YOUNG - JOAN "GARCELON" - Bucksport

March 30, 2010 7:24 pm


BUCKSPORT – Joan (Garcelon) Young, 94, of Dedham, passed away March 27, 2010. She was born Nov. 21, 1915, in Troy, the second oldest of eight children. In her early years she excelled in sports, attended Maine Central Institute, furthered her education at Castine Normal School and graduated with a teaching certificate to became a teacher in a one-room schoolhouse in East Bucksport. Joan married Clarence Young in 1943, and lived and worked alongside him at Bald Mountain Farm, Dedham, for more than 24 years. She returned to a fulltime teaching career in 1971 at Dedham Elementary School after attending the University of Maine to complete a Bachelor of Science degree. Joan also traveled throughout the U.S. and Canada, was a square dancer, ceramic crafter and hosted many social events including two International Festivals at Bald Mountain Farm and hosted several international exchange students. During her long life she was a valued member of the community who attended Dedham Congregational Church, volunteered for Boy Scouts and 4-H, and started Bald Mountain Busy Beavers 4-H club. She also worked the concession stand at Bald Mountain Ski Area for more than 20 years. She was the beloved wife of the late Clarence Young; and devoted mother of Brian and Derald Young. Joan is survived by her sister, Terry Steele and husband, Ronnie; her brother in-law, Owen “Buddy” Young and wife, Lorna; her sister-in-law, Marilyn Holyoke and husband, John “Pete;” daughter-in-law, Joy Young; and her cherished caretaker, Iris Wood and family. She was also the proud grandmother of Danny, Becky, Mathew and his wife, Jessica, Jennifer, Jimmy and Lauren Young; great-grandmother to Davis and Eden Young and Anthony and Geneva Lozito; as well as a loving aunt to many nieces and nephews. Her entire family will miss her always. Joan’s loved ones would like to invite family and friends to a memorial service 2 p.m. Saturday, April 3, at Dedham Congregational Church, with a reception held immediately after. Her interment will be at a later date this spring. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations in Joan’s honor be made to Dedham Elementary School or Dedham Historical Society.

KIMBALL - PHILIP E. - Fairfield

FAIRFIELD - Philip E. Kimball - Heaven was blessed with another beautiful angel. Phil lost his 12-year battle with cancer on May 15, 2014, with his loving family by his side.
He was born April 20, 1947, in Dover-Foxcroft, the son of the late Etta (Woodard) Leavitt and the late Leslie Kimball.
Phil graduated from Lawrence High School in 1966. He married the love of his life, Yvonne Quimby, on Sept. 23, 1967. They lived for many years in the town of Albion, where they raised their three beautiful children. Phil was self employed for many years, and retired from the town of Fairfield in 2004.
The most important thing in Phil's life was his family. He spent many hours with his family working on the race cars and cheering on the grandkids on race night. He also spent many hours working on the tractors for the tractor pulls with his sons and grandsons. In his free time, Phil enjoyed woodworking, making many gifts for family and friends.
Phil was predeceased by his parents; his stepfather, Thomas Leavitt; his brothers, Paul and Al Kimball; his sister, Maxine LeBlanc; and his nephew, Michael "Turkey" Hamlin.
He is survived by his wife, Yvonne; their children, Jeff and his wife, Kim, and their children Shelby and Matt, Laura and her children, Sara and Colby, and Tony and his wife, Michelle, and their children, Travis and Tyler. Phil is also survived by his sister and "brother," Carlene and Mack Hamlin; his brother, Tom Leavitt, and his wife, Peg; brother-in-law Marc LeBlanc; sister-in-law Murlene Kimball; his aunt and uncle, Marion and Stanley Brown; and his son-in-law, Larry Davis. He was also loved by many nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends.
As Phil would say "Everything will be all right."
Visiting hours will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 19, at Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main St., Fairfield. A funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, at the funeral home, with pastor Steve Donahue officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Phil's memory to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168; or the Brigham and Women's Hospital Development Office, 116 Huntington Ave., 3rd floor Boston, MA 02116.
An online guest book may be signed and memories shared at www.lawrybrothers.com.
Arrangements are by Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main St., Fairfield.

FLYNN - EDWARD D - Machiasport

EDWARD D. FLYNN
BUCKS HARBOR - Edward D. Flynn, 78, died Dec. 17 at a Machias hospital.
He was born at Machiasport Feb. 13, 1894, the son of William and Lottie (Clark) Flynn.
He was a lifelong resident of the Machiasport area and was a fisherman by occupation. He was a veteran of World War I, having served in the U.S. Army. Hew was also a member of the Bucks Harbor Trange; the Ephriam Johnson Post, American Legion; and the O’Brien Barracks, veterans of World War I, both of Machias.
He is survived by his widow, Bertha (Tucker) Flynn; two sons, Harland E. Of East Hartford, Conn., and George L. of Bucks Harbor; three daughters, Mrs. John (Mary) Longfellow of East Machias, Mrs. Bruce (Catherine) Getty of Jacksonville, Fla. and Mrs. Dennis (Roberta) Myers of Feeding Hills, Mass.; one brother, Joseph Flynn of West Roxbury, Mass,; one sister, Mrs. Wesley (Mabel) Blaisdell of Washington, D.C.; 18 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Bucks Harbor Baptist Church.
Burial will be in the Bucks Harbor Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Gardner Funeral Chapel in Machias all day Tuesday and Tuesday evening.


Capt Edward Dow “Ned” Flynn
BIRTH 13 Feb 1894
Machiasport, Washington County, Maine
DEATH 17 Dec 1972 (aged 78)
Machias, Washington County, Maine
BURIAL
Hillside Cemetery
Machiasport, Washington County, Maine

HERSEY - BRUCE - Orland

ORLAND - Bruce Hersey, 53, passed away unexpectedly March 1, 2014, surrounded by his wife and several of his best friends. He was born March 14, 1960, in Bangor.

He traveled the world with the U.S. Air Force settling in California for many years. Bruce moved home to Maine 15 years ago to be with his family, and has managed Autocraft in Glenburn most of that time and has made many friends along the way with his outgoing and compassionate personality. He met the love of his life, Heather (Powers-Harriman) and they were married at their home in Orland in July of 2011. Bruce loved to hang out with his many friends, play pool, ride his Harley, and camp with his friends. Bruce will be missed by all who knew him for his love, kindness, generosity, and his big heart. He was always there for anyone who needed him.

He is survived by his wife, Heather; daughters, Cassie and Vanessa, mother of beloved grandson, Kaeden, whom he cherished with all his heart. Bruce also leaves his sister, Barbara Guerrette and husband, Kevin Baker; sisters, Brenda Hall and Beth Hersey; brothers, Brian Hall and wife, Tammi; brother, Brett Coleman; several nieces and nephews; uncles, John and Jack; his best friends, Michael McKinney, David Adams and Edward Rankin; and his devoted dog, Doodle. He was predeceased by his mother, Joletta; and his beloved nephew, Tristan.

Memorial services will be held noon Saturday, March 8, at Mitchell-Tweedie Funeral Home, 28 Elm St., Bucksport. All are welcome to join us afterwards at a reception at Bruce and Heather's home in Orland. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Make-A-Wish or The Ronald McDonald House in honor of Tristan Hersey.www.mitchelltweedie-young.com.

This obituary was originally published in the BDN Maine.

RICE - WARREN H. - Northfield

September 25, 2008 11:14 pm




NORTHFIELD – Warren H. Rice, 58, passed away Monday, Jan. 15, 2007, at a Bangor hospital after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born June 29, 1948, in Saco, the son of Virgil and Ruth (LePorte) Rice. He attended local schools including Washington Academy and later graduated from the University of Maine – Presque Isle. Warren served with both the U.S. Army and the U.S. Navy, and upon leaving the military he lived in Connecticut and Florida for many years before returning to Maine. Warren was an avid outdoorsman and loved working on his home, which he built with the help of family and friends. He could usually be found on his property cutting trees for firewood, gardening, working with his tools or walking with his beloved canine companion, Baxter. He was employed by the state of Maine as a corrections officer at the Downeast Correctional Facility, Bucks Harbor until his illness and was a member of The American Legion, Post 9 in Machias. Warren is survived by his loving partner and lifemate, Dale Munn, with whom he shared his home; his stepmother, Althea Rice of Presque Isle; two sisters, Sylvia and Paul Nadeau of Bowdoinham and Ruthann and Greg McNamee of Presque Isle; four brothers, David and Jae-Soon Rice of Daleville, Ala., Ronald and Betty Rice of Woodland, Robert and Rita Ann Rice of Presque Isle and Walter Rice, also of Presque Isle; by two stepsisters, Susan and Patty; and one stepbrother, James; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his mother, father; and by his son, Thomas W. Rice, the light of his life. A memorial service will be held in the spring. Details will be published at that time.

DOW - ERNEST - Newport & Florida

Ernest Dow, 68 of Plant City, Fla., died September 30, 2010, at his sister' s home. He was born in Newport, Maine, May 10, 1942, a son of Lena and Ward Dow. He graduated from Newport High School in 1960. He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps. for four years. He retired from Alcoa Aluminum in 2003. He loved spending time with his family, often making things from wood for his family. He loved tinkering and fixing things for people. He was predeceased by his parents. Survivors include, daughter, Joanie and her husband, Richard Hoffman Sr. and their family of Garland, Maine; son, Michael Chabot and his wife Stephanie and their family of Corinna, Maine; son, Chris Dow of Plant City.; sister, Marian Elkins of Plant City; brother, Hilton Dow of Magnolia, Del.; and many grandchildren, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral arrangements are private at the request of the family. Any donations may be made to St. Jude' s Childrens Research Hospital.

Haught Funeral Home

WOODARD - GLENDENE M. "LOCKWOOD" - Guilford

Married name changed to Lockwood by ANN DOWNS, 22 Nov 2019.
Social Security Death Index is Glendene M. Woodard.
GUILFORD- Glendene M. Woodard, 66, died January 28, 2013, at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor. She was born August 16, 1946, the daughter of Llewelyn and Marion (Brown) Woodard.

She is survived by her mother, Marion and her father who raised her, Stanley Brown of Guilford; sons, Timothy Richards and his wife, Jane, Gary Richards and his wife, Charlene, and William Richards; daughters, Cindy Wright and her husband, Gene, Patricia Badger, and her companion, Chris, Charlene Rideout and her companion, Dean Munson, Viola Batchelder and her husband, Philip, Ivorlena Smith and her companion Ryan, and Theresa Moody and her husband, Wayne; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews; brothers, Sheldon Woodard and his wife, Donna, Marlon Woodard and his wife, Ruby, Dennis Woodard and his wife, Patsy, Don Woodard and his wife, Georgia, 2 sisters, Virginia Brown and her companion, Charles Wells, Lorraine Lambert and her husband, David; lifelong friend, James Lockwood; special daughter-in-law, Valerie Dovell.

Graveside services will be held in the spring at the Lawn Cemetery in Guilford. (Bangor Daily News posted 1/29/2013)


Glendene Marion Woodard Lockwood
BIRTH 16 Aug 1946
Bangor, Penobscot County, Maine
DEATH 28 Jan 2013 (aged 66)
Bangor, Penobscot County, Maine
BURIAL
Lawn Cemetery
Guilford, Piscataquis County, Maine,