Elaine Mae Quatrano

May 25, 1950

August 31, 2010
SOUTH PORTLAND - Elaine Mae Quatrano, 60, of South Portland, died peacefully August 31, 2010 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House, with her loving family by her side. She was born May 25, 1950 in Portland, a daughter of Everett W. and Doris (Gipson) Peterson, Sr. Elaine attended local schools and was a 1968 graduate of Portland High School.
 
Following graduation, Elaine married Angelo P. Quatrano, Jr. on June 19, 1968 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
 
She worked for Wright Express for 15 years, retiring as an account manager in November 2009 due to her health. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and family. Elaine was a very caring person, loving wife, mother and grandmother, always putting others first. Elaine  was an avid Boston Red Sox and Celtics fan and she enjoyed playing Beano.
 
Elaine was predeceased her father Everett W. Peterson, Sr in 1986 and a brother, Ronald Peterson in 2000.
 
Surviving are: her loving husband, Angelo P. Quatrano, Jr. of South Portland; her mother, Doris C. Peterson of Portland; a daughter, Chrystin M. Quatrano Mullen and her husband Michael of South Portland; a son, Angelo P. Quatrano, III and his wife Amy of Windham; three sisters, Christine Sweester and her husband Carl of Salem, MA, Virginia Barfield and her husband James of Fairhope, Alabama; Rosetta Symonds and her husband Timothy of Casco; a brother, Everett Peterson, Jr. and his wife Diane of South Portland; six grandchildren, Nicholas, Arianna and Sophia Quatrano and Mason, Isabella and Gavinn Mullen.
 
Visiting hours will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday , September 2, 2010 at Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. An 11:00 a.m. funeral service will be held Friday, September 3rd at the chapel. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Portland. Those desiring may make donations to: American Lung Association of Maine  122 State Street, Augusta, ME 04330-5615.
 

Jean B. Pelletier

June 30, 1933

August 29, 2010
SACO - Jean B. Pelletier, 77, of Harbor Dr. died on Sunday, August 29, 2010 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House with her loving family by her side.
 
She was born in Newport, ME on June 30, 1933 the daughter of Wallace A. and Villa Beek Bruce. Jean graduated from Deering High School and furthered her education by attending Business College.
 
Jean worked for a period of time as a Cost Accountant for Fairchild Semi Conductor before leaving to stay at home and raise her children.
 
In her spare time she enjoyed knitting, sewing, camping, shopping for bargains, treasuring hunting the beaches with her metal detector and making her famous whoopee pies.
 
She was predeceased by her husband Floyd A. Pelletier in 2000. She is survived by two sons Peter L. and his wife Cynthia Howe of Standish and Robert B. Pelletier of Biddeford, three grandchildren.
 
At the families request all services will be private. Burial will be in the Scarborough Memorial Cemetery, Scarborough, Maine. Arrangements are under the direction of the Conroy-Tully Crawford Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
 

Dorothy L. Thorpe

November 27, 1926

August 28, 2010
SOUTH PORTLAND - Dorothy L. Thorpe, 83, formerly of South Portland, died on August 28, 2010, with loving family by her side.
Dorothy was born in Boston, Massachusetts on November 27, 1926, the daughter of William A. and Mary Sullivan Foley. She moved to Portland at an early age and graduated from Portland High School in the Class of 1944. Dorothy worked for many years for New England Telephone Company and during World War II was on loan to the California Telephone Company from the office in Portland.
Dorothy married Carl F. Thorpe on January 10, 1953 who predeceased her in 1999. She was a life member of the Stewart P. Morrill Post and was a past president of its Auxiliary. Dorothy was also a member of the Auxiliary of the Fleet Reserve Association in South Portland. Her greatest love was her family, she was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, always putting family first.
Dorothy was predeceased by her parents, her brother Frederick T. Foley, and her beloved husband Carl. She is survived by a son, Wm. Michael Thorpe of South Portland; three daughters, Dorothy A. Cleveland and her husband, Allen, of Chesapeake, VA; Mary K. Gilley and her husband David, of Harpswell; and Nancy J. Carroll and her husband , David, of South Portland; and ten grandchildren and one great granddaughter.
A visiting hour will be held Monday, August 30, 2010 from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. at the Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland with prayers recited at 9:15 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Cross Church, corner of Broadway and Cottage Road, South Portland. Interment will follow at New Calvary Cemetery, South Portland.
 

Mary Theresa Ridge

April 27, 1913

August 26, 2010
PORTLAND - Mary Theresa Ridge, 97, of Portland, died in Portland on August 26, 2010.
She was born in Portland on April 27, 1913, a daughter of Patrick and Margaret Folan Ridge. Mary attended Cathedral Grammar School and was a graduate of Cathedral High School. She was a lifelong communicant of the Cathedral of The Immaculate Conception.
Mary was employed in the ice cream manufacturing industry working for Sealtest for twenty-two years and then for Hood for six years. She retired in 1970.
Mary was predeceased by her parents and her siblings; sisters, Barbara E. Ridge and Catherine M. Fay; and brothers, Stephen J. Ridge, John L. Ridge, and Coleman F. Ridge, and nephew, Timothy F. Ridge. She is survived by several nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 307 Congress Street, Portland.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen, 307 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101 or to Cathedral Grammar School, 14 Locust Street, Portland, ME 04101.
 

Norman J. St. Pierre

August 22, 2010
SCARBOROUGH - Norman J. St. Pierre, 88, of Scarborough died after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s on August 22, 2010 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough surrounded by his devoted family.
 
Norm was born in Caribou, the son of Herbert and Azelia Martin St. Peter. A county boy at heart, he graduated from Lubec High School in 1939.
 
Norman served in the United States Army Air Corp from 1942 to 1945 during World War II. He was a member of the “Mighty Eighth”, and was a waist gunner in a B17 Flying Fortress, completing 25 missions over Germany. On his 25th Mission he was shot down in the icy waters of the English Channel, near Guernsey Island on New Year's Eve. Norman was captured, and was a prisoner of war for a year and a half in Stalag 17B. He was awarded many military honors, including the Distinguished Flying Cross. Norman was proud of his military service, and displayed his patriotism by wearing his American flag pin each and every day.
 
On June 11, 1946, Norman married Mary “Agnes” Chaisson at St. Joseph's Church in Portland, Maine. He was a dedicated and loving father to nine children. He was employed by Sears Roebuck and retired in 1975 after twenty-five years of service. He and his wife owned and operated Oceanville Cottages in the Pine Point from 1967 through the early 1980's. After his retirement, Norman and Agnes wintered in Delray Beach, Florida and returned to Maine each summer to be with their family. Norm was an accomplished tennis player, who was known for his “mean” serve on the clay courts of Ocean Park. He enjoyed golfing at Willowdale, and was an avid Red Sox fan.
 
Norman was predeceased by his parents, a daughter, Elaine St. Pierre-Jenkins in 1992, and a son, Norman "Joe" St. Pierre in 1965. Surviving are his devoted wife of 64 years Mary Agnes St. Pierre of Scarborough; five daughters, Suzanne Bennoch and her husband, Stephen, of Ellsworth; Judith Speed and her husband, Thomas, of Mystic, CT; Jane St. Pierre and her husband, Wayne Smith, of Scarborough; Mary Cattadoris and her husband, Hank, of Scarborough and Cathryn Bissonnette and her husband, David, of Saco; two sons, Thomas Joseph St. Pierre and his wife, Trisha, of Venice, Florida; and Robert Joseph St. Pierre and his wife, Sharon, of Saco; a sister, Lorraine Kelbey of South Portland; a brother, Richard St. Pierre and his wife, Christine, of Harrison; eighteen grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.
 
A Mass of Christian Burial to celebrate Norman’s life will be held on Friday, August 27, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, 150 Black Point Road, Scarborough, Maine. Burial with military rites will follow at Calvary Cemetery in South Portland.
 
In lieu of flowers, and for their outstanding care and compassion for Norman and his family, we ask that donations be made to the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House, 11 Hunnewell Road, Scarborough, ME 04074.
 
Arrangements are being handled by Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland.
 

Dennis B. Russell

August 22, 2010
PORTLAND - Dennis B. Russell, 62, of Portland, died Sunday, August 22, 2010 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice with his loving wife by his side.
 
He was born in Portland a son of Albert Russell and Myrtle Buzzell Russell. Dennis attended local schools and was a 1967 graduate of Portland High School.  He also attended the University of Southern Maine for one year.
 
Dennis served with the Army for two tours in Viet Nam and was honorably discharged.  Upon returning to Portland, Dennis began working in the field of construction as an iron worker.  He truly enjoyed being an iron worker and always looked forward to the next construction project.
 
He was the beloved companion of Mary Griffin for more than 30 years, marrying her in May 1996 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Family was the most important part of his life. Dennis was devoted to his grandchildren, Zachery, Margo and Noah.  He always looked forward to celebrations and family vacations with them.  He also enjoyed the companionship of the various pets that he and Mary had over the years.
 
Dennis was involved in community outreach and was a volunteer at the St. Vincent dePaul Soup Kitchen. He also enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson Motorcycle.
 
He was predeceased by his parents and a brother Robert Randall.
 
Survivors include his beloved wife Mary Griffin of Portland; a son Jason; a daughter Tara; a sister, Myrna Scott of Scarborough; a step-daughter Amanda Fletcher of South Portland; three special grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
 
Visiting hours will be held 2 to 4 & 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland.  Prayers will be recited Thursday at 9:15 at the Chapel followed by a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 307 Congress Street, Portland.  Burial will follow at New Calvary Cemetery, South Portland.
 
Those desiring may make donations to: Barbara Bush Children's Center, Maine Medical Center, 22 Bramhall Street, Portland, ME 04101.
 

Loretta L. Beaney

August 18, 2010

GORHAM - Loretta L. Beaney, 86, formerly of Old Neck Road in Scarborough, died Wednesday, August 18, 2010, at the Gorham House surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Lake Placid, N.Y. a daughter of Raymond G. and Lillian Reyome LaMoy. Loretta was educated in Lake Placid schools and was a 1942 graduate of Lake Placid High School.
Loretta married William S. Beaney in 1944.

She owned and operated the Knit Shop in Lake Placid, N.Y. from 1965 until she retired in 1986. Loretta and her husband Bill moved to Scarborough in 1992 to be close to her son and family. She made many friends through her volunteer activities and especially enjoyed going to lunch and playing bingo.

Loretta was predeceased by her husband in 2006. She is survived by a daughter, Cathy Barkin and her husband Ken, of Portland, Ore. Also, three sons, Bruce and his wife Barbara of Long Island, N.Y., Bill and his wife Judy of Cornwall, Vt. and Jeff and his wife Anne of Scarborough, nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She is also survived by one brother, Raymond LaMoy of Lake Placid, N.Y.

A celebration of her life will be held September 25, in Lake Placid, N.Y. Arrangements made by Conroy-Tully Crawford Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland.

Condolences may be sent to Raymond LaMoy3 Placid Heights Dr. Lake Placid, N.Y. 12946.
 

Rev. Richard C. McCarthy, Jr.

August 14, 2010
PORTLAND - Rev. Richard C. McCarthy,   Jr. 75, died on August  14, 2010 at Saint Joseph's Manor in Portland where he had resided for the past several years.  He formerly resided on Pitt Street in Portland.  Rev. McCarthy was born in Portland, a son of Richard C. and Virginia Lappin McCarthy.  He attended St. Joseph's Grammar School and graduated from Cheverus High School in 1952.  He then served stateside with  Army from 1954 - 1956.  He later graduated from  St. Mary's Seminary and University in Baltimore, MD.  Father McCarthy studied Philosophy at Glastonbury Monastery in Hingham, MA and Theology  at Maryknoll Seminary, Glen Ellyn, IL.
During 1968 and 1969 he  served as a Deacon at St. Joseph's Church in Ellsworth where his uncle Rev. Henry Lappin was assigned.  Father was ordained a Roman Catholic priest on May 17,1969 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception by the Most Rev. Peter L. Gerety.  He subsequently  served at St. Patrick's Church in Ellsworth, St. Mary's Church in Bangor and at St. John the Evangelist Church in South Portland.  He retired in August of 1982 due to declining health.
Fr.  McCarthy is survived by a sister, Joanne Dennis of Portland; two brothers, John  K. "Jackie" McCarthy and his wife, Joan of Cumberland and David E. McCarthy and his wife, Vivian, of Falmouth; a number of nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews.
A reception of the body  and Liturgy of the Hours will be held Wednesday at 3:00p.m. at St. Pius X Church, 492 Ocean Avenue, Portland, where he will lie in state  from 4 to 7 p.m.  A concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial will  be held  at 11:00 a.m. Thursday,  August 19, 2010 at St. Pius X Church with Most Rev. Richard J. Malone, Th. D., Bishop of Portland  as the principal celebrant.   Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, South Portland.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made  to  the St. Joseph's Manor Resident Activity Fund, 1133 Washington Avenue, Portland, ME 04103 or VNA & Hospice, 50 Foden Road, South Portland, Maine 04106.
Arrangements are by Conroy-Tully Crawford Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland, Maine.
 

Dorothy Anne Wheeler Grady

August 12, 1924

August 13, 2010
SCARBOROUGH - Dorothy Anne Wheeler Grady, born August 12, 1924, in Schenectady, NY, daughter of Daniel B. Wheeler and Helen Flynn Wheeler, died peacefully at home on August 13, 2010, one day after her 86th birthday.
While living in Schenectady, she attended Van Antwerp School in Niskayuna and Nott Terrace High School in Schenectady, graduating in 1942. She was a member of the Delta Gamma Delta Sorority in High School. She attended Green Mountain College and graduated in 1945 with an Associate of Science degree. She worked for General Electric Company in Schenectady in the Engineering Department for three and one half years where she met her future husband John “Jack” Grady.
Dorothy and Jack were married in 1948 and moved to Rumford, Maine. She was active in the St. Athanasius Catholic Church PTA and the saving stamp program for the children. She was also a leader in the Camp Fire Girls for seven years and involved with the Rumford Hospital Auxiliary for ten years. Dorothy played bridge in several clubs while living in Rumford and continued to play after moving to Portland. She and Jack enjoyed living in Rumford and being able to raise their wonderful children there. They enjoyed music and dancing and their large group of friends in the Rumford area.
Dorothy and Jack moved to Portland in 1974 where Dorothy did volunteer work with “Reading for the Blind” for several years. She was also a member of The Women’s Literary Union.
She was predeceased in 2001 by Jack, her husband of 52 years and by her only sister, Virginia Fitzpatrick in 2009. Surviving are her son Michael Grady of Boston, MA, his wife Janet; a daughter Anne Boulay of Sutton, MA; a daughter Margaret Cook of Windham, ME and a daughter Susan Grady of Lexington, MA; as well as 5 grandchildren, 3 brothers-in-law and many nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, August 16th at Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. Prayers will be recited 10:15 a.m., Tuesday, August 17th, at the chapel, followed by an 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, 150 Black Point Road, Scarborough. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, South Portland.
Those who wish may make memorial contributions in Dorothy's memory to the American Heart Association, 51 US Route 1, Suite M, Scarbrough, Maine 04074.
 

Margaret Theresa Wallace

August 7, 2010
PORTLAND - Margaret Theresa Wallace, 83, of Portland, died Saturday August 7, 2010 at St. Joseph's Manor.
She was born in Portland, a daughter of Francis and Helen McGahey McFarland. Margaret attended St. Dominic's Grammar School and was a graduate of St. Joseph's Academy and also was a graduate of Mercy Hospital School of Nursing.
Margaret worked at Mercy Hospital for many years and later worked for Dr. Charles Skillin. She was a volunteer worker at McAuley's Good Cause Thrift Shop and a supporter of McAuley education. She loved going to the "Boutique" where she enjoyed seeing her fellow workers and the customers. She loved people and in her year long stay at St. Joseph's Manor, she was known to everyone as "Maggie".
Margaret was a devout Catholic who was a longtime communicant of Sacred Heart Church. She served as a member of the RCIA team and as a Eucharistic Minister. She was a former member of the Cheverus Mother's Club and a member of the Mercy Hospital Alumni.
She was predeceased by two brothers,. and Edward J. "Packy" McFarland, Rev. Francis L. McFarland C.S.C.
Survivors include her beloved husband of 61 years, John P. Wallace, Sr. of Portland; two daughters, Patricia Frances Wallace of Portland, Nancy Helen Wallace of Portland; a son John P. Wallace, Jr. and his wife Linda of Scarborough; a sister, Helen Mary Polito of Portland; four granddaughters, Meghan M. Wallace and her fiancé Andrew Langella, Ashley M. Wallace, Rachel A. Wallace and Mary Elizabeth Wallace; many nieces , nephews and cousins.
The family would like to thank the staff at St. Joseph's Manor for their loving care and support over the past year and also the staff of VNA & Hospice.
Donations in Margaret's memory may be made to: St. Joseph's Manor, Unit C Activities Fund, 1133 Washington Ave., Portland, ME 04103; Maine Alzheimer's Association,170 US Route One, Falmouth, ME 04105; McAuley High School Scholarship Fund, 631 Stevens Ave., Portland, ME 04103
Visiting hours will be held 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Conroy-Tully Crawford Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland. Prayers will be recited at 10;15 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home followed by an 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Sacred Heart/St. Dominic's Church, Mellon Street, Portland. Burial will follow at New Calvary Cemetery, South Portland.
 

C. June Grimaldi

April 3, 1920

August 7, 2010
SOUTH PORTLAND - C. June Grimaldi, 90, formerly of Highland Ave. South Portland, died August 7, 2010 at Fallbrook Woods in Portland, with her loving family by her side.
She was born April 3, 1920, in New Harbor, ME, the daughter of Leroy L. and Delia Foley Palmer. June attended Portland schools and was a 1938 graduate of Cathedral High School. She graduated from Shaw's Business College.
On July 26, 1938 she married Neil J. Grimaldi and soon they began to raise a family.
In 1967 June accepted a position with Blue Cross/ Blue Shield of Maine. She worked as a insurance manager retiring in 1982.
June was a communicant of St. John the Evangelist Church for 71 years.
She was predeceased by her husband Neil August 10, 2003, a great grandson TJ Michaud in May 2004, and a brother, Richard Palmer March 22, 2010.
June is survived by three daughters, Maureen Michaud and her husband Dana of South Portland, Patricia St. Pierre and her husband Henri of Gray, Dee-de Swiger and her husband Scott of Portland; a son, Thomas P. Grimaldi and his wife Kathy of Daventort, Florida; 9 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
The family would like to express their gratitude and thanks to the staff at Fallbrook Woods for the kind and compassionate care of their special "June Bug".
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a 10:00 a.m. Friday Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Church, Main Street, South Portland. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, South Portland. Those desiring may make donations in June's memory to: T.J. Michaud Memorial Scholarship Fund, 130 Wescott Road, South Portland, Maine 04106.
 

Loraine L. Ware

June 8, 1923

August 7, 2010
SOUTH PORTLAND - Loraine L. Ware, 87, of South Portland, died August 7, 2010 at a Portland Hospital.
She was born in Portland on June 8, 1923, a daughter of Philip J. and Marie Lobertine Hamanne Legere. She attended local schools and was a 1941 graduate of South Portland High School. She later attended the University of Maine Law School.
Following high school Loraine joined the Navy Waves serving stateside during World War II. She was extremely proud of her military service.
After the war she returned to Maine where she married Alfred Bowen and soon began raising a family. Alfred predeceased her in 1953. Loraine was a fine homemaker who worked hard to raise a family. She was very active in the community and was a proud communicant of Holy Cross Church. In 1982 she married Robert H. Ware.
She was predeceased by a son Robert Paul Hardy in 2001; two sisters, Marjorie Legere, Phyllis Tripp; three brothers, Philip Legere, Jr., Francis Legere , Roger Legere, a step daughter Linda Cobb.
Survivors include her husband, Robert H. Ware of South Portland; two daughters, Diane M. Deragon and her husband Raoul of South Portland, Janice Ann Hardy of Saco; a son Sherman Hardy, Jr. of South Portland; three brothers Edward Legere and his wife Elise of Cape Elizabeth, Thomas Legere of Florida, Gerard Legere and his wife Jackie of Florida; a step son, James Ware and his wife Colleen of Michigan.
Visitation will be held 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway. Prayers will be recited 9:15 a.m. Tuesday at the chapel followed by a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Cross Church. Burial will be at Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Augusta.
Those desiring may make donations to: The Lupus Foundation, 2000 L Street, N.W., Suite 710, Washington, DC 20036.
 

Paul Dennis Bieber

December 6, 1954

August 6, 2010
PORTLAND - Paul Dennis Bieber, 55, of Cumberland Ave. died unexpectedly August 6, 2010 in Portland. He was born on December 6, 1954 in Long Island, New York, a son of Joseph L. and Lorraine E. McCarthy Bieber.
Paul was a 1972 graduate of Cape Elizabeth High School and a 1974 graduate of the University of Maine at Orono. As a young man, Paul was very involved in the sport of weightlifting. He had tremendous upper body strength and won numerous competitions throughout New England in Power Lifting. He was a vegetarian who was extremely conscious of his diet.
His worked as a chef in some of the areas finer restaurants including, The Roma, Crescent Beach Inn and The Vineyard. He also worked as a self employed painting contractor for several years in the greater Portland area.
Paul was a former communicant of Sacred Heart/St. Dominic’s Church where he was a collector.
He was predeceased by a brother Lawrence Bieber in 1969. Survivors include his parents of Cape Elizabeth; two brothers, Daniel Bieber of Bellingham, WA, Christopher Bieber of Portland; a niece Carrie Bieber of Bellingham, WA.
Friends and relatives are invited to attend an 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Mass of Christian Burial at St. Bartholomew Church. A reception will follow the Mass in the Parish Hall. Arrangements are being handled by Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Westbrook Animal Refuge League 449 Stroudwater Street, Westbrook, ME 04092.
 

Annie Teresa Collyer Sutton

August 5, 2010
GORHAM - Annie Teresa Collyer Sutton, 70, died peacefully in her home after a yearlong battle with primary peritoneal cancer on August 5, surrounded by her family.  She was the daughter of Lois Erskine Collyer and Walter Collyer and the stepdaughter of Albert Collyer.  Annie graduated from Malden (MA) High School in 1958 and Malden (MA) Hospital School of Nursing in 1961 where she was president of her class.
Annie worked as a nurse in several different hospitals in Maine.  In 1981, she came to Westbrook Community Hospital as the Utilization Review Coordinator.  Three years later she took on the additional role of the Director of Clinical Information Services.  In 1999, when Mercy Hospital took over Westbrook, Annie became the supervisor of their Health Information department until her retirement in 2004.
Annie was active professionally as a consultant to Maine hospitals and health clinics.  She was a member of the Maine Health Information and Management Association, serving as its president from 1998-1999, as well as a director.  Annie also was a member of the Maine Association of Health Care Quality, serving as the president in 1995.  She was a member of the Maine Hospital Association President’s Council as well as a long standing member of the Maine Cancer Registry.  Annie served as an advisory Board member for the Medical Transcription Training Program at Southern Maine Community College and the Health information Management Program at Kennebec Valley Technical College.  She was also a Notary Public and a Dedimus Justice.
Annie and her husband Jack were avid sailors, and for the five years following their retirement, sailed on their boat NOTTUS in the Caribbean and the Bahamas.  Annie was an inspirational cook and hostess, both at home and on the boat, and delighted in entertaining family and friends.  She was a long time blood donor, having received her six-gallon pin.
Annie was a communicant at the Parish of the Holy Martyrs of North America in Falmouth where she was a member of the parish council and a Eucharistic Minister.  She also was a long standing member of the church’s choir.
Annie was predeceased by an infant half-brother Edwin.  She is survived by her husband of 48 years, John (Jack) Sutton of Gorham; daughter Joyce Anderson, her husband Kevin of Melrose, MA; daughter Joan Dollarhite, her husband Gary of Yarmouth, ME; daughter Joelle Wilkins, her husband Steve of West Point, NY;  and son John (Jay) Sutton, his wife Lea-Anne of Gorham, ME.  She is also survived by nine grand children as well as her sister Rita Barbieri, her husband Dick of Southington, CT; and her brother Ron Collyer, his wife Bobbi of Somers, CT, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visiting hours will be on Sunday, August 8, at Conroy-Tully, Crawford Funeral Home, 172 State St, Portland, ME from 2:00-4:00 pm and 6:00-8:00 pm.  A Concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am Monday, August 9, at the Parish of the Holy Martyrs of North America, 266 Foreside Road, Falmouth.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Annie Collyer Sutton MH’61 Scholarship in care of Endicott College, Attn: David Vigneron, 376 Hale Street, Beverly, MA 01915 , or to the charity of your choice.
 

Paul R. "Butchie" Dube, Jr.

September 21, 1944

August 3, 2010
SOUTH PORTLAND - Paul R. "Butchie" Dube, Jr., 65, of South Portland, died August 3, 2010 at the Maine Veterans Home in Scarborough.
He was born in Portland on September 21, 1944 a son of Paul R and Lena Quatrano Dube. He attended Portland Schools and Portland High School. In 1963, Paul joined the Navy where he learned his skills and a cook and baker. He served aboard the USS Boxer during the Bay of Pigs incident and later on the USS Guam, LPH9 and on the USS Thuban AKA19 during the Viet Nam Conflict. Paul received an honorable discharge in 1967 and returned home.
He accepted a position with the Village Cafe. Paul grew up in the shadow of the Village Cafe in "Little Italy" . His childhood home was on the site of the "new restaurant".
Paul met his future wife Jeanne Estes on a blind date that was arranged by his cousin Janis Quimby. He always called Jeanne the "love of his life". They married in 1968 at St. Pius X Church in Portland.
Following a 15 year career with the Village Cafe, Paul worked for Jordan's Meat Company. He later worked at The University of Maine at Gorham Campus. The last 15 years of his working career was with University of New England at the former Westbrook College Campus. He retired early in April 2007, due to a disability.
Paul was an avid New York Giants football fan. He loved watching his sons play football for Cheverus High School. He enjoyed picnicking and watching the boats at Ft. Williams Park and the views from SMMC. Paul enjoyed fishing with his sons and nephews off Spring Point Light. His grandchildren affectionately called him Papa and he adored every one of them.
Paul was predeceased by his mother Lena Quatrano Dube, a nephew Jacob Dube.
Survivors include his wife of 42 years Jeanne Estes Dube of South Portland; his father Paul R. Dube of Scarborough; two sons, Paul R. "Bob" Dube, III of Portland, Michael E. Dube and his wife Gretchen Stone of South Portland; a daughter, Crystal Dube Teague of Gray; a brother Raymond Dube of Scarborough, a sister Delia Foley and her husband James E. Foley, Jr.; two granddaughters, Lavinia Althea Dube (princess # 2) Jakoya Jeanne Teague (princes # 3) ( his daughter will always be princess # 1); four grandsons, Michael Isaac Stone Dube, Tavian Michael Teague, Amare Robert Teague, Keelon C. Teague; several aunts uncles and cousins. He was also survived by a friend Zan Harris of South Portland and a surrogate daughter Tanya Cochran of Benton.
Visiting hours will be held 3 to 7 p.m. Friday at Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. Prayers will be recited Saturday at 9:45 a.m. at the chapel. An 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at Holy Cross Church, Corner of Broadway and Cottage Road, South Portland. Those desiring may make donations to VNA and Hospice, 50 Foden Road, South Portland, Maine 04106.
 

Donald R. Sewell, Sr.

January 20, 1929

August 2, 2010
OSSIPEE, NEW HAMPSHIRE - Donald R. Sewell Sr., 81, of Elm St. died on Monday, August 2, 2010 at Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine following a brave battle with cancer.
He was born on January 20, 1929 in Monticello, Maine the son of Lester and Phyllis Clark Sewell Sr. He graduated from Houlton High School, Becker Junior College and then later attended the University of Connecticut. Donald served in the United States Navy during the Korean War.
Donald worked at United Technologies as a foreman, retiring in 1990 after thirty five years of service. After retirement Don and his son Rob were in business together for several years before really retiring. In his spare time he enjoyed hunting, fishing and cutting his own fire wood, and at the age of 74 he built his own home. His happiest times were spent surrounded by his loving family and friends.
He was predeceased by a brother Lester Sewell Jr. He is survived by three sons Frederick M. and his wife Pamela Sewell of Coventry, CT, Gary L. and his wife Deborah Sewell of Wakefield, RI, Donald R. Jr. and his wife Karen Sewell of Willington, Ct, two daughters Sheila A. and her husband Christopher Muldoon of Brooks, ME, Karen C. and her husband Randy Survant of Virginia Beach, VA, his companion Barbara Weeks of Ossipee, NH, a nephew Brian Sewell of Oklahoma, two nieces Tylene Kimball of Sangerville, ME, Leslyn Herrick of Abbott, ME, six grandchildren Mandy, Chad, Stacy, Kelly, Amy, and Abby, five great grandchildren, goddaughter, and a best friend David and his wife Jill Bray of Coventry, CT.
A celebration of Donald’s life will be held on Saturday, September 25, 2010 at 1:00pm at the family home, 59 Elm St., Ossipee, New Hampshire. Those who wish may make contributions in Donald’s Memory to the Gibson Pavilion, c/o Maine Medical Center, 22 Bramhall St., Portland, ME 04101. Arrangements are under the direction of the Conroy-Tully Crawford Funeral Home, 172 State St., Portland, Maine.
 

Charles "Chris" Tuttle

March 19, 1948

July 31, 2010
PEAKS ISLAND - Charles “Chris” Tuttle, 62, of Central Ave. Peaks Island, died unexpectedly Saturday, July 31, 2010.
Chris was born on March 19, 1948 in Pittsfield, MA, the son of Charles H. and Hazel Arlene Hunnewell Tuttle. He was educated in Pittsfield schools and was a 1967 graduate of Pittsfield High School. Immediately after graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard. Chris saw action in Vietnam while serving on the U.S.C.G. cutter Bibb. He was awarded the National Defense Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, and the Bronze Star.
Chris began playing bass guitar in high school. After his Coast Guard service, he continued performing professionally, notably with the Cobble Mountain Band, and opening for Barbara Mandrell. As a member of the Fabulous Heavyweights, he toured the East coast, opening for B.B. King and performing in the movie, ‘The Money Pit’ with Tom Hanks. Chris also played in a Texas swing band and opened for Willie Nelson and Arlo Guthrie.
As a retired musician living on Peaks Island, Chris mentored players in The Reelers. He continued his interest in young musicians, totally enjoying his friendship and musicianship with Steve Chadbourne, Tori Morrill, and David Gagne.
Chris was current 1st Vice Commander and Past Commander of the Randall MacVane Outpost 142, American Legion, on Peaks Island.
Survivors include his wife of three years, Susan N. Hafner-Tuttle, three daughters, Amy Pelletier of Dalton, MA. Celia and Margaret Tuttle and their mother, Amy Cooney of So.Portland, a “borrowed” daughter Hillary Brennan of So. Portland, one sister, Rebecca Lacey of Portland and four grandsons.
A memorial service will be held at 12:00 noon, Saturday, August 7, 2010 at Peaks Island Baptist Church. Burial will be at a later date in Pond Cove Cemetery on Peaks Island. Arrangements by Conroy-Tully Crawford Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland, Maine 04101.
Donations in his name may be made to the Randall MacVane American Legion Outpost 142, 142 Welch Street, Peaks Island, Maine O4108.
Chris’ presence is living on Peaks Island. His family
misses him and say, “Let the highway be your friend.”
 

Alexina F. LeBlanc

February 15, 1922

July 11, 2010
Alexina F. LeBlanc, 88 of South Portland, formerly of Somerville, MA, died July 11, 2010 at South Portland Nursing Home. She was born on February 15, 1922 in New Brunswick, Canada, the daughter of Israel and Henedine (Caron) Levesque, attended local schools and graduated from Grand Falls High School.
In her early years she loved working on her family's farm, side by side with her father and brothers tending animals and working farm equipment in the fields. She spoke lovingly of those years spent being very physical at a time when women were expected to work in the home.
In her early 20's, Alexina married George Godbout, living their early years in Northern Maine, and eventually moved to Boston. While her children were young, she began to hone her talents by designing and sewing her children's clothing. She volunteered at her children's parochial school creating new school and activity uniforms. She went on to became a professional seamstress and dressmaker. Her children remember her as a hard worker and wonderful role model. Being an excellent mother was her first priority. "She could do it all" they fondly remember. She often said that in her life her children were her greatest gifts. Alexina was also active in her church's Sodality for many years.
She loved sports; playing volleyball, bowling for a league and had a passion for walking which she later claimed kept her in good shape even into her later years. Alexina will be remembered for her gentle spirit, devotion to her three children and her love of nature, that was reflected in her oil paintings, which she became prolific at. Everyone was sure to receive their favorite painting. Seventy-five State Street, where she lived for two years after arriving in Portland, has one gracing their walls. Also a painting will be donated to South Portland Nursing Home as well. She was very passionate about her art.
Alexina was predeceased by her first husband, George Godbout, in 1976 and her second husband, Daniel LeBlanc in 2004. She is survived by her children, daughter Joan Shinay and her husband Paul of South Portland; Tricia Caron and her husband Mike of Homer, Alaska; and son Donald Godbout and his wife Judy of Woburn, Massachusetts; a sister, Diane Cimon and her husband Norman of New Brunswick, Canada and five grandchildren: Lesley and her husband Dr. Michael Hurley; Christopher and his wife Shavonne Shinay and Matthew Shinay all living locally; Kristen Bernazzani of Seattle, Washington and Paige Godbout of Woburn, Massachusetts and one great-grand child, Elise Hurley.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. August 6, 2010, at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, Black Point Road, Scarborough. Interment will be at St. Jean's Cemetery, Lynn, Massachusetts. Arrangements are by Conroy-Tully Crawford Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, South Portland.
The family would like to thank the staff at 75 State Street in Portland and South Portland Nursing Home for their wonderful and loving care.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to The South Portland Nursing Home, 42 Anthoine Street, South Portland, Maine 04106
 

Papa (Herbert P.) Haase

November 11, 1928

July 27, 2010
SOUTH PORTLAND - Papa (Herbert P.) Haase, 81, of Cash St., died Tuesday, July 27, 2010, at his home.
He was born in Lynbrook, New York, on November 11, 1928, a son of William and Mary (Haas) Haase.
Over his lifetime, he worked a few different jobs and for the past 18 years he enjoyed working at the South Portland Boy's and Girl's Club.
He had an independent spirit and loved doing things his way right up to the moment he died.
Writing poems and jotting down his thoughts about the people he loved and those that touched his life was a favorite past time for him.
Dancing at family gatherings and events and sharing a poem specifically written for that occasion was something we could always depend on from Papa.
He loved his family. His grandchildren always brought a smile to his face when they asked him to make his famous "dunkin" toast for breakfast. He knew he was loved.
He is predeceased by his wife Aleta Anna Haase, Life Companion Nina Gilbert, sister Agnes Griffin; and three brothers, Ted, Frank, and Joseph Haase.
He is survived by three daughters, Andrea Laidlaw and her husband Robert, Melissa Swiger and her husband Walter, and Debra Haase, all of South Portland; two sons, Paul Haase and his wife Karen of Old Orchard Beach and Herbert H. Haase and his wife Jodi of Vero Beach, Florida; a sister, Louise Lindner of Long Island, New York; 16 grandchildren, Michelle, Angela, Aleta, Bobbi-Jo, Renee, Gretchen, Erika, Heather, Gabrielle, Kristin, Chelsea, Kalie, Lindsey, Kimmarie, Herbert and Anna and 21 great-grandchildren and lots of extended family members.
Please join us for a celebration of Papa's life to be held at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, July 31, 2010, at 76 Forest Ave., South Portland, at the Swiger home. Arrangements are by Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland.
 

Halina S. Lowe

March 30, 1923

July 28, 2010
Halina S. Lowe, 87, of South Portland, died July 28, 2010 in Westbrook, with her loving family by her side.
She was born March 30, 1923 in Philadelphia, PA, the daughter of Boleslaw and Michaline (Pawlak) Szczepanski. She attended Carmel elementary schools and graduated from Bridgeton High School in Bridgeton, New Jersey. She attended South Jersey College taking courses in A.B.I.
Halina began her career at Cumberland National Bank in Bridgeton, NJ, working there for ten years. She then worked ten years for Great A & P Tea Company. After the A & P Tea Company she began working for Casco Bank & Trust Bank retiring after ten years as Loan Operations Officer.
Halina married Burleigh E. Lowe in 1945 and began raising their family.
She was a communicant of St. John the Evangelist Church, where she was involved in the Music Ministry and a member of the choir.
Halina was past treasurer and board member of the Ashbourne Court Condominium Association. She did volunteer work in many areas and especially at Mercy Hospital.
Halina is survived by her husband of 65 years, Burleigh E. Lowe of South Portland; daughter, Maureen Van Over and her husband William of South Portland; two sons, Michael B. Lowe of Naples and Christopher L. Lowe of Ayer, MA, a brother, Stanley Szczepanski and his wife Sarah of Decatur, Alabama and his family, and four grandchildren.
The family would like to extend special thanks & gratitude to the staff at Springbrook Nursing Home for their compassionate care of Halina.
Visiting hours will be held from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, July 30th at Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. Prayers will be recited 10:15 a.m., Saturday, July 31st at the chapel, followed by an 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Church, Main Street, South Portland. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, South Portland.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Halina's memory may be made to: Springbrook Center for Health Care, Patient Activity Fund, 300 Spring Street, Westbrook, Maine 04092.
 

Norma J. Daicy

June 29, 1939

July 23, 2010
PORTLAND - Norma J. Daicy, 71, of Congress Street, died Friday, July 23, 2010, at Gosnell Memorial Hospice, Scarborough.
She was born on June 29, 1939, in Paterson, New Jersey, a daughter of Laurice and Hilda (Macpherson) Fletcher. She graduated from Portland High School, class of 1957, and attended Northeast School of Business.
She worked as a visiting homemaker for Catholic Charities of Maine for 25 years and then as a cashier at Valley Variety and Smoker's Depot.
Norma enjoyed playing rummy and completing crossword puzzles. Her most loved activities were centered around her family, including holiday gatherings and attending her grandchildren's sporting events. She recently completed a renovation of her back yard and celebrated her last birthday there with her entire family.
She is predeceased by a son, Gene Clark, and a sister, Effie Fletcher.
She is survived by three daughters, Sharon Gervais and her husband Robert of South Portland, Karen Terrazas and her husband Juan of Corpus Christy, Texas, and Paula Clark of Portland; two sons, James Clark and his companion Laura of Moyock, North Carolina, and Brian Daicy and his companion Lisa Barbosa of Hoboken, New Jersey; a sister, Ruth Swasey and her husband Everett of Hollis; a brother, William Fletcher of South Portland; and eight grandchildren.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to VNA and Gosnell Memorial Hospice House for their compassionate care.
Services were private. Arrangements were by Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Norma's memory may be made to: Gosnell Memorial Hospice House, Hospice of Southern Maine, 180 US Route 1 STE 1, Scarborough, Maine 04074.
 

Sarah Louise Lessard

September 4, 1919

July 26, 2010
SOUTH PORTLAND - Sarah Louise Lessard, 90, of South Portland, died Monday July 26, 2010 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House.
Sarah was born on September 4, 1919 in Limerick a daughter of Allen G. and Mary A. Lord Leland.
She was a graduate of Limerick High School and Maine General Hospital School of Nursing.
On Feb 17, 1942, she married Francis Arthur Lessard, he predeceased her on July 17, 1992.
Sarah work as a Registered Nurse as a head Nurse in the Recovery Room at Maine General Hospital (MMC) for 20 years. She was greatly admired and respected by the Doctors and staff at the hospital. Sarah was a former member of the Maine Nurses Association.
Sarah was a longtime active communicant of St. John the Evangelist Church, a former member of the Women's Council and a former member of the bowling team. She was a skilled knitter and quilter. Each year she donated sweaters to the St. John the Evangelist Church Craft Fair.
She lived at Ridgeland Estate where she was a great neighbor and friend. She often provided rides to neighbors who needed groceries or to doctors appointments. She will be missed by her best friend Mae Hanlon.
Survivors include two sons, Robert Lessard of Greenville, NC, Philip Lessard and his wife Beverly of Stow, MA; 5 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; a niece Helen Johnson of Buxton.
Visiting hours will be held 4 to 6 p.m. Friday July 30, 2010, at Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. Prayers will be recited 8:15 a.m. Saturday at the Chapel followed by a 9:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Church, Main Street, South Portland. Burial will follow at New Calvary Cemetery, South Portland.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Gosnell Memorial Hospice House, Hospice of Southern Maine, 180 US Route 1, Suite 1, Scarborough, Maine 04074
 

Christopher Hathorne

October 18, 1971

July 22, 2010
SOUTH PORTLAND - Christopher Hathorne, 38, of South Portland, died Thursday, July 22, 2010 following a long and courageous battle with ALS (“Lou Gehrig’s disease”).
Chris was born on October 18, 1971, in Biddeford. As a young man Chris developed a kind and caring demeanor and was an exceptional athlete. A 1989 graduate of Portland High School, Chris played three varsity sports, football, basketball and baseball. Excelling especially in baseball.
Following high school, Chris joined the Air Force and proudly served his country during the First Gulf War as an M.P. Upon his return to Maine, Chris continued his career in law enforcement. He accepted a position with the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Department. Years later, he also served as a policeman in the Town of Perry in Washington County. During this time he earned a B.A. in Criminal Justice. Aside from his career, he also felt his most important role in life was being a father to his children.
In 2007, Chris was diagnosed with ALS a debilitating illness that captured his body, but never took away his sharp mind or great sense of humor. He rarely complained, but rather accepted the challenges he faced with this disease, always staying strong for his children. He was an intelligent man with a curious mind, who continued to learn by watching the Discovery and History channels. Chris was a lifelong fan of Star Wars. He loved watching the movies and sharing his point of view of the ongoing saga. Chris “May the Force Be With You”.
He was predeceased by his grandparents, Bobby and Dorothy Edwards, uncles Bobby Earl and Ricky.
Survivors include his beloved and devoted wife Shannon (Lee) Hathorne and stepson Matthew Lee of South Portland; his mother, Linda Watt of Scarborough; his father Larry Washington of Portland; two daughters, Brooke Bolduc of South Portland, Charissa Hathorne of South Portland; son Cade Hathorne of South Portland; sister, LaToya Washington and nephew Marquives; of Jacksonville, FL; Several aunts and a special uncle Willie “Bubba” Hathorne of Portland; mother-in-law and father-in-law Cheryl and John “Slim” Lee of So. Portland.
A special thanks to Brenda Wasowski our Earth Angel and to the South Portland Rescue who treated Chris with such gentle, kind and respectful care.
Visiting hours will be held 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. A private prayer service will be held Monday at the Chapel followed by burial with military honors in New Calvary Cemetery, South Portland.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Chris' memory to: Columbia University ALS Gift Fund, Columbia University Medical Center, Development Office, 100 Haven Avenue, Suite 29D, New York, New York 10032 or Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Portland, PO Box 7830, Portland, Maine 04112.
 

Michael C. Salafia

October 21, 1964

July 18, 2010
PORTLAND - Michael C. Salafia, 45, of Portland, ME, died unexpectedly on Sunday, July 18, 2010.
Michael Christopher was born on October 21, 1964 in Lawrence, MA, son of Frank J. Salafia and Maryann I. Berube. Michael was a 1982 graduate of Timberlane Regional High School in Plaistow, NH. Following high school Michael served in United States Army with honorable discharge 1982-1987.
After the Army he settled in Portland working for Parker Nichols as a Press Operator and Reece Corporation as a CNC Operator before becoming an Outside Machinist at Bath Iron Works in Bath, ME. He celebrated his 20 year anniversary July 9.
Michael was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed snowshoing, hiking and camping in the mountains (even in the winter) and secret swimming holes, capturing them all on camera. He would always lend a hand during family moves. A long time U2 and Allman Brothers music fan. For many years Michael could be found at his local hangout, The Pizza Villa. He was also a big Patriots fan and would often spend the day with his “Bro” and family watching the game.
What he loved most was being Uncle Michael to Kristina and Anthony and Godfather Michael to Kayleigh Cyr.
Michael was predeceased by his mother Maryann Berube in 2005.
He is survived by his father and step-mother Frank and Dianne Salafia of Salem, NH; his beloved brother Mark Salafia and his wife Renee and their children Kristina and Anthony of South Portland; and Frank Salafia of Tavernier, FL; two step-sisters, Linda Fielding and her husband George and Colleen Fazio and her husband David all of Methuen, MA; two step-brothers, Danny Clark of Methuen, MA, Jackie Clark of Oviedo, FL; step-nieces and nephews, as well as many special aunts, uncles, and cousins and his girlfriend Regina Prescott Bayne and her two daughters of Freeport, ME.
Visiting hours will be held Thursday 5 to 8 p.m. at Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. Prayers will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Those desiring may make donations to: Tyler Cyr Memorial Baseball Scholarship, c/o Kelly Jo Cyr, 63 Landham Road, Sudbury, MA 01776.
 

Martha Sferes

December 25, 1908

July 20, 2010
SCARBOROUGH - Martha Sferes, 101, died peacefully of natural causes surrounded by her loved ones on July 20, 2010 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough.
Martha was born on December 25, 1908 in Zante, Greece, the daughter of Denis and Anastasia Korumpas and the sister of Jimmy, Tony, and Flora. On June 14, 1929 Martha married George Sferes in Salem, MA.
Martha loved and enjoyed her family and friends. Interests included gardening, traveling, camping, sports, politics, and being involved with the Greek Orthodox Church.
Martha is pre-deceased by her parents, Denis and Anastasia Korumpas, brothers Tony and Jimmy, sister Flora Tgavelakos, husband George and Al Kirby, a special person in her life.
She is survived by her son, John Sferes and his wife Vi of North Windham; daughters, Esther Archibald and husband John of Portland; Mary Fowler and her husband Alton of Gray;, Florence Hawkes and her husband, John of South Portland; Diana Furbush and her husband Don of Castle Rock, Colorado; and Pat Chittick and her husband David of Portland. She is also survived by her 11 grandchildren, 27 great-grand children, 3 great-great-grandchildren as well as 4 nephews, 2 great-nephews, 1 niece, 2 great-nieces and an endless number of loving friends.
Visiting hours will be held on Friday, July 23, 2010 from 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. at the Conroy Tully-Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. Funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 133 Pleasant Street, Portland .
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Joseph’s Rehabilitation and Residence, 1133 Washington Avenue, Portland, Me 04103, and/or Gosnell Memorial Hospice House, 11 Hunnewell Road, Scarborough, ME 04074 for the wonderful care that Martha received from both facilities.
 

Dennis Paul Delano

January 7, 1938

July 18, 2010
SOUTH PORTLAND - Dennis Paul Delano, Sr., 72 of South Portland, died unexpectedly Sunday at Maine Medical Center.
He was born on January 7, 1938 in St. Johnsbury, VT, a son of Harold Francis and Mazella Ella Tousant Delano.
Dennis attended school in South Portland and later served in the Army. Dennis was a skilled carpenter who worked in the greater Portland area for many years.
Dennis was a former member of the Westbrook American Legion Post and South Portland Eagles Club. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing and boating. Dennis enjoyed dancing, playing beano and liked to play cards.
He was predeceased by his wife Dorothy in 1984 and two brothers Leroy Delano and Francis “Tim” Delano in April 2010.
He is survived by his fiancé Harriett L. (Diffin) Delano of South Portland, two daughters Denise M. Delano of PA, Darcy Mae Delano Portland, two sons, Dennis P., Jr. and Douglas A. Delano both of South Portland, six brothers, Douglas, Jon, Raymond, Joseph, Lawrence and Robert Delano and families, aunt Shirley Tousant, 4 grandchildren, Robert, Adam, Adrienne and Tom, several step grandchildren and step great grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be held Wednesday 5 to 7 p.m. at Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. Thursday a 10:00 a.m. funeral service will be held at the chapel. Burial will be in Brooklawn Memorial Park.
 

William E. Acton

February 26, 1929

July 17, 2010
PORTLAND - William E. Acton, 81, died peacefully at the Center for Assisted Living on Saturday July 17th with his family at his side.
He is survived by eight children and their spouses; Jane and Kevin Doyle, Elizabeth (Robin) Armani and Michael Christensen, Alice and Richard Lemieux, Harry and Mary Armani, Maryann and Jeffrey Glidden, Margaret Armani and Charles NeJame, JoAn and Dana Street, and William Acton. He is also survived by his grandchildren Katherine and Maggie Doyle, Kyle, Jesse, and Jennifer Christensen, Meghan and Jameson Lemieux, Kimberly and Kelsey Armani, Sarah and Erica Glidden, Benjamin and Jessica NeJame, Luke Filipos, and William (Liam) Street. William is predeceased by Alice Mahaney Acton, Ann Redlon Armani Acton, and Gladys Beech Acton.
He was born in Boston on February 26, 1929 and grew up in Biddeford, Maine. He was a graduate of Cheverus High School and St. Michael’s College. He served in the Korean War, was a successful salesman, and avid golfer. In later years he enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s events, singing in the choir at Portland Center for Assisted Living, and completed crossword puzzles daily-in pen!
The family would like to thank the staff at Portland Center for Assisted Living for their kindness and compassionate care.
A Memorial Mass will be said on Tuesday, July 20, at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Cross Church, corner of Broadway and Cottage Road in South Portland.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Portland Center for Assisted Living, Resident Activities Program, 68 Devonshire Street, Portland, ME 04103.
 

Anne Elizabeth Farley

November 23, 1952

July 14, 2010
Anne Elizabeth Farley, 57, of Westbrook, died July 14, 2010. She was born in Portland November 23, 1952, the daughter of Donald and Evangeline (MacDonald) McNaughton. Anne attended local schools and was a 1971 graduate of Deering High School. She then attended the University of Southern Maine graduating in 1975, earning a B.S. in Kindergarten-Primary Education, with Social Studies as a major. In May of 2004, Anne received her Master's Degree in Library and Information Science from the University of South Carolina Distance Education Program.
Anne was employed by the W. T. Grant Department Store in Portland, a caseworker for former U. S. Senator William D. Hathaway in his Portland, Maine field office; the New England Telephone Company; library assistant at the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram for fifteen years. From 1997-2004, Anne was employed as the library assistant at Scarborough High School. She also worked temporary jobs for the U. S. Census, L. L. Bean and Talk America. At the time of her death, Mrs. Farley was the head librarian at the Bonny Eagle Middle School, where she had been working since 2004.
In 1996, she married John R. Farley formerly of Biddeford, Maine
She was a communicant of St. Joseph's Church and the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.
Anne was very active in the Maine Democratic Party as she worked on numerous national, state and local campaigns, including Muskie, William D. Hathaway and George Mitchell. She was a former member of the Portland and Cumberland County Democratic Committees as well as Young Democrat representative to the Maine State Democratic Committee. She was a National Delegate to the 1978 Democratic Mini-Convention in Memphis, Tennessee, as well as delegate to numerous Maine State Democratic Conventions. She was a member of the Portland Figure Skating and Brunswick Figure Skating Clubs; The Cathedral Folk Group of Portland, Maine, for over 20 years; the Portland Community Chorus; the Maine Library Association; the Maine Association of School Libraries, participated in the Monday Golf Scramble at Riverside Golf Course. She loved antiques, astronomy, history, The Beatles, spending time with friends, travel, running, observing nature in the world around her, and playing golf and going to movies with her beloved husband John.
Surviving are: her husband, John Farley of Westbrook; two step-children, Jason Farley and his wife Julie (Lunt) of Windham, Regina Lemire and her husband Shannon of Westbrook; five grandchildren, Destiny and Sage Lemire and Morgan, Monica and Keagan Farley; nieces and nephews, Maisie, William, Nick, Erin, Stephanie, Nick, Matthew, Brad and Cole. She is also survived by her brothers; John and his wife Joy (Crafts) McNaughton of Portland and Michael J. McNaughton of New Brunswick, Canada; sisters-in-law, Patricia Osten and husband Jim of Holliston, MA and Nancy Hughes and her husband Bill of The Colony, TX.
Visiting hours will be held from 2-6 pm on Sunday, July 18th at Conroy-Tully Crawford Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland. A 10:00 am Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, July 19th at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 307 Congress Street, Portland. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, South Portland.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Anne's memory to: St. Brigid Parish School, 695 Stevens Avenue, Portland, Maine 04103.
 

Edward Joseph Flaherty

September 11, 1925

July 13, 2010
SOUTH PORTLAND - Edward Joseph Flaherty, age 84, of South Portland, died peacefully on July 13, 2010 while visiting his son in Harbor Isle, New York. He was born September 11, 1925 in Portland, a son of James Francis and Mary Elizabeth (Conley) Flaherty. Edward was educated locally and was a graduate of Cheverus High School.
Ed lived for his 18 grandchildren who were the light and loves of his life. He was always ready for an adventure, a sporting event or an ice cream with Maggie, Julia and Jacob Flaherty, Lucas, Calvin and Tristan Flaherty, Rosie, Sheehan, Mackenzie and Will Gotsch, Jamie, Zachary and Emma Flaherty, Peter and Sam Lloyd and Catie, Elizabeth and Andrew Barron. They all will miss their Papa tremendously.
Ed married Rosemarie Irene Walsh on June 25, 1955 at Holy Cross Church in South Portland and began raising his family. He was a tireless family man who worked multiple jobs, including 30+ years with the Greater Portland Development Commission, to support and care for his large family. Ed was also devoted to Rose's parents and aunts, caring for them in their later years.
His home was a vibrant one; full of his children and their companions. Everyone was "Pal" to Ed and many of these childhood friends remain close to Edward to this day. He endured long beach days at Jordan's Beach with his family, and their dearest friends Mary and Bobby Graff, and Julie and Bob Libby. Ed and Rose enjoyed adventure filled trips to York and Moody Beaches, Baxter State Park, Acadia, Sargentville, and Isle au Haut. They were often accompanied by the Graffs on camping trips with family around the state.
In later years, Ed seized every opportunity to be with his kids and his grandchildren. He'd pack his bag and be off for a trip to Sugarloaf, a visit to Vermont, a week in Georgetown or an outing to Beverly or Harbor Isle. He was a great golfer and delighted in his golf outings with his sons, son-in-laws and grandsons! An afternoon of the Red Sox or the Patriots with T, Cal and Lucas was a favorite activity. A rousing game of Uno or Candy Land with Jacob, Maggie and Julia made for a perfect evening. Papa's cookie jar was always full of Oreos for his many visitors ¦including Remy.
Ed loved all things Irish. He embarked on trips to the "old country" with his sons, with his brother Buddy and with his friend TJ Cloutier. He could regularly be seen sporting an Irish wool sweater with his tweed cap and his Irish "stick", ready for any occasion, especially if it included a Guinness.
He was predeceased by his wife Rosemarie on April 17, 2002; a sister, Patricia McMahon; three brothers, James Flaherty, John "Jack" Flaherty and Thomas Flaherty. In addition to his grandchildren, Ed is survived by seven children - three daughters, Susan F. King and her husband Michael of South Portland, Rodie F. Lloyd and her husband Douglass of Yarmouth, Maura F. Gotsch and her husband George of Beverly, MA; four sons, Willis E. Flaherty and his wife Stephanie of Island Park, New York, Peter T. Flaherty and his wife Ronda of Randolph, VT, Edward C. Flaherty and his wife Cindy of South Portland and James P. Flaherty and his wife Rachel of South Portland. He is also survived by Pat and Lin Libby, and many nieces, nephews and cousins, including Tim McMahon and Linda Flaherty Atkinson, who routinely dropped in on "Uncle Edward" at his home.
Visiting hours will be held from 5-8 pm, Thursday, July 15th at Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. A 10:00 am Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, July 16th at Holy Cross Church, corner of Broadway and Cottage Road, South Portland. Burial will be at a later date.
The family would be honored if you'd care to donate to: Make A Wish Foundation of Maine, 87 Elm Street, Suite 203, Camden, ME 04843.
 

Jean Stevens O'Neill

March 19, 1929

July 9, 2010
SOUTH PORTLAND - Jean Stevens O'Neill, 81, of South Portland died on July 9, 2010 in Norfolk, Virginia, after a brief illness. She was born in Baring, Maine on March 19, 1929, a daughter of Frank Milton and Ollie Anna (Woodcock) Stevens. She was a 1947 graduate of Calais Academy and attended the Holy Rosary Business School.
In 1938, at the age of 12, Jean was afflicted with Polio. She spent 9 months in Portland receiving treatment and never lost faith that she would survive. She recovered and led a full and productive life, which was a testament to her strong will and determination.
While in high school, she met her future husband, Lloyd (Bud) O'Neill, who was a drummer in a local band. On July 4, 1953, they were married in Calais and moved to Portland, after Bud was offered a job in the local area. They had two children, David and Judy, and in 1961, built a house in South Portland where she lived until her death. Jean was predeceased by Bud in 1984.
Jean initially worked in Calais for Todd Brothers' hardware store as a bookkeeper. After moving to Portland, she started working nights, part-time, at the former Union Mutual Life Insurance Company, which would eventually become UNUM. Once her children were in school, she returned to work full time at UNUM and worked in several departments until retiring, in 1993, with over 30 years of service.
Jean adored her grandchildren. They were everything to her and she lived her life savoring every moment spent with them. She was an extremely generous and giving mother, grandmother, and friend. She loved to travel. Some of her memorable trips included a 1991 visit to Iceland, several winters in Florida, a trip to Hawaii, and 3 cruises. She was also an avid card player and loved to spend hours playing Pitch, Rummy, or any other game she could talk you into playing.
Jean was a member of the Osteoporosis Support Group of Maine, the Post Polio Support Group of Maine, and the UNUM Retirees group.
Besides her parents and her husband Jean was predeceased by a sister Joanne Lovley; and a brother Bob Stevens.
Jean is survived by a son David and his wife Kimberly of Portland; a daughter Judy Heidenthal and her husband Dennis, of Virginia Beach, VA; three grandchildren Brad, Kyle, and Elise Heidenthal, also of Virginia Beach, VA; sisters Mildred Stevens of Scarborough, and Florence Churchill and her husband Dale of Calais; a brother-in-law Neal Sleeper of Hampden, MA; and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews.
Visiting hours will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, July 16th at the Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. A 9:00 a.m. funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 17th at the chapel. Interment will follow at Brooklawn Memorial Park, 2002 Congress Street Portland.
In lieu of flowers donations in Jean's name may be made to: The Post Polio Support Group of Maine c/o 674 Hallowell-Litchfield Road West Gardiner, ME 04345
 

Lucille Blanchette

June 11, 1930

July 5, 2010
PORTLAND - Lucille Blanchette, 80, of South Portland, died on July 5, 2010 at Fallbrook Woods in Portland.
She was born on June, 11, 1930 in Eagle Lake, Maine, the daughter of George D. and Phebienne Nicknair Blanchette. She graduated from Fort Kent High School in 1948 and the Aroostook School of Commerce in 1950.
Lucille worked for the Internal Revenue Service for twenty years in their offices in Augusta and Presque Isle. She was a member of the National Association of Federal Employees. She was a communicant of Holy Cross Church where she also served as a Eucharistic Minister.
Lucille was predeceased by her parents; two sisters, Geneva Stevenson and Violet Daigle; and two brothers, Hampy Blanchette and Albert Blanchette.
She is survived by a sister, Simone Blanchette of South Portland and brothers, Leo Blanchette of Ellsworth and Eudo Blanchette of Bristol (or Plainville), Conn.; and several nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours will be held from 3-7 pm on Thursday, July 8 at the Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. Prayers will be recited at 9:15 am on Friday, July 9, at the chapel, followed by a 10:00 am Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Cross Church, corner of Broadway and Cottage Road in South Portland. Interment will follow at New Calvary Cemetery, 1461 Broadway, South Portland.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: American Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter, 170 US Route 1, Suite 250, Falmouth, ME 04105
 

James W. Leadbetter

February 3, 1915

July 3, 2010
PORTLAND - James W. Leadbetter, 95 of Portland, died Saturday July 3, 2010 at The Cedars Nursing Facility . He was born on February 3, 1915 in Harmony, Maine, the son of Leigh M. and Nancy Seekins Leadbetter. Jim attended Hartland Academy and graduated from Deering High School in 1933. On October 25, 1941, he married the former Ruth Gilman at St. Joseph's Church.
Following high school, Jim began working at Leadbetter's Bakery with his mother. He owned the bakery until 1970. In 1969 he started a second family business, The Lobster Shack in Cape Elizabeth. The Lobster Shack at Two Lights soon became a summer favorite to Mainer's and tourist alike. In 2009, Jim and his daughter's family received the small family business of the year award.
In the early 1970's Jim and his wife Ruth started The Candle Shack, a small gift shop next door to The Lobster Shack. They continued to run the gift shop until his death.
Jim was well known as a baker, a potter and a photographer. In his youth he was very active in the Lyric Theater and Portland Players. He served as president of the Maine Bakers Association and the Portland Camera Club. When one met Jim, he always wanted to share his business experiences and encourage everyone to find their own potential.
Jim and his wife wintered in Sedona, Arizona for 35 years. It was here that he left behind the dough for clay. Jim was a skilled pottery artisan who was well known for his ikebana and egg separators. He and his wife Ruth loved to travel.
He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Ruth G. Leadbetter; a son Leigh F. Leadbetter and his wife Sharon of Sedona, Arizona; his daughter Martha Porch and her husband Herbert Porch of Cumberland. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, twenty-two great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be held on 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 6 at the Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway in South Portland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 7, at St. Pius X Church, 492 Ocean Ave. Portland, Maine. Interment will be at New Calvary Cemetery, South Portland.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Cape Elizabeth Rescue, "Wet Team", 2 Jordan Way, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04017.
 

Arlene Bolduc

September 29, 1934

June 22, 2010
SOUTH PORTLAND - Arlene Bolduc died the afternoon of June 22, 2010, at the Gosnell House in Scarborough surrounded by family and friends after a long illness.
Arlene was born September 29, 1934, a daughter of Richard Henry and Mary Louise Wahl Sommers. She was raised in Wellesley Hills, Mass., and graduated from Wellesley High School in 1952 and from Mount Ida College in Newton, Mass., in 1954.
In 1957, she married Murray A. Bolduc, DMD, from Lewiston and spent the rest of her life in the Portland area, settling in South Portland in 1960. She worked as a laboratory technician at the New England Baptist Hospital in Brookline, Mass., and at the Mercy Hospital in Portland before raising her four daughters. Arlene was a charter member of the Maine Rose Society.
From 2001-2008, Arlene attended the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program at the University of Southern Maine. She spoke very highly of her friends there.
She was predeceased by her husband of 40 years in 1998.
Arlene is survived by her four daughters: Karen Bolduc, her partner Alex Jackson, and children Hannah Marie, Tori Jayne, and Rian Anthony Bolduc-Jackson of Raymond; Kim Knowles, her husband Frank, and son Taylor Bolduc Knowles of South Portland; Kathleen Amoroso, her husband John, and son Vincent Murray Amoroso of South Portland; and Kerry Ouellet and her husband John of Marshfield, Mass; two sisters: Edith Kenyon and her husband Payson, Scottsdale, Ariz.; and Helen Graham and her husband Donald, Clifton Park, N.Y.; and one brother, Richard Sommers and his wife Evelyn, Hyannis, Mass. She also leaves many nieces and nephews, and a very dear friend, Don Britt, Gray, Maine.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial service Saturday, July 17th, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, 150 Blackpoint Road, Scarborough. A reception will follow at 12 noon in the parish hall; those unable to attend the service are welcome at the reception. Arrangements are by Conroy -Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to a charity
of your choice.

Ronald W. Doody

November 26, 2010
A memorial service for Ronald W. Doody, who died November 26, 2009, in Rockport, will be held on Saturday, June 26 at 11:00am at the Conroy-Tully Crawford Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland.
 

Alice Geer

August 24, 1916

June 21, 2010
SCARBOROUGH - Alice Geer, 93, of Scarborough, died peacefully June 21, 2010 at the Monarch Center in Saco with her loving family by her side. She was born August 24, 1916 in Bridgeport, CT, the daughter of Thomas Edward and Mary Alice (Rainville) McGrath. She was educated in local schools and was a graduate of St. Francis Hospital School of Nursing in Hartford, CT, in 1936.
Following her graduation, she began working for the Polytechnical Clinic in New York City. She accepted a position at Hartford Municipal Hospital as assistant supervisor of the operating room where she met her future husband.
Alice married Dr. Charles Robert Geer on February 14, 1942 at St Justin's Church in Hartford, CT. She and Dr. Geer moved to Portland in 1949 and lived on Vaughan St. for 35 years. Following Dr. Geer's retirement in 1986 they lived in Falmouth for three years and moved to Higgins Beach in 1989.
She was a communicant of St. Maximilian Kolbe Church.
Alice was a homemaker and an artist who enjoyed oil painting and ceramics. She was an active volunteer in the Portland area.
She was predeceased by her husband Charles in 1992 and a brother, Edward T. McGrath.
Surviving are: a daughter, Nancy Geer of South Portland; two sons, Charles R. Geer, Jr. and his wife Shirley of Arlington, VA, and Dr. Mark F. Geer of Wellesley, MA; a half brother, James McGrath and his wife Rose of Naugatuck, CT., two grandchildren, Andrew A. Geer of Brookline, MA and Julie H. Geer of New York City; and two nephews, Robert McGrath of Bella Vista, Arkansas and Barry McGrath of Naugatuck, CT.
Visiting hours will be held from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, June 24th at Conroy-Tully Crawford Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. Prayers will be recited 10:15 a.m. on Friday, June 25th at the chapel, followed by an 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, 150 Black Point Road, Scarborough. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, South Portland.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Alice's memory may be made to: American Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter, 170 US Route 1, Suite 250, Falmouth, Maine 04105.
 

John "Jack" J. Bannon

May 10, 1920

June 19, 2010
CUMBERLAND FORESIDE - John "Jack" J. Bannon, 90, of Cumberland Foreside, died June 19, 2010, at Falmouth By The Sea. He was born on May 10, 1920, in Philadelphia, a son of John P. and Agnes (McCool) Bannon, and attended local schools. After high school, Jack attended Rutgers University.
During World War II, Jack served his country in the Navy in the Pacific Theater of Operations.
On September 22, 1951, Jack married Sybil Warry in New York City.
Jack worked for Parade Magazine in the printing department. He continued in the printing field for several years before going to work at Pioneer Plastics in Auburn, from where he retired on December 31, 1987 as Director of Design. A tireless volunteer, Jack gave of his time at the Volunteer Lawyer's Program. He was also a past member of the Rotary.
Jack was a daily communicant of Holy Martyr's Church in Falmouth, where he served as a Eucharistic Minister and Lector. He was a devoted Catholic who was very active in his faith.
Jack was predeceased by one sister and one brother. He is survived by his wife of Cumberland Foreside; his sons, John C. Bannon, Esq. and his wife Christine Brown of West Cumberland, and Raymond W. Bannon of Kent, WA; and a granddaughter, Arya Poppema-Bannon of West Cumberland.
Relatives and friends are invited to a 10:00am Memorial Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, June 25 at Holy Martyr's Church, 266 Foreside Road, Falmouth. Arrangements respectfully handled by the Conroy-Tully Crawford Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland.
 
In lieu of flowers, donations in Jack's name may be made to the Good Shepherd Food Bank, P.O. Box 1807, Auburn, Maine, 04211-1807.
 

Vincent "Vinny" Martin Coyne

May 22, 1951

June 17, 2010
PORTLAND - Vincent "Vinny" Martin Coyne, 59, of Portland, died June 17, 2010 at Maine Medical Center with his loving family by his side. He was born May 22, 1951, a son of Irish immigrants from Spiddle, Ireland - Joseph E. and Sarah (Donahue) Coyne. Vinny attended St. Dominic's Grammar School and was a 1970 graduate of Portland High School and attended the University of Southern Maine.
He married Margaret Ann Whitney on September 29, 1973 at St. Pius X Church.
Following high school, he worked at Coyne's Restaurant. In the early 1980's, he purchased a Variety store and apartment building, his first of many properties in Portland. He continued purchasing property in Portland primarily investing in the West End. After 15 years in the Variety Store, Vinny began to notice that many of the customers who frequented the store talked of the need for a close-by, reliable, and clean Laundromat. Having grown up and worked in the West End his local focus was absolute. In 1999, Coyne’s Laundromat was born from the reworked variety store with extensive remodeling. Vinny truly enjoyed being part of the vibrant West End community.
Vinny was an all around athlete. He was an avid golfer and loved swimming with the Master’s Program at Riverton Pool several times a week. He swam the Peaks Island to Portland race three times in his mid-50’s. Vinny loved politics and was passionate about history. He enjoyed visiting his daughter in Washington, DC and touring the Smithsonian museums, monuments and sites around the Capitol. He loved working with his son on real estate projects particularly renovating his son’s first home. He enjoyed dogs, especially Golden Retrievers including Katahdin, Rangeley and Kennebec. Vinny always kept a water dish and dog biscuits at the Laundromat for neighborhood dogs. He was a communicant of St. Joseph's Church
He was predeceased by his parents and a brother, John E. Coyne in 2001.
Surviving are: his wife Margaret of Portland; a daughter, Christine Ann Coyne and fiancé Michael Sean Fay of Alexandria, VA; a son, Kevin Martin Coyne of Portland, a sister, Mary Kane and her husband Vincent of Limington; three brothers, Joseph Coyne and his wife Edwardine of Madison, CT, Francis Coyne of Portland, Richard Coyne and his wife Marie of Portland and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visiting hours will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 22nd at Conroy-Tully Crawford Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland. A 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated, on Wednesday, June 23rd at St. Joseph's Church, 672 Stevens Avenue, Portland.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Vinny's memory may be made to: American Diabetes Association, Portland Division, PO Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 23312.
 

Virginia "June" Henderson

September 5, 1921

June 14, 2010
SOUTH PORTLAND - Virginia "June" Henderson of Breakwater Drive died Monday, June 14, 2010, at Maine Medical Center.
She was born in Portland on September 5, 1921, a daughter of Herbert and Victoria "Queenie" (Hanson) Dyke. She was educated in South Portland schools and graduated from South Portland High School, class of 1941.
As a young girl she enjoyed dancing.
She married Robert L. Henderson on August 31, 1941, at Thornton Heights Methodist Church in South Portland.
During WWII, she worked at an aircraft assembly plant on Staten Island, NY.
She was a longtime resident of South Portland and was also a winter resident of Nokomis, Florida. She was a member of Thornton Heights Methodist Church.
Robert and June were avid boaters and skiers. June especially enjoyed golf. She achieved three hole-in-ones which allowed her to become a PGA member.
June enjoyed traveling as well as knitting, painting, bowling, and playing cards.
She is predeceased by her husband who died in 1985.
She is survived by two daughters, Karen Arsenault of Gray and Costa Rica and Vicki Chapin of Old Orchard Beach; three grandchildren, Cindy, Jason, and Kim; two great-grandchildren, Sophie and Matthew; and friend and caretaker Ron Clifford.
A memorial service will be held 1:00 pm, Monday, June 21, 2010, at Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. Burial will follow at Black Point Cemetery, Scarborough.
 

Timothy Gardiner

December 6, 1959

June 15, 2010
SOUTH PORTLAND - Timothy Gardiner, 50, of Poland, formerly of South Portland, died unexpectedly Tuesday June 15, 2010 in Poland.
Timothy was born on December 6, 1959 in Portland a son of Frank O. and Susan A. (Logan) Gardiner. He attended South Portland schools and was a 1978 graduate of South Portland High School. While in school Tim played sports and had been a member of the South Portland High School Football Team.
He was a proud veteran who had honorably served with the Air Force during the first Gulf War. He was stationed in Germany, traveled to Spain and the United Arab Emirates. Following his military service, Tim lived in Utah and also lived briefly in Florida and New Jersey before returning home to Maine.
For several years he has been employed with Berlin City Toyota in the Parts Department. He was an avid sports fan who especially loved playing golf and following NASCAR.
He was predeceased by a brother Michael Gardiner in 2008.
He is survived by his loving parents, Frank and Susan Gardiner of South Portland, a son Bradley Gardiner of Utah, twin daughters, Casey Gardiner of Utah and Linsey Gardiner Bondi and her husband Devon of Utah; three grandchildren, Brooklynn Bondi, Peyton Bondi and Jack Gardiner all of Utah; a brother Stephen Gardiner and his wife Fiona of Wilmington, NC; two sisters, Mary Gardiner Gordon and her husband Patrick of Toms River, NJ, Terri Gardiner Lydon of South Portland and several nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours will be held 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway. Prayers will be recited 9:15 a.m. Saturday at the chapel followed by a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Cross Church, corner of Broadway and Cottage Road, South Portland. Burial will follow in New Calvary Cemetery, South Portland.
 

Aniello Tancredi

December 9, 1918

June 13, 2010
SCARBOROUGH - Aniello Tancredi, 91, of Village Crossings in Cape Elizabeth, formerly of Falmouth Foreside, died on June 13, 2010, at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House with his loving family by his side. He was born December 9, 1918, in Arpaia, Italy, a son of Pasquale and Rosa (Itri) Tancredi. He moved to Massachusetts at age 6 and was a 1936 graduate of Boston English High School and a 1943 graduate of Massachusetts College of Pharmacy.
Aniello married Constance Parlin Moore in January 1944. She died on December 15, 1946. He married Mabel Gray McDow in 1948. She died on February 19, 1999.
Following Pharmaceutical school, he entered the Navy and served during WWII on Eniwetok Island in the Pacific Theater of Operations. He was honorably discharged in 1946 and moved to Maine. He began working for Abbott Laboratories as a salesman. In 1964 he purchased Millcreek Pharmacy in South Portland and owned it until the early 1970's. He then became a financial consultant with Francis I. Dupont which eventually became Smith-Barney until retiring in 2004.
Aniello was a member of the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy, a past President and member of the Portland Club, a member of the Cumberland Club, a member of the Portland Country Club and a past President and member of the Maine Chapter of ASPCA.
He is survived by his son, Robert John Tancredi and his wife Sharon Ash Tancredi of Scarborough, Maine; his daughter, Nancy Rose Tancredi of Beals Island, Maine; three grandchildren: Robert Sapiro and his wife Eleanor Mitten of Cambridge, Massachusetts; Emily Tancredi-Brice Agbenyega and husband Tsiri Agbenyega of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Constance Tancredi-Brice of United Kingdom; four great-grandchildren: Elizabeth Sapiro-Mitten of Amherst, Massachusetts, Peter Sapiro-Mitten of Cambridge, Massachusetts, Kirsten Agbenyega and Rachel Agbenyega of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; nieces, Ilene Agostino, Delia Donatelli and Mary-Jane Linton, nephews, Alfred Donatelli and his wife Janice Donatelli, and Louis Grilli; and numerous grand-nieces and grand-nephews.
A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, June 24, 2010 at 12:30 p.m. at Conroy-Tully Crawford Funeral Home, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. Burial will be in Bingham Cemetery on September 25th at 1:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Aniello's memory to Hospice of Southern Maine, 180 US Route 1 STE 1, Scarborough, Maine 04074-9925.
 

Adeline Kazilionis

April 25, 1922

June 12, 2010
SCARBOROUGH - Adeline Kazilionis, 88, of South Portland, died on Saturday, June 12, 2010 in Scarborough surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire on April 25, 1922, the daughter of Biaggio and Camilla (Mancini) Pento. She attended schools in Portsmouth.
Prior to moving to South Portland, Adeline was a former communicant of St. Dominic’s Church in Portland. After moving to South Portland she became a communicant of St. John the Evangelist Church in South Portland.
On December 4, 1943 she married Joseph Kazilionis, Sr. in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
After raising her family, Adeline went to work at Porteous, Mitchell, and Braun for 13 years before her retirement
Besides her parents Adeline was predeceased by her beloved husband Joseph Kazilionis, Sr. in 2009; five sisters; and two brothers.
Adeline is survived by a daughter Barbara Grannell and her husband James of Windham; sons Joseph J. Kazilionis, Jr., and his wife Joyce of Scarborough, John E. Kazilionis, D.O. and his wife Thymia of Portland, and James P. Kazilionis and his wife Paula of South Portland; a sister Elizabeth Cloutier of Newmarket, NH; brothers Joseph Pento of Portsmouth, NH, and John Pento of Portsmouth, NH; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 15th at the Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. Prayers will be recited on Wednesday, June 16th at 9:15 a.m., at the Chapel followed by a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Church, Main Street, South Portland. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery, South Portland.