Andover Obituaries Beginning with "B"

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Clarence H. Bailey, 1889 - 1960 (Obituary from an unidentified and undated local newspaper)

ANDOVER - Clarence H. Bailey, 71, died Monday [August 22, 1960] at his home.

Born here June 18, 1889, he was the son of John L. and Emma Perkins Bailey. He married the former Winifred Abbott. Mr. Bailey was a veteran of World War I; a member of Lone Mountain Grange, the Andover Congregational Church, and the Oxford County Extension Association.

Surviving are two sons, Clarence J. and Lester H., both of this town; a sister, Miss Sadie Bailey of this town; seven grandchildren.

DIED  At Andover, Clarence H. Bailey, aged 71. Funeral services will be held from the Andover Congregational church, Wednesday at 2 p.m., Rev. Leon Strout officiating. Interment in the family lot, Woodlawn cemetery, Andover. Friends may call at Meader & Son Funeral Home, Rumford, Tuesday after 3 P. M.

Edmund M. Bailey, 1858 - 1943  (Obituary from an un identified and undated local newspaper)

E. M. Bailey, Well Known Geologist, Dead in Auburn

Edmund Morris Bailey, 84, a prominent citizen of Andover, died recently [April 1, 1943] at the Damon nursing home, Auburn, where he had been ill of heart disease since last fall.

Mr. Bailey, recipient of a Master’s degree in science from the University of Maine in 1941, in recognition of his work in the fields of geology and mineralogy, bequeathed his large collection of minerals and gems to that institution.

Harold L. Redding of Auburn was named executor of the will and in the event the bequest is refused, is empowered to give them to any other institution. The cases containing the collection are included in the bequest.

Mr. Bailey was greatly interested in the early history of Oxford County and was considered an authority. Taken seriously ill last fall at his home in Andover, he was removed to Auburn where he had shown improvement during the winter but suffered a relapse this week.

He was born in Andover November 28, 1858, the son of Josiah and Harriet Lovejoy Bailey.

He had held the office of Selectman of Andover for many years and was a deacon and collector of the First Congregational Church for a long term of years, a member of Lone Mountain Grange and a Trustee of the Andover Public Library of which he was greatly interested.

Surviving is a sister, Miss Lavina Bailey, 87 years of age, who is recovering from a severe illness at the nursing home in Auburn, also several nieces and nephews.

The funeral services which were largely attended were held at the First Congregational Church, Andover, Sunday, April 4 [1943]. Rev. Linwood C. Potter officiated. The bearers were Sylvanus Poor, Clarence Bailey, Frank McAllister and Clarence Hall. The body was placed in the receiving tomb to await burial in the spring.

Emma (Perkins) Bailey, 1863 - 1946 (Obituary from an unidentified and undated local newspaper)

ANDOVER - Mrs. Mary Emma Bailey, 83, widow of John L. Bailey, died Friday [December 20, 1946] at her home at South Andover . She had been a resident here for 62 years.

Born May 8, 1863 in Lynn , Mass. , she was the daughter of John W. and Mary P. Dunlap Perkins.

She was a charter member of Lone Mountain Grange and a member of the Congregational Church and the Ladies Aid.

Surviving are three children, Sadie M. Bailey, Walter L. and Clarence H., all of Andover; three grandchildren, three great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Congregational Church, Rev Linwood Potter officiating. Bearers were Waldo Merrill, Sylvanus Poor, Vard Perkins, Roger Thurston. Burial was at Woodlawn Cemetery.

Those attending from out of town were Mrs. John Lang, Lewiston; Mrs. Bruce Ramey and Mrs. Leo Bartlett, Rumford Center; Mrs. Chesley Abbott, Mexico; Florence Lovejoy, North Rumford; Mr. and Mrs. Chester Bixby, Auburn; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hall, Rumford Point; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nichols, Mr. and Mrs. Loring Abbott and Mrs. Bessie Abbott, Rumford.

Florence C. (Cummings) Bailey, 1891 - 1984 (Obituary from an unidentified and undated local newspaper)

Florence C. Bailey of South Paris, died Saturday morning, Jan. 14, 1984 at Stephens Memorial Hospital, Norway.

She was born Nov. 6, 1891 in Bethel, the daughter of Eugene and Inez Bean Cummings. She graduated from Norway High School in the class of 1910 and taught school for a year. In 1912 she married Walter Bailey of Andover who died in 1957. After his death, she returned to South Paris. She was a member of Deering Memorial Methodist Church and the church’s women’s group, the Senior Citizens, and the Extension Day Group.

She is survived by three grandson, Leon Akers of Andover, Melvin Akers of Sanbornville, N.H., and Charles Akers of Palmer, Alaska; and seven great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at the Raymond funeral home, South Paris. Interment will be in the spring at Woodlawn Cemetery, Andover.

Frances (Nichols) Bailey, 1925 - 1964 (Obituary from an unidentified and undated local newspaper)

ANDOVER - Mrs. Frances Mae Nichols Bailey, 39, died Sunday at Rumford Community Hospital after a short illness.

Born in Rumford, Oct. 15, 1925, she was the daughter of Robert L. and Alona Houghton Nichols. A resident of Andover for 20 years, she was a member of the Andover Congregational Church, Oxford County Home Extension and the Mother's Club.

Surviving are her husband, Clarence J.; four daughters, Rosalie Ann, June Ellen, Nancy Elaine and Kathy Jean, two sons, Howard Arlan and Donald Arthur, all of Andover; her mother and a brother, John W. Nichols, both of Rumford.

DIED - In Rumford, Nov. 29, 1964, Mrs. Frances Bailey, 39. Funeral at Andover Congregational Church at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, with Rev. Nathaniel W. Pearson and Rev. Leon Strout officiating. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery, Andover. Visiting hours after 7 p.m. Monday at Meader and Son Funeral Home, Rumford.

John L. Bailey 1858-1930 (Obituary from the Rumford Falls Times, (February 21, 1930)

John Lester Bailey, a prominent citizen of Andover, died Tuesday morning, February 1 [1930] at his home in South Andover after a few days illness.

Mr. Bailey was born in Andover August 20, 1858, the son of the late John Haskell and Elizabeth Bailey.

When a young man he spent a year in Aroostook County and also worked in Lowell, Mass., a few years. He returned to Andover and bought an interest in his father’s farm where he has since resided.

In 1885 he married Miss Emma Perkins, of Andover, who survives him, also two sons, Walter L. and Clarence, and a daughter, Sadie Mae, all living in Andover. A son, Howard, died in infancy. A sister, Mrs. Edith Farrar, resides in North Rumford.

Mr. Bailey became a member of the Congregational Church December 27, 1883, of which church he has been clerk and Deacon for many years.

He has served as member of the School Committee and also as ballot clerk for several terms. He was active in Grange work and a Charter member of Lone Mountain Grange of Andover, filling the Master’s chair for many terms; a member of New Century Pomona of which he was Master for a term and he also held other offices in that Pomona Grange.

The funeral was held at the late home Thursday, February 13, at 11 o’clock. Rev. James Renfrew conducted the service. There was a large gathering of relatives, friends and members of Lone Mountain Grange.

Those attending from out of town were: Mr. and Mrs. Henry Farrar, Mrs. Leo Bartlett, Mrs. Cleora Abbott, North Rumford; Florence Lovejoy, Mrs. Chesley Abbott, Rumford Point; and Miss Ruth Bailey, a grand daughter, from the Normal School at Farmington.

The bearers were Lewis Akers, Ralph Thurston, Henry L. Poor, and Marshall Howard.

Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Lavina Bailey, 1857 - 1959 (Obituary from an unidentified and undated newspaper)

Miss Lavina Bailey, who was to have been 102 years old in less than two weeks, died Wednesday [January 14, 1959] at the Damon Nursing Home [Auburn] where she had resided for 17 years.

Born Jan. 26, 1857, she was the daughter of Josiah and Harriet Lovejoy Bailey and had lived in Andover before coming to Auburn.

Surviving are two nieces, Mrs. Chester Bixby of Inglewood, Calif., formerly of Auburn, and Mrs. Julia Colcord of West Poland; and a nephew, Josiah Colcord of South Portland.

Robert W. Bailey, 1918 - 1943 (Obituary from an unidentified and undated local newspaper)

Lt. Bailey Killed By Plane, Is First Andover War Death

ANDOVER - Military funeral services for 1st Lt. Robert W. Bailey, who was killed in a training plane crash at Malden Army Air Field, Malden, Missouri, last week [July 21, 1943], were held at Woodlawn Cemetery here at 6 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Lt. Bailey was the first from this community to give his life for his country in the present war.

Rev. Millard Giles, Mechanic Falls, conducted the service which was in charge of the Maine State Guard Reserve Company, Mechanic Falls, which provided the bearers, the firing squad and the bugler. The body was escorted here by Lt. Lyons. There were many flowers.

Attending from out of town were Mr. and Mrs. Howard Lasselle, Mrs. Chesley Abbott, Mrs. Arabelle Farrar, Holman Farrar, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Maxim, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Wellander, Mrs. Burpee Pearle and Miss Alice Maxim.

Lt. Bailey was born in Andover, Dec. 19, 1918, the son of Walter and Florence Cummings Bailey. He was a graduate of Andover high school and later attended Indiana Technical School, Ft. Wayne, Ind., graduating in the class of 1940. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps in April, 1941, and was sent to New York for a three months' course. Upon its completion he went to Chanute Field, Ill., where he received his commission. He was then transferred to Cochran Field, Macon, Ga., and in 1943 was sent to Malden.

On Jan. 7, 1942, he married Helen Maxim of Mechanic Falls. She survives with his parents, his grandmother, Mrs. Emma Bailey; a sister, Ruth Akers, three nephews, and several aunts and uncles.

Memorial services were conducted by Rev. Millard Giles at the Baptist church, Mechanic Falls, Saturday afternoon.

Bearers were Capt. Walter S. Chase, Lt. Gerald Saunders, Sgt. Lyndall Beal and Cpl. Romeo Roy. The firing squad under command of Lt. Fred Chase included Sgt. Henry Kelley, Sgt. Harry Lowell, Cpl. Harold Smith and Pvt. Albert LeBlanc. Miss Helen Maxim served as bugler.

Members of the Army Air Corps Portland, and representatives of the 14th Co., Maine State Guard Reserve were present. During the service Mrs. Dorothy Goss rendered vocal selections.

Among those attending from out of town were Lt. Bailey's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bailey; Clarence Bailey Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Merle Akers, all of Andover; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Maxim, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Lasselle, Mrs. Thelma Holden, all of South Paris; Mr. and Lewis Merrill, Harrison; Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Merrill, Waterford; Mr. and Mrs. Albert Packard, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Chadbourne, Mrs. Ruth Chadbourne, all of Harrison, and Mr. and Mrs. William Chadbourne, Auburn.

Sadie M. Bailey, 1894 - 1962 (Obituary from an unidentified and undated local newspaper)

ANDOVER - Miss Sadie M. Bailey, 68, died Friday [July 13, 1962] at the Rumford Community Hospital  shortly after admittance.

A life-long resident of this community, she was born Feb. 6, 1894, daughter of John and Mary Perkins Bailey. She was a bookkeeper for the Stowell Manufacturing Company for many years and later worked for Lester Farrington until her retirement in 1961 due to ill health. She was a member of the Andover Congregational Church and Ladies Aid, a member and treasurer of the Lone Mountain Grange and a member of the Pomona Grange.

There are no immediate survivors.

DIED - At Rumford, July 13, Miss Sadie M. Bailey, aged 68. Services at 2 p. m. Monday at the Andover Congregational Church, Rev. Nathaniel Pearson officiating. Burial Woodlawn Cemetery, Andover. Friends invited to call at Meader and Son Funeral Home after 7 p.m. Saturday.

Walter L. Bailey, 1886 - 1957 (Obituary from an unidentified and undated local newspaper)

ANDOVER - Walter L. Bailey, 70, died Saturday [July 20, 1957] at his residence in Andover. He was a lifelong resident of Andover.

Born in Andover, Sept. 6, 1886, son of John L. and Mary Perkins Bailey, he had been engaged in farming most of his life. He was a member of the Andover Congregational Church and the Farm Bureau.

Surviving are his widow, the former Florence Cummings; a daughter, Mrs. Merle Akers; a sister, Miss Sadie Bailey; a brother, Clarence H., all of Andover.

DIED - At Andover, July 20, Walter L. Bailey, aged 70. Services at 2 P.M. today at the Andover Congregational Church, Rev. Andrew Young officiating. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery, Andover.

Winifred (Abbott) Bailey, 1915 - 1938 (Obituary from an unidentified and undated local newspaper)

Mrs. Winifred Bailey, wife of Clarence Bailey, Andover, died at the Community hospital, Rumford, Friday morning [December 2, 1938] at 1:30 o'clock following a surgical operation.

Mrs. Bailey was born in North Rumford 43 years ago, the daughter of Joshua and Cleora Abbott. She is survived by her husband and two sons, Clarence Jr. and Lester Bailey, South Andover; her mother, Cleora Abbott; and four brothers, Clarence, Chesley, Ellery and Loren Abbott, Rumford.

Funeral services which were largely attended were held from the Congregational church, Andover, Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock with Rev, George W. M. Keyes officiating.

The bearers were the four brothers. Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Calvin E. Baker, 1939 – 2006 (Obituary from the Rumford Falls Times, June 7, 2006)

LEWISTON - Calvin E. Baker, 67, of 87 Granite St., Mexico, passed away Monday, June 5, at CMMC, where he had been a patient for six months, battling cancer.

He was born in Rumford on April 26, 1939. He enjoyed fishing, rock hunting and spending time with his grandchildren.

He is survived by his companion of 17 years, Laura Hagen; five daughters, Alicia, Sharon, Michelle, Erin and Monica; and nine grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his parents, Edward [Ned] and Viola Veinot Baker and his stepfather, Allan Fraser.

At his request there will be no services. Donations can be made to the American Cancer Society. 

Dorothy Baker, 1867-1931 (Obituary from the Rumford Falls Times, December, 1931)

The death of Dorothy A. Baker, for 37 years a resident of Andover, occurred Wednesday [December 2, 1931] at her home in that town following an illness of several months.

Mrs. Baker was born in Philadelphia 65 years ago. She is survived by a daughter [Lizzie] and a son [Ned], her husband, Simon P. Baker having died several years ago.

Funeral services will be held from the Andover Universalist church Friday morning. Burial will be made in Andover.

Vivian Mary (Eagle) Barlow, Abt. 1908 - 2000  (Obituary from an unidentified and undated local newspaper)

Vivian Mary Barlow, beloved teacher of many in the Andover, Rumford , Mexico area, went to be with her Lord on April 12, 2000 . She was 91 years of age. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother and will be sadly missed by her family.

Vivian taught school for 35 years and was still an active member of the Maine Retired Teachers Association and the Gould Academy Alumni Association. During the last years she spent six months at her home in Andover and six months in Vernon, British Columbia with her daughter, Patricia. While in Vernon she attended Elim Tabernacle Church.

Vivian's faith was very important to her. She was passionate about taking the word of God to those who could not get out to church and would carry a "sunshine basket" of goodies, which she would put together and take to the people she visited.

Survivors include her son, George (Noy) in Thailand and her daughter, Patricia (Mrs. Richard) Springborn in British Columbia; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and extended family in Maine and other areas. She was predeceased by her husband, George, in 1978.

A memorial service was held on Good Friday, April 21, at Elim Tabernacle. Cremation followed, and Vivian will be laid to rest beside her husband at the Hanover Cemetery at a later date. A memorial service will be held in Andover in the fall. Please check for the announcement in September. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that a donation be made to the church of your choice or to the Gideon's International.

M. Abbie Barnes, 1856-1915 (From the Rumford Falls Times, April 17, 1915)

Mrs. M. Abbie Barnes, after one week of illness from bronchial trouble, succumbed suddenly from heart failure at the home of her sister, Mrs. Mooney, in Somerville, Mass., Friday evening, April 9 [1915], at the age of 69 years. She was the widow of Dr. W. W. Barnes, who practiced in this town for several years. After his death she went to Boston and spent several winters with her sister.

Last summer she was with her son, Walter, who is pleasantly located in Andover and enjoyed her visit so much that she lingered until the late cold weather when she returned to Boston. She was a member of the Congregational Church and the Christian Endeavor Society from its organization and always ready to do her part.

Walter M. Barnes, 1867-1929 (Obituary from the Rumford Falls Times, January 3, 1930)

Walter M. Barnes, prominent merchant in Andover for many years, died instantly Christmas morning as he collapsed in his general store on Main Street.

Mr. Barnes was born in Philadelphia nearly 62 years ago, the son of Walter W. and Abbie Marston Barnes. When he was a boy his parents moved to Andover and he was educated in Andover public schools.

He was married to Mrs. Emma Pratt, who survives him. A brother, Lloyd Barnes, of Somerville, Mass., also survives, a younger brother, David, having died several years ago.

Funeral services, which were largely attended, were held Saturday afternoon from the late home, Rev. James Renfrew, pastor of the Congregational Church, officiating. Cabot Lodge, Knights of Pythias, of which Mr. Barnes was a member, attended in a body and conducted its impressive service.

Interment was in the family lot in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Fred Barrett, 1854-1908 (Obituary from the Rumford Falls Times, May 23, 1908)

Fred Barrett, who died suddenly last week [May 12, 1908], was the youngest son of Reuben Barrett and Joanna (Hewey) Barrett, life-long residents of this town. He resided here for several years, was a farmer and blacksmith, a temperate man and much respected. He leaves a wife [Lydia Fields] and four children [Fred S., Gertrude, Mildred and John].

Funeral services were held at the Congregational Church Thursday afternoon at 1:30. The local lodge K of P attended. Also Lone Mountain Grange. The funeral offerings were many and beautiful. 

Alonzo Barrell, Abt. 1857-1928 (From the Rumford Falls Times, February 4, 1928)

Word has been received in Andover of the death of Alonzo Barrell, Thursday, January 19 [1928] at his home in Medford, Oregon, after an illness of several weeks. Death was due to heart disease.

Mr. Barrell was born in Ashburnham, Mass., 71 years ago, the son of Nelson D. and Annie Barrell. His wife, who was Miss Ida Jordan of Andover, survives him, also a son and daughter, one grandchild, and a sister, Mrs. A. S. Jordan of Andover.

Fred S. Barrett, 1891 - 1963  (Obituary from an unidentified an undated local newspaper)

ANDOVER - Fred S. Barrett, 71, died unexpectedly Saturday morning [January 12, 1963]. He had lived in Andover for 50 years.

He was born Oct. 3, 1891 at Augusta, the son of Fred and Lydia Barrett. Employed as a lumberman, he had been retired the past four years because of ill health.

Surviving are his widow, Eva Whynot Barrett; a daughter, Mrs. Floyd Howard, Andover; a son, Fred S., Hartford; two sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Roberts, Andover; Mrs. Mildred Adkins, Kansas; and nine grandchildren

Services 2 P.M. Tuesday at Andover Congregational Church, Rev. Nathaniel Pearson and rev. Clyde Park officiating. Entombment Woodlawn Tomb, burial Woodlawn Cemetery, Andover in the spring.

Fred S. Barrett, 1924-2006 (From the Lewiston Sun Journal, November 18, 2006)

HARTFORD - Fred S. Barrett, 82, died Friday, Nov. 17, at his residence in Hartford.

He was born in Andover, on Oct. 24, 1924, a son of Scott and Eva (Whynot) Barrett. He attended Andover schools. He served in the U.S. Navy as a Ship's Cook Second Class from 1943 to 1946. He worked for more than 38 years at Boise Cascade Paper Co. retiring in 1986 as a hyster driver with the unloading crew.

He was a member of the Dixfield Senior Citizens. He loved the outdoors especially hunting and fishing.

He was married in Mexico, on March 29, 1947, to Mildred Irene Powell who survives of Hartford.

Other survivors include two sons, Bob Barrett, and his wife, Linda, of Canton and Scott Barrett, and his wife, Cathy, of Davenport, Fla.; two daughters, Vivian A Crocker, and her husband, Rodney, of Hartford and Debbie Warren, and her husband, Edward, of Morrill; and six grandchildren.

Edith Margaret (Farrar) Bartlett, 1925 – 2004 (Obituary from the Rumford Falls Times, September 1, 2004)

THEODORE, AL - Edith Margaret Bartlett, 78, died on August 15, 2004 at home, in the care of her loving family.

She was born at in Rumford Center on Sept. 18, 1925, the daughter of Richard Bailey and Arabelle Holman Farrar. She attended Rumford schools, graduating from Stephens High School in 1944.

She married William E. Bartlett on June 21, 1947, and they were long time residents of Rumford Point, moving to Andover for several years before retiring to Theodore, Alabama .

While in Maine, she enjoyed being part of various service groups, and worked as a cook in the Rumford school system. She enjoyed painting, reading and braiding rugs. Summers always found the family at the camp on South Shore Road in Howard Pond in Hanover .

She attended the First Congregational Churches of Rumford Point and Andover, and was a member of the Regency Church of Christ in Mobile, AL at the time of her death.

She is survived by her husband, William, of Theodore, AL; a sister, Evaline Alcombrack of Belmont, NH; three sons, Eugene (Robin) of Mobile, AL, Carry (Margie) of Hanover, ME, and James (Sherell) of Rindge, NH.

There are eight grandchildren who she loved dearly, those who live locally are Benjamin Bartlett, Andover , and Kara Bartlett and fiancé Doug Koskela, Bryant Pond. There are two great-grandchildren, Mary Kyle, who drew Nana a picture to take with her, and John Marj, who says "Nana won't be shy when she meets Jesus."

She was predeceased by her brother, R. Holman Farrar.

Those wishing may donate to the American Cancer Society in Edith's memory. Burial of her ashes will take place at the Rumford Center Cemetery, with a graveside service at a later date.

Fanny Bartlett, ??-1918 (From the Rumford Falls Times, February 11, 1922)

Mrs. Fanny Bartlett passed away Saturday evening, Feb. 23^rd [1922] at the home of her son, Fred Bartlett. The body was taken to Stoneham Sunday, where funeral services were held Monday. She is survived by four sons, Dr. Herman Bartlett and Charles Bartlett of Norway, Melvin Bartlett of Boston and Fred Bartlett of Andover, and several grandchildren.

Fred H. Bartlett, Abt. 1870-1928 (From the Rumford Falls Times, July 28, 1928)

Friends were grieved to hear of the passing of Fred H. Bartlett of Norway, Saturday, after several years of ill health. Mr. Bartlett and family resided in Andover for a number of years where he had an interest in the Elliott and Bartlett spool mill which he helped establish. The mill was shut down Monday afternoon during the funeral services. Mr. Bartlett served as a member of the school committee for three years.

Francena Barton, Abt. 1850-1911 (From the Rumford Falls Times, January 14, 1911)

Died in Andover after an illness of several months, Francena Barton [wife of Albion Barton], aged 61 years. [Date of death was January 5, 1911]

Cynthia Ellen Beatson, 1963-2006 (Obituary from the Bethel Citizen, September 14, 2006)

Cynthia Ellen (Cabral) Beatson, 43, of Bethel died in Newry on Sept. 4, 2006.

She was born in Boston, Mass., on May 29, 1963, the beloved daughter of Bernard J. and Dorothy (Barry) Cabral.

Cindy was educated in Sudbury, Mass., and later at the Fashion School of Design in Boston and Babson College in Wellesley, Mass. She moved to Maine in 1992 where she met her husband, Douglas, while both were working at Sunday River Ski Resort. They were married on May 26, 1994 in Andover. Their beautiful daughter, Carlee, was born July 14, 1994 and Bethel became their home.

Over the years Cindy worked as a successful and respected manager and waitress at several Sunday River restaurants and the Bethel Inn Resort. Recently she went back to school for her real estate license and had started a career she loved as an agent with Apple Tree Realty in Bethel. Over the years she was also self-employed as a seamstress, and with her extraordinary sense of style and design her work was in constant demand. She made everything from bathing suits to draperies, but her Halloween costumes for her daughter, Carlee, were some of her (and the townspeople's) favorites.

Cindy was an outgoing and loving person that lit up a room when she entered. She was always active skiing, hiking, golfing, and swimming. She loved people and will always be remembered for her remarkable energy, love of life and the good times she shared with family and friends. She will also be fondly remembered for her ability to "make fun" and her willingness to always lend a helping hand.

She is survived by her husband, Douglas, and daughter, Carlee, of Bethel; her mother, Dorothy (Barry) Cabral of Sudbury, Mass.; a brother, Charles Cabral and his wife Maggie and their children Joe, Matt and Casey all of Northboro, Mass.; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was predeceased by her father, Bernard Joseph Cabral.

Visiting hours will be held on Friday, Sept. 15, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Greenleaf Funeral Home, Vernon Street, Bethel. A funeral mass will be held at The Alliance Church in Bethel on Saturday, Sept. 16, at 10 a.m. Interment will immediately follow at the Riverside Cemetery in Bethel. A gathering for family and friends will then take place at the Bethel Inn Conference Center. Memorials in Cynthia's name are requested to the "Sugar Beet Memorial Fund," c/o Norway Savings Bank, P.O. Box 916, Bethel, ME 04217 .

Arthur E. Bedell, 1864-1930 (Obituary from the Rumford Falls Times, April 25, 1930)

Arthur Edward Bedell died Monday night [April 21, 1930] at the home of his sister, Mrs. Alice B. Thurston, of Andover. About 11 years ago, Mr. Bedell, then living in Boston, suffered a paralytic shock, and has been in failing health since. About two weeks ago he was stricken with a still more serious attack, form which he did not rally. During the 11 years he has made his home with his sister.

Mr. Bedell was born in Andover February 8, 1864, the son of Elijah E. and Malvina D. Bedell. He was educated in the schools of Andover and for several years was an officer at Deer Island, Boston Harbor. He is survived by a brother, Freeman Bedell, of Boston, and a sister, Mrs. Alice Thurston, of Andover,

Elijah Bedell, 1830-1911 (From the Rumford Falls Times, May 13, 1911)

Elijah Bedell, who died on May 2 [1911], was born in Eddington in 1830, the son of Rev. Abraham and Mary Eddy Bedell. He was educated at Lancaster Academy, New Hampshire and for a number of years taught school in Vermont.

Coming to Andover in 1854, he was engaged for several years in the mill business. Later he was interested with his brother, in a summer hotel in the White Mountains, where he spent part of his summers. After selling his interest in the hotel he devoted his time to farming.

Mr. Bedell was married in 1861 to Malvina Dresser, daughter of Col. Nathan and Dorcas Dresser. Three children were born, all of whom are living: Arthur Bedell and Freeman Bedell of Boston and Mrs. Y. A. Thurston of Andover. For about 50 years he had held various town offices. For seven years he had lived on Main St., giving up the duties of his farm.

The funeral was held Thursday after at the Congregational Church, Rev. H.L. Packard officiated. There was a profusion of beautiful flowers.

Freeman W. Bedell, 1865 - 1950 (Obituary from an unidentified and undated local newspaper)

ANDOVER - Committal services for Freeman W. Bedell, 85, were held Thursday morning, December [21], [1950] at Woodlawn Cemetery, Andover, Rev C C Salisbury officiating.

Mr. Bedell was born in Andover, in 1865, the son of Elijah E. and Melvina Dresser Bedell. He died at the Baker Memorial Hospital, Boston.

For the past 60 years he had been connected with a Boston brokerage firm.

Mr. Bedell is survived by his widow, Mrs. Margaret A. Bedell, Boston.

Malvina (Dresser) Bedell, 1838-1923 (From the Rumford Falls Times, May 5, 1923)

Mrs. Malvina Bedell passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Y.A. Thurston, Tuesday, April 24 [1923] after a few weeks of illness. Mrs. Bedell was born in Sweden, ME, August 11, 1938, the daughter of Nathan and Dorcas (Heald) Dresser. She came to Andover when a young girl and in 1861 was married to Elijah Bedell. She had been a member of the Congregational Church for over fifty years.

She is survived by two sons, Freeman Bedell of Boston and Arthur Bedell of Andover, and one daughter, Mrs. Y.A. [Alice] Thurston of Andover with whom she lived for the past twelve years and has been tenderly cared for in her declining years and will be much missed in the home. She is also survived by a niece, Mrs. Dora Mills of Boston, to whom she gave a mother’s love and care from a young child, a brother, Lincoln Dresser, who is nearly 88 years of age, and a half-sister, Gertrude Newhall of Portland.

Yves Belanger, 1906 - 1990 (Obituary from an unidentified and undated newspaper)

Yves Belanger, 84, of Andover, died Saturday, June 9, 1990, at the Rumford Community hospital where he had been a patient five days.

He was born April 28, 1906, in St. Come de Beauce, Que., Canada, son of J. Alfred and Aglaee Carter Belanger. He was educated in Canadian schools. He had been a resident of Andover since 1954, was a communicant of St. Anthanasius-St. John Church in Rumford and was retired from Andover Wood Products Co. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army Air Corps as a staff sergeant in the European Theatre of Operations.

Survivors include two brothers, Paul Arthur Belanger of St. Come de Beauce and Robert Belanger of Montreal, Canada; three sisters, Sr. Marie Blanche of Quebec City, Que., Beaturice Savoie of St. Come de Beauce and Fernande Gilbert of Springfield, Mass.

Albert W. Bell, 1923 - 1996 (Obituary from an unidentified and undated local newspaper)

RUMFORD - Albert W. Bell, 72, died Wednesday, Jan. 10 [1996] at the Rumford Community Hospital. He was a resident of Church Street, Andover, and had lived in the area most of his life.

He was born in Lynn, Mass. on Oct. 20, 1923 and was the son of Kenneth and Daisy (Chase) Bell.

He had attended schools in Berkshire, Mass. During World War II he served four years with the U.S. Marines, including overseas in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater with the 1st Marine Division and was one of the original Edson's Raiders.

He had been employed at Boise Cascade Paper Co. for over 25 years until retirement in the early 80s from the shipping department.

He was also an avid outdoorsman and especially enjoyed trapping, for which he was well known. He was a member of the Boise Cascade Paper Co. 25 Year Club; Member Napoleon Ouellette Post 24, American Legion; Member Robert Shand Post 1641, VFW; Member Edson?s Raiders Association.

He was married in Hanover on Jan. 22, 1967 to the late Saddie Bachelder who died in Rumford on July 12, 1972.

Survivors include five daughters: Mrs. Virginia Penney of Merrimac, Mass., Mrs. Gene (Cynthia) Towle of Rumford, Mrs. Roger (Susan) Jones of Gray, Mrs. Alexander (Elizabeth) Beauchesne of Andover and Mrs. Thomas (Martha) Luttrell of Nashua, N.H.; nine grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and was predeceased by a grandson Dale Penney who died in 1990.

Evelyn (Wilbur) (Gurshick) Bell, 1924 – 2004 (Obituary from the Bethel Citizen, May 20, 2004)

Evelyn Gurschick Bell, 79, of Caron Lane, Auburn and formerly of Andover, died Sunday, May 9, 2004 at the Odd Fellows Home following a short illness.

She was born in Skowhegan on Dec. 1, 1924, the daughter of Leon and Mildred (Smith) Wilbur and was a graduate of Rumford High School.

She was the widow of Karl Gurschick, who died in July of 1978.

She was a housewife having raised her loving family, worked part-time selling deerskin gloves, and also worked for the Andover Water District and Library.

She taught Sunday School and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Rumford and the Andover Congregational Church. She was also a member of the Ladies Circle in Andover.

She enjoyed the "Olde HomeDays," knitting, word puzzles, and writing in her journal.

She is survived by her five children, Karl Gurschick and his wife Dawn of Hermon, Keith Gurschick and his wife Terry of Windsor, Nova Scotia, Kathy Gurschick of Lewes, Del., Karen Crowley and her husband Jim of Westminster, S.C., and Kirby Gurschick and his wife Karen of Auburn; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her infant daughter, Kimberly; her second husband, Albert Bell; her brother, Everett; and her sister, Dorothy Harvey.

Graveside services will be held Friday, May 14 at 2 p.m., at Woodlawn Cemetery in Andover. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Evelyn's name to the National MS Society, c/o Karen Crowley, 1983 Highway 59, Westminster, SC 29693, or to the Odd Fellows Home, 309 Fairview Avenue, Auburn, ME.

Charles Sumner Bemis, 1874 - 1964 (Obituary from an unidentified and undated local newspaper)

ANDOVER - Charles Sumner Bemis, 90, died Tuesday [December 6, 1964] at Rumford Community Hospital after a short illness.

Born in Fryeburg, Feb. 16, 1874, he was the son of Seth and Lucy Johnson Bemis. A resident here 47 years, he was a retired fireman for the Stowell Mill, Andover.

Surviving are his widow, Vivian Hodsdon Bemis; four daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Spaulding, Mrs. Henry Hutchins, both of Andover; Mrs. Lewis Decker, Yarmouth; Mrs. Roselie Harlow, Mexico; a son, Clyde Bemis, Andover; 18 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren.

DIED - At Rumford, Dec. 1, Charles Sumner Bemis, aged 90. Funeral services will be held at Meader & Son Funeral Home, Thursday, Dec. 3, at 2 p.m. Burial at Woodlawn cemetery, Andover in the spring. Visiting hours after 7 p.m. Wednesday. 

Henry J. Bemis, 1909 - 1951 (Obituary from an unidentified and undated local newspaper)

Henry J. Bemis, native of Roxbury, died Saturday [March 10, 1951] at Rumford Community Hospital, where he had been a patient for the past three weeks. He made his home in Andover where he was employed in lumbering.

He was born in Roxbury, August 4, 1909, the son of Charles and Vivian Hodsdon Bemis.

Surviving are his parents, four sisters, Mrs. Henry Hutchins, Andover; Mrs. Fred Harlow, Mrs. Dana Doyen, Mexico, Mrs. Lewis Decker, Yarmouth; one brother, Clyde Bemis, Andover.

Funeral services were held at the Andover Congregational Church, at 2 p. m. Monday. Entombment was in Andover receiving vault for burial in Woodlawn cemetery, in the spring.

Ellen Frances (Dresser) Benson, 1874 - ?? (Obituary from an unidentified and undated newspaper)

Word was received in town Thursday [no date given] of the death of Mrs. Ellen Frances Benson, wife of Alvers C. Benson at Framingham Union hospital, following an emergency surgical operation due to a recurrence of a previous illness. A native of Maine, Mrs. Benson was born in Andover Jan. 29, 1874, daughter of Francis F. and Ella Frances Stone Dresser.

She was married to Mr. Benson in Andover, Me., in 1901 and, in addition to her husband is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Charles T Olson of Belmont, a former teacher in the Roosevelt school.

Mrs. Benson was a member of Grace Congregational Church and was active in the women's association of the parish, being affiliated with Circle No. 12.

She was also a member of Framingham Chapter, D. A. R., Framingham Women's Club, Neighborhood club, Orient Chapter 31, Order of Eastern Star, and the Maine Association.

Funeral services were held at the Cookson Chapel Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Bernard F. Drew, pastor of Grace Church.

Albert Berry, 1867-1925 (From the Rumford Falls Times, September 26, 1925)

Albert Berry of Andover died Saturday morning, [Sept. 19, 1925] at the C.M.G. Hospital in Lewiston as the result of a fractured skull when he was struck by a passing automobile in South Paris Friday evening.

Mr. Berry was the son of the late Daniel G. and Deborah Berry and was born in Andover about 58 years ago. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Helen Kimball of Andover with whom he lived. A brother, Walter, died in Rumford nearly a year ago. Funeral services were held in the Congregational Church Monday afternoon conducted by Rev. C.W. Robinson. Burial was in the family lot.

Isora (Sweatt) Berry, 1875 - 1953 (Obituary from an unidentified and undated local newspaper)

WEST PARIS - Isora Sweatt Berry, 78, died Sunday [May 31, 1953] at CMG Hospital, Lewiston, where she had been a patient nine days.

Born at Andover, Jan. 21, 1875, the daughter of Henry and Amoretta Davis Sweatt, she was a member of Baynes Bird Club, and a past noble grand of Rebekah Lodge 29. Her husband, Edwin R. Berry, died May 8, 1949.

She is survived by a brother, Clayton Sweatt, a daughter, Mrs. Alice Adams, Cornish, a grandson, and several nieces and nephews.

DIED  In Lewiston, May 31, Isora S. Berry, age 78. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11 A.M. at the West Paris Baptist Church, with Rev. Frank Blankley officiating.

Iva Berry, 1862 - 1948 (Obituary from an unidentified and undated local newspaper)

The death of Mrs. Walter Berry, 87, [the daughter of David T. Graffam, a painter born in Bath and residing in Lewiston and Mary B. Jackson, a housewife born in So. Lewiston and residing in Andover], a former of resident of Andover and Rumford, occurred at Turner falls, Mass., where she was residing with her daughter, Mrs. Arthur Hinds, on January 2 [1948].

As a young woman Mrs. Ivy Berry resided for some time in Andover, and was a resident of Rumford for many years. While she lived there she was a member of the Ladies Aid of the Universalist Church, which she attended.

When Arthur Hinds, former International Paper Company and later Continental Paper and Bag Mills agent here, moved with his family to Turner Falls, Mass., Mrs. Berry went with them to live.

Funeral services were held there Monday afternoon and burial will be at Andover in the spring.

Surviving besides her only daughter are several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Rebecca (Noble) Berry, 1832-1913 (From the Rumford Falls Times, April 19, 1913)

Mrs. Daniel [Rebecca] Berry died April15 [1913]. She would have been eighty-one years old Friday. She leaves two sons, Walter, of Rumford, and Bert with whom she lived, also a daughter, Mrs. Helen Kimball who tenderly cared for her.

Walter Boyd Berry, 1859-1924 (From the Rumford Falls Times, November 22, 1924)

The remains of Walter Boyd Berry, who died suddenly at his home in Rumford Tuesday Nov. 11 [1924] were brought to Andover for burial in the family lot.

Mr. Berry was born in Andover Feb. 8, 1859, the son of the late Daniel G. and Deborah Berry. He is survived by his wife [Iva], a brother, Albert, a sister, Mrs. Helen Kimball of this town, also a large circle of friends both here and in Rumford where he has lived for the past 25 years.

Christopher Billings, Abt. 1837-1913 (From the Rumford Falls Times, September 20, 1913)

Monday evening [September 15, 1913] occurred the death of Christopher C. Billings, aged 76 years. Mr. Billings had made his home for the past few years with his daughter, Mrs. William Thomas, who had dearly cared for him, and he has been in failing health for several weeks. Funeral services were held in Hanover Wednesday, Sept. 17.

Victorine Blanchard, 1865 - 1946 (Obituary from an unidentified and undated local newspaper)

After several years of ill health Mrs. Victorine Blanchard, 81, died at her home in Norway, Saturday, Nov. 30 [1946].

For twenty-two years she made her home at Andover and Norway each summer, spending her winters in Coral Gables, Florida, where she maintained a place until failing health caused her to dispose of it.

Mrs. Blanchard performed numerous deeds of charity. She gave many books to the Andover Public Library and was greatly loved by the children of whom she was very fond. She was an honorary member of the book purchasing committee and maintained an interest in the library work always.

Mrs. Blanchard contributed liberally to the RED Cross and other war projects. There are no known survivors. Requiem high Mass was at St. Catherine's church, Norway, at 10 A.M. Tuesday, Dec. 3, with Rev, Francis J. Brady officiating. Interment was in Woodlawn cemetery, Andover.

David H. Bodwell, 1935 - 1994 (Obituary from an unidentified and undated local newspaper)

David H. Bodwell, 58, of Upton Road, Andover, died Sunday, May 29, 1994, at Central Maine Medical Center. He was born in Andover on Sept 8, 1935 , the son of Harold and Eva (Damon) Bodwell. He graduated from Andover High School and lived in the area all of his life. He served in the U.S. Air Force as an Airman Second Class from November 1955 to August 1959. He had worked at Andover Wood Products for many years as a lift operator until his retirement He served as Andover road commissioner from 1967 to 1968.

He was married in Houlton on Sept. 29, 1970, to Esther Finnigan; she died in Portland on Feb. 4, 1993.

Mr. Bodwell is survived by one brother, Allen Bodwell of Andover, and one sister, Mrs. Russell (Ruth) Hilton of Kittery.

 Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, June 3, at the Woodlawn Cemetery, Andover, with Pastor Jane Rich officiating.

Those who desire, please contribute to the Andover Rescue Unit, Andover, ME 04216 in his memory.

Dora (Dean) Bodwell, 1914 - 1935 (Obituary from the Norway ME, Advertiser Democrat, February 8, 1935)

Mrs. Dora (Deane) Bodwell, wife of Herschel Bodwell, was found dead in the camp at South Andover, where they were staying this winter. She was apparently in good health when her husband went to work at 7:30 in the morning. On returning at 12:30 he found her lying on the bed partially dressed. She had been dead about 4 hours. An autopsy held later showed death was caused by internal hemorrhage.

Mrs. Bodwell was born in Mexico twenty years ago and was married to Mr. Bodwell Sept. 10, 1933. She leaves her husband, a mother, father, and several brothers and sisters of Mexico.

The funeral services were held in the Congregational Church Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. George W. Keyes officiated. Burial was at Woodlawn Cemetery.

Ebenezer Bodwell, 1785 – 1868 (Story from the Oxford Democrat, December 11, 1868, Oxford County Maine)

In Andover, November 4th, [1868] Deacon Ebenezer Bodwell, age 83 year 5 month 2 days. Deacon Bodwell was born in Bradford, Massachusetts, and in his early life came to Andover. He was a soldier in the War of 1812, and received a very severe and dangerous wound in the head during the engagement at Chategue Woods which rendered him a pensioner for the remainder of his life. He was a most consistent professor of the Christian religion, and after serving his Great Master in a long and useful life, he waited patiently for God’s own time to take him to his Mansions above.

Esther M. (Finnigan) Bodwell, 1943 - 1993 (Obituary from an unidentified and undated local newspaper)

PORTLAND - Mrs. Esther M. Bodwell, 50, died Thursday [February 4, 1993] at Maine Medical Center in Portland. She was a resident of Upton Road, Andover, and had lived in the area for more than 27 years.

She was born in Monticello Jan. 21, 1943, the daughter of Warren and Ottis McPherson Finnigan. She was educated in Monticello schools. She was married in Houlton on Sept. 29, 1970 to David H. Bodwell, who survives of Andover.

Mrs. Bodwell also is survived by a sister, Mrs. Edward (Virginia) Upham of Meriden, Conn.; and several nieces and nephews.

Eva (Damon) Bodwell, 1906 - 1990 (Obituary from an unidentified and undated local newspaper)

RUMFORD - Eva D. Bodwell, 84, died Tuesday [June 5, 1990] at Rumford Community Hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Andover.

She was born in Andover, April 26, 1906, the daughter of Llewellyn and Bessie Dunn Damon. She was a graduate of Andover High School with the class of 1924. Mrs. Bodwell was a member of the Andover Congregational Church and was a former member of the Ellis Glen Temple, PS, of Andover, and Mount Zircon Chapter, OES.

She was married in Andover in October 1929 to Harold F. Bodwell. He died March 26,1967.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Russell (Ruth) Hilton of Kittery; two sons, David and Allen, both of Andover; a brother, Roger Damon of Norway; a sister, Mrs. Ruth Wentworth of Albion; and two grandchildren.

Funeral services 2 p.m. Friday at the Andover Congregational Church, Andover, ME, with Rev. E. Marriotte Churchill officiating. Interment in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Andover, ME. Friends are invited to call at the Meader & Sons Funeral Home, 3 Franklin St., Rumford from 2-4 & 7- 9 p.m. Thursday. Those who desire may contribute to the Andover Congregational Church, Andover, ME 04216 in her memory.

Flora May (Hewey) Bodwell, 1866 - 1942