Portland Press Herald Memorials and Obituaries | We Remember (2024)

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Concord, North Carolina Jeffrey Paul Moore 1957 — 2024 Jeffrey Paul Moore, 66, of Concord, NC peacefully passed away at The Tucker House on April 24th, 2024 in Kannapolis, NC. He was born in Dover Foxcroft, Maine on September 23, 1957, a son of Eugene and Pauline Moore. A complete obituary can by viewed at www.HarrisburgFC.com Leesburg, Virginia Richard Byrd Wise 1930 — 2024 RICHARD BYRD WISE, 94, of Leesburg, Virginia, died on April 1, 2024, at Ashleigh at Lansdowne. Born March 10, 1930, in Wayne, Michigan, he was the son of Benjamin Wise and Matilda Seabolt Wise. He served in the United States Coast Guard, retiring as a Commander in 1975 as the captain of the USCGC Duane in Portland, Maine. Richard graduated the Coast Guard Academy, During his distinguished career, Richard was involved in search-and-rescue missions in the North Atlantic, Caribbean, and New York and Portland Harbors, where he helped develop new protocols for locating the missing. Richard was stationed in Argentia, Newfoundland; Palm Bay, Florida; New York City; Puerto Rico; and finally,... Staunton, Virginia H. Bruce Rinker III, Ph.D. 1955 — 2024 H. Bruce Rinker III, Ph.D., scientist, educator, conservationist, and explorer, passed to the Beyond on Sunday, January 7, 2024, in Staunton, after a protracted (7+ years) bout with glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) brain cancer. He was surrounded by close family and friends. Bruce was born on May 17, 1955, in Winchester, VA, where he graduated from James Woods High School. He received a B.S. in Forestry and Wildlife Resources, with a minor in Biology, from Virginia Tech in Blacksburg VA in 1979. Bruce completed his Ph.D. in Environmental Studies, with a focus on Forest Ecology with Antioch University New England in 2004. Throughout his career, Bruce held positions as Science Department Chair... South Yarmouth, Massachusetts Evelyn Mae Beal 1931 — 2023 Beal, Evelyn Mae (Sullivan), born July 17, 1931 (Leominster, MA) was Promoted to Glory on December 21, 2023 in Old Orchard Beach, ME, and reunited with her late husband of nearly 63 years Gilbert Williams Beal. A graveside service will be held on January 3, 2024 at 1:00pm at Rock Hill Cemetery, 81 South Street, Foxboro, MA with a Memorial Service to follow on February 2, 2024 at 11:00am at the Salvation Army, 2 Sixth Street, Old Orchard Beach, ME. Full Obituary is available at: www.chapmanfuneral.com Dover, New Hampshire Parker Alden Denaco 1943 — 2023 Parker Alden Denaco of Dover, NH passed away November 9, 2023 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was born April 19, 1943 in Bangor, Maine, the only child of Alden and Pauline (Newcomb) Denaco. He is survived by his wife of 34 years (Gayle Gernert Ferry), and his stepsons Bruce Ferry (Darcy), Chris Ferry, Greg Ferry, (Julie), Josh Ferry (Karen); grandchildren, Brad, Jillian, Anna, Sam, and Kevin; and special cousin Bill Cichocki (Carla). He was a kind and gentle man who loved his family and will be sorely missed by them. Parker earned a BA ('65) and an MBA ('75) from the University of Maine and a Juris Doctor from Washington and Lee University ('68). He was a proud... Salem, New Hampshire Cheryl "Cheri" Dudley 1944 — 2023 Cheryl L. "Cheri" (Jenkins) Dudley, 78, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 28th at High Pointe Hospice House in Haverhill, MA. She was born in Washington, DC and grew up on many different military bases around the world. Cheri was the daughter of the late Alberta (Nielsen) and David Jenkins. She lived in Maine for 50 years before settling in Salem for the last 9 years. Cheri was dedicated to the service of others. She worked as a nurse and a respiratory therapist at Maine Medical Center and she was proud of her degrees as an RN, BSN, RT. She enjoyed baking, making jam, and sewing, but most of all being with her family. Cheri is survived by her beloved children, Trish (Bob) Ackermann, Robert... Lady Lake, Florida Carl John Hallman 1951 — 2023 We are heartbroken to announce the death of Carl John Hallman, beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend. He passed away on October 26, 2023 surrounded in love at the age of 72 in Leesburg, FL. Carl was born in Norwood MA and graduated from Norwood High School in 1969. He graduated with a criminal justice degree from Suffolk University in Boston in 1973 and then continued his education at George Washington University. Carl joined the University of Maryland police force and began his law enforcement career. In 1977, he moved to Brunswick Maine, and joined the Brunswick Police Department, working his way from Detective to Corporal to Sargent and retired from that position... Newnan, Georgia Nancy Rowe LaFond 1935 — 2023 Mrs. Nancy LaFond, 88, of Kennebunk, formerly of Ogunquit, Maine, passed away in Newnan, GA on October 10, 2023. She was born on July 6, 1935, in Hollis, ME to the late William J. Rowe and Pearl Lang Rowe. Nancy grew up in Dover, NH, and Ogunquit graduating from Dover High School in 1953. She was also a graduate of Gorham State Teachers College and Western Connecticut State University. She proudly taught at elementary schools in Portsmouth, Belfast, ME, and New Milford, CT. In addition, she owned and taught at the Valentine Hill Preschool in Durham, NH. She married her college sweetheart, Les LaFond, in 1957 and they were blissfully wed for 66 years. In retirement, they moved to Ogunquit... Charlotte, North Carolina Virginia Yates Cole 1930 — 2023 Virginia Yates Cole, 93, passed away peacefully, with family by her side, in Charlotte, NC, on October 1, 2023. A world traveler, she led a long, full and active life. Greatly admired and deeply loved, she will be dearly missed. Virginia is survived by her only child Susan Cole Mitchell, son-in-law Thomas Leo Mitchell, and grandsons Peter Cole Mitchell and James "Jimmy" Yates Mitchell, all of Charlotte. She also is survived by her niece, Amy Sinclair, her husband Tux Turkel and their son Zachary, all of Yarmouth, ME. Virginia, often called "Ginny", was preceded in death by her parents James "Jimmy" Black Yates and Elsie Ramsburg Yates. She also was preceded in death by her husband of 37... Nashua, New Hampshire Alexander Scott Casey 1995 — 2023 It is with profound sadness and the heaviest of hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Alexander Scott Casey, 28 of Nashua, NH on Thursday September 21, 2023. Alex was born on May 30, 1995 in Stoneham, MA to Zachary Scott Casey and Anne-Catrine Nilsson. Alex grew up in Portland, Maine where as a boy he enjoyed playing soccer, baseball, hockey and swimming in the cold waters of the Maine coast. He delighted in the innumerable hours spent at Two Lights State Park in Cape Elizabeth, ME playing whiffle ball, tossing a football and picnicking with family and friends. As an adult, alongside his father, brothers and friends he lived a life full of passion and adventure in the great... Byron, Georgia Helen Esther Daly 1936 — 2023 Helen Esther McLean Daly peacefully entered into eternal rest on the evening of Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at the age of 87. The daughter of the late Arthur and Sophie Madore McLean, Helen was born in Millinocket, Maine on July 1, 1936. She worked as a claim's agent for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Maine for several years until her retirement in 1997. Helen was a true "Down Easter" from Maine, who found her forever home in Byron, Georgia. She generously volunteered her time at the Warner Robins Senior Center and was part of the Centerville and Ted Wright Seniors. She forged meaningful connections with fellow seniors and embarked on memorable adventures together. Her dedication to... Northfield, Minnesota Judith Joyce 1939 — 2023 Judith Ellen Joyce passed away August 28th, 2023, at Reflections Care Suites in Northfield, MN. Judy was born in Portland, Maine on April 14th, 1939, to Frances Josephine Baker and Andrew Haven Grant. Judy grew up in Portland and graduated from Deering High School in 1958. Although challenged in her youth with rheumatic fever, she overcame obstacles in courageous ways. She went on to climb many mountains in New England including Mount Washington and share the outdoors as a Camp Fire Girl. She met and married the love of her life Robert Suddards Joyce while attending the University of Maine, Orono. They moved their growing family to West Salem, Wisconsin where they raised their... Wolfforth, Texas Terrica Ann Dutton 1997 — 2023 Our sweet, beautiful, genuine, effervescent girl was taken from us on August 2, 2023. She tragically passed in an accident doing what she loved: running like no one else could. Terrica was born April 24, 1997, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Holly (Jensen) Landon and Tory Landon. She grew up as curious as can be? never satisfied with her own limitations. From a young age, she would sit out all day on the trampoline reading every book she could find and consuming all of the words, poems and stories she could. A friend to all, Terrica was genuine and kind, often greeting each person she encountered with a bright smile and heartfelt compliment. She always put the needs of others before her own, and... Sebago, Maine Priscilla Anne Clark 1933 — 2023 Priscilla Anne Clark (age 90), of Sebago, Maine, peacefully passed away on July 30, 2023 on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. She was surrounded by her family, who knew her by her namesake Grandy. She was predeceased by her husband, Edward Warren Clark, Jr. on September 1, 2006. They were reunited in Heaven on their 65th wedding anniversary. Priscilla always had a penchant for doing things her own way, and on her own time frame. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Erik Wellington Clark (Beth) of Westbrook, Maine and their five children; Samantha Wyse (Tanner), Drew Clark and son Austin, Ashley Smiley (Jake) and their two daughters, Addyson and Stella; Katie Berry and her son... Sanbornville, NH, New Hampshire Mary T. Allen 1942 — 2023 Mary Theresa Allen, 81, of Sanbornville, NH died peacefully on July 15th, 2023. Mary grew up in Eliot, Maine where she enjoyed helping her dad tend to the farm animals and fix whatever needed fixing. Life on the farm taught her the value of good work ethics and nourished her lifelong love for animals. After graduating high school, she settled in the Oakland, CA area where she lived for a time before buying a home in Hayward, CA, and remained there most of her adult life. She worked at Bayer Corporation (formerly Cutter) for many years. After retirement, Mary relocated back to NH to take care of her beloved sister, Sandy. In 2017, Mary moved to Dover and made lots of friends at Maple... Thaxton, Virginia Faye Elizabeth Lane 1942 — 2023 Faye Elizabeth Lane passed from this world on Sunday, July 9, 2023. She was born in Portland, Maine to Leo G. Tibbets (deceased) and Barbara M. Elliott Tibbetts on June 14, 1942. She is survived by her son Jerry M. Lane (Gina) of Goode, Virginia; her brother Alan Leo Tibbetts (Linda) of Gorham, Maine; grandchildren Caleb, Ava, and Byron Lane; niece LeighAnn Howard (Adam); nephew Thomas Tibbetts (Sara), and four great-nephews. She attended North Deering Congregational Church and Deering High School in Portland, Maine. Faye was an active member of The Order of the Eastern Star for more than 50 years, originally in the Starlight Chapter in Westbrook, Maine, then later in the Liberty... Manchester, New Hampshire Bishop Joseph J. Gerry 1928 — 2023 MANCHESTER - The Most Rev. Joseph John Gerry, O.S.B., 94, who served as abbot of Saint Anselm Abbey, chancellor of Saint Anselm College and bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland, Maine, died early Sunday morning, July 2, 2023. A native of Millinocket, Maine, he was born September 12, 1928, the son of the late Bernard E. and Blanche A. (McManemon) Gerry, and was one of 8 children. He was a 1945 graduate of Stearns High School in Millinocket. Bishop Joseph was ordained to the priesthood at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Manchester, June 12, 1954, by the Most Rev. Matthew F. Brady. Bishop Joseph served on the philosophy faculty of Saint Anselm College and held administrative posts... Bedford, New Hampshire Malinda H. Arcidy 1927 — 2023 Malinda (Maynard) Arcidy, age 96, of Bedford, NH, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on July 1, 2023. Born March 20, 1927 in Alpoca, West Virginia to Edna (Lester) and Claude Maynard, Malinda was the second oldest of seven children. As a young woman, Malinda dedicated herself to a life of service and had thoughts of becoming a missionary. She earned her nursing degree from Raleigh General Hospital Training School in Beckley, West Virginia, and served as a nurse anesthetist in the US Air Force. It was here that she met her husband, Louis Arcidy, who was immediately captivated by the pair of hazel eyes he saw peeking out between her nurse's cap and surgical mask. Malinda and Louis... New Smyrna Beach, Florida George Richard Briggs 1942 — 2023 George was born October 29, 1942 in Freeport, Maine. He passed on June 3, 2023, in Edgewater, FL. He was predeceased by his parents George L. and Mary Sawyer Briggs, two brothers, Richard Sawyer, and Chester Briggs, two sisters, Emily J. Brockway, and Rebecca Dennison. George is survived by his devoted wife of 38 years, Diane Durgin Briggs, daughter Holly Rogers (Mark) of Bowdoinham, ME, a son Michael Briggs of Atlanta, GA, three stepsons, Greg Coffin (Kerry Bishop) of Gray, ME, Thomas (Amy) of Galena, OH, and Robert Coffin of Worthington, OH. He so loved and enjoyed his five grandchildren, Trent Anderson (Sara) of Brunswick, ME, Sydney Anderson of Bowdoinham, ME, Noah Coffin of Galena, OH...
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