O & P
Helena
(Robinson)
She
was born Sept. 26, 1912, in
She
was educated in
Her family includes nieces and nephews, Freda Russell, Jim Saunders, Alta Pierce, Norman Millett, Juanita Sprague, David Robinson, Verna Pendexter and Joanne Moody.
She was predeceased by her husband, Dwight; her parents ; sisters, Hazel Millett and Hildreth Saunders; Brothers Herman and Herbert Robinson; and a nephew, Allan Robinson.
The family wishes to thank Ledgeview Living Center; Danny and Tammy Mayo; other close neighbors; the Littlehale family; and her caregivers for the past few years.
Lois (Parkman) O’Leary, 1934 – 2004 (Obituary from the Bethel Citizen, January 8, 2004)
Lois P.
O’Leary, 69, a resident of
Mrs. O'Leary was employed as a painter
for several years at the Hale Mill in
She was a member of St Athanasius St. John Parish and enjoyed the interest of gardening and camping. Her most important interest was her family members whom she spent as much time with whenever possible including locally several nieces and nephews as well as great-nieces and nephews.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Sylvanus (Harriet) Glover of East Andover and Mrs. Earl (Jean) Miner of Plant City, Fla.; two brothers, John Parkman and his wife Fran of North Carolina, and David R. Parkman and his wife Cheryl of Montana; and several nieces, nephews as well as great-nieces and nephews.
There will be no services. Spring
interment will be at
Isabelle (Merrill) (Duswald) (Andrews) Osborne, 1850-1929 (Obituary from the Rumford Falls Times, January 11, 1929)
The death of Mrs. Isabella Osborne of Andover, Occurred suddenly last Saturday morning [January 5, 1929] at the home of her only son, George Duswald, of Waldoboro, where she had gone last fall to spend the winter. Her age was 79 years.
Surviving are her son, James Duswald of Waldoboro; a sister, Mrs. Abbie
Wyman of
The
body was brought to Rumford by her son on Tuesday and was taken Wednesday
morning to
Mrs.
Osborne was a native of
She
later returned to
Violet H. O'Shea, 1915 – 2005 (Obituary from the Bethel Citizen, September 14, 2005)
Violet H.
O'Shea, 90, died Monday, Sept. 12, 2005
at the
She was born in
Auxiliary.
Violet had owned and operated the Notch Trading Post in Roxbury for many years
with her husband until their retirement in 1977 when they moved to
She was married in
Survivors include three daughters, Maureen Adams and husband Ronald of
Andover, Dolly Gasior and husband Stanley of Middletown, Conn., Betty Bowman of
Funeral services will be held on
Friday, Sept. 16, at 11 a.m. at the Meader & Son Funeral Home,
Blanchard K. Paine,
1925-2006 (Obituary from the
He was born Sept. 8, 1925, in
After the war, he worked for more than
30 years at Forster Manufacturing in
Survivors include a son, Mark Paine
and his wife, Cathy, of Gloucester, Va.; two daughters, Susan Bragdon and her
husband, Sonny, of East Wilton and Cynthia Paine of Wilton; four grandchildren,
Christina, Kimberly, Mark Jr. and Cody; a sister, Beverly Smith of San Diego,
Calif.; two brothers, Donald W. Paine of Turner and Clifford Paine of
Placerville, Calif.; and three stepsons, Terry, Steve, and Reggie Spencer.
Amelia R. (Marston) Palmer, 1904 - 1977 (Obituary from an unidentified and undated local newspaper)
Mrs. Amelia R. Palmer of
She was born
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Hugh (Kathleen) Morton, of Rumford, and Mrs. Alfred (Alma) Learned, Southbridge, Mass.; six sons, James H. of Stratton, Claude S. and Raymond E., both of Portland, Stanley E. of Mexico, Merton A. and Maurice, both of Andover; a sister, Miss Lucille Marston, of Andover; a brother, Byard of Andover; 36 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p. m. from Meader & Son
funeral home, Rumford, Rev. Leon Strout officiating. Spring interment will be
in
Claude S. Palmer, 1828-1978 (obituary from the Portland Press Herald, October 10, 1978)
Claude S. Palmer, 49, of
He was born in
Mr. Palmer is survived by six sons,
Robert, Clinton, George, Claude Jr. and Cedric, all of
Funeral services will be held at 10
a.m. Wednesday at
Dorothy Dawn “Dee_Dee”
Palmer, 1991-2007 (Obituary from the
CANAAN -
Dorothy-Dawn "Dee-Dee" Palmer, 16, died Saturday, Nov. 3, in
Born on March 14, 1991, in
She was a member of the Andover
Congregational Church and had attended Pilgrim Lodge Camp and UCC Synod in
She loved working with children,
gatherings at the house with family and friends, hiking, camping, snowshoeing
and cross-country skiing
Survivors include her mother, Sandra
Hall and her husband, Joe, of Andover; her father, Sherwood Palmer and his
wife, Renee, of Norway; four sisters, Angela Palmer of Missouri, Jennifer
Palmer of Auburn, Tiffany Steele of Norway and Candace Hall of Andover; three
brothers, Richard Steele and his wife, Katrina, of Bangor, Scott Steele of
Portland, Ryan Steele and his wife, Megan, of Colorado; foster sister, Angie;
maternal grandparents, Thomas and Nancy Conley of Rumford; paternal
grandmother, Ivah Palmer of Stratton; paternal granparents, Robert and Darlene
Hall of Andover; her companion. Travis Morton of Rumford; aunt, Cindy Gammon and
her husband, Stacy, of Andover; cousins, Lacey, Lauren and Lisa Gammon and
Brooke Bennett; aunt, Sonya Jenke and her husband, Bruce, of Canton; cousins,
Brianna, Alysha and Stephanie; aunt, Sandra Prince and her husband, Harold, of
Turner; cousin, Matthew; aunt, Alysha Fortenbacker and her husband, John, and
family of New Vineyard; aunt, Gloria Arnold of Startton; uncle, Odias Bachelder
and his wife, Kelly, and family of Rangeley; uncle, Roger and Priscilla Palmer
and family, of Rangeley; uncle, Nelson and his wife, Coco Palmer, of
Cumberland; paternal grandparents, Ronald and Shirley Banovich of Norway.
She was predeceased by a paternal
grandfather, James Palmer; and maternal grandmother, Victoria MacDonald Conley.
She touched many lives and will be
missed by all who knew and loved her.
Car crash kills
CANAAN - A
16-year-old
Dorothy Palmer, a junior class member of the
The eastbound bus was traveling to a conference
at
Police said Stephen Carter, 49, of Whitefield was driving west
in his van, when he reached for a handkerchief he had dropped. His van then
crossed the center line, striking the bus and then slamming head-on into
Palmer's car, with the bus and the van overturning and coming to rest on their
sides.
Bus driver
Tommy Sweetser, 62, of
The passengers were Thomas Henley, Mathew Lauro,
Elizabeth Forkus and Amy Farrington. Carter also was treated and released from the
hospital.
The accident remains under investigation.
Telstar was open Sunday to offer counseling by its crisis
response team, and was also available for the services on Monday.
Those who desire may contribute to Dorothy-Dawn Palmer Scholarship
Fund, c/o Ted Davis, at
Glendon G. Palmer, Jr., 1981-2007
(Obituary from the
FARMINGTON - Glendon G. Palmer Jr.,
25, died Monday, April 23, in
He was born in
Survivors include his father, Glendon G. Palmer Sr. of Rumford; mother, Teresa Broomhall and husband, Philip "Butch," of Rumford; maternal grandmother, Lillian Sawyer of Dixfield; paternal grandmother, Edith J. Palmer of Andover; brother, Nathan Palmer; and sister, Megan Palmer, both of Rumford; and several aunts; uncles; and cousins.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on
Saturday, April 28, at Meader & Son Funeral Home,
James H. Palmer, 1928 - 2001 (Obituary
from the
COPLIN PLANTATION
— James H. Palmer 73, of Coplin Plt., died at his home on Tuesday, July
17 [2001] following many years of illness.
He was born in
He was also
employed by A & W Construction and spent his final years of employment with
Newell Construction in Coplin. He enjoyed his family and friends, being
outside, woodworking, building motorized airplanes, and watching ballgames
across the street.
He is
survived by his wife of 50 years of Coplin Plt.; four sons, Odias Bachelder and
his wife Kelly of Langtown Plt., Roger and his wife Priscilla of Rangeley,
Sherwood and special friend, Renee of Cumberland, Nelson and his wife Constance
of Windham; two daughters, Gloria and her husband Bruce Arnold of Coplin Plt.,
Alicia and her husband John Fortenbacker of Stratton; 21 grandchildren; 18
great-grandchildren; two sisters, Kathleen and husband Hugh Morton of Roxbury,
and Alma Learned of Southbridge, Mass.; two brothers, Stanley and wife Leah of
Mexico, Raymond of Scarborough.
Maurice E. Palmer, 1933 - 1989 (Obituary from an unidentified and undated local newspaper)
He was born in
Mr. Palmer was married in
Funeral services,
Merton A. Palmer, 1933 - 1999 (Obituary from the Rumford Falls Times, August 18, 1999)
Born in
Merton enjoyed horseshoes, hunting, fishing and playing cards.
Survivors include three brothers, Stanley Palmer of Mexico,
James Palmer of Stratton, Raymond Palmer of
He was predeceased by two brothers, Maurice and Claude Palmer.
Merton will be greatly missed by all members of his family, especially by his nephew, Matt and his special friend, Cindy Sweetser.
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He was born in
He was married in
Known to be a man of many talents,
He was well known for his musical talents, playing numerous stringed
instruments, excelling in guitar and mandolin. He enjoyed playing at many
bluegrass festivals, and regularly played at the weekly jam sessions held at the
Eagles Club, where he was also a member. He was known to be the best mandolin
player in the area.
He is survived by his wife, Leah Palmer of Mexico; three sons, Mark S. Palmer
and wife, Stephanie, of Rumford, Matthew L. Palmer and wife, Terri, of Rumford,
and Noel M. Palmer and wife, Elaine, of Rumford; two daughters, Fawn A. Maness
and husband, James, of Westmoreland, Tenn., and Felicia H. Zadakis of Mexico;
nine grandchildren, Travis, Ryan, Marcus, Kristy, Lyndee, Christopher, Kelly
Palmer, and Cody and Kasey Zadakis; three great-grandchildren, Travis Jr.,
Andrew and Mackenzie Palmer; and one loving, caring sister, Kathleen Morton of
Rumford.
He was predeceased by his parents; one sister, Alma Learned; and five brothers,
James, Maurice, Merton, Raymond and Claude Palmer.
The family would like to thank the staff at the CMMC T1 unit and Androscoggin
Home Health and Hospice for their caring support.
Shirley E. (White) Parkman, 1929 - 1967 (Obituary from an unidentified and undated local newspaper)
EAST ANDOVER - Shirley Edna Parkman,
37, died Thursday [July 20, 1967] at
She was born at
Surviving besides her parents are
two sons, Roderick and James, East Andover, and two brothers, Ronald,
Services will be held at the Meader
and Sons Funeral Home, Rumford, at 2 p.m. Monday. Officiating will be Frank
Sanfino. Burial will be in the
Laurence H. Parsons, 1897 - 1980 (Obituary from an unidentified and undated local newspaper)
He was born at
He is survived by his widow of
A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday at
Arrangements by Meader & Son Funeral Home,
Olive G. (Akers) Parsons, 1936 - 1987 (Obituary from an unidentified and undated local newspaper)
Olive G. Parsons of 91 Spring Street, Saco,
died,
She was born in
Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Randy (Margaret ) Cook, Limington; three nephews and one niece.
Graveside services will be held in
the spring at
Grace (Gibbs) Patenode, 1894-1929 From
the
The body of Mrs. John Patenode (Grace Gibbs) who died in Philadelphia, Sunday, December 28 [1929] was brought to Andover where the funeral services were held at the home of her brother, Harry Gibbs, Wednesday after, conducted by Rev, James Renfrew.
Mrs. Patenode is survivied by her husband, a daughter, 12 years of age, and a son, 8; also her mother, Mrs. Blanche Cobb and two brothers. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Charlotte Peaslee, 75, of
She was born in
On Feb. 1, 1951, she married her best friend
and soul mate, Silas F. Peaslee of
Blessed with a love of children,
Her spirit was unbroken. Struggling for 10
years with COPD didn't stop her from trips for breakfast to
Her granddaughter, Brianna, brought daily
joy, laughter and hope into her life.
She is survived by her husband, Silas of
North Yarmouth; two sons, Gary and his wife Janice of New Gloucester, and
Douglas and his wife Judy of Buxton; seven daughters, Debora Gellatly and her
husband Norm of Auburn, Bonnie Littlefield and her husband David of Portland,
Sherri Curit and her husband Moe of North Yarmouth, Charlotte Kane of Lisbon
Falls, Ruth Ann Terison and her husband Fred of Falmouth, Patricia Hansen of
Yarmouth, and Charlotte Howard of Auburn; 21 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and three sisters,
Pauline Bernard of Mexico, Robertine Patenaude of Topsham, and Lorraine Marston
of Andover. She was predeceased by her son, Silas F. Peaslee Jr., on Aug. 25,
2001.
A graveside service was held at
Gregory Jon Peaslee, II,
1979 – 2004 (Obituary from the
HALLOWELL - Gregory Jon Peaslee, II, 24,
of Hallowell, formerly of the Dixfield area, died unexpectedly on June 11, 2004
in Hallowell.
He was born Oct. 23, 1979, in Rumford, a son
of Gregory J. Peaslee and Cheryl (Brown) Brennan. He received his education in Rumford,
Dixfield and Telstar schools, earning his GED in
At the time of his death, Greg was employed
at Appliance and Furniture Store in Farmingdale. He was an outdoorsman who was
a compassionate, nonviolent "hunter" and he loved to fish.
He will be missed by all who knew and loved
him; his father, Greg J. Peaslee of Andover; his mother and step-father, Cheryl
Brennan and John Brennan of Dixfield; two brothers, Joel Peaslee of Mexico and Sean Brennan of Dixfield; a
sister, Amber Storer of Turner; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was predeceased by his beloved paternal
grandmother, Pearl Peaslee.
Funeral services will be held Thursday
morning at 11 a.m. from the
She was born at Young’s
He died on
She is survived by three sons, Silas Peaslee of North Yarmouth,
Harold Douglas Peaslee of Yelm, Wash. and Gregory Jon Peaslee of Andover; two
daughters, Mrs. Clinton (Ida) Davis of Rumford and Ilean Guild of Litchfield; a
half-brother, Ronald Parks, a half-sister, Mrs. Fred (Gladys) Kierstead, and a
step-mother, Mrs. Nina Parks, all of Young’s Cove, N.B., Canada: 23
grandchildren and 41 great-grandchildren.
Dale E. Penney, 1969 - Abt 1990 (Obituary from an unidentified and undated newspaper)
BOXFORD,
He was born July 24, 1969, at
Surviving are his mother of Merrimac; his father of Norway, Maine; his maternal great-grandmother, Elizabeth Hyland of Groveland; his maternal grandmother, Cecelia Bell of Lynn, his maternal grandfather, Albert Bell of Andover, Maine; his paternal grandmother, Katherine Penney of Hanover, Maine; two brothers, Wade and Douglas Penney, both of Merrimac; a half-brother, Eric Penney of Norway, Maine; three stepsisters, Mrs. Steven (Tina) Hodge of Dixfield, Maine; and Carrie and Pamela Scott, both of South Paris, Maine.
Funeral services Wednesday, 10 a.m.,
Andover Congregational Church, with Rev. Marriotte Churchill officiating.
Burial at
Gertrude (Stowell) Percival, 1913 - 1997 (Obituary from an unidentified and undated local newspaper)
NORTH ANDOVER - Gertrude Stowell Percival, 84, of North Andover, died Saturday, Feb. 8, [1997] at her home.
Born at the "John Paul Jones House" at
Mrs. Percival graduated from
She was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening, birds, nature, antiques
and refinishing. In 1988, she moved into her new home at
She was a member of the First Congregational Church of Andover, the
Ladies Aide, taught Sunday school and was the choir director for many years.
She was a member of the Friday Club, the Andover Historical Society, Weld
Historical Society and the Webb Lake Association. She spent her summers at Weld
at
Survivors include two daughters, Paula P. and son-in-law, Bill Smith Jr. of Andover and Pamela of Ridgefield, Conn.; two sons, John W. and daughter-in-law, Linda Akers and David S., all of Andover; eight grandchildren, John, Joel and Joshua Putnam, Kris, Penny, Stephanie, Jennifer and Angela Percival; and 10 great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband, Warren E. Percival in 1983; a
brother, George P. Stowell II in 1988.
Warren E. Percival, 1904 - 1983 (Obituary from an unidentified and undated local newspaper)
He was born in
Mr. Percival is survived by his wife; two sons, David S. and John W., both of Andover; two daughters, Pamela Percival of Ridgefield, Conn., and Paula Putnam of Andover; a sister, Lillian Percival of Gorham, N. H.; and eight grandchildren.
Etta (Glover) Perkins, 1889 - 1977 (Obituary from an unidentified and undated local newspaper)
Mrs. Etta G. Perkins died
She was born
Surviving are a son, Merton W. of Andover; two grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Saturday at the Andover Congregational
Church with Rev. David Wuori and Rev. Carl M. Kingsbury officiating. Interment
was at
John Perkins, 1829-1911 (From the Rumford Falls Times, July 22, 1911)
On Saturday morning [July 15, 1911] John Perkins was found dead in bed. He had been ailing with heart trouble for some time. He was 81 years old and leaves two daughters, Mrs. Josiah Philbrick and Mrs. John Bailey.
Mary N. Perkins, 1831-1916 (From the Rumford Falls Times, May 20, 1916)
Mrs. Mary Perkins [widow of Albert Perkins] passed away at the home of her son, W.W. Perkins, Sunday morning, May 14 [1916] aged 86.
Merton W. Perkins, 1918 - 2001 (Obituary from the
RUMFORD - Merton W. Perkins, 82,
died
Born in Rumford on
Mr. Perkins was a member of the Greater Rumford Senior Citizens and the Neighborly Senior Citizens Club: a member of the Andover Congregational Church: and for many years, he served as Treasurer and board member of Western Maine Transportation.
He was a member of Napoleon Ouellette Post # 24. American Legion: a life member Al & Ted Gauthier Chapter # 21 DAV: was formerly active with local chapters of the American Red Cross: was a past board member of Western Area Agency on Aging: and was a member of Chapter # 7 of the 1918 Club.
He was married in Rumford on May 7. 1941 to the former Eda M.
Roberts, who survives of
He was predeceased by a daughter, Avis Simmons, who died
Vard M. Perkins, 1879 - 1954 (Obituary from an unidentified and undated local newspaper)
Bearers were members of Lone Mountain Grange, Russell Wentzell, Ezra Webster, Lewis Morton and Sidney Palmer.
Attending from out of town were George Stowell, West Bethel; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Frew, Dixfield; Arthur Bradeen, Frye; Irving Cole, Rumford Point; Ernest Stewart, Canton; Mr. and Mrs. Lucius Goddard, Rumford; Mr. and Mrs. Chester Goddard, Rumford Point; Millard Parker, Hallowell; Mr. and Mrs. Carl Pierce and son, Olean, Gardiner; Mr. and Mrs. Donald Mailloux, Strong; Jess Grower [Glover?] and Mrs. Editha Grower, Norway; Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Taylor, Auburn; Mr. and Mrs. H. Hutchins, Bethel; Mrs. Lina Weeks, Bethel.
William W. Perkins, 1855-1932 (Obituary from the Rumford Falls Times, July 28, 1932)
William W. Perkins, 77,
Dr. H. W. Stanwood, county medical examiner and E. Walker Abbott, count attorney, viewed the body, and it was pronounced a case of suicide.
In Ill Health
Mr. Perkins had been in ill health for some time and it is believed that his illness affected his mind. According to officials who investigated, he had threatened to and his life on previous occasions. He had been about the house as usual, Wednesday morning, but when Mrs. Glover called him for dinner he did not respond. She made a search and found his body in the barn, adjacent to the house. He had hanged himself from the edge of a stairway.
Besides his son, V. M. Perkins, he is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Erma Bennett.
Mr. Perkins is survived by eight
grandchildren and two brothers, Frank Perkins of South Andover, and Henry
Perkins, of
He was a charter member of Lone Mountain Grange.
The funeral services, which were held from the home of the son Friday afternoon, were largely attended. Rev. George W. M. Keyes, pastor of the Congregational church, officiated.
Bearers were I. E. Mills, Lewis Akers, Arthur Lang and Clarence Hall.
Interment was in Woodlawn cemetery.
Born in
She is survived by one son, Robert
of Mexico; two brothers, Lewis Holt and Freeman Holt, both of Rumford; four
grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Nellie (
Mrs. Nellie M. Perry,
Mrs. Perry, who was 60, was born in Sackville, N. B. [the daughter of
William and Sarah Ann Milton] and had lived in
Besides her husband, she is survived by one brother, Ernest Milton,
of
Arthur A. Philbrick, 1876 - 1946 (Obituary from an unidentified and undated local newspaper)
He was born in
He and his brother were engaged in farming and exhibited fine cattle at the Agricultural Fairs.
He leaves his brother, Sidney Philbrick, with whom he lived, and a
sister, Mrs Nina Robinson,
Charles Philbrick, 1873-1910 (From the Rumford Falls Times, September 30, 1910)
Chas., the son of
Geo. Philbrick of Farmer’s Hill, died at the insane
George W. Philbrick, 1842-1915 (From the Rumford Falls Times, April 13, 1915)
George W. Philbrick of Farmer’s Hill, who had been in ill health for some time, died at his home early Saturday morning, Feb. 6 [1915] The funeral was held Sunday, Feb. 7, Rev. George Graham officiated.
Josiah B. Philbrick, 1850-1931 (Obituary from the Rumford Falls Times, December 3, 1931)
Josiah Philbrick, 81,
Mr. Philbrick was born on Farmer’s
Hill,
Surviving are Herbert and Mrs. Alice Payne Brown, to whom he had given a father’s care since they were children. His wife [Sarah] died many years ago.
Rachel (Bragdon) Philbrick, 1840-1914 (From the Rumford Falls Times, July 25, 1914)
On Thursday, July 15 [1914] occurred the death
of Mrs. George Philbrick at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Walter [Nina]
Robinson. Mrs. Philbrick had been a great sufferer during the past year. Last
fall she was moved from her home on Farmer’s Hill to Mrs.
Robinson’s at
Sidney Philbrick, 1875 - 1950 (Obituary from an unidentified and undated local newspaper)
Sidney Philbrick, 75, a lifelong resident of Farmer’s Hill and
oldest man in this community died at the home of his daughter and husband, Mr.
And Mrs. Linwood Tucker, October 5 [1950] after a month’s illness. He
died in the house in which he was born
He was the son of Rachel T. and George W. Philbrick.
Funeral services were held Sunday, October 8, at 2 p. m., at the Tucker house on Farmer’s Hill. Rev, C. C. Salisbury, of Andover Congregational Church, officiated. Burial was in Farmer’s Hill Cemetery. There were many floral tributes.
He is survived by one daughter, Urfred Tucker; a granddaughter, Darlene Tucker; a sister, Nina Robinson of West Peru; three nieces, two nephews and four grandnieces and nephews.
Pall Bearers were Frank Lovejoy,
Those attending the service from out of town were Florence Lovejoy,
Mr. And Mrs. Daniel Tucker, Rumford Point; Lewis Lovejoy, Lockes Mills; Frank
Lovejoy, Mrs. Hildrith Saunders and son, Mr. And Mrs. Harry Vale, Mr. And Mrs.
Kenneth Utter, Mexico; Mrs. Clarence Clements, Mr. And Mrs. William Roberts,
Rumford; Mr. And Mrs. Roy Millett and two children, Mr. And Mrs. Monty Millett,
West Peru; Mrs. Nina Robinson, Mr. And Mrs. Dwight Oldham, Mr. And Mrs. Herman
Robinson, West Peru; Clem Cogley, Roxbury; Mr. And Mrs. Herbert Robinson and
two children, of Lovell and Roy Lohnes, Mrs. Emily Thurston, Sadie Bailey,
Walter Bailey and Mrs. Evelyn Stevens of Andover, besides many from East
Andover and Farmer’s Hill.
Eunice (Jameson) (Fox) Phister, Abt. 1913 - 1996 (Obituary from an unidentified and undated newspaper)
Eunice Jameson Fox Phister, 83, of
Mrs. Phister was a widely known local sculptor who studied in the studios of George Demetrius and Peter Abate. Her work was exhibited nationally, including in the National Sculpture Society show in the Level Building, New York City. She also held four one-man shows. Her latest work was completed when she was well into her seventies.
Mrs. Phister was the widow of the late John B. Fox of the Harvard
Business School, and Lispenard B. Phister, a Boston Attorney. She was active in
the communities of
She leaves a son, John B. Fox, Jr. of West
Lispenard B. Phister, 1896 - 1985 (Obituary from an unidentified and undated newspaper)
Lispenard Bache Phister, a
He lived in
Mr. Phister was born in
He served as an observation plane pilot in the Army Air Corps in World War I.
Following the war, he was graduated from
In addition to his wife, he leaves three nephews, several
grandnephews, grand-nieces and great-grandnieces; a stepson, John Bailey Fox,
Jr., of
A memorial service will be held Dec. 16 at
Arthur
S. Pingree, 1944-2006 (Obituary from the
He was born in Rumford, on Nov. 2,
1944, a son of Ellsworth and Irene (Cole) Pingree. He was a graduate of
He was married in Rumford on May 2, to
Janet McPhee, who survives of
Other survivors include a daughter,
Kristina Pingree of Andover; two sons, Davis Pingree and James Billings of
Rumford; stepsons, Ryan Frost of Auburn and Jason Webster of Georgia;
grandchildren, Corbin and Sadie Standeven, Nicholas and Nathan Billings and
Danika Schearer; stepgrandchildren, Hyla, Abby and Chase; a brother, Stanwood
Pingree of Andover; and a sister, Rita Wilson of Bethel.
Richard B. Plantier, 1937 - 2001 (Obituary from the Bethel Citizen,
Richard B. Plantier, 64, died
He was born in
He was employed as an electronic technician at COMSAT in
Mr. Plantier was a member of the American Motorcycle Assoc.; BMW
owners of
Survivors include two sons, Troy and his wife Wanda of Blissfield, Mich., and Michael and his wife Lisa of Mt. Airy, Md.; a daughter, Lynne Vu and her husband Quang of Fredrick, Md.; his mother of Danielson, Conn.; two sisters, Helen Provost and her husband Roger of Dayville, Conn., and Janet Plantier of Brooklyn, Conn.; and three grandchildren. He was predeceased by his father; and a brother, Phillip.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, Nov. 17 at the Andover
Congregational Church with the Rev. Jane Rich officiating. Interment was at
Winnifred A. (Grover) Plourde, 1939-2005 (Obituary
from the Lewiston Sun Journal, October 6, 2005 )
She was born Aug. 26, 1939, in
She grew up in the Norway/Paris area
and married Romeo Plourde in 1957. They settled in the Lewiston/Auburn area and
had a number of wonderful children.
She worked as a homemaker for many
years as her children were growing up. She created a loving home where not only
family was always welcome, but many friends also. She was known to friends of
her children and other neighborhood children as "Mom." Her No. 1
priority was always family, as she greatly enjoyed spending time with her
children, their spouses and her grandchildren. Winnifred was always there for
her children and will be sadly missed by us all and many others around her.
She leaves her daughter Sandra
Labreck and husband, Larry Labreck, granddaughter Angela Wood and husband,
Brian, great-grandsons, Trenton and Cameron, great-granddaughter, Lauryn,
grandson K. Jason Burgess and wife, Amanda, grandson, Jeremy Burgess and
fiancée Destiny Bell; a daughter, Kathleen Plourde, and grandson David; a son,
Paul Plourde and fiancée Nancy Nadeau, and granddaughter Amy; a son, Donald
Plourde; a daughter, Mary Jane Chabot and husband, Joe Chabot, granddaughter
Kortney, and grandson Jacob; a daughter, Leslie Lacasse, granddaughter Montera
and grandsons, Dominick and Preston; a sister, Priscilla Gammon and husband,
Stan; and a brother, Luther Grover.
Mrs. Abbie G. (Barker) Poor, 1849-1908 (Obituary from
the
Mrs. Abbie G. Poor,
84, of
Born at Westbrook,
she moved to
Her survivors
include a brother, Fred C. Barker, and a niece, Mrs. Ray Harnden, both of
Rangeley, and a sister, Miss Mary P. Barker of
Agnes Blake Poor, 1842-1922 (From the
Friends in town were saddened to
learn of the recent death of Miss Agnes Poor of Brookline, Mass. Miss Poor is
well-known in Andover, having spent a great many summers at the
“Merrill” House.
[NOTE: Agnes Blake Poor was the daughter of Henry Varnum and Mary Wild Poor and transcribed the manuscript “Andover Memorials” from the reminisces of her uncle, Silvanus Poor.]
Annie (Thomas) Poor,
1856-1915 (From the
Mrs. Annie (Thomas) Poor, who had been ill
for a number of months, passed away Thursday, May 27 [1915,] at her home on
Main Street, aged about 60 years. She was the wife of Henry L. Poor and had
lived in
Mrs. Poor is survived by her husband, three daughters, one son [Arthur] and two brothers, all living in Andover, also an aged sister in Manchester, N.H., besides a large circle of friends. All will miss her and much sympathy is expressed for those in the immediate home circle.
Archer D. Poor, Sr., 1880 - 1953, (Obituary from an unidentified and undated local newspaper)
Archer D. Poor, Sr., 72,
He was born
Mr. Poor was caretaker and guide for Mrs. Norton Downs for many years at Bellevue Camps at Upper Dam.
Besides his wife, he is Survived by one sister, Mrs. Ina Clough;
Arthur Poor, 1886 - 1953 (Obituary from an unidentified and undated newspaper)
Arthur Poor, 67, of 469 College Sr., died yesterday [Dec. 29, 1953] at the
Born at
Surviving are two sons, Stanley H. of Auburn, and John, North New Portland; three daughters, Mrs. Margery Moreau, Auburn; Mrs. Doris Keenan, South Portland; and Mrs. Buck; three sisters, Mrs. Stella Marston, Rumford; Mrs. Susie Hutchins, Andover, and Mrs. Myra Leonard, Massachusetts; 14 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be attended at the Teague and Stevens Funeral Home,
Saturday morning, Jan. 2, at 9:54 A.M., followed by a requiem high mass at
Sacred Heart Church at 10:30. Interment
Mrs. Asenath
[Marston] Poor, wife of Lister Poor [and daughter of Samuel Jr. and Lucinda
(Cutting) Marston] of this place, passed away Thursday, August 15 [1915], aged
54 years. Mrs. Poor had not been well for some time, and submitted to a serious
operation at a hospital in
She leaves besides
her husband, one daughter, Mrs. Elmer Clough, one son, Archie Poor, several
grandchildren, one sister and two brothers, all of
The funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the Congregational Church, the regular pastor officiated, after which the Pythian Sisters held their solemn service. Several selections were sung by Mrs. Perkins, Mrs. Howard and Gladys Howard. <