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5/5/08 ... Catherine
(Cassie) Ross, 67, died of breast cancer in Roslindale,
MA. wife of Charlie Ross(Sister-in-law to Beverly Johnson, Nancy
Hill, Charlotte Johnson, and Glenn Ross)
4/26/08
... Congratulations to Seth Porter and Lisa Martin who
were married in Pittsburgh. They are on a 10-day honeymoon in
the US Virgin Islands and will return to Pittsburgh where they
both work.
4/15/08 ... Margaret
(Peggy) Soule Turner, 88, passed away quietly in Loveland,
Colorado. She was the mother of Mother of Jack, Lincoln, Rocky
and Margaret Turner.
4/4/08 ... Donato
A. Reveruzzi, 91, died Friday, April 4, 2008. He is the
father of Mary Holt.
4/3/08 ... Born to Nate and
Mika Lentz, a daughter, Mackenzie
Ann Lentz, at 5:30 pm, 8lbs, 20 inches. Welcomed by her
sister, 2 year old, Addison Grace and proud and doting grandparents
Peter and Alice (Morse) Mellin she is the great granddaughter
of the late Ned and Eleanor Morse.
3/25/08 ... Dorothy M. Ross, 92, of
Melrose, MA died quietly at her home.
3/24/2008
... Lane B. Gosbee, 52,
died unexpectedly at Maine Medical Center, Portland. He is the
brother-in-law of Bob Brown.
3/23/08 -- Born to
Lindsay (Crapser) and Peter Klorer, a son, Owen Bryce
Klorer, 8:28 pm on Easter Sunday, 5 lbs. 10 ozs., 18 1/2"
long. He was three weeks early but is doing great.
Proud grandparents Rich & Sally Crapser are hovering close
by & can't wait for Owen's first trip to Chebeague.
3/21/08
... Eleanor Morse,
92, died at Coastal Manor Nursing Home in Yarmouth.
3/12/08
... Born to Amy and David Vintinner, a son, Mason
David Vintinner. Born at 4:48 am and weighed 9 lbs. 1
oz. and was 20" long.
3/4/08 ... David
D. Galarneau, Jr., 54, died unexpectedly at his home.
David has been working with Charlie Kuntz on the island for the
last two years.
3/1/08... Shirley
Madeline Burgess, 89, of Chebeague Island, died Saturday
March 1, 2008, at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough
2/29/08
... Congratulations to Grace
Wilson and Aubrey Jones who were married in Philadelphia.
They will be moving to the Kitsap Peninsula west of Seattle, Washington
after Grace graduates from nursing school (on the 19th of May).
2/24/08
Edna G. Hall, 92, died in Portland, ME. Edna
was the mother of Merrill Hall of Yarmouth, grandmother of Chip,
James, Charles, May and Thomas Hall, and friend of Ester Knight.
2/20/08
... Born to Chris and Kim Kuntz Gogan, a son, Christopher
Joseph Gogan. He was born in Claremont, NH and joins
big brother Ryan and big sister Lilly. Everyone is doing
well.
2/10/08 ... Capt.
Richard Thurlow died at his home in Citrus Springs,
Fla. Richard was married to Anne KomLosy Thurlow until her death.
2/4/08 ... Born to James and Laura Williams, a
daughter, Emily Jean Williams. She was 6 pounds,
6 ounces, 19 inches long. James is Gail and Jack Williams
son, Betty Shute's grandson. Everyone is doing fine.
1/23/08
... Born to Danielle (Hamilton) and Jeremy Bradley at
12:30 am at Riverside hospital In Newport News Virginia,
a girl, Annabelle Lelia
Bradley. She was 7 lbs. 4 ozs and 20 inches long.
Danielle is the daughter of Leland and Karen Hamilton, and sister
to Jamie Calthorpe, Sarah Stein, and Loretta, Lindsey, Anna,
and Trisha Hamilton. Mom, Dad, and baby girl are doing great!
1/12/08
... Robert Estabrook Tonks,
97, died at his home in Morningstar, St. Croix.
1/02/08
... Thomas Patrick Curran,
79, passed away peacefully at his home in Laconia.
12/31/07
--- Nancy Emery Lizotte,
56, died of lung cancer in Fall River, Massachusetts.
12/24/07 ... Billy
Munroe, 75, passed away at Maine Medical Center after
a long illness. Billy was surrounded by his wife of 52 years Marjorie
and his family.
12/23/07 ... Congratulations to
Carol Munroe and John Allen who were married at the Chapel
at Maine Medical Center.
12/6/07 ... Truman Stelle,
63, passed away after a long battle with cancer. Truman was the
eldest son of Mary And Roy Stelle, formerly summer residents of
Chebeague. He is survived by his wife Carolyn of Silver Spring,
MD, his daughter Rebecca of Washington, D.C. and son Benjamin
of Silver Spring, MD, and brother Richard of Malverne, NY.
11/18/07
... Barbara Gwillim,
95, died while being transported from Chebeague. A memorial service
will be held on Chebeague during next summer at the convenience
of the family.
10/27/07 ... Judith
J. Nida, 68, died of breast cancer on Oct. 27, 2007, at
her home in Brunswick.
10/12/07 ... Congratulations
to Thomas Scifres who has been appointed head coach of
the Iona men's and women's rowing program. He has an extensive
rowing background as coach and competitor. He is the son of Jane
Scifres and grandson of Betty Shute.
10/9/07 ....
Born to Beth and Jeffrey Putnam, a son, Cole
William Putnam. He weighed 7 lbs 14 oz and was 21 1/2
inches long. Proud Grandparents Bill Putnam, Nancy Vachon Ricky
and Sandra Dyer and Great Grandparents Sam Hackenberger, Shelby
and Harris Putnam, Kenneth Dyer and Gigi Dyer
10/1/07 - ...Congratulations to Katherine (Kay-Kay)
Hill, who has been accepted into Unite For Sight's volunteer
program and will be going to Ghana to help improve eye health
and eliminate preventable blindness. She could use some
help getting to Ghana -- please take a look
at her website.
9/8/07 ... Born to Pam and Rich
Brewer, a son, Hayden Scott Brewer. He was 7 lbs 7 oz.,
20 1/4 inches long, born at 10:44pm. He is the grandson of Dianne
and Hartley Brewer and Joyce Leydet. He joins his sister Mackenzie.
8/31/07
- Congratulations to Jonny Miller
who graduated from Full Sail Real World Education.
8/29/07
.... Born to Heather (Malony) and Michael Dougan, a daughter,
Tacie Elisabeth Dougan.
She was born at 5:42 am and was 9 lbs. and 2 oz. and 21 inches
long. She joins big sister, Anna Loxley who are both named after
their maternal great grandmother, Elisabeth Tacie Loxley Malony.
Proud grandparents are Jill and Allen Malony.
8/24/07
...Born to Erika and Christopher (Topher) Neumann, a daughter,
Eva Mae Neumann.
She was born at 2:20 PM and was over 8 lbs. She is also the granddaughter
to Betts and Eldon Mayer.
8/20/07 ... Robert
White, 63, died peacefully Monday afternoon, his wife
Linda by his side, lying in front of his windows overlooking Casco
Bay.
8/15/07 ...Dr.
Henrietta Leonard, 53, died peacefuly in the early morning
hours surrounded by loving family and friends at home on Chebeague.
8/8/07
... Bette "Boopie"
Doughty Tellinghuisen, 58, died unexpectedly while on
a vacation trip to Alaska.
8/5/07 ... Congratulations
to Christine and Eric Johnson
who were married in Dracut, MA. Eric is the son of Paul and Norma
Johnson and the grandson of the late Paul and Susie Johnson.
7/24/07
... Donal Guptile Parr,
80, died at the Union Printers Home in Colorado Springs, after
a long battle with Parkinson's Disease.
7/21/07
...Donald Chapin Root Jr.,
73, died peacefully surrounded by his family at Cape Cod Hospital
after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Donald is the
brother of Charlotte Morse.
7/7/07 ...Congratulations
Elizabeth Cashman Hill
to Tom Reinier Schutte on their wedding. The first wedding
on the Town of Chebeague.
7/7/07 ... Congratulations
to Merrill Hall, III ("Chip") who participated
in the first contemporary strongman contest in the state of Maine,
sponsored by North American Strongman. Mr. Hall qualified for
NAS's Masters Nationals this year. Chip is the son of Ester Knight
brother to May.
7/6/07 ... Born to Lisa and Edwin,
a son, Drake Alden Tucker at 10:02 am and weighed 8 pounds
2 oz.. Mother and son doing fine. Drake joins 3 older brothers
and 1 sister. His grandmother is Jane Scifres and great grandmother
is Betty Shute.
7/5/07 ... Born to Deborah Tyler
and Patric Cohen, a son, Signar
Jasper Cohen-Tyler at Hartford Hospital in Hartford, CT
at 8:38 AM on July 5th. Siggie was 8 lbs, 2 oz and 20 inches long
at birth. Both mom and baby are back from the hospital and doing
fine. Deborah's mom Mimi (Moulton) of Deer Point has been helping
out with all kinds of things, including spending lots of time
with Siggie's big brother, 4-year-old Benjamin.
7/3/07
...Born to Jennifer Dunfee and Andrew Sharp, a son, Thomas
Willoughby Dunfee Sharp in McLean Virginia. His grandparents
are Nancy and Willoughby Sharp.
6/19/07 ... Born
to Jen and Bryan Bunch, a daughter, Lila
Merilyn Bunch. She weighed 10 lb., 4 oz. Her proud parents
are Jen and Bryan Bunch. Jen is the daughter of Jackie (Doughty)
and Bud Trask of Woolwich . Mabel and Sanford Doughty are Lila's
great grandparents."
6/9/07 ... Congratulations
to Christine Cunanan and Christopher
Johnson who were married on Chebeague. Chris is the son
of Paul and Norma Johnson.
5/30/07 Born to Scott
and Kristina Belesca, a daughter, Katherine
Ann Belesca, 5 pounds 4 ounces at 5:56pm. Even though
she wasn't expected until early July, she is doing just fine.
And so are very blessed & proud parents Scott & Kristi.
Her Grandmother Ann can hardly wait for her first trip to Chebeague!
5/29/07
... Woldemar Weiss,
95, died at home with family at his side in Stuart, Florida.
5/21/07
... Born to Adam and Stephanie West, a daughter, Cadence
Rae West. Cadence weighs 8 lbs 4 ozs and is 20 inches
long. Parents and baby are doing well and grandparents, Susan
and Richard West are thrilled to have another granddaughter.
5/17/07 ... Nancy
Martindale, 61, died, after a long battle with cancer
and emphyzema. She leaves behind daughter Lisa, her husband Jason
and grandaughter Emily, her son Brian and his wife Brianne.
5/17/07
... Vera Marie (Cobb) Beisiegel,
80, passed away on May 17, 2007 at Harrington Court Convalescent
Home in Colchester.
5/16/07 ... Cynthia
T. Sheketoff, 80, died Wednesday, from complications of
lung cancer. She was at home, in her own bed - with views of Casco
Bay.
5/13/07 ... Born to Loralee Clark (daughter
of Lesley Clark - Camp Providence) and Chris Carone, a daughter,
Lydia Abigail Carone. She weighed 6 pounds, 9.7 ounces
and was 20 inches long. Mom had a hard time after the birth, but
everyone is doing great now. Lydia joins her brother Ian (now
4) in their home in Williamsburg, VA.
5/5/07 ...
Phyllis MacArthur,
82, died peacefully at her residence in Branchburg, NJ.
5/2/07
... Born to Laura (daughter of Betsy Gaston) and Greg Kline, a
daughter, Estar Ever Ohana,
in Ridgewood, NJ. She is our first child and weighed 7 pounds,
13 ounces at birth.
5/1/07 ... Donald
F. Whitney, 90, died peacefully in Freeport, Maine. A
celebration of his life will be held at a later date.
4/26/07
... Born to Danielle Rich and Shawn Rideout, a daughter, Alexandria Marie Rideout.
She was born at 3:34 pm, weighed 5 lbs 13 oz and was 18"
long.
4/19/07 ... Born to Philip and Lesley Grant,
a daughter, Ainsley Elizabeth Grant in Vermont. Grandparents
Schuyler and Linda Grant are of course waiting for her to enjoy
her first visit to Chebeague.
4/18/07 ... Richard
Stayner Graves III, 64, died unexpectedly Wednesday, at
his home on Chebeague Island. A celebration of his life will be
May 19 at 1pm at the Chebeague Church. A reception will follow
at his home weather permitting.
4/3/07 ...Elizabeth (Lib) B. Ross,
76, died at Mercy Hospital following a brief illness.
3/22/07
- Born to Amina and Zachary Grunko of Arlington, MA , Lucia
Annabelle Grunko, 5 lbs, 6 oz, 19 inches long. All are
doing well, especially the grandparents Beth and Michael Grunko
of Somerville, MA and Chebeague Island, Maine.
3/19/07
... Born to Laura Trask and David Tyler, a daughter, Mabel
Sophia Tyler, in Rockport.
Mabel was born at 6 p.m., weighed 8 pounds 12 ounces, and is 20
3/4 inches long. She is the granddaughter of Mimi Moulton, and
of Jackie and Bud Trask and is the great-granddaughter of Sanford
and Mabel Doughty. She is named in honor of her namesake, Mabel
Doughty.
3/11/07 ,,, Theo
Stavropoulos, 76, died at home on Chebeague surrounded
by his family. A celebration of his life will happen on June 3rd.
3/9/07
... Born to Mary Taylor and Andrew Todd, a daughter and son, Sadie Mae and Aiden Philip.
Sadie Mae was born at 1:30AM. She weighed 6 lb. 10 oz and is 19
3/4 inches long. Aiden Philip was born at 1:36 AM. He weighed
6 lbs and is 19 inches long. Mother and babies are doing great!
3/4/07
... Nils Y. Wessell,
92, died Sunday, in Naples, of complications from a fracture in
his shoulder
3/2/07 ...Born to Heidi and Dave Pomerleau,
a daughter, Cali Suzanne
Pomerleau. She weighed 7 lbs and 9 oz and is great granddaughter
of Suzanne and Roy Jackson and the great granddaughter of of Richard
and Margaret Dyer. Heidi is the daughter of Cindy and Larry Godin.
3/1/07
... Geneva C. Bowen, 87,
died at the Barron Center in Portland.
2/25/07 ...Lloyd Allen Bump Parker, 71,
died unexpectedly in Portland.
2/22/07 ... Born
to Brooks and Lauri Traina, two sons, Philip
Joseph Traina and Shaun Albert Traina. Born at 9:26 and
9:27AM at Maine Medical and are now home in Windham, ME and doing
great! They are the grandchildren of Al and Vail.
2/16/07
...Alexander Harding Morton "Mort",
86, passed away at home. Mort ran the Island View Inn along with
Bob Follette in the 60's.
2/8/07 ... Born to Amy
and Jon Rich, a daughter, Catherine
Grace Rich, a 5 am. She weighed 10 lbs 2 oz.
1/29/07
... William T. Galey III, 91,
died in Portland flollowing brain surgery.
1/19/07
... Bob Parker, 63, died
in Augusta after a long illness.
1/19/07 ... Tom Adams Rothschild, 64,
died in Newton surrounded by his family. Memorial Service for
Tom on Sunday, July 8 at 3:15 pm at the Church. Reception to follow
at the Parish House.
1/18/07...Born to Jason Skillin
and Christina Sawtelle, a son, Jeffrey Herman.
Jeffrey weighed in at 8 lbs, 11 oz, and is 21 inches long.
He is the grandson of Fred and Donna Skillin and the great grandson
of Leona Boxer. Everyone is doing fine and all are very
excited about the new addition to the family.
1/1/07
- George C. Droggitis,
51, of Biddeford died Monday Jan. 1, 2007, at his home. He is
the brother-in-law of Cindy Riddle, Julie Doughty and Cathy MacNeill.
12/12/06
-Verlyn Alton Mason, 84,
died in Florida. He is the father of Paula Libby.
12/1/06
- Born to Jaedra and Brandon Rideout, a daughter, Emery
Rideout. She was born at 7:30 am and weighed 9lb 10oz.
Emery is the granddaughter of Vicky and Chip Emery and the great
granddaughter of Kenneth and Jeanette Hamilton.
11/11/06
- Congratulations to Brian and Brianne Martindale
who were married in Burlington, NC. Brian is the grandson
of Ross Martindale and nephew of Fred and Donna Martindale.
10/31/06 - Gladys
E. Bennett, 93, died at the Island Commons.
10/27/06
- Hazel Beatrice Pierce"
Colbeth" was re-interred here on Chebeague Island
10/24/06
- David L. Adams, 74, of
Falmouth, died at Falmouth by the Sea.
10/21/06
- Congratulations to April
Caldwell who was chosen Homecoming Attendant at Tullahoma,Tn.
High School. She is the daughter of Barbara Ross Caldwell and
granddaughter to Poochie and Priscilla Ross.
9/24/06
- Virginia Semple Kane, 87, died at Mercy Hospital in Portland.Virginia's
burial Saturday on Chebeague is at 11 o'clock and all welcome
- NOTE TIME CHANGE.
9/16/06 - Congratulations
to Beth Dyer and
Jeff Putnam who were married on Chebeague.
9/4/06
- Betty Louise Johnson,
78, died at the Gorham House after a short battle with cancer.
8/
29/06 - Born to Janie and Phil Johnson, a daughter and son, Lilly
and Luke Johnson, Lilly 6 1/2 lbs and Luke 5 1/2 lbs in Chesapeake
Virginia. The fraternal twins and Janie are well but grandparents
Phil and Betty Johnson are well but very tired.
8/22/06
- Born to Rebecca Grunko and Alex Kern, a daughter, Ruthanna
Kern at 6:46 PM. Ruthanna weighed in at a healthy 8 lbs, 6.6
oz and was 20 3/4 inches long.Both baby and mother are in fine
health and her father was present. Her big brother, 4 year-old
Elias, got to meet his little sister and gave her gentle kisses.
8/11/06
- Born to Stacy (KomLosy) and Matthew Stewart, a son, Ozric
Hassan Stewart at 11:43 am. He weighed 8 lbs 10 oz., is
19 3/4 " long and has lots of dark brown hair.
7/10/06
...Born to Jing and Phil Jordan, a son, Adrian Philip Jordan,
in Princeton, NJ. He is the first child and weighed 7 pounds,
13 ounces. Mother, son and father doing well. Grandparents
-- Phil and Sheila Jordan -- are ecstatic and heading south to
see Adrian.
7/2/06 - Born to Hugh Bowen and Danielle,
a son, Connor Thoreson Bowen. He weighed 6 lbs 14 oz. Hugh
is the son of Richard Bowen.
7/2/06 ...Born to Jill
(Trower) and Darren Sparling, a son, Malcolm David Sparling,
at 8:24 pm. Weighing in at 6 pounds, 9 ounces. Second grandchild
for David and Ann Trower. All doing well.
6/24/06
... Congratulations to Lindsay
Crapser and Peter Klorer who were married on Chebeague
on a very foggy, soggy, beautiful day! Lindsay is the daughter
of Rich and Sally Layng Crapser.
6/22/06 ... Born
to Elizabeth C. Hill and Tom R. Schutte, a girl, Evelyn
Nancy Wilhelmina Schutte in The Hague, Netherlands. She
weighed 8 lbs 10 oz and was born at 3:49 AM Netherlands time.
Mother and daughter are doing great and so are the grandparents
Nancy (who is with her) and David Hill.
6/21/06
... Virginia (Woolfrey) Shattuck,
53, died at home in West Groton after a lengthy illness.
6/17/06
...Congratulatioins to Adam Carter Johnson who graduated
from Santa Clara University with a BS in Computer Science. He
will be working for Mantech, Inc, a computer security company
in Vermont. Adam is the son of Charlotte and Scott Johnson.
6/10/06...
Congratulations to Bryan York, son of Terry Dyer York and
Gerald York of Orrs Island, Maine. Bryan is the grandson of Suzanne
and Roy Jackson and Richard and Peggy Dyer. Bryan will attend
Maine Maritime in the fall.
Congratulations to our Greely graduates Chris Martin and
Jim Stefanilo.
Congratulations to Chris Martin who has been excepted
into the Elementary Education program at St Joseph's College in
Windham.
6/10/06 ... Congratulations to John
Oderda and Katie Murray who were married in Salt Lake City,
Utah.They'll continue to live in Salt Lake City as John finishes
one more year in the University of Utah Masters in Architecture
program and Katie enters her second year of the
4-year Doctor of Pharmacy Program at the College of Pharmacy.
6/3/06 ... Mary
McGee Morton, 95, a resident of Greenpoint since 1996
and a former resident of Milford, NH, died Saturday.
5/31/04
Born to Rebecca (Towle) and Michael Benson of South Portland,
a daughter, Cambell Rebecca. Wgt 7 lbs 9 oz and 20
inches long. Grandparents are Allyson and Lindy Smith.
5/28/06
...Congratulations to Matt
McCollom who graduated from the University of New Haven
with a Bachelor's in Fire Science. He will be fishing and working
locally this summer while he applies to the State Police Academy.
5/28/06 Congratulations to Kathryn
W. Emery, daughter of Chip and Vicki Emery, who graduated
magna cum laude from Colby College. She received her Bachelor
of Arts degree in Anthropology and Italian Studies. Kate will
be working in Florence, Italy this summer and then will return
to the states to teach for Readak Educational Services in the
fall.
5/13/06...'Congratulations to Benjamin
Charles Adams, son of Thomas Adams, who graduated from the
University of Southern Maine. He received his Bachelor of
Arts(B.A.) in Business Administration.'
5/13/06
...Congratulations to Lauren Barker
Miller who graduated from University of Maine at Farmington
with an Elementary Education Degree.
5/10/06--Thelma J. O'Donnell, 90, died
after a brief illness in Portland. Thelma is the great-grandmother
of Cassidy Jeffers and friend of May Hall, Ester Knight and Beatrice
Crossman (among many others). She will be missed.
5/6/06
... Congratulations to Gina Oderda who graduated Magna
Cum Laude from Menlo College. She was the recipient of the
Senior Thesis award and the Outstanding Psychology Student award.
She plans on moving back to England in the fall to explore graduate
school plans (law or psychology).
5/6/06 ... Robert H. Morin, 67, died in
Rotonda West, Florida. Memorial Celebration of Bob's life at Ben
and Pat Prescotts, July 8th 3pm.
5/6/06 ...Doris Evelyn Croudis, 94, passed
away Saturday morning at St. Andre Health Care Facility in Biddeford.
4/26/06
... Born to Meredith (Lestan) and Jean-Louis Beaupre, a son, Riley Joseph. He is home
and doing fine with his brother, 22 month Logan and 9 year old
Jade.
4/15/06 ... Congratulations to Lindsey
Hamilton and Nathan Barba on their marriage.
4/14/06
... Born to Rebecca (Towle) and Michael Benson of South Portland,
a son, Bradyn (Brady) Michael Benson. Wgt 7 lbs 10
oz and 20 1/2 inches long. Grandparents are Allyson and
Lindy Smith.
3/19/06 ...Born to Vicki & Stephen
Todd at 1:29 am, a son, Caleb
Stephen. He weighted 9lbs 6oz and is 21 inches long.
Everyone is doing just fine and big brother Cameron and big sister
Emily can't wait to have their new brother come home.
3/18/06
... Born to Ashley (Sidor) Adams and Kai Adams, a daughter,
Morgan LeeAnn Adams, at 2:20 am. She weighed 7 pounds,
11 ounces and is 19 1/2 inches long. She joins her sister,
Whitney, who will be two years old on April 9.
3/10/06 ... Theresa
(Jane) Sawyer, 81, died at home in South Portland.
3/9/06
... Roland Ivan Webber,
81, died unexpectedly from complications after a hospital stay
in February.
3/7/06 ... Clayton
Helbig, 47, died suddenly and unexpectedly. Clay
was the husband of Judy, the son of Gayle Helbig of Chebeague,
and the nephew of Phyllis MacArthur of Nj and Chebeague.
He is also survived by his brothers Colton and Steffan,
sister Claudia, and a large extended family. A memorial
service was held in NJ on March 11, and he will be buried on Chebeague
at a later date.
3/5/06... Grace Bennett Hamilton, 95,
died peacefully in Gardiner, Maine.
2/25/06 ...
Evelyn Shirley Blaisdell Varney
Stover, 85, died at Coastal Manor in Yarmouth where she
had resided for the past nine years.
2/8/06 ...
Tracy Walker Howell, 42,
died after a sudden and brief illness. A summer memorial on the
island is planned.
2/8/06 ...Jim
Morse, 50, passed away at his home after a brief illness.
1/26/06
... Born to Brooke (West) and John Williams, a daughter, Ellie Elizabeth Williams.
She weighs 9 lbs. 4 ozs and is 20 inches long. All are doing well.
Ellie is named after to two great grandmothers - Ellie Hill and
Betty Shute. The very proud grand parents are Gail and Jack Williams
and Susan and Rich West
1/20/06 ... Born to Jennifer
and David Horner, a daughter, Grace Catherine Horner. She
weighed 9 lbs 7 oz and was 22 3/4" long.
1/13/06
... Alfred Fonny Alfonzo Doughty,
79, died unexpectedly at his home at the Betsy Ross House.
1/10/06
... Born to Mikhele Kuntz and John Gaudet, a son, John
Martin Gaudet. He was 7 lbs. 10 oz and 20" long.
12/19/05...Born
to Mika (Holliday) and Nathaniel Lentz, a daughter, Addison
Grace Lentz. She weighs 9 lbs and is 21 inches long. The
very proud grand parents are Alice and Peter Mellin and great
grandmother Eleanor Morse.
12/11/05 ... Nancy
C. Hackenberger, 84, died at Mercy Hospital surrounded
by her family.
11/24/05 ... Born to Patti (Perkins)
and Bob Watanabe, a son, Makoto
David Watanabe. He was 7lb 14 oz, 21" long and was
born at 10:50 pm Thanksgiving day! Their address is 88 Bennett
Rd., New Gloucester, ME 04260
11/18/05 ... Born
to Edward and Regina Leonard, a daughter, Mary Regina Leonard.
She was 6lb 10oz and 18 inches (not sure of exact length)
Mom and baby are doing well.
11/5/05 ...
Doris E. LeClaire Allen, 88,
passed away from complications following hip surgery.
11/2/05
... Richard L. Freeman,
77, passed away unexpectedly on Chebeague. A service is scheduled
for Sunday, November 6, 1 pm at the Chebeague Methodist Church.
There will be a memorial service next summer.
10/27/05
... Neil G. Doughty,
72, passed away at Seaside Rehabilitation in Portland.
10/23/05
... Marjory Sprague Richardson,
97, passed away yesterday morning in Farmingdale, Me.
10/22/05
...Born to Catarina and John Jordan, a daughter, Lucia Gray
Jordan. Lucia weighed 5bs and was 19 inches long.
10/15/05
...Nathan Edward Stewart,
25, died in a work related accident off Staten Island, New York.
He is the son of Jimmy Stewart of Chebeague Island (mailing address:PO
BOX 540, Yarmouth ME 04096), and Mary Ellen Stewart Clayman of
120 Maquoit Drive, Freeport, ME 04032.
10/10/05
...Alnah Doughty, 35,
died after a long battle with lung cancer.
10/05/05
...Jim Kennedy, 65, died
in California from Cancer brought on by Hepetitis C. Jim loved
Chebeague and his ashes will be buried in the cemetery next spring.
10/05/05
...Madeline Craven passed
away peacefully this morning at Hawthorn House in Brunswick.
There will be a memorial service here on Chebeague Monday, October
24th at Chebeague Methodist Church at 1 pm. In leiu of flowers
donations may be made to Chebeague's Samaritan Fund.
9/24/05
.. Congratulations to Jon Rich and Amy Quattrucci who were
married on Chebeague.
9/22/05 ... Kathy
Capps, 89, died peacefully at the Island Commons on Thursday
morning.. There will be a service next summer on the
Island.
9/10/05 ... Congratulations to Nancy
Barton and Jim Vachon who were married at Joseph's by
the Sea in Old Orchard Beach Maine. Jeffery and Jeremy Putnam
were groomsmen, Ruthie Noble matron of honor and Ruthie Putnam
bridesmaid.
9/6/05 ...Born to Pam and Rich Brewer,
a daughter, MacKenzie Helen Brewer, at Mercy Hospital at
9:28 pm. She weighed 6lbs. 8 oz and measured 20 1/2 in. in length.
She is very healthy and happy....
8/25/05 ...Bertwell
W. Hamilton, Jr., 79, died in Temecula, California. Bertwell
grew up and went to school on Chebeague. His father was Bertwell
W. and mother Eva Ricker Hamilton
8/2/05 ... Born
to Laura and Tom Zubricki, a boy, Matthew
Zubricki. He weighed 9 lbs 7 oz and is 21.5 inches.
His grandparents are Paul and Norma Johnson.
7/13/05 ... Born to Born to Michael and Christina
(Freeman) Feinberg,, a boy, Aaron Michael, He weighed 6#,
1/2 oz. and mother and child both doing well now.
7/11/05
... Robert B. Weld passed
away in Las Vegas. His heart will forever hold a special place
with Chebeague having spent over 60 summers here up until August
2001.
7/05/05 ... Capt.
Ronald Lee Doughty, 63, of Taft Ave. and formerly of Chebeague
Island, passed away at his home with his wife by his side after
a long illness.
7/03/05 ... Angela
M. 'Angel' Douglass, 34, died unexpectedly at her residence.
6/30/05
...Lillian Etoile Langhorst,
80, died in Dix Hills, New York after a long illness. She summered
on Chebeague for many years. She is deeply missed by her
two daughters, Linda and Diane, and their families. She
leaves behind five grandchildren, Stephanie, Matthew, Geoffrey,
Tyler and Jonathan, who all enjoy Chebeague.
5/19/05 ...Beverly
Ann Hamilton, 72 passed away after a long battle with
cancer.
5/15/05... Leland
Hamilton, 57, of Chebeague Island passed away in his sleep.
Leland leaves behind his wife, Karen and daughters Jamie, Danielle,
Lindsey, Loretta, Anna and Trisha, and Danny and Rebecca. In lieu
of flowers, contributions can be made to the Chebeague United
Methodist Church.
5/1/05 ... Ross
Martindale Jr., 61, died peacefully in his sleep from
complications of diabetes at home in Caldwell, New Jersey.
4/29/05
...Louise Weiss, 87, passed
away peacefully in her sleep. She and Wally have been living
at Sterling House, 3401 SE Aster Place, in Stuart, Florida, 34994.
for the past 6 months. Louise had been suffering from Alzheimer's
disease. A Memorial service & burial will be arranged
at a later date on Chebeague Island.
4/13/05 ...Joann Perkins, 87, died at
Brentwood Nursing Home in Yarmouth. She was surrounded by her
family and with the help of Hospice, died peacefully: free of
pain at last. She will be missed. There will be calling hours
on Wednesday, April 20th from 2 to 4 PM at Hobbs funeral Home ..
230 Cottage Rd. South Portland.
Her funeral Mass will be on Thursday, the 21st of April at 11:00AM
at The Sacred Heart Church in Yarmouth (the stone one).
3/24/05
...Born to Andrew Sharp and Jennifer Dunfee, a daughter, Acadia
Jane Dunfee Sharp to be called "Cady", in McLean,
Virginia.- Her grandparents are Nancy and Will Sharp.
3/16/05
... Born to John and Libby Kinnealey, a son, Austin Bates Kinnealey,
in Boston, Mass. Austin is the seventh grandson for Bill
and Barbara Marshall.
3/1/05 ... Freemont
(Monty) MacNeill, 75, died in Portland in a rehab center.
2/24/05
... Dugan Middleton
passed away peacefully in Hospice Care from complications of thyroid
cancer.
2/01/05... James(Jim)Leonard,66,passed
away peacefully from pancreatic cancer. There will be a Memorial
Service at the Chebeague Methodist Church, Chebeague Island, Maine
at 1100 AM Saturday June 18, 2005. There will be a reception for
friends and family immediately following the Service at the Chebeague
Island Hall. Those needing help with transportation or logistics
can contact either Cap Leonard (207 846 0801) or Priscilla Ross
(207 846 4072). In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made
to the Chebeague Island Library, in memory of James Birdsell Leonard.
1/30/05... Born to Lisa Martindale Brown and her
husband Jason, a girl, Emily Clark Brown. She weighed
5 pounds 7 ounces and was 173/4 inches. Mother and child
are doing fine. Emily is the great granddaughter of Ross
Martindale, Sr., granddaughter of Ross Jr. and the grand niece
of Fred Martindale.
1/28/05...Born to James and
Gina Kuntz, a son, Liam
Arthur Kuntz, at 11:50p.m. in Brunswick, Maine.
He weighed 8lbs 14oz and was 20 1/2 inches long. Liam and
the entire family is doing very well and look forward to introducing
Liam to Chebeague this summer.
1/23/05... David Nyhan, 64, died in Brookline
after shoveling snow. Islanders recall writer's
summers on Chebeague (Portland Press Herald invites people
to share any stories about David Nyhan and his time in Maine)
12/29/04 ... Harry
Turner Martindale, Jr., 99, died in Newport Beach, California.
Harry is the brother to Ross and uncle to Fred and Ross.
12/24/04
... Dwight Benson, 52, died at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester,
Minnesota after a long illness. Dwight is the husband of Kathi
Paul and son-in-law of Ruth Bradish.
12//18/04
... Born to Kelly and Sherman Rich, a son, Zachary
Soule Rich. He weighed 9 lbs 7 oz and was 21 1/2"
long
12/15/04 ... Born to Jessica (Jackson) and
Rich Fleck, a son, Sean Trower Fleck,
in Denver, CO. He weighed 8 pounds 4 ounces and was 20 inches
long. He will spend his first Christmas with his parents Jess
(Jackson) and Rich Fleck, sister Greta, Grandparents Jen and Leon
Hamilton, and great aunt Marty Trower.
12/14/04
... Anne L. Gowen Brown,
76, of Hog Fat Hill Road, passed away Dec. 14, 2004 at Bridgton
Hospital. Anne is the mother of Bob Brown.
12/11/04
... Everett Wood, 88, father of Gunnar Wood and uncle of
Laurie Wood, passed away at his home in Hanover, NH.
12/6/04
... Donald E. Fish, 77 of
West Cumberland, died at a Portland hospital after a brief illness.
He has worked for the CTC as a driver for about10 years.
11/14/04
... Congratulations to Victoria Leilani
Garcia and Joseph Gray who were married in Denver. Victoria
is the Daughter of Nancy Hill and the Niece of Beverly Johnson,
Charlotte Johnson, Glenn Ross, and Charlie Ross.
11/4/04
... Edward Kendall White, 88, died peacfully in Naples,
Florida with family nearby.
10/27/04 ... Beatrice York Kendall, 98,
of Monson and Chebeague Island, died peacefully at home.
10/25/04
... Born to Mikhele Kuntz and John Gaudet, a son, Zebadiah
Pomerleau Gaudet, at Mercy Hospital. Zeb weighs 7 lb.
9 oz and is 20" long. Everyone's doing fine.
10/10/04 ... Carol
Scott Stranahan, 83, died in Mercer, Pennsylvania while
preparing for an art exhibit of her work.
9/29/04
... Born to William and Fiona ( Komlosy) Cole, a son, Seamus
Eli Cole, at Palm Beach Gardens. He weighted 6# 12 oz. and
is 19" long. Fiona is the daughter of Anna and the late Capt.
Fred Komlosy of North Palm Beach and Chebeague.
9/26/04 ... Born to Lindsey (Webb) and her husband
Clay Samford, a boy, Elijah John Samford, in Denver, Colorado,
(8 pounds, 20 inches long). Grandchild to Rod and Elise Webb.
9/26/04 ... Congratulations to Zachary Grunko
and Amina Kock Lee who were married at Friend's Meeting in
Cambridge, MA. Zac is the son of Beth and Michael Grunko.
8/25/04
... Clayton Hamilton Allen,
86, of Chebeague Island, died Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2004 following
a brief illness.
8/14/04 ... Congratulations to
Thomas Hall and Graciela Lamy were married on a rafting
party off Clapboard Island. Graciela is the daughter of Estela
Viegas and sister of Maria Notaroberto of Uruguay. Tom is the
son of Ester Knight of Chebeague and Merrill Hall of Cousins Island,
brother of May and Charles Hall of Chebeague and James and Merrill
Hall of Freeport. Nephew Cassidy Jeffers, of Chebeague, was ringbearer.
8/9/04 ... Born to Jill (Trower) & Darren Sparling,
a son, James Darren Sparling. He is the first grandchild
for David & Ann Trower and the first nephew for Wendy.
8/8/04
... Ruth Slowik, 82,
died at the Island Commons on Chebeague following a brief illness.
8/8/04 ... Born to Bill & Jamie Calthorpe,
a son, David William
Calthorpe. He weighed7 lbs., 14 oz. and is 20 1/2 inches
long.
8/7/04 ... Congratulations to Benjamin
Scott Johnson and Courtney Hardie on their marriage. Ben
is the son of Scott and Charlotte Johnson of Hartford, VT, and
Chebeague Island. Courtney is the daughter of Steve and Connie
Hardie of Dubuque, Iowa. Ben and Courtney are both graduates of
the University of Chicago. Ben is working for the Aegis Corporation
in Falls Church, VA, and Courtney is teaching at Field School
in Washington, D.C. Ben is also attending graduate school at Johns
Hopkins University.
8/1/04 ... Bernice
McLellan White died peacefully in Naples, Florida. Her
memorial will be at the island church on August 29th at 1PM.
8/1/04 ... Frank
Warren Haines Jr., 83, died at Tandem Health Care, Lawrenceville,
N.J.
7/31/04 ... Geraldine
L. Small Killian, 82, died at Twin Rivers Health &
Rehab in Arkadelphia, Arkansas.
7/28/04 ... Alger Frances Burgess, 85,
died at his daughter's home on Chebeague Island.
7/21/04
... Adelaide Rispoli Crosman,
101, died in Natick, MA. She is the aunt to Beverly, Nancy, Charlotte,
Charlie and Glenn Ross who visited often on Chebeague in the 60's
and 70's.
7/9/04... Eva
Conrad, 88, passed away peacefully at Springbrook Nursing
Home.
7/1/04 ...Capt.
Frederick A. KomLosy, Jr., 75, of North Palm Beach, Fla.,
died.
6/11/04 ... Born to Scott and Marci
Martindale in So. Charleston, West Virginia, a daughter, Kassie
Lynn Martindale. She weighed 6lbs. 11 ozs. and is 24"
long! She joins her cousins Steven 14, and Hilary 9, all grandchildren
of Fred and Donna Martindale and Great grand children of Ross
Martindale.
6/3/04 ... Katharine
(Worthen) Downey, 91, died at Cooley Dickinson Hospital
in New Hampshire.
6/2/04 ... Jack
Zaugg, 86, died in California. There will be a "Gathering"
in San Mateo next Sunday and there will be something planned for
Chebeague in the summer.
5/31/04 ...Born to Rebecca (Towle) and Michael
Benson of South Portland, a daughter, Cambell Rebecca Benson.
Wgt 7 lbs 9 oz and 20 inches long. Grandparents are Allyson and
Lindy Smith.
5/28/04 ...Congratulations to Anne Muller,
daughter of Brien and Emily (Gaston) Muller, who graduated from
Mt. Holyoke College with a BA in American Studies.
5/20/04
... Born to Tracy and Jeremy Ames, a daughter, Alissa
Sally Ames. She is 20" long and weighed 7lb, 14 1/2
oz. Jeremy spent a lot of time on Chebeague a few years back.
5/04 ... Congratulations to Sarah Corson
who graduated from Columbia University School of Nursing with
B.S.N., it's her second degree, she has a B.A. in Psychology from
Washington College.
5/04 ...Congratulations to
Chip Corson who graduated from Wheaton College with a B.A.
in Philosophy.
5/15/04 ...Congratulaitons to Ryan Ross,
son of Doug and Gina Ross, who graduated from Stonehill College
with a B.S. in Business Administration.
5/15/04
... Congratulations to Jaedra Emery, daughter of Chip and
Vicki Emery who graduated from the University of New England.
She received her B.A. in English with a Teacher Certification
for grades 7-12.
5/15/04 ... Congratulations to
Laurie Wood who received her Master's Degree in American
and New England Studies from the University of Southern Maine.
5/15/04 ... Richard
C. Hudgins, 68, died Saturday at home in York, Maine.
He is the husband of Sally McCullom Hudgins, brother-in-law of
Bruce and Joanne McCullom Anderson, Tommy & Jeannette McCullom,
Billy & Liz McCullom.
5/13/04 ... Sally
Wile, 96, died. Sally's husband George died in 1989.
5/11/04
... Albert L. Marsh, 70,
died surrounded by family in Massachusetts.
5/8/04
... Herbert J. Coombs,
78, passed away at his residence following a brief illness. Mr.
Coombs is the father of our minister Glenn Cooms.
4/23/04
... Born to Laurie (Webb) and her husband Whit, a boy, Micah
Rodman Hall, in Venice, CA. (7 lbs. 4 ounces, 20 inches long.)
Grandchild to Rod and Elise Webb.
4/9/04 - Born
to Ashley and Kai Adams, a daughter, Whitney
Elizabeth Adams. She weighed 6 lbs. 12 oz, 18" long,
and was born at 9:14 am. She is the grandchild of Mike and Lee
Robinson and great-grandchild of Donald and Janet Whitney and
Joan Robinson.
3/29/04 - Born to Kim (Kuntz) and
Chris Gogan, a daughter, Lillian
Rose Gogan, She weighed 6 lbs. 2 oz and was born at 5:02
p.m.
3/29/04 .. Born to Jeffrey and Lynda Feeney of
Ball Ground, Georgia, a son, Daniel
James Feeney , pictured with his big brother Zachary William
Feeney. He is the great grandchild of the late Bill (Wild Willie)
and Doris Freeney and the grandson of the late Daniel Feeney.
He was born April 29, 2004 at 07:50 am. He is 6lbs 12oz and is
21 1/4" long.
3/28/04 ... Carroll
Rines, 88, died peacefully in his sleep in at the Seaside
Nursing Home.
3/09/04 - Born to Rebecca (Rich)
and Jim Koppmann, a son, Nicholas
James Koppmann. Nicholas weighed 7 lbs 11 oz and was 20
inches long and born at 2:15 pm.
3/08/04...Born
to Erin (Layng) and Eric Benisek, a son, Zackary
William Benisek. He weighed 8 lbs 11 oz and was 21 1/4
inches long. He is already looking forward to summers on Chebeague!
3/07/04... Born to Paige (Lestan) and Ricka Boisvert,
a son, Rohan Edward Boisvert. Rohan weighed 9 lbs 3 oz
and was born at 6:04 pm.
3/07/04 ...Born to Catarina
and John Jordan, a daughter, Catarina Ana Jordan. Katarina
weighed 7lbs 9 oz and was 19 1/2 inches long at and born at 9:22
am.
3/04/04 .. Elizabeth
Ann Johnson Leonard, died after a long and courageous
battle with cancer in North Carolina. She was surrounded by husband
Lou and family. There will be a service in North Carolina on Saturday
and one in Hartford on March 13 and she will be buried on the
Island in the Spring.
2/28/04 ... Congratulations
to Danielle Hamilton and Jeremy Bradley on their marriage.
Danielle is the daughter of Leland and Karen Hamilton. The couple
were married at the Fort Eustis Chapel in Virginia. They will
reside in Virginia.
2/25/04 ...Albert
Ricker Hamilton, 81, died in a Portland Hospital.
2/08/04
...Stephen Reid Capps,
89, died suddenly at the Island Commons on Chebeague Island.
2/9/04
... Born to Jennifer (Vintinner) and David Horner, a son, Luke David Horner at 8:45
pm. He weighed 7 lbs 7 oz and was 21 inches long. He, his parents
and his grandparents Doug and Gina Ross are all doing fine.
1/31/04
... Doris Ruth Worch Feeney,
84, formerly of Falmouth, Maine passed away peacefully in the
Utah home of her daughter, Doneen Feeney Mitchell.
1/15/04...Congratulations
to Bob and Sarah Prescott on their adoption of Irena
Betty Prescott, Born October, 23, 2002, in Kirovrahad,
Ukraine.
1/14/04 ...Priscilla
J. Rich, 79, died at a South Portland Nursing Home.
1/07/04
... Oscar E. Hanscom,
91, died in Portland.
1/04/04 ... Robert
A. Muniak, 63, died in Connecticutt. There will be a service
at the Chebeague Church on Sunday, January 11. More information
to come.
12/23/03 ...Born to Lindsey Hamilton and
Nathan Barba a son, Nathanial. He was born at approx. 3:30
am at in Goodyear, Arizona. Mother and baby doing fine. Lindsey
is the daughter of Leland Hamilton and Bertha Butterfield
12/20/03
... John David Scott,
77, died in Portsmouth, N.H. Visiting hours will be held 6-8 pm
Tuesday, Dec 23, at Conroy-Tully South Portland Chapel, South
Portland. Prayers will be recited 8:15 AM Wednesday at the South
Portland Chapel followed by a 9 AM Mass of Christian Burial at
St. Maximillian Kolbe Church, 150 Black Point Road, Scarborough.
11/26/03 ... Louise Capps Scranton - 91
- died in Indianapolis the day before a Thanksgiving reunion -
She was recovering from pneumonia and passed in her sleep. During
her last days she often spoke of "Being lost in the woods
near Deer Point" and of a "woman there who was helping
her find her way". Clearly Chebeague was in her heart 'til
the end. The family will have a service some time around Late
June on Chebeague.
11/15/03 ...Nancy
Soule Rice Plummer, 77, died at home in Hamden Connectucut
surrounded by her family. The family will have a service next
May or June on Chebeague.
11/11/03 ... Born to Libby Marshall Kinnealey and
John Kinnealey, a son, Alexander "Zander" Marshall
Kinnealey, in Boston, Massachusetts.
11/7/03 ... Born to Margo and Bob Pancerella, Kerry Anna, she weighed 6
pounds 15 ounces, 19 inches long. Sister to Kassidy, granddaughter
of Betsy Gaston, great granddaughter of Margaret Gaston...
10/27/03...
A few weeks ago Al Marsh had a serious stroke and has recently
been moved to a Rehab Hospital where he is improving slowly. He
really loves getting cards and they can be sent to the house and
he will get them - the address is:
Albert Marsh 14 Hemlock Dr. Medway, MA. 02053
10/26/03 ... Clinton
K. Dobson, 83, died.
10/3/2003 ...born
to Jen and Ramon Serrano, a son, Zachary Ramon. Zach was
born in New London, CT. He weighed 10lbs 11oz and measured 20.5"long.
Grandparents Bob & Sue Buxbaum brought his big sister, Susanna,
over to tell him all about going to the island on Poppy's boat.
9/21/03 ...Robert
Lessing, 81, of Princeton and Chebeague Island, ME died
at his home in Princeton.
9/13/03 ... Born to Charles
Hall and Althea Dugliss, a son, Henry
Malcolm Dugliss Hall. Henry is the grandson of Ester Knight
and Merrill Hall.
8/22/03 ....Angela
Varney Weagle, 35, died in Portland of complications from
breast cancer. As per Angela's wishes there will be one service
at Portland Headlight at 4 PM Monday, August 25. All are welcome,
carpooling is encouraged and the family will provide refreshments.
8/9/03 ... Congratulations to Nancy & Sam
Hackenberger (Jeffrey, Jeremy & Ruthie Putnam's grandparents)
who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a surprise
party given by their daughters. They were so surprised and overwhelmed
& would like to thank all the well wishers and cards they
received from their friends on Chebeague.
7/29/03 ....Peter Sullivan, 35, of Hingham,
MA, died of a heart attack early Tuesday morning. Peter is the
son of Marjorie Sullivan and nephew of Ester Knight. Peter is
survived by wife Christine, son Josh and daughter Kelly. Services
are Friday in Massachusetts.
7/27/03 . . .Congratulations to Dick
and Kitty Freeman who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary
with reaffirmation of their vows on Chebeague.
7/21/03
. . .Congratulations to Nancy Hill who just graduated as
a paramedic and passed the state and national tests!
7/15/03
... Joy McLellan, died in Freeport surrounded by family.
A memorial service was held on Sunday July 20, for Lawson and
Joy.
7/13/03 ... born to Melisa Erder and Kelly
Wright, Lydia Maude Littlefield Wright, of Chebeague and
Portsmouth NH. Her brother, Orson, is introducing her to all her
boy cousins on Chebeague - Wesley, Sam, Matthew, William and Andrew
Marshall as well as Alex and Luke Bates. We all appreciate the
readiness of the CTC and the Chebeague Island Rescue to respond
to Lydia's impending arrival 24/7. Everyone is relieved that all
went smoothly via the regular ferry.
7/11/03...Born
to Jessica (Jackson) and Rich Fleck, a daughter, Greta Helen
Fleck, in Denver, CO in the early hours of the morning. Greta
weighed in at 7 lbs. 10 oz. and is 20 inches long. Jennifer and
Leon Hamilton are the proud (first time) grandparents. Ben Jackson
is the proud uncle.
7/5/03 ...Born to Edward and Regina Leonard, triplets,
Barbara Ann, George Edwin Linden IV, Margaret Elizabeth.
Four months later Margaret and George are over 12 pounds and Barbara
over 10 pounds. Mom, Dad and babies are doing great and looking
forward to next summer on the Island. A big thanks to all who
helped them celebrate in July!
7/2/03 ....Dorothy
Forbes Griffin, 96, died peacefully at the Island Commons.
6/27/03 ... Clarence
E. Deming, 69, died unexpectedly in Portland.
6/12/03 ...Congratulations to Ben Johnson
(son of Scott and Charlotte) who graduated with honors from the
University of Chicago where he majored in Computer Science and
played varsity soccer for four years. He has already begun working
for Aegis Research Corporation in Falls Church, Virginia, and
has been accepted to graduate school at Johns Hopkins University.
6/11/03 ...Elda
Gwillim died in Hilton Head surrounded by her family.
6/11/03 ... Nedra
Baker, 88, died at a local hospital after a long illness.
6/8/03 ... Congratulations to Elizabeth Hill
on her graduation from Yarmouth High School. She will be leaving
in July for Holland to spend a year as an au pair.
6/8/03 ....Congratulations to Bradley Putnam who graduated
from Greely High and is heading to Harvard.
6/1/03 ...Edward
Harris, 85, died in Annapolis, Maryland. More information
will be coming soon.
5/26/03...Congratulations
to Loretta Hamilton on her graduation from Auga Fria High
School in Arizona. Loretta is the daughter of Leland Hamilton.
Loretta will be moving back to Maine to attend college. Great
job Loretta!
5/17/03 . . .Congratulations to Jenny
(Levey) DeCristoforo & Bart DeCristoforo (living in Casco)
on the arrival of their daughter, Cloe
Mei DeCristoforo from Jiangxi Province, China. Cloe is
14 months old and doing great!
5/16/03 . . .Congratulations
to Lindsey Hamilton (daughter of Leland Hamilton) on her
graduation from Estrella Community College in Arizona. Lindsey
will continue on to Arizona State University in the fall.
5/10/03....
Congratulations to Rob McCollom who graduated from Maine
Maritime Academy. He was on the Dean's list this semester. He's
on his final cruise until the first week of July and will go to
the Canary Islands, Belgium, Halifax and back home.
4/28/03 ...Born to Matt and Jenn Keegan, a girl,
Vivian Sherburne Keegan.
4/18/03 ...Lucy
Griswold Hamilton, 78, died in Vermont.
4/5/03
...Born to Bill and Jamie Calthorpe, a girl, Jenna
Danielle Calthorpe, weighing 6 pounds and 13 ounces and
18 1/2 inches long.
3/28/03 ...Samuel
Gaston, 87, died unexpectedly in New York.
3/21/03
... Lawson McLellan, 84, died unexpectedly after an operation
in Ocala, Florida. The family is planning a memorial service for
him in July.
3/17/03... Born to Peter Brenton and
Carol Koskelowski, Richard Michael Brenton. "Ricky,"
as he is called, was welcomed by his little sister, Allie, who
is 2 years old.
3/15/03... Born to Loralee Clark
and her husband Chris Carone, a son, Ian Christopher, inWilliamsburg,
VA. Mother and son are doing great. He weighed 5 pounds, 13.7
ounces and was 18" long! Grandson of Lesley Ann Clark.
3/11/03
...Born to Hayes and Dana MacArthur, a girl, Ella Gibbs MacArthur.
She weighed 7lbs, 8ozs. Grand daughter of Carol Macarthur, grand
daughter of S. Hayes MacArthur Jr., Great grand daughter of Phyllis
MacArthur and great neice of Gail Helbig.
3/8/03 . . .Elery
Fowler ,74, died at Maine Medical in Portland after a
long illness.
3/7/03 . . .Born to Robert & Alison Bilodeau
, a son, Alec Robert Bilodeau, at 7:14 am and weighing
in at 8 lbs 8 oz. Alison is the daughter of Betsy (Waller) &
Dennis Bilodeau, granddaughter of Caroline Waller Bradley.
3/2/03 . . .Born to Steven and Maggie Parker, a
girl, Sydney Elizabeth Parker in Vista, CA. She weighed
4 lbs. l5 ozs. l7 l/2" long. She was born nearly a month
early, but is now home and doing well.
2/23/03
. . .Born to Heather and Mike Dougan, a girl, Anna Loxley Dougan.
She weighed 7 lbs 7 oz and was 19 1/2" long. She is the first
grandchild to Jill and Allen Malony.
2/21/03 .
. .Ossie Edward Beal, 79,
died at a Bangor hospital.
2/12/03 . . .Robert Riddle Sr., 58, died
at his home in Burlington.
2/4/03 . . .John
K. Moulton, 88, died at Maine Medical Center.
1/29/03
. . .Born to May Hall, a girl, Beatrice
Emma Althea Crossman. She was born at 9:33pm at Ballard
House in Portland. She
was 7lbs exactly, and 21 inches long. Her brother, Cassidy, was
there for the birth, and is extremely excited about having a new
sister.
1/20/03 . . .Steven Charles Hudgins, 42,
son of Sally (McCullom) and Dick Hudgins died of a heart attack
while on vacation with his parents in Palmetto, Fla. Sally summered
here for many, many years and she now lives in York, ME. Joanne
(McCullom) Anderson & Tommy McCullom are his aunt and uncle.
1/7/03 . . . Hermine
L. Stevens, 92, died on Chebeague.
12/21/03
. . .Congratulations to Jamie Hamilton
and Bill (Bagoomba) Calthorpe , who were married on Chebeague
at 3 PM.
12/17/02 . . .Born to Jessica & Russ
Boisvert, a boy, Leif Travis Boisvert at 10:31pm. Leif
weighed in at 9 lbs. 2 oz. 21 1/4inches long. Grandparents are
Dick & Dodo. Great-grandmother is Leona Boxer. His first visitor
was his brother Erik who was very excited about his baby brother.
Leif weighed in at 9 lbs. 2 oz. 21 1/4inches long.
12/16/02 . . .Born to Molly and Mayo Shattuck,
a girl, Lillian Jessie Shattuck.
Lillian weighed 7 lbs. 8 oz. and joins her siblings Mayo IV, Katie,
Spencer and Wyatt in saying hello to all our island friends. The
name Jessie, comes from Mayo's grandmother who most Chebeaguers
will remember as "Gaga." Lillian comes from a great
aunt on my Jane's side.
12/10/02 . . Daniel
J. Feeney, 52, died unexpectedly.
12/9/02
. . .Born to Stephen and Vicki Todd, a boy, Cameron
James Todd. He was born 4:01 PM and weighed 10 lbs, 11
oz and was 22" long.
11/23/02....Congratulations
to Libby Marshall and John
Michael Kinnealey, who were married in Cohasset, MA. She
is taking the name Libby Marshall Kinnealey.
11/18/02 . . .Dorothea
Lunt, 87, died at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in
Lebanon, NH.
11/11/02 . . .Walter
V. Knight, 76, died in Cumberland.
11/1/02
. . . Born to Margaret Irwin and Richard Yenco, a girl, Lucille Miriam Yenco was
born at 5:43 a.m. on November 1st. She weighed 8 lbs 1 oz and
was 20 1/2 " long. The generosity and support from the island
have only reaffirmed our belief of how lucky Lucy is to be brought
up in such a wonderful community.
10/29/02 ...Anne
Marie Skillin Boxer 'Ree', 49, died in Portland after
a brief battle with breast cancer.
10/27/02 . .
Gertrude Jones, 100, died
in Hartford, CT.
10/11/02. . .Congratulations to
Bradley Smith, Jr. , son of Pam and Brad Smith, and Peg
Gordon. A Pennsylvania wedding is planned in the fall of 2003.
10/8/02 . . .James
Henry Murray, Jr., 78, in Portland. (He was recently employed
by the CTC)
10/1/02 . . June
Scamman, 86, died on Chebeague.
9/2/02
. . . Emery V. Doughty,
Sr., 59 passed away at his camp in Burlington, Maine.
8/3/02 . . .Congratulations to Lindsey Webb
and Clay Samford who were married on the front lawn of the
Webb cottage on Cottage Road. A grand time was had by all.
7/27/02
. . .Howard T. Dunn, 52,
died in New Jersey.
7/6/02 . . .Born to Rebecca
Grunko and Alex Kern, a boy, Elias
Levering Kern, weighing 7 lbs 4.2 oz, 20 inches long at
12:35. First grandchild for Elizabeth and Michael Grunko.
6/9/02
. . .Congratulations to Kim
Kuntz and Chris Gogan who were married at Point Sebago
Resort. Mikhele was her sister's maid of honor
6/7/02 . . .David J.
Scott, 42, died while on duty as a police officer in Tennessee.
6/6/02 . . .Born to Sam and John Birkett, a girl,
Hannah Eva Marie Birkett,
weighing 9lbs 14 oz, 22 inches long at 2:21 AM.
5/30/02
. . .Born to Heather & Joseph Hutchins, Caroline Faith
Hutchins, weighing 9lbs 1oz. 20&1/2 inches long. Grandparents
are Vicki & Dan Boxer. Great-grandmother is Leona Boxer.
4/25/02 . . .Born to John and Catarina Jordan,
a boy, David Thomas Jordan. He weighed 6 pounds 7 ounces
and was 21" long.
4/17/02 . . .Congratulations
to Stacyann B. KomLosy and Matthew R. Stewart who are engaged!
The wedding is set for September 7, 2002, on Chebeague!
4/10/02
. . .Born to Grant and Suzanne Sharples on April 10, 2002 a boy,
Mark James Sharples. Grandparents Jim and Sandy Sharples.
Weight was 7 lbs.
4/3/02 . . . John
D. 'Jack' Woodworth, Jr., 62, died at Sturdy Memorial
Hospital in Attleboro, Mass.
3/21/02 . . .Born
to Scott and Christina Varney, a boy, Jacob Mathew Varney.
He weighed 6 pounds and 2 ounces.
3/18/02 . . .Ellsworth Miller, 91, died at Maine
Medical Center. Visiting hours are 2-4, 6-8 Thursday March 21,
at Hay and Peabody and the funeral is on Chebeague, Friday, March
22, at 1 pm.
3/13/02 . . .Alice
K. Gray, 79, died in Portland.
3/12/02.
. . Ginna Toohey Ensign, 85,
died on Cape Cod.
3/11/02 . . . Everett
(Bill) Ross, 84, died at Maine Medical Center.
3/8/02
. . . Melba Genese (Hamilton) Miller,
89, died at Maine Medical Center.
3/4/02 . . .
Gloria Bates (Tobey) Perini,
71, died in Jupiter, Florida.
2/26/02 . . . Edna Webber, 96, of Yarmouth,
died in a Yarmouth nursing home.
2/24/02. . . Archie
E. Ross, 77 died in Yarmouth
2/20/02 .
. . Charles E. Graves,
85, died in Freeport.
2/4/02 . . . Born to Grace
and Ehrhardt Groothoff, a daughter, Ehryn Grace Groothof.
She weighed 7 lbs.
1/17/02. . . Katherine
W. Morrill, 76, died in Portland.
1/10/02
. . . Born to Sheila and Tom Phipps, a boy and a girl, Robert Mara Phipps and Julia
Stetson Phipps at 2:35 pm at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston,
Robert was 4 lbs 15.5 oz and 18.5 inches long and Julia was 5lbs,
2.6 oz and 17.75 inches long. Tom is the brother of Jim Phipps
and the son of summer resident Geraldine Phipps.
1/09/02 . . .Congratulations to Evan Smith and
Ann DeBord on their upcoming wedding May 25, 2002.
1/08/02
. . .Alden Howland Hayden, M.D.,
77, died in Pitsfield, New York.
12/31/01 . . .Born
to Jen & Ramon Serrano, a girl, Susanna Grace Serrano.
She weighed 8lbs 6oz. Her grandparents, Bob & Sue Buxbaum,
were there at Bethesda Naval Hospital within minutes to love her
up and start her dreaming of summers on the island!
12/30/01
. . . Born to Erin & Eric Benesik, a girl Zoe Layng Benisek,
in San Francisco. She weighed 7lb 4oz girl and her grandparents,
Brian & Sue Layng were on hand to welcome her and give directions
to Chebeague!
12/26/01 . . . Mary A. Doughty, 85, died in Portland.
A funeral service will be held at 11 am on Saturday at the Chebeague
Island United Methodist Church. Interment will follow at the Chebeague
Island Cemetery.
12/21/01 ... Born to Paige and
Ricka Boisvert, a girl, Isabelle Grace Boisvert. She was
born at 9:15 AM in the Penobscott Bay Medical Center and weighed
9 pounds six ounces.
12/12/01 . . .Charles Graves
is now at a nursing home in Freeport and would love to hear from
people. The address is 3 East Street, Freeport, ME 04032. His
tel number is 841-0795
12/2/01 . . . Earl Halliday Bradley, 93, died in Providence.
11/23/01 . . . Nancy H. Hubbell, 81, died at Brentwood
Nursing Home in Yarmouth.
11/18/01 . . .Frank L. "Bud" Bennett,
65, died at Cedars Nursing Center after a long illness with emphysema.
11/15/01 . . .Betty
Hamilton, longtime summer resident of Chebeague Island,
died in a nursing home in Portland. A memorial service will be
held next summer on Chebeague.
11/10/01 . . . Frank
Cofran, 80 died in Portland.
11/7/01 . . .
Phyllis MacArthur underwent major surgery on 11/7/01, Encouraging
notes can be sent to her at 212 Lamington Rd., Somerville NJ 08876--or
emailed carolencore@webtv.net
her daughter will print them out for her.
10/5/01
. . .Marjorie E. O'Donnell,
82, died at a nursing home in South Portland after a long illness.
10/3/01 ... Louis
Osgood, 72, died in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. (Louis
is Fran Calder's brother and Dawn Osgood Katz' father)
10/1/01
. . .James F. Kuntz, 72,
died on Long Island from cancer.
8/23/01 ... Bill
Munroe had triple by-pass surgery and is at MMC and is doing well.
He will be in the hospital until next Monday or Tuesday.
8/22/01
. . .Capt. Richard H. "Rick" Hall, 68, died at
nursing home in Portland after a long illness.
8/6/01
... Mark Doughty, 33,
Lost at sea when his fishing boat was struck by a larger vessell.
Chebeague was Mark's home for many years and he leaves behind
a wife and two young daughters. In memory of Mark and to benefit
his family a fund has been set up at the Chebeague Methodist Church
to go directly to his wife and children. Checks can be made payable
to Chebeague Methodist Church with Mark's name in the memo area.
7/7/01 ... Bill (Billy) Shuttleworth died
in Florida
7/4/01 . . . Born to Sherman and Kelley
Rich, a son, Braeden James Rich. He weighed 8 pounds 10
1/2 ounces and was 21 1/2 " long.
6/24/01
. . . Priscilla Webber,
91, died in Cape Elizabeth
5/25/01. . . Island
Market has been in business 40 year today.
5/22/01.
. .Born to Jennifer and Paul Belesca, a son, Aaron Paul Belesca.
He was born at 11:59 AM on May 22nd, weighed 8 lbs 12 oz, and
was 22 inches long.
5/16/01 . . . Congratulations
to Lindsey Hamilton who graduated
from Auga Fia High School.
4/23/01. . . Born to
Vance and Cheryl Benoit, a daughter, Lillian
Benoit at 1:55 pm. She weighed 7 pounds 12 ounces with
brown curly hair.
4/16/01. . . Born to Kara and
Warren Mathisen, a daughter, Ashleigh May, at 3:13 PM.
Ashleigh weighed 7 pounds and is 20 1/2 inches long, and has long,
brown curly hair . Grandparents are Jeffrey and Ann Boxer.
4/10/01
. . . Horace C. Stinson,
79, died in Vermont.
4/10/01 . . .Born to Virginia
and Tom Calder, a daughter, Tiffany
Lisa Calder at 3:17 pm. She weighed 8 pounds 8 ounces.
4/3/01 . . .Anne
Marie Dobush Chaplin, 40, died April 3, 2001 after a long
battle with brain cancer.
4/2/01 ... Patience
Webb, 56, wife of Rev. Hendy Webb, died at their home
in Amherst, NH, after a long illness.
4/1/01 .
. . Rodney C. Harrington Sr.,
66, died in Portland. Service will be Thursday at the St. Ansgar
Lutherine Church, Portland 11:00 am.
4/1/01 . .
.Born to Rebecca Rich Koppmann and Jim Koppmann, a daughter, Hannah Elizabeth Koppmann. She weighed 8
pounds 3 ounces.
3/01 . . . Carolyn Banker Royce
died in Arlington Virginia.
3/27/01. . .Born to
Tina Pang Mayer and Eldon C. Mayer lll , a daughter, Elise
Pang Mayer in Fremont, California.
3/26/01.
. . Susie A. Naugler Johnson,
91, died in a Medford, Massachusetts extended care facility. Susie
is the mother of Scott, Paul and Philip Johnson.
3/15/01
. . . Born to Michael and Christina (Freeman) Feinberg, Heather Michelle, she weighed
6 pounds, 13.5 oz.
2/25/01 . . . We have just learned
of the passing of Marilyn Martin Southwick, mother of Karen
Requia. She was the daughter of Albert & Kathleen (Hill) Martin
and a cousin of Ray Hamilton. She spent many summers growing up
on Chebeague, and to her it was always home. She passed away on
February 1, 2001 at Falmouth-by-the-Sea nursing home in Falmouth
Foreside.
2/20/01 . . . Helen
D. Olson Race, 81, mother of Mrs. Donald M. (Cheryl) Buxbaum,
died at Mercy Hospital in Portland.
2/20/01 . .
. Richard (Dick) Brenton,
69, husband of Marianne Webber Brenton, died suddenly on the ski
slope at Bridgton, Maine of cardiac arrest. There will be a service
in Burlington, Massachusetts within a few days. There will also
be a memorial service on Chebeague next summer.
1/26/01
. . . Born to John and Catarina Jordan, a son, John
Stanford Jordan at 1:25 am. He weighed 7 pounds 2 ounces.
1/17/01 . . .Born to Molly and Mayo Shattuck, a
son, Wyatt Augustus Shattuck. He weighed 7 Pounds, 5 ounces.
1/15/01 . . . Jeanne
Layng, 84, died at the Naples Community Hospital after
a cardiac arrest yesterday. All her children will assemble in
Naples, FL later this week for a service and again on the Island
this July.
1/9/01 . . . Congratulations to Cindy MacNeill and Bruce Riddle who
were married at 4:30 PM on Chebeague.
1/1/01 .
. . Born to Andrea and Adrian Jackson, a daughter, Gabriella
Murphy Jackson, at Brigham & Women's Hospital, Boston,
7lbs. 13ozs. All are well, including her grandparents, David &
Tina Murphy.
12/29/00 . . . Congratulations to
Brooke West and John Williams who announced their engagement.
The wedding date has been set for June 29, 2002 on Chebeague.
12/15/00 . . . Bill Shuttleworth, 80, died
in Florida. There will be a memorial service on the island July
7, 1pm at the church.
12/12/00 . . . Born to Carol
and Peter Brenton, a daughter, Alieda Ann Brenton, who
arrived at Winchester Hospital weighing in at 8 pounds, 2 ounces.
Her parents are doing fine and so are her proud grandparents Dick
and Marianne Webber Brenton.
12/09/00 . . .Archie
Ross is comfortable at home after a week in the hospital for
tests. It has been determined that his liver is not functioning.
He and Claire wish to thank everyone for their support and comfort.
Their email address is claireross@pobox.com
and I'm sure he would love to hear from everyone.
12/07/00
. . . Raymond Newcomb, 85,
died unexpectedly at home.His funeral will be Monday, 1:30 on
Chebeague.
11/18/00 . . . Barbara
Doughty Wilcox, 61, died at Maine Medical Center
11/9/00.
. . Arthur Ferguson Mead has been hospitalized with diabetes
and has had to have his right leg amputated. He is recovering
at home in Montclair. His address is 172 Montclair Ave, Montclair,
NJ 07042.
11/1/00 . . . Robert
Leo Wheldon, 80, of Chebeague Island died at a local nursing
facility.
10/20/00. . . Born to Chris and Lori,
a boy, Elias York Rich at 1:04 pm.
He weighed 8 pounds 15 ounces and they are all doing great!
9/1/00.
. . John Q. Stranahan, 79,
died in Grove City, Pa.
9/1/00. . . Christine
Billings Lord, 98, died in Gorham.
8/31/00
. . . Born to John and Monica Rogers. a girl, Mallory Rogers.
She joins her sisters Caitlyn and Julia. They are the grandchildren
of Ted and Biz Rogers.
8/29/00. . . Jaye Peklo,
61, died on Chebeague following a brief illness. She died surrounded
by her family and freinds.
8/20/00 . . . Vennard
Bell Tobey (Brother Tobey), Jr., 63, died of kidney failure
in Boston.
8/20/00 . . Congratulations to Stephen Todd and Vicki Riddle who were married
on Chebeague.
8/13/00 . . . Sam Hackenberger
home now and is recovering well from his open heart surgery. he
just celebrated his 86th b'day
7/23/00 . . .Sam
Hackenberger was admitted to Maine Medical unexpectedly on
Friday. He will have open heart surgery today.
7/14/00
. . . Lewis Carroll Ross, 81,
died at Maine Medical Center.
7/9/00 . . . Lewis
Ross is at Maine Medical Center in intensive care.
7/9/00
. . .Wally Weiss is now home with hospice care.
6/30/00
. . . Lorena Colbeth Salo,
died of lymphoma.
6/8/00 . . . Born to Laura Johnson
and Thomas Zubricki, a girl, Victoria
(Tori) Rose Zubricki. Tori weighed 9 pounds 10 ounces.
Grandparents are Paul and Norma Johnson, grandmother is Sue Johnson.
6/2/00 . . . Wally Weiss was transferred
to Martin Restorative Care Center, 6011 S.E. Tower Drive, Stuart,
Fl. 34997. He should be there for about a month post open
heart surgery. He hopes to be in Maine by mid-summer.
5/28/00
. . . Julie McDonald and Jonathan Fortin became engaged
on Boston Common. No date has been set but they expect to marry
sometime in 2002. Both are busy persuing their graduate degrees.
5/24/00 . . . Woldemar [Wally] Weiss is
recovering from open heart surgery on May 5th at the Mount Sinai
Medical Center, 4300 Alton Rd, Miami Beach, Fl, 33140.
5/14/00
. . . Ross Martindale Jr. is in rehab @ Kessler Institute
for Rehabilitation, 240 Central Ave, East Orange, NJ 07018 - He
will be there for two to three weeks.
5/11/00 .
. . Ellen Hamilton, 95, died on
Chebeague.
5/6/00 . . . Ross Martindale Jr.
(not senior) is in the intensive care unit at Mountainside
Hospital, Glenridge, NJ and is expected to make a full recovery
from a severe diabetic reaction.
4/23/00 . . .
Born to Steve and Fiona (Shepherd) Davis, a girl Henley Marie
Davis, a sister for Avery Lynn(7/16/98). Henley weighed 8lbs
10 oz. Fiona is the daughter of Barrie and Mhairi Shepherd. The
Davises live in Virginia Beach and both are stationed at the Naval
Hospital.
4/22/00 . . . Bill Shuttleworth
fell and broke his foot about three weeks ago and is now recovering
at a Nursing home. He can be contacted at c/o Salerno Bay Manor,
4801 S.E. Cove Rd., Stewart, FL 34991.
3/26/00
. . . Eleanor Morse is recovering from a broken hip which
happened last Sunday. She has been at Maine Med and is now at
the New England Rehab Center, 335 Brighton Avenue, Portland, ME
04102. She will be there for at least a few weeks.
3/21/00
. . . Born to Heather and Joseph Hutchins, a girl, Hannah Rose
Hutchins. Hannah weighs 9 pounds and is 20 inches long. Danny
and Vickie Boxer are the grandparents and Leona Boxer is the great-grandmother.
Everyone is doing fine.
3/18/00 . . Congratulations
to Nancy Emery and Omer D. Lizotte who were married in
Taunton, MA.
2/28/00 . . .Geneva
A. Dobson, 76, died in Pownal after a long illness.
2/19/00
. . . Congratulations to Gertrude A. Putnam and Robert B. Ross
who were married and will reside in Sarasota, Florida and Chebeague
Island.
2/16/00 . . .Born to Paul and Jennifer
Belesca, a boy, Ethan Merle Belesca,
at 12:56. He weighed 8 pounds 4 ounces and was 20" long.
2/10/00 . . . Born to Melisa Erder and Kelly Wright
in Manhattan a son, Orson Ali Erder Wright, at 12:47 AM.
The baby weighted 7 pounds 14 ounces and is thriving.
2/10/00
. . .Ellen Hamilton is now a resident at Island Commons
as of January 31st and is settled in and enjoying all the loving
attention and great meals she is getting. Ellen's roomate for
this month is Gladys Bennett who is vacationing at Island
Commons while Roy and Suzanne are in South Carolina.
2/8/00
. . . Nunna Wood is seriously ill and not doing very well
and is at Hitchcock Medical Center, Hanover NH 03755.
2/7/00
. . . Jeff Boxer had a quadruple bypass on January 5, is
doing well and recuperting at home.
2/6/00. . .
born to St. John M. Hall III and Judith K. Hall, a boy, Nathaniel Merrill-Anthony Hall Grandparents
are S. Merrill Hall of Cousins Island, Ester C. Knight of Chebeague,
and Adrian and Linda Angrim of Tampa, FL. Nate has two half-brothers,
John and Alexander Hall.
2/1/00 . . .William
Francis Swann, 85, died at his home in Yarmouth.
1/27/00
. . . Leah Webber, 92,
died at Brentwood Nursing Care Facility. A memorial service is
scheduled for Friday, February 4, 1PM on Chebeague.
1/25/00.
. . Harry M. Ross Sr., 57 and Lawrence O. Rich Sr., 54 of South
Portland and Long Island died when the vessel Two Friends sank
off Boon Island Ledge. Contributions for the families may be sent
to Changeing Tide Foundation, RR 1 Box 98, Long Island, Maine
04050 in care of Sharon Marr.
1/21/00 . . .Oscar Mauritz Froding, 88, died at home
on Chebeague.
1/07/00 . . . Born to Rob and Mary
Phipps, a girl, Anna Marie Phipps,
at 7 AM. She weighed 5 pounds, 1 ounce.
1/04/00
. . . Born to Frank and Rosalyn Weagle Glassock, a girl, Devan Faith Glassock. She weighed
8 lbs 8 oz. Shea has beautiful blue eyes like her big sister Jordan
E lizabeth.
12/31/99 . . . Born to Edward and Diana
Freeman Smith a girl, Elizabeth Paige Smith. She weighed
9 ounds, 9 ounces.
12/30/99 . . . Born
to Grace and Ehrhardt Groothoff, a son, Luke Alexander Groothof.
12/25/99 . . .Frederick
Lyons III, 56, of Long Wharf at Dimillo's died.
12/11/99.
. . Vern Tobey (also known as Brother or Big Red), has been in
the hospital. He is now better and recuperating in a nursing home.
He would love to hear from everyone - his address is: Vern Tobey,
Village Manor Nursing Home, 25 Alpine Street, Hyde Park, MA 02136
11/26/99 . . . Born to Angela and Erik Weagle,
a boy, Ashton Forbes Weagle.
He was 5 pounds, 14 ounces. Both Angela and Ashton are home and
doing well!
10/1/99 . . . Born to Rob and Joyce
Parker, a girl, Autumn Rae Parker.
She weighed 7.8 pounds and was 20" long.
9/25/99
. . .Eleanor Soule Johnson, 87, died
unexpectedly at home on Chebeague.
9/25/99 . .
.Gertrude "Jackie" Case Winters, 80, of Wiscasset,
died at her home. She is the mother of Wesley Winters.
9/14/99
. . Judith W. Caldwell, 80, died
at Rutland Regional Medical Center.
8/25/99 . .
. Born to Victoria Garcia and Peter Gurule' , a girl, Amaya
Kamalani Garcia Gurule'. She was born in SanDiego at 12:32
PM and weighed 7 pounds 15 oz and was 20 1/2" long. The first
grandchild for Nancy and David Hill! Elizabeth, KK, and Mandy's
first niece!
8/6/99 . . . . Mary
Ross Newcomb, 76, died in Gorham.
7/31/99 .
. . .Diana M. Prescott, 83, died
at Brentwood Manor, Yarmouth.
7/10//99 . . . Best
wishes to Rebecca Grunko who was married to Alex Kern
at Friend's Meeting, Cambridge MA.
7/9/99 . . .
Born to Karen and Leland Hamilton, a girl, Trisha
Lee Hamilton. She was born at Me. Med at 4:38 AM, weighed
7 lbs 2 oz, and was 21" long.
7/2/99 . . .
Richard MacCormack, 76,
died on Chebeague.
6/25/99 . . . Congratulations
to Rebecca Elizabeth Rich and James Joseph Koppmann
who were married this day at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church
in Yarmouth, Maine.
5/24/99 . . . Born to Margo
and Bob Pancerella, a girl, Kassidy
Elizabeth Pancerella, at 9:10 pm. She weighed 6 pounds
12 ounces, and measured 19 1/2 inches long. She is the first grandchild
for Betsy Gaston and the first great-grandchild for Margaret &
Sam Gaston.
5/3/99 . . .
Jamien Morehouse 48, died at home in Rockland, Maine.
4/11/99 . . . Barbara
Ross Graves, 83, died at home on Chebeague.
4/10/99
. . . Born to Brent and Teresa Bennett, a boy, Nicholas
"Nick" Bennett, who weighed 8lb. 9 0z.
4/4/99
. . . Jamien Morehouse's
family has dedicated a website for her in order that her friends
and acquaintenances can share their love and concerns. She is
the wife of Philip Conklin, Island Institute Director and she
is very ill with cancer.
3/14/99 . . .Stephen
Bennett Graves, 53, died unexpectedly at home on Chebeague.
I have included here a few pictures of Steve. I have added more
pictures and some poems!!
3/11/99 . . .Bertha
Korder Graves, 80, died in Topsham, Maine
3/9/99
. . . Alice Cleaves Blackwell,
93, died
3/7/99 . . . Elliot
Middleton, Jr, 73, died on Chebeague- I have included
information omitted by the Newspaper.
2/28/99 .
. . Ruth Goodrich, 76, died
in Yarmouth Nursing Home
2/24/99 . . .Frederick
M. Munroe, 63, died in Lewiston.
2/22/99
. . . Born to Sue and Patrick Williams, a girl, Lauren
JoAnne Williams. She was born at 4:54 pm, weighed 7 lbs
2 oz, and was 20 1/2" long.
2/20/99 . . .
13 people jumped into the water at Bennetts Cove, Chebeague for
the first annual Polar
Bear Swim
2/18/99 . . . John
Donnelly, 84, died in West Hartford, Connecticut
2/13.99
. . . Charles and Bertha Graves moved into the Highlands in Topsham,
Maine early in the winter. Bertha has not been well and has been
moved into the Highlands special care Home. Cards messages could
be sent to her at 26 Elm Street Topsham, Maine 04086.
2/5/99
. . . Ross Martindale has just gone into Brighton Medical, room
213, tel. 879-8629 for 10 days of rehab.
2/3/99
. . . Ross
Martindale is recovering comfortably at Maine Medical
Center from hip replacement surgery. He will be going to Brighton
Medical shortly for rehab.
2/1/99 . . . William Robinson is back home and
doing great!! They don't have an email address anymore but I can
certainly give them messages. They want to thank everyone for
the well wishes and support.
1/28/99 . . . William
Robinson, son of Alnah and Gene has been in the hospital since
last Monday and is recovering from a respiratory problem. An Email
address has been established at Maine Medical Center and he would
love to hear from all his friends. His address is islandwill@hotmail.com
1/28/99 . . . Beatrice
A. Horr, 87, died on Long Island
1/24/99
. . . Dorothea Lunt is recovering from a fall and broken hip at
home New Hampshire.
1/24/99 . . . Andy Grannell
had knee surgery on the 20th and is doing well.
1/11/99
. . . Elizabeth 'Betty' 'Libby' C. Rush,
91, died unexpectedly at her home in Cumberland.
1/04/99. . . Elisabeth Weiss,
83, died unexpectedly at her home on Chebeague. Memorial Service
will be Saturday, June 26th at 1 o'clock at the church on the
Island
1/03/99 . . .born to Andy and Jennifer Mansfield
Phillips, a boy, Jacob Davenport Phillips. He weighed 6
pounds, 6 ounces and was 20" long.
12/30/98 . . . Born to Taylor and Darby Ricketts a daughter,
Sela Raines Arden Ricketts. She was born at 2:40 pm and
weighed 6 pounds and 14 ounces.
12/26/98 . . . Madeline
Brewer, 86, died at home on Chebeague.
12/24/98
. . . Born to Heather Hurford and Raphael Mijares a son , Raphael Mijares, at
3:17 pm Christmas Eve. Raphael is the great grandson of Elizabeth
Shute.
12/12/98 . . . John
G. Gibson, 69, died in Portland.
12/11/98
. . . Born to Chris and Lori, Stephen
Christoper York Rich, 6 pounds 5 ounces , born at about
9 pm.
12/1/98 . . . . Harper Brown, died in Illinois following
surgery.
11/29/98 . . . Born to Mayo and Molly Shattuck
a son, Spencer Shattuck.
11/24/98 . . .
Gordon Turner Trower, 82, of
Chebeague Island and Montreal died Tuesday at The Highlands in
Topsham
11/22/98 . . . Born to Chad and Krista,
Andrew Tyler Davis, 7 pounds
13 ounces and 19 1/2 inches long in Enola, Pennsylvania. Grandson
of Carol Lynn Davis.
11/5/98 . . . . David
Lawrence Bowman, age 81, died at a Freeport Nursing Home.
10/29/98 . . . William
Edward Lunt Jr. died at the New London, New Hampshire
Hospital.
10/17/98 . . . Rev.
Nellie Rose Lane age 95, died at Seaside Nursing and Retirement
Home in Portland.
10/13/98 . . . Bob
Ensign died peacefully at his new home on Chebeague, surrounded
by his wife Ginna and step daughters. A memorial service is planned
for Saturday, October 24 at 3:30.
10/11/98 . .
. . Born to Stephanie and Dean, Madeline Margaret Coffin,
at 4:10 in the morning, she weighed 10 pound, and a full head
of hair too.
10/11/98 . . . . . .Victor
Bowen, 93 died
9/30/98 . . . Viktoria Glenn
Johnson became a United States Citizen.
7/16/98
. . . Born to Fiona (Shepherd) and Steve Davis, Avery
Lynn Davis at Portsmouth (VA) Naval Hospital she weighed
7lbs 5 oz. Steve is still on duty in Iceland but both he and Fiona
begin work at the Portsmouth Naval Hospital at the beginning of
September.
7/10/98 . . . Born to Brenda (Johnson)
and Dave Klenda, Luke Sherman Klenda.
He weighed 8 pounds 9 ounces.
5/31/98 . . . Gordon
Hamilton died
5/27/98 . . . Dr. Loewenstein,
age 108 died in Clearwater
5/25/1998 . . . Born
to Tim and Jane LeSiege, a boy, Zachary
Earl LeSiege He was born at 2:21 AM. He weighed in at 7 lbs
1 oz, and was 20 inches long. He joins Tatyana (blonde hair, six
years old(1/15/92)) and Erica (brunette, three years old (8/18/94).
5/23/98 . . . Born to Julie and Edmund Doughty,
a boy, Dylan
Earle Doughty. He was born at 11:10 pm and weighed 8 pounds.
Dylan joins his 8 year old brother Josh.
5/23/98
. . . Born to Grace and Ehrhardt Groothoff, a boy, Jonathan
Daniel Groothoff Sat. morning 4:57am.
5/20/98
. . . Edward W. MacCormack, 77,
of Rye, New Hampshire died.
5/15/98 . . .Matthew
E. Cobb, 14, of Windham died unexpectedly.
4/23/98. . . Born to Cliff and Jane Habig, a boy,
Collin Howell Habig. He weighed
5 1/2 pounds.
3/25/98 . . . Born to George and
Carolyn Belesca Edward, a boy, Owen Scott Edward. He weighed
6 pounds 15 oz in New Hampshire.
3/24/98 . . .
Mary Raymond, 87, died in
Durham, North Carolina
3/16/98 . . . Grace Trappan,
age 92, died in Portland
3/10/98 . . . David
J. Corson, 58, died in Yarmouth
3/7/98 . .
. Clyde Wellington Colbeth Jr., 80,
died in Silver Springs, Md.
2/23/98 . . .Born to
Paige & Rikka Boisvert a boy, Noah Armand Boisvert
2/9/98 . . . Harriet
W. Hutchison, 78, died at home on Chebeague.
2/7/98
. . . Born to Caroline and Joe Partlow, Carmelita
Fernades Partlow, at 1:29 pm, she weighed 8 pounds 2 ounces.
2/1998 . . . Christopher LeSiege is engaged
to marry Debora Pelletier - wedding is scheduled for August
8, 1998.
2/98 . . . . .Lillian Hutchinson Keenan
died.
1/30/98 . . . Madeline Brewer
had a serious stroke and is at Brentwood Manor, Yarmouth, ME 04096.
1/31/98 . . . Bobby Riddle is out of the hospital
and doing well. He is recovering at his mother in-laws Berle O'Neil
in South Portland.
1/22/98 . . . Dorothy Walker,
94, died. She and her brother Warren have summered for over 85
years. Warren can be contacted at 23343 Bluewater Circle, Apt
B 203, Boca Raton, FL 33433.
1/11/98 . . . Bobby
Riddle has received a liver transplant today and is doing
well. He is at New England Medical Center, Room 7035 North, 7050
Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111.
1/9/98 . .
. Kate von Moschzisker Disston,
84, died in Falmouth.
1/8/98 . . . Born to
Debbie and Jason Currier, Catherine Annalyn Currier, she
weighed 8 lbs 15 oz.
1/4/98 . . . Alice Estelle Desmond
Schmieder, 95 died in Rhode Island.
12/23/97
. . . Nancy Cooke Tucker, 73,
died.
12/15/97 . . . Bobby Riddle is in serious
condition at Tufts New England Medical Center in Boston. The doctors
are doing tests and are still in hopes of a transplant. An account
has been set up at Peoples Heritage Bank for his Medical needs.
Donations may be sent to: Bobby Riddle Fund, c/o Jean Libby, Peoples
Bank, 200 U.S. Route # 1 Falmouth, Maine 04105 .
12/7/97
. . . Joseph C. "Bud" O'Neil
Jr., 78, died Sunday at his home after a long illness.
12/7/97 . . . .Bernard
W. Doughty, 95, died Sunday at Brentwood in Yarmouth.
12/4/97
. . . Born to Neil and Vickie Taliento, Michelena
Lynn Taliento at 7:11 a.m. She weighed 8 pound 12 ounces.
11/30/97 . . . Marian
Sigler Wessell, died in Naples, Florida. "Remembering
Marian" by Nils Wessell. Nils' new email address: Nywessell@aol.com
11/16/97
. . . Mabel D. Campbell, 74 died
at home after a lengthy illness.
11/14/97 . . .
Edward Harris is recovering from a stroke which has paralyzed
his right side. He can receive mail 8105 River Crescent Drive,
Annapolis, MD 21401.
11/11/97 . . . Born to Michael
and Chris Freeman Feinberg, David Philip Feinberg at 8:24
p.m. He weighed 8 pounds 11 ounces and was 21" long.
10/19/97
. . . Born to Gail and Andy Todd, Addie
Frances Todd. She weighed 8 pounds 10 ounces.
10/11/97
. . .Born to Scott and Laurie McCollum Shoshanna
Rose McCollom at 11:26 p.m. (after a wonderful ride in the
Chebeague Island Rescue!) she weighed 8 pounds 11oz (we figure
11 is her lucky number).
10/6/97 . . . Born to
Virginia and Tom Calder, Timothy Calder
at 3:00 am. He weighed 10 pounds 8.5 ounces. Tom and Virginia
would like to thank everyone for the gifts and thoughts that have
come their way to express the joy and welcome of Tim to their
lives.
10/5/97 . . . William
Grant Robinson came home , he weighs nearly 8 pounds.
10/1/97
. . . .Francis Marion 'Put' Putnam
age 90 died after a brief illness. Put wrote: The
Joys of a Summer Vacation in Maine
9/16/97
. . . . David C. Perkins age 87 died
on Chebeague
9/15/97 . . . . Helen
L. Slowik age 41 died after a brief illness
9/9/97
. . . . Adopted by Beverly and Stephen Johnson, Viktoria
Glenn, 12 years old from Slavyansk n/Kuban.
8/29/97
. . . Born to Brian Phipps and Sarah Thomson, Lucas
(Luc) Richard. He weighed 7 pounds 15 oz.
8/13/97
. . . . Janet Sue Kuntz age 59 died
8/5/97 . . .Born to Gene and Alnah, William
Grant at 3:10 am. He weighed 2 pounds 9 oz. William remained
at Maine Medical until 10/5/97.
8/4/97 . . . Denis
Soule Johnson and Darya Ross Johnson became United States Citizens.
7/24/97 . . . . Edith
Jackson F. McCullom-MacLellan age 88, died
7/15/1997
. . . Lloyd B. Tanguay age 85 died
6/30/97 . . . Lewis Kendell died in Portland
6/24/97
. . . Brooke Putnam Olsen age 21 died
from injuries sustained in a car accident
6/23/97
. . . Born to Eliza Jane Adams, twins, Oliver
Bradford and Timothy Edward at 4:30 and 5 pm. They weighed
5 pounds and 5.2 pounds.
6/9/97 . . . Gerald
Thompson Littlefield, age 79 died on Chebeague
5/26/97
. . . David A. Buxbaum age 83 died
in Yarmouth
5/97 . . . Joanne LaGanke died
4/23/97
. . . Lida Hamilton Small age 92, died
4/21/97. . . .Bud Robinson
age 69, died in Portland
4/17/97. . . . Francis
Otey age 97, died in Florida
4/11/97 . . . . Lewis
Kendell is at Park Danforth facility and Bea Kendell is recuperating
at her daughters house
4/7/97 . . . . . P. J. Hale age 76,
died in Portland
4/2/97 . . . . .Phyllis Beal Johnson,
age 78 died after being hit by a car in Florida.
3/28/97 .. . . . Dick MacCormack is in Maine
Medical Center intensive care unit after having an aneurysm
3/18/97 . . . . John Warren Holt,
age 77 died in Portland.
3/18/97 . . . . Bea Kendall is in Maine Medical Center with
a broken hip she got when she fell visiting Lewis.
3/12/97 . . . . Lewis Kendall is in the intensive care unit
at Maine Medical Center
2/25/97 . . . . Dr.
Peter Picard Rodman, 87 died in
Chestertown, Md.
2/24/97
. . . Victoria Smith has a broken ankle she received after slipping
on the ice and will be operated on at Maine Medical .
2/22/97
. . . Doris A. Nida,
87 died in Portland.
2/18/97
. . . Raymond Hamilton and Madeline Brewer are both home and doing
well.
2/14/97 . . .
Raymond Hamilton is at Mercy Hospital. Madeline Brewer is at Maine
Medical and working in rehab after a small stroke and is hoping
to be home next week. Leah Webber is now at Brentwood where Lida
Small, Bernard Doughty and Joanne Perkins are. Phil Hale (from
Peaks but use to live on Chebeague) is at the Barron Center.
2/6/97...Clara
Sause died at the Viking in Cape Elizabeth after many years of
Alsheimers. She is the mother of Joan Phipps.
1/27/97
. . . Weston Ross died in Malden, Mass. Weston was 90 years old
and will be buried this summer on Chebeague.
1/27/97
. . . Joseph Dyer
died.
1/26/97 . . . Richard
Henkel died in an automobile accident,
he was 55 and it is believed he had had a seizure before he left
the road and hit a tree.
1/23/97
. . . Joe Dyer and Bernard Doughty are both at Brentwood Manor.
1/10/97 . . . Bernard
Doughty just went over on the rescue to the hospital, he is 94.
1/7/97 . . . Doris
Allen came home from the hospital
today and is doing well!
1/5/97
. . . Robert White has
been home for a few weeks now and is recovering wonderfuly after
bypass surgery. GREAT NEWS!
Fall
96 . . .Born to the children of Carolyn and Albert Marsh , Thomas
P. O'Connor and James R. Marsh. All are healthy and surviving
their first New England winter. They will make their first visit
to the Island sometime this summer.
12/29/96
. . . Dr. Anne Janet Clark Rodman died
in Chestertown, Md.
12/25/96 . . . Born
to Terry and Cricket Dyer Ullom in Texas a boy, Mitchel, 9lbs
3oz - CONGRATULATIONS!
Doris Allen is at Mercy
Hospital where she has been for about a week.
Lida Small and Joanne Perkins are
at Brentwood Manor in Yarmouth
12/24/96...
James Morahan died, husband of Norma Sanderson Morahan, summer
resident of Fenderson Road
12/20/96...
Iris Gwillim died in Florida
12/19/96...
Beatrice Grover Bowen
died in Falmouth
12/6/96... Kittie Mayer died
12/1/96 . . . Born to George and Carolyn Belesca
Edwards in Windham, NH a girl Isabel Clare, 7lbs 12 oz. CONGRATULATIONS!
November....Rory
Campbell died
November...
Laura Froding died on Chebeague
10/25/96...
Richard Knight died
in Pennsylvania
10/16/96... Verna Hamilton Jones
(nee Verna Gertrude Hamilton), born Chebeague Island December
19th 1903, died in Yarmouth, Maine
9/17/96...
Denis Soule and Dasha Ross adopted
by Beverly and Stephen Johnson
9/10/96...
Benjamin Nicholai adopted
by Darren and Cheryl Hillicoss