WS
May 20, 2016
The Weekly Sentinel
~ Obituaries ~
James Austin Caruthers, 64 YORK � James Austin Caruthers, 64, of Long Sands Road, died peacefully at his home in York, Maine on May 11, 2016, surrounded by loved ones. His strength and courage during his long battle with cancer inspired everyone who had the honor to know him. As a testament to his heroic character and kind heart, his influence and the memory of him will always be with us. Respected for his intelligence, kindness and gentle spirit and adored by his loved ones, James is survived by his wife Deborah Ouillette of York, Maine; his stepchildren, Jacob Ouillette, Jocalyn Beaton and husband Peter, and Rachel Ouillette; his sister, Sharon Burnell and husband Alan; sister Patricia Caruthers; brother Paul Caruthers and his wife Jennifer; nieces, Darcie Burnell Manning and Courtney Burnell Walsh; nephew Nathan Caruthers; great nephews, Liam and Owen Manning; and grandchildren, Neill and Hugh Beaton. James was born on January 31, 1952 in Detroit Michigan, to Dale Caruthers and Gladys Mae Austin. Shortly thereafter, his family moved to Maine where James remained a proud Mainer for the rest of his life. He graduated from University of Maine, Orono with a bachelors and masterÕs degree in Civil Engineering. He worked for several engineering companies including, Woodard and Curran and T.Y. Lin, and was self-employed as a consulting engineer before his 15 year career as IT Manager at Hussey Seating in North Berwick, Maine. Jim had passion for nature and enjoyed sailing and biking the coast of Maine. His favorite place in Maine was Acadia National Park, hiking the trails during college and then later
biking the carriage trails with his wife, Deborah. An avid hobbyist with many talents and interests, he enjoyed woodworking and volunteered many hours at the Lyric Theater in South Portland in theater tech and design. A time of visitation was held at the Johnson Funeral Home, 26 Market Street, North Berwick, on May 16, followed by a memorial service. Those wishing to make a donation in his memory may do so to the James Caruthers Scholarship Fund (www.crowdrise.com/the-james-a-caruthersscholarship-fund/fundraiser/ deborahouillette) or Deborah Ouillette, PO Box 616, York, ME 03909. Arrangements are entrusted to the Johnson Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed online at www.JohnsonFuneralHomeME.com.
her families business The Dunes on the Waterfront in Ogunquit for 50 years, first operating the hotel with her husband and then on her own following his death. She remained very active in the business up until just a few weeks before her death. She enjoyed wintering in Fort Myers Beach Florida and has many close friends near and far from the Hotel business and those winter stays. Cynthia was predeceased by her husband Richard M. Perkins in 1977, her parents Gertrude (Winn) and Walter Allen, her twin sister Cecelia Lewis and brothers Carroll Allen, Clifford Allen, and Cedric Allen. She is survived by her son Aaron C. Perkins and his wife Cindy of York, daughter Michelle C. Perkins and husband Mark Wanner of Bar Harbor, Sister Charlotte Moody and her Husband Keith of Moody, beloved Grandchildren Timothy Perkins and Lucie Dostie and many nieces and nephews. A graveside service was held at the First Parish Cemetery in York on May 14.
Richard Edward Woods, 81
Cynthia May Allen Perkins, 81 OGUNQUIT � Cynthia May Allen Perkins, 81, of Ogunquit, died peacefully on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 after a short battle with CNS Lymphoma. She was born in York, Maine on June 24, 1934, the daughter of Walter and Gertrude Allen. Cynthia was a graduate of Wells High School in 1953 and Gorham State Teachers College in 1957 where she was on the basketball team, she also attended the University of Maine. Cynthia was a second grade teacher at the Eliot Primary School for 8 ½ years and married her husband Richard Perkins in 1966. Cynthia has been described as a real Maine Lady. She exemplified what makes the people of Maine special. Honest beyond reproach, kind and caring but not sloppy about it. Proud of her life, her achievements and her family but not gushy. Willing to help but nobodyÕs fool. She was in integral part of
YORK BEACH Ă? Richard Edward Woods, age 81 of York Beach, and winter resident of Silver Springs, FL died peacefully at home on May 15, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Everett, MA on May 8, 1935 to Orin E. and Eileen M. (Bond) Woods . He worked many years for the city of Everett, MA then moved to Maine where he owned and operated the Tide's In Restaurant at York Beach for 11 years. He was a charter and lifetime
numerous nieces and nephews. Richard enjoyed being with his family and loved to play golf with his sons and friends. A Celebration of his Life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 20 in St. Christopher's Church, 4 Barrell Lane, York. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Maine Children's Cancer Program, 22 Bramhall Street, Portland, ME 04102 or www.mmc.org.
member of the York Elks Lodge #2788, where he served as the Exulted Ruler from 2000 to 2001. He is survived by his devoted wife of 60 years, Sally C. (Styles) Woods and his sister Patricia (Woods) Fino of Billerica, MA. He was predeceased by a brother Orin E. Woods, Jr.. He was the loving father of Edward and wife Lori of Shapleigh; Nancy (Woods) Taylor of York Beach and Robin D. Taylor of North Berwick; Walter and wife Jennifer of York Beach; William and wife Lila of West Barnstable, MA; Gary and partner Rick Cosseboom of York Beach and Michael and wife Jaye of Arundel. He is also survived by thirteen grandchildren and two great- granddaughters as well as
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