Page D, The Bridgton News, August 29, 2013
Opinions
Mark P. Batchelder
Edward L. Toothaker
Mary L. Ryder
CITRUS SPRINGS, FLA. — Mark P. Batchelder, 59 of Citrus Springs, Fla. died on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2013. He was born in Portland on Friday, Nov. 13, 1953 to Admont F. and Priscilla (Palmer) Batchelder. Mark was a manager for N.T. Fox Lumber Company in Bridgton, prior to moving to this area. He was an avid NASCAR fan. Mark was preceded in death by his father, Admont F. Batchelder; and stepfather, Montville “Monte” E. Peck Jr. Survivors include his mother, Priscilla Peck of Citrus Springs, Fla.; brother, Don Batchelder of Deltona, Fla.; a nephew and a niece. A Memorial Service of Remembrance will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. at Fero Memorial Gardens. Arrangements entrusted to Fero Funeral Home (www.ferofuneralhome.com).
LEWISTON — Edward Lamont Toothaker, 73, of Fryeburg, died Saturday evening, Aug. 24, 2013 at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston with his family at his side. He was born Sept. 10, 1939, at Coles Nursing Home in Dixfield, a son of Lamont and Ruth Clemens Toothaker. Edward attended the Weld Grammar School, leaving school to work in the woods with his father. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and liked to camp at Tumbledown Mountain. He made his home with his mother in Weld and was often seen walking to the Phillips Road, going to the Weld General Store. He had most recently made his home at the Fryeburg Health Center, where he enjoyed playing bingo, listening to country music and watching old western movies. He is survived by his brothers, Garfield of Gorham and Richard of Weld; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents; an infant sister; and a halfsister, Doris Waterhouse. Condolences, tributes and a memorial video may be shared on his memorial wall at www.wilesrc.com Funeral services will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. at the Wiles Remembrance Center, 136 High Street, Wilton with Rev. Lloyd Waterhouse officiating. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the center, Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. Interment will be at the Robertson Cemetery in Weld. The family suggests that those who desire consider memorial gifts to the Weld Congregational Church Ladies, Weld, ME 04285.
TEMPLE — Mary L. Ryder, 73, of Temple, died Monday, Aug. 26, 2013, after losing a courageous battle with cancer. She passed with her loving family at her side. Mary was born in Wilton on May 5, 1940, the daughter of Alden “Mike” Smith and Florence (Tracy) Smith. She was educated in Wilton schools, graduating from Wilton Academy in 1958. After graduation, she moved to southern Maine and spent five years working as a Title 1 teacher’s aide. She returned to the Farmington area in 1978. She was employed at G.H. Bass for six years, then she worked at Property Appraisal Services for 24 years; during that time she trained to be a property appraiser. She then moved on to open her own appraisal company, Franklin County Appraisals, retiring in 2013. Mary spent many hours of her free time volunteering at the Farmington Ski Club. She enjoyed being a ski school instructor and member of the board of directors. Mary also enjoyed helping in her grandchildren’s classrooms. Mary could always be found helping others as a member of the American Legion and Emblem Club. Mary is survived by her husband of 33 years, Roger Ryder; daughters, Melissa (Ryder) Jones of Wilton and Deborah (Corson) Stebbins of Gray; son, Michael Corson of Casco; her brother, George Smith; six grandchildren; one great-grandson; and three nephews and two nieces. She was predeceased by her parents, Mike and Florence Smith; a sister, Barbara Phillips; and a grandson. Condolences may be sent for the family at www.adamsmcfarlane.com Visitation will be held on Friday, Aug. 30, 2013, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Adams-McFarlane Funeral & Cremation Services, 108 Court Street, Farmington. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013, at 11 a.m. Interment will take place at a later date at Lakeview Cemetery in Wilton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mary L. Ryder Ski School Scholarship Fund. Send to Titcomb Ski Club Education Foundation, P.O. Box 43, Farmington, ME 04938.
William H. O’Connor Jr. GORHAM — William Hubert O’Connor Jr., 66, of Gorham, died unexpectedly Friday, Aug. 23, 2013. He was born in Boston, Mass., a son of William Hubert and Mary Agnes Nicholson O’Connor. William was a 1965 graduate of St. John’s Preparatory High School in Danvers, Mass. and a 1969 graduate of The College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Mass. William served with the Air Force in both Japan and in the Philippines during the Vietnam War. On July 18, 1970, he married the former Mary Jo Trainor in Newburyport, Mass. For the past 27 years, William has been employed with LePage Bakery of Auburn as a distribution manager. William most enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was a passionate baseball fan, who loved the Boston Red Sox and was a season ticket holder of the Portland Sea Dogs. He enjoyed skiing and the spending time outdoors. He was a naturalist and avid bird watcher. Though not born in Maine, he was proud to call it home. William was predeceased by his parents in 1988; and a brother, Richard F. O’Connor, in 1995. Survivors include his beloved wife, Mary Jo O’Connor of Gorham; a son, William H. O’Connor III of Bridgton; a daughter, Mary Kathleen “Kate” O’Connor of Yarmouth; and son, Mark H. O’Connor of Harrison; a brother, Robert J. O’Connor of Raleigh, N.C.; and four treasured grandchildren. Visiting hours were held on Monday, Aug. 26, 2013 at ConroyTully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. Prayers were recited Tuesday followed by a 9:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Cross Church, corner of Broadway and Cottage Roads, South Portland. Burial followed in New Calvary Cemetery, South Portland. Online condolences may be expressed at www.ctcrawford.com
Anne L. Knight NAPLES — Anne Louise (Cutler) Knight, 72, beloved wife, devoted mother, and proud grandmother, died on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013. She was born in Berlin, N.H. on Dec. 10, 1940, the daughter of James P. and Alma (Bolduc) Cutler. On July 12, 1969, she married Robert Knight, who survives her. Anne taught English for many years in Enfield, Conn., Arlington, Mass. and at Cathedral High School in Springfield, Mass., and served as head of the guidance department there for 17 years. In addition to her husband, she leaves two sons, Adam of Anchorage, Alaska, and Jason; four grandchildren; a brother, Timothy P. of Rochester, N.Y.; a dear lifelong friend and confidante, Jan Caserio; and numerous nieces and nephews. Anne was predeceased by her parents, a brother, James G., and a nephew, Jay M. Cutler. Anne’s funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday at St. Michael’s Church on North Maple Street. Preceding the Mass, a time of visitation will be held from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Calling hours will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Forastiere-Smith Funeral Home, North Main Street, in East Longmeadow, Mass. and at the church for an hour preceding the funeral. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to either Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice, 15 Strawberry Avenue, Lewiston, ME 04210, or to The Preble Street Shelter, 18 Portland Street, P.O. Box 1659. Portland, ME 04104. Arrangements are by Hall Funeral Home, Casco.
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OLD ORCHARD BEACH — Benjamin Franklin Jehn, 80, of Old Orchard Beach, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013, at his home. He was born on July 12, 1933 in Grayling, Mich., the son of Leona (Markby) and Harold Jehn. He proudly served in the United States Air Force for 20 years, retiring in 1972 at the rank of Master Sergeant. He served in the SAC (Strategic Air Command) for 18 of his 20 years of service. Ben’s travels in the military convinced him Maine was one of the most beautiful places on Earth and he decided to make it his home and raise his family. After retiring, he owned Ben’s Market on Pool Street in Biddeford and then settled in Old Orchard Beach. Ben was kindhearted and loved engaging in talk of sports, history and human achievement. He was an avid reader and a man of ritual. His visits to Dyer Library in Saco, walks in Laurel Hill Cemetery, nightly Red Sox games and weekly visits to family were standard in his life. Ben is survived by his former wife, Nettie Jehn of Limerick; brother, Elton Jehn of Columbus, Ohio; daughters, Marsha Jehn of Escondido, Calif., Mariam Jehn of Old Orchard Beach and Elizabeth Carroll of Limerick; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren including Jaden and Gavin of Bridgton. Visitation was held on Monday, Aug. 26 at Old Orchard Beach Funeral Home at 36 Portland Avenue, Old Orchard Beach. A memorial service was held on Providing Tuesday, Aug. 27 at the Chapel in Laurel Hill Cemetery, 293 Beach companionship, respite Street, Saco. Condolences can be care, home care and sent to oobfuneral@gmail.com Memorial contributions may transportation. be made in Ben’s name to: Dyer 647-2149 Library/Museum, 317 Main St., Saco, ME 04072. www.connectingcompanions.com
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Charles T. Williams SOUTH PARIS — Charles Truman Williams, 93, of Norway, died on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013 at the Maine Veterans’ Home. He was born on July 26, 1920, in Pepperell, Mass., to Mable (Cook) and J. Orin Williams Jr. He attended Pepperell schools and was a graduate of Lowell Trade School. Truman married Dorothy E. Brewer of Nashua, N.H. on Dec. 26, 1939. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1943, later serving in the occupations forces with the 1st Calvary in Japan. He worked for Bemis Brothers Bag Co. and for many years and was employed as vice president of sales for Chandler Machine Co. of Ayer, Mass. Truman loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. His special joy was his great-grandchildren. He was an excellent carpenter and built and renovated a number of houses. He is survived by a daughter, Judith Haynes of Waterford; a son, Barry Williams, of Leominster, Mass.; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife of 62 years in 2001; and his sister, Virginia Manning, of Pepperell and Mission, Texas. Memorial Services were held Monday, Aug. 26, at 2 p.m. at the Second Congregational Church, 205 Main Street, Norway. Arrangements are under the direction of Oxford Hills Funeral Services, 1037 Main Street, Oxford.
Dorothy Shorey HIRAM — Dorothy Dondero Shorey, 92, of Hiram, died Sunday, Aug. 25, 2013, after suffering a massive heart attack. She was born on Nov. 18, 1921, to Joseph and Edith (Hollis) Dondero. She was born at home, went to a one-room schoolhouse across the street, graduated from Rockland, Mass. High School and Wheelock College (1943), and taught school in Norwell, Milton, Hanson and Hanover. She married Philip Shorey in 1946 and lived in Hanover, Mass. since 1952, becoming involved in teaching Sunday school as well as being a first grade substitute. She had a loving and patient spirit and a kind and flawless memory. She loved Barker Pond in Hiram, children, animals and people. Her childhood nickname was “Ding” or “Little Dottie” after her father, Joe “Ding.” At Barker Pond, she was known as Grammy Dottie to all the children and friends who visited. She was an avid knitter, knitting baby hats, bibs, sweaters, blankets and scarves. She made her own greeting cards and wrote countless notes and letters, never forgetting a birthday or anniversary. Tell her your birthday and she would never forget it. She knew all of her friends’ children’s names, as well! Every gift or purchase had a named attached to it. She had been coming to Maine to the family camp since 1944, first at vacation time and then as a five-month seasonal resident after Philip retired. She was a member of the Hiram Knotty Knitters group, Hiram Historical Society and the Bridgton Hospital Guild. She was predeceased by her son, Jon, in 1992. She is survived by her husband, Philip; daughter, Donna Roine and husband Kenneth of Rockland, Mass.; son, Ronald and his wife Kathi of Sweden; four grandchildren, Anna and Erik Roine, Katelyn and Adam Shorey; and special friend, Mary Wall, who always called her “Mom” and her husband Wally of Arlington, Va. and Martha’s Vineyard. Burial services will be held Friday, Aug. 30, 2013 at Magoon in Rockland, Mass. A special ice cream social will be held at the family camp on Barker Pond in Hiram at a later date.
Paul W. Stanton BLACKSTOCK, S.C. — Paul Wade Stanton, 56, of Blackstock, So. Carolina, was added to the book of life because of a tragic car accident. He now joins his true love, Betty Jean Stanton, our guardian angel, on Friday, Aug. 16, 2013. Our father was born in Bridgton, Maine, July 24, 1957, the son of Clyde Stanton and Ruby McLaren. He had five siblings, Clyde Leslie Stanton, Donna Cash, Martha Storey, Bruce and Mathew Stanton. He was predeceased by father Clyde, mother Ruby, wife Betty, and sister Martha. He attended school at Oxford Hills. The summer of 1974 he found his soul mate, Betty Jean, that is when they started their journey together. He had three children, Paul Stanton II, Krystal Johnson, and Kerri McQuaide; five grandchildren, Amber and Mackenzie McQuaide (Kerri’s two daughters), Paul W. Stanton III and Lariah Stanton (his son Paul’s two children), and last, but not least, Iver Paul Johnson (Krystal and Josh’s baby boy). He worked for Lucas Tree Experts 20 plus years, achieving many awards for his hard work and dedication. He spent most of his life living in Maine and N.H., enjoying the great outdoors with his family — camping trips, fishing and boating, and riding his Harley. He lived life to the fullest, enjoying everything God created. He was such a great guy. He would do anything for anyone. Carefree and fun-loving. He had a huge heart! He and his wife moved to So. Carolina in 2007, and spent the rest of their years there. God granted him the gift to give, which he lived by. He was a believer in the Lord, guided by his wife Betty, mother Ruby and stepfather Gordon McLaren. There was a small memorial service in Blackstock, So. Carolina at his home. There will be a graveside service at Woodland Cemetery on Hobb’s Street in Effingham, N.H., at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013. Paul will be buried next to his wife, Betty. Both such beautiful people. They are now our guardian angels, looking over us from heaven and will be forever missed.
Charles H. Adams Jr. BRIDGTON — Charles Harry Adams Jr., 71, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2013, at Maine Medical Center in Portland after a short bout with stomach cancer. He was born on Sept. 28, 1941, the third child, second son of Charles H. Adams Sr. and Ferne Whitlock Adams. He attended local elementary schools and after attending Casco High School for a short time at the age of 17, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, serving a four-year enlistment. Entering boot camp he was a 97-lb. weakling almost; but came out six inches taller and 60 lbs. heavier. While in the service he received his GED. After his service years he became a painter and spent the next 50 years doing so. After an automobile accident in 1963, which left the fingers on his left hand permanently crooked, this disability did not interfere with his ability to pitch softball, winning a state championship in 1984, nor with swinging a golf club, or wielding his paint brush. This accident resulted in his being called “The Hammer.” Oh, but he really loathed shopping. He was a member of the American Legon Post #155, of Naples from 1980 –2013. Charles was predeceased by his father, Charles H. Adams Sr. and five brothers: Austin, Billy, Michael, George and Richard. He is survived by his mother Ferne; three sisters, Sally Wentworth and husband Nelson of Lisbon Falls, Elizabeth Chute and husband Larry of Casco, Charlotte-Anne and companion Calvin Nicholus of Sebago; three brothers, John of Naples, Fred and wife Dusty of Naples, and Steven and companion Ann of Windham; daughter Emily Nikline and husband Darrin, and daughter Ellie-Piper of Maples Valley, Wash.; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and a multitude of friends. He will be sadly missed by everyone. Funeral arrangements are made by Hall Funeral Home, Casco. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013, at the Edes Falls Cemetery in Naples, with a gathering to follow at the American Legion Hall on Rte. 11 in Naples. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Maine Medical Center, P3CD Unit, in care of the Development Office, 22 Bramhall St., Portland, ME 04102, or to the Jimmy Fund. A special thank you goes to the doctors, nurses and CNAs of the P3CD unit.
Robert A. King Robert Allan “Bo” King, 69 formerly of Walpole, Mass. and Sebago, Maine, passed away suddenly on Friday, Aug. 23, 2013, surrounded by loved ones. Bo leaves behind his loving wife Donna F. (Aker) King, his son Michael and wife Kelly (Kelleher) King of Plymouth, Mass., his daughter Katie and her husband Daniel Stelmach of Grafton, Mass., 4 grandchildren, Maeve and Finnian King, and Sean and Brendan Stelmach. He also leaves behind a brother Todd and wife Margaret King of Bonita Springs, Fla., sister Lois and husband Craig Jennings (deceased) of Walpole, Mass., and sister Alma and husband Richard Dempsey of Portsmouth, R.I., along with a very large extended family of in-laws, nieces and nephews. Born to Thomas S. and Alma E. (Blois) King (both deceased) of Hyde Park, Bo graduated from Roslindale High School with the class of 1962 along with his future wife Donna. Bo played three years of varsity hockey and was selected as a city of Boston “All Scholastic.” He attended Northeastern University for his undergraduate studies, spent six years in the U.S. Army Reserves, and received his MBA from Suffolk University in 1978. Bo started his career as a sales rep for Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals (a division of Colgate Palmolive), and would spend the next 33 years growing their brand and climbing the corporate ladder. He would retire in 2000 as the Director of International Business Development, receiving numerous accolades and awards along the way, including the company’s prestigious “President’s Award.” “Uncle Bo,” as he was known by the extended family, and “Pabo,” as the grandkids called him, had numerous interests including hockey, golf, fishing, running, hiking/walking, painting and boating, but his favorite thing was being there to help, support, advise or entertain his family and the people around him. He was tireless in his efforts to “give more than expected” as he would frequently say to those seeking advice, and he lived every day to the fullest. His greatest love was his family. The dedication and devotion he showed towards them, along with the personal sacrifices he made for them, made him the greatest husband, father, grandfather, brother or uncle anyone could ever have. Words can’t explain how much he will be missed by all those that had the privilege of knowing him. Relatives and friends were invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial that was celebrated in Saint Timothy’s Church, Nichols Street, Norwood, Mass., at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013. Visiting hours were held Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, at the James H. Delaney & Son Funeral Home, 48 Common Street, Walpole, Mass. Interment was in the Highland Cemetery, Norwood, Mass. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.