles, and cousins that were important to him and with whom he shared a great many memories. Arick had a very special relationship with both sets of his grandparents, who spoiled him with love and affection and whom he loved very much. Arick’s smile lit up any room he walked into and anyone in that room would have to smile, too, because it was so contagious. His personality was bigger then any room he ever walked into and he had such a strong presence whenever he was around. Starting in elementary school Arick always fought for those kids who couldn’t fight for themselves, and then he decided to defend his entire country and fight for all of us so we wouldn’t have to. His Mom and Dad are tremendously proud of his accomplishments with the military; he’ll be forever loved and missed by all. In addition to his parents, Arick is survived by his two brothers Tanner and Wyatt; a fiancée, Stefani Greco; grandparents Tom and Mary Ann Tarr of Gorham, Rick and Diane Dobson of South Portland; aunts and uncles Justin and Christine Dobson of South Portland, Jamie and Geoff Crain of South Portland, and Jessica Dobson-Roma and Todd Roma of Raymond. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Center for Grieving Children at 555 Forest Avenue, Portland, ME 04101, in Arick’s honor. Visiting hours were held Wednesday, Aug. 10th at Hobbs Funeral Home, 230 Cottage Road, South Portland. A Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 11th at Saint Maximilian Kolbe Church, 150 Black Point Road, Scarborough, followed by a reception at the Church. Interment will be private at a later date.
Francis Smith AUBURN — Francis “Smitty” Smith passed away peacefully on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2011. He began life in the Bridgton area, son of the late Glen and Ethel Lamb Smith and brother to John, Fannie, Glenna, Ethel, Gus, Mary Lou and Glen Jr. Smith. After the Navy, he lived in Auburn, married Patty Abbott, had two daughters, worked for Central Maine Power for 50 years, and was also a 50-year member of the Masonic Tranquil Lodge 29 AF & AM. “Smitty,” also known as “Speedy” to a select group of friends, was a hardworking man who spent most of his life providing for his family. He enjoyed yard work, sunsets, thunderstorms and going out for big breakfasts. He’ll be missed by many. He leaves behind his wife of 52 years, Patty Abbott Smith; and daughters, Donna Theberge and Karen Smith, both of Lewiston. Online condolences can be shared at www.thefortingroupauburn. com. Visitation at the funeral home was on Wednesday. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Arrangements were by The Fortin Group Plummer & Merrill Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 217 Turner Street, Auburn, ME 04210.
Hallie P. Lund HIRAM — Hallie P. Lund, 66, of Hiram, passed away peacefully with her family at her side at Maine Medical Center on Friday, July 29, 2011. Hallie was born on Dec. 29, 1944, in Manhattan, N.Y., where she was raised and continued on to graduate from high school. She held a variety of jobs including waitress, factory worker, seamstress, secretary, and most recently, home health care. Hallie was a devoted wife and a loving supportive mother. She loved watching her children grow and blossom into honest, hardworking members of society. Hallie loved to travel and embarked on countless adventures throughout her life while doing so. She was a firm believer in the “Live and Let Live” policy and an avid supporter of social justice. She was also an organ donor, and because of this, two individuals will now be able to see and enjoy life in the many ways that Hallie did. When Hallie could find time in her event-filled life, she would rekindle her love affair with art. She had an eye for crafts and colors and put it to wonderful use, creating many works of art for her family and friends at any chance she was given. No wall or shelf was ever left naked or colorless. Hallie will be greatly missed by her husband of 26 years, Michael P. Lund; son Joseph Lund; daughters Amy Muldoon of New York and Jessica Muldoon of California; two grandchildren; and former husband John Muldoon of Portland. Arrangements are under the guidance of Independent Death Care, 660 Brighton Avenue, Portland. To offer words of condolence, sign a guest book and share memories, go to the obituary page at www.independentdeathcare.com
Phillip L. Wiggin CASCO — Philip Lee Wiggin, 80, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2011. He was born in Claremont, N.H. on Feb. 13, 1931, the son of Eleanor Ryan Wiggin and Ronald Lee Wiggin. He grew up in Westbrook and graduated from Westbrook schools. He attended Boston University and the University of Maine in Orono, and served in the U.S. Army. He then joined his father in operating the Wiggin Press Printing Company, which Phil eventually took over solely and then retired from. Phil married Eleanor Barone and together they had two children. Phil was a beautiful piano player and was always asked to play at parties and weddings to which he would oblige. He could play all types of music, but had a particular fondness for jazz. He loved living on Sebago Lake and especially enjoyed his time hosting his friends on his boat. Phil will be remembered for his love of his golden retrievers, his sarcastic wit and for his hearty laugh. Phil was predeceased by his parents; his sister Margaret; and his son John. He is survived by his daughter Susan Hughes of Scarborough; and four grandchildren. There will be no visiting hours. A private graveside service was held on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011 at North Conway (N.H.) Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to: Harvest Hills Animal Shelter, 1389 Bridgton Road, Fryeburg, ME 04038.
Burton E. Davis HARPSWELL — Burton E. Davis, 76, of Sebring, Fla., died unexpectedly on Aug. 1, 2011, in Harpswell, while on an evening bike ride with his wife. Burton was born in Portland on June 26, 1935, the son of Elmer Davis and Ellen Dyer Davis. He graduated from Deering High School, served in the U.S. Army with a deployment to South Korea and worked for Pepsi Cola at the Seltzer & Rydholm bottling company for over 40 years before retiring. Along with his wife, Mary, Burt traveled extensively, visiting Great Britain, Maritime Canada and much of the United States. Whether in their RV for a vacation or just out for the Sunday paper, Burt always enjoyed being “on the road again.” Burt will be remembered for his wonderful way with people, his generosity and his sense of humor. A truly good man, he will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife, Mary Mallory Davis of Sebring, Fla.; his son, Edward Davis of Raymond; his daughter, Sharon Davis Pearson of Bradenton, Fla.; brother, Irving Davis of Windham; and sister, Ruth Spiller of Portland. Funeral services were held on Saturday, Aug. 6, at the Brackett Funeral Home, 29 Federal Street, Brunswick. Interment was at the Maine Veterans’ Cemetery, Mt. Vernon Road, Augusta, on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011. Condolences can be expressed to the family at www. brackettfuneralhome.com
E. Sue Wolfe SOUTH PARIS — E. Sue Wolfe, 88, died Saturday, Aug. 6, 2011 at a South Paris nursing facility. She was born on Nov. 14, 1922 in Newcastle, Penn., a daughter of John and Vena Douglass White. Her parents moved to Portland when she was an infant and then on to Cambridge, Mass., where she was raised. Sue attended LaSalle Junior College and received an associate’s degree in Nutrition. She enlisted in the Navy on July 16, 1943 as an Apprentice Seaman and began her training as a ship’s cook at the Naval Training School/Cooks and Bakers School in New York. She served as a cook at the U.S. Naval Barracks, Wave Quarters “D” in Washington, D.C. and the Wave Barracks at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. It was during her time in the service that Sue met her future husband, William Wolfe. William also served in the Navy. Sue was discharged on Feb. 8, 1946 with the rank of Ship’s Cook, Third Class. For her service, she was awarded the American Theatre Medal, Victory Medal and the Asiatic Pacific Medal. Sue and William were married on Sept. 20, 1946 and spent most of their marriage living in Raymond on Little Sebago Lake. Together, they raised a son and a daughter and enjoyed camping in the many state parks in Maine. Sue was a lifelong Girl Scout and was a leader for many years. She also taught special education children sewing and cooking through a program at a Methodist church in South Portland. Sue and William were married for 43 years and became the proud grandparents of six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren who survive her. Sue is also survived by her children, Douglass Wolfe Sr. and Gail Wolfe. After William died, Sue spent 17 summers with her good friend Florence at her camp on Little Ossippee Lake, spending the days boating and laughing. Sue resided in the Residential Care Unit at the Maine Veteran’s Home in South Paris since October of 2008. Some of her favorite activities were quilting, going out for lunch or dinner, foliage trips, and spending time at her son’s home on Little Sebago. There will be no visiting hours. A graveside service was held on Tuesday, Aug. 9 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Stroudwater Street, Westbrook. Arrangements by Dolby Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to: The Maine Veteran’s Home, 477 High Street, South Paris, ME 04281.
Thank You
The family of GWENDOLYN CADMAN would like to thank everyone for their words of condolences, flowers and visits. At this time we would to thank Ledgewood Manor in Windham, for their excellent care they gave our Mother. A special thanks to Robin who always made her days brighter and us the confidence to know when we left she would always be well taken care of. Our mother was a special person to so many, therefore will be sadly missed by so many. 1t32x
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