Carol Jean “Jeannie” Nichols

PALMYRA – Carol Jean Nichols, 67, died peacefully on Monday, March 1, 2010. She was born May 29, 1942 in Pittsfield a daughter of Caroll and Erma (Ross) Emery. Known to all as Jeannie Nichols, she was educated in Pittsfield schools, worked locally at several area businesses, and enjoyed marketing Avon products her entire life. She loved the Maine coast in summer, family camping trips to the Camden Hills, her flower gardens, shopping and travel. She had been on several Caribbean cruises, many trips to Florida and had recently vacationed in Las Vegas. Jeannie will be remembered as a compassionate, giving, unselfish person who put the needs of others ahead of her own. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by brothers Kenneth and Lawrence, and sisters Dorothy, Evelyn, Frances, Nena and Glenice. Jeannie is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Paul Nichols; her daughter, Lisa Martin and husband Jason of Waterville; sons Timothy Nichols and wife Dale, and James Nichols, all of Pittsfield; Paul Nichols, Jr. and wife Camille of Lithia, FL; 12 grandchildren, Tammy, Tim, Decker, Matthew, Jessica, Amanda, Sean, Shannon, Jeannie, Joanna, Hailey and Hunter; several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and a special niece, Georgie Farrin, whom Jeannie loved dearly. It was her request that no funeral service be held. There will be a family gathering at a later date in order to remember her life. Cremation arrangements are by Crosby & Neal, Newport. Those who wish may leave written condolences at www.CrosbyNeal.com

Henrietta (Lois) Merrithew Mason

Gardiner - Henrietta (Lois) Merrithew Mason, 86, formerly of Gardiner died Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at the Gosnell Hospice House in Scarborough. She was born in Bath on Dec. 31, 1923 a daughter of William and Charlotte Rines Morrell. Lois was a graduate of Gardiner High School the Class of 1942. She had been employed in area shoe factories and for Bill & Fred’s Laundry in Gardiner. She was a former member and past president of the Gardiner Emblem Club. Lois also worked as a CNA in nursing homes in Texas. She and her husband Arthur Mason while in New Braunfels, Texas ran a ceramic shop. She relocated back to Maine in 1995 to be with her son. Lois was the first woman to be hired at Bath Iron Works during World War II. Lois was predeceased by her first husband of 32 years, Fred Merrithew and her second husband of 19 years Arthur Mason. She is survived by her 2 children, Irvin Merrithew and his wife Geraldine of Old Orchard, Lois Labbe and her partner Thomas Roberts of Pittsfield, 2 step children, Janice Neil and Glenda Tarr both of Brunswick, a sister, Catherine Trask and her husband Herbert of Windsor, 6 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, one great great grandchild and several nieces, nephews and cousins. A graveside service will be held in the spring at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Gardiner. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Gosnell Hospice House 11 Hunnewell Street, Scarborough, ME 04074. Arrangements are under the care of Staples Funeral Home 53 Brunswick Ave. Gardiner.

Dorothy D. Nickerson

Newport – Dorothy D. Nickerson 97 died peacefully Feb. 20, 2010 at a Pittsfield health care facility following a short illness. She was born in Newport July 10, 1912 the daughter of Bertrand and Alena (Annett) Rowe She graduated in the class of 1932 from Newport High School. Dorothy was a long time member of the High Street Congregational Church in Newport. Dorothy was married to Howard Nickerson Sr. who died on March 28, 1978. For many years she worked at Snowflake Canning Co. in Corinna until it burnt. She then went to work at Edwards Co. in Pittsfield and retired there following many years of service to the Company. She also worked at the hot lunch program at Nokomis High School. Dorothy volunteered at the Newport Food Bank and at Meals for Me in Newport. She was a member of the Sebasticook, Pomona, State, and National Granges, a member of the Newport Senior Citizens, and Newport Ladies Craft Club. She loved to work in her flower gardens. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting for her family and friends. She is survived by one son and his wife Bertrand and Sandra Nickerson of Newport, one daughter and her husband Joan and Bernard Marriner of Newport, a sister Evelyn Baldwin of Gorham Also surviving her and living close by are 10 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren, whom she deeply loved to have visit her, several nieces and nephews. Beside her husband Howard she is predeceased by a son Howard Nickerson Jr., four brothers, three sisters, a loving step-mother, Helena Downs Rowe, and a step-brother. Friends called Tuesday, February 23, 2010 from 1 to 2 PM at the Brown Funeral Home and Cremation Service Center 34 High Street, Newport, where funeral services followed at 2 PM with Rev. Ernie Campbell pastor of the High Street Congregational Church officiating. Spring internment will be at Riverside Cemetery Newport. Friends who wish may make memorial donations to the High Street Congregational Church Memorial Fund, 24 High Street, Newport, Maine 04953. To sign an online guest book and leave written tributes please visit: www.PhilipBrownFuneralHome.com

Ruth V. Candage

LEVANT – Ruth Viola Candage, 77, went to be with her Lord peacefully on February 21, 2010. She was born October 6, 1932 in Bar Harbor a daughter of Malcolm and Ina (Butler) Salisbury, Sr. She graduated from Bar Harbor High School, Class of 1950 and became a wife and mother of three children. Ruth was active in their lives as a member of the PTA, a leader in 4-H and the Girl Scouts, and was a Cub Scout den mother for many years. She and her husband raised White Faced Herefords donating many to the Baby Beef Club. She also enjoyed showing White Faced Herefords at many state fairs. After she could no longer raise them she developed a deep love and friendship with her Border Collie Princess...a shadow at her heels, they were rarely seen apart. Princess would lay at her feet for hours as she fervently knit the many mittens and socks for family and friends. She was always a fanatic about making sure the “great white hunters” had plenty of food at lunch time. She never seemed to mind. She loved working in her vegetable and flower gardens, enjoyed feeding the birds and squirrels, and watching them each day. Patrons of the M & M and Killarney’s restaurants in Bangor will remember Ruth as a caring waitress who made their visits special. She enjoyed working for many years with her friend and fellow waitress, Alice Poor. The two continued a strong bond well into retirement. Coming into her life much later but bringing Ruth a special friendship and a new peace with her God are friends Rose and David. A special thanks to them for the many Saturday visits and mid week calls. Also a special thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Brian Call and Ricky Call who frequently went above and beyond their normal relationship as a neighbor. Thanks also to Dana Crockett who helped Ruth through the many hardships and frustrations of owning a business after her husband passed away. She was predeceased by her husband of 56 years, Donald P. Candage, Sr.; her brother Wellington Salisbury, and a sister Herthel Strout. Ruth is survived by 3 children, Donald Candage, Jr. and wife Brenda of Carmel; Donna Goodspeed and husband Robert, Jr. also of Carmel; and Dennis Candage and fiancée Sheri of Exeter; 7 grandchildren, Craig Goodspeed and wife Amber, Donald “Bucky” Candage and wife Angie, Danika Salah and husband Sam, Amanda Hay and husband Brandon, Joseph Goodspeed and wife Miranda, Stanley Candage and wife Melissa, Robbie Goodspeed and girlfriend Danielle; 11 great grandchildren, Bradley, Brooke, Breanna, Munira, Ibrahim, Zeyad, Abbie, Elijah, Michael, Willow and Madison. She is also survived by 3 sisters, Virginia, Carolyn, and Annie; and a brother Malcolm, Jr.; as well as many nieces and nephews; as well as special hunters, Rob Green and Vaughn and Donna Douchette. A memorial service was held at 11 AM Thursday at Crosby & Neal, 117 Main Street, Newport. Spring interment will be in the Waugh Cemetery, Levant. Memorial donations may be made to the Bangor Humane Society, 693B Mt. Hope Avenue, Bangor, ME 04401. Those who wish may leave written tributes at www.CrosbyNeal.com

Kerry D. Dunton

Hartland - Kerry D. Dunton, 63, died, Sunday, February 21, 2010, in Hartland. Kerry was born in Hartland on July 10, 1946, the son of Herbert and Vivian (Cool) Dunton. He graduated from Hartland Academy with the class of 1964. He worked for the Irving Tanning Company in Hartland for many years. Kerry was a quiet man and an avid reader. He enjoyed watching sports with his favorite teams being the Boston Red Sox and New York Giants. In his younger years, he belonged to the Pittsfield Bowling Leagues. He lived in Hartland almost all of his life and took care of his parents for over 25 years. He is survived by his son, Michael Dunton and his wife, Lucie, of Berlin, NH; his daughter, Katrina Dunton and her companion, Adam Parker, of Hartland; his grandchildren, Brandi Davis, Zachary Dunton, Nicholas Howe, Amanda Zeitler, and Samantha Howe; his great grandchildren, Jaidyn and Damien; his sister, Rhonda Amsden; his 2 step sisters, Betty Butler and Carol Leavitt and his step brother, Kenneth Dunton. He was predeceased by his parents and his step brother, Gene Dunton. To leave a message of kindness for the family, please visit www.shoreynichols.com Care for the Dunton family has been provided by Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, 191 Hartland Avenue, Pittsfield.

Theresa (Terry) Butler

Theresa (Terry) Butler, died peacefully at home, February 19. She was born in Newark, New Jersey July 4, 1946, the daughter of the late Viola and Igino Gregori. Terry was predeceased by her husband Richard Butler. She is survived by her loving partner, Carroll Libby, sisters Gloria Morriello and husband Michael, Virginia Panicucci and husband Mario, nephews Michael Morriello and wife Lucinda, Eugene Morriello and wife Sherry, Gregori Morriello and wife Cynthia, niece Marianne Panicucci and husband Enrique Troncoso Terry will be sadly missed by longtime friends Eugene Alexsa, Cindy White and the “Baxter Escape Girls”.

Anne E. Peterson

SAINT ALBANS - Anne E. Peterson, 93, passed away February 3, 2010, at the Sanfield Rehab. and Living Center in Hartland, Maine. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Ann M. Wood and her husband George of Derry. NH, three sons, Victor H. Peterson and his wife Karen of Falmouth, John L. Peterson of Saint Albans and George Eric Peterson and his wife JoAnne of Bow, NH. Also, there are seven grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. She was predeceased by her husband of 67 years, George H. Peterson in April of 2000. A memorial service will be held in the spring or early summer.

Madeline L. Sedgwick

BURNHAM - Madeline L. Sedgwick, 92, died peacefully on Wednesday, February 17, 2010, in Pittsfield. She was born in Detroit, Maine, on July 12, 1917, the daughter of Burton and Frances (Robinson) Fogg. She attended local schools and married Guy S. Sedgwick. She was employed at L.L. Bean and then at the local area shoe shops for many years doing fancy shoe stitchery. Madeline enjoyed being outdoors. She was an avid fisherman and liked swimming, camping, traveling and working in her gardens. She loved music and enjoyed playing the piano. She belonged to the Pittsfield bowling league and was very active in the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Dexter. She is survived by her two daughters; Kathleen Clark and her husband, David, of Newport and Gloria Huff and her husband, Ralph, of Burnham; her son, Brenton Sedgwick and his wife, Diane, of Hendersonville, NC; her grandchildren; Ralph Huff, Jr and his wife, Darlene, Blaine Huff and his wife, Rachel, Gail Cropley and her husband, David, Andrew Bouley, Jr and his wife, Kathy, Fred Bouley and his wife, Cheryle, Robert Bouley and his fiancé, Sandra, Kathy Bane and her husband, William, Ann Elias and her husband, Dean, and Jani Meekma and her husband, Steve; many great grandchildren and great great grandchildren, a special cousin, Effie Drake, and many extended family. She was predeceased by her husband of over 50 years, Guy Sedgwick and her brother, William Fogg. The family received friends from 1 to 2 PM, Sunday, February 21, 2010, at the Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, 191 Hartland Avenue, Pittsfield. A funeral service immediately followed at 2 PM with Pastor Brenton Sedgwick officiating. A committal service will be held in the spring at the Village Cemetery, Peltoma Avenue in Pittsfield. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be given to the Sebasticook Valley Hospital, 447 North Main Street, Pittsfield, Maine, 04967 or to the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 103 Spring Street, Dexter, Maine, 04930, in Madeline’s memory. To leave a message of kindness for the family, please visit www.shoreynichols.com Care for the Sedgwick family has been provided by Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, Pittsfield.

David R. Covel

GUILFORD - David R. Covel, 68, went to be with the Lord, February 14, 2010. He was born July 31, 1941, in Dexter, son of Arthur and Ruth (Lee) Covel. He worked for Dexter Shoe Company in Dexter for almost 40 years. After moving to Riverbend Homes in Guilford he enjoyed gardening, using his computer and helping the other residents, and leaves many friends. David loved family gatherings and spending time at camp. He was a member of the Guilford Center Baptist Church. He is survived by his mother of Dover-Foxcroft; a daughter, Heather Briggs of Bangor; a son, Sean Covel and his wife, Diane of Northford, CT; 2 brothers and their wives, Stephen and Mary Covel of Sangerville, and Timothy and Carol Covel of Holly Springs, NC; 4 grandchildren, Kayla and Zachary Briggs, and Ian and Erik Covel; several nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held at 2 PM, Saturday, February 27, 2010, at the Guilford Center Baptist Church with Pastor Toby Smitherman officiating. Friends may call from 1 PM until the time of the service. Spring burial will be in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Dexter. Arrangements by Crosby & Neal, Guilford. For an online guest register, go to www.CrosbyNeal.com.

Kelly Marie (Hubbard) Kelley

MORRILL - Kelly Marie (Hubbard) Kelley died peacefully in her sleep at her home with family and friends at her bedside on January 27, 2010. She fought a courageous four year battle against cancer. Kelly was 38 years old. Kelly was a fun, friendly, family-oriented person. Her smile, spirit and steadiness attracted her to many diverse people. She loved softball, volleyball, traveling, crafts, movies, watching television, spending time with her family, and going to yard sales. She was and will remain “DADDY’S LITTLE GIRL.” Kelly leaves behind her parents, Chet W. and Pat F. Hubbard of Newport; her loving husband, Chris Kelley, her 7 year old son, Christopher and her 5 year old daughter, Kaitlyn, all of Morrill. She is also survived by her brother, William E. Hubbard and his wife, Sabbatha A. of Norridgewock and their three sons, Kenikki, Dallas and Trey Hutchinson; her grandmother, Arvella Jones of Palmyra; aunt Carlie Towle of Londonderry, NH; aunt Sue Hubbard of St. Albans; great aunt Ardis Page of Fort Fairfield; great aunt Celia Hewins of Hartland; aunt Glorine Jones of Palmyra; aunt Hazel and Bob Garofoli of Camden; aunt Eldora and Winston Burns of Delaware; aunt Charlene and Dan McConkie of Utah; uncle Charlie and Arlene Jones of Palmyra; uncle Mike and Becky Jones of Newport; lifelong family friends, Rose, Lee and Hollee Hutchinson, as well as numerous cousins. She will be missed by her family and friends. She was predeceased by her grandparents, Edward and Ina Hubbard, her grandfather, William Jones and an uncle, Mel Hubbard. The Hubbard and Kelley families want to thank all the medical personnel from Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Belfast Hospital and Belfast Hospice for their caring support. A special thank you to all the family members, friends and people who offered prayers, support and encouragement during Kelly’s illness. The family received friends from 2:00pm-4:00pm and 6:00pm-8:00pm, Saturday, January 30, 2010, at the Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, 191 Hartland Avenue, Pittsfield. A funeral service was held at 2:00pm, Sunday, January 31, 2010, at the funeral home. Following the funeral service there was be a “CELEBRATION OF LIFE” ceremony at the Irving Community Center, 62 Elm Street in Hartland. To leave a message of kindness for the family, please visit www.shoreynichols.com Care for the Hubbard-Kelley family has been provided by Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, Pittsfield.

Ella M. (Goodridge) Blevins

KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA – issimmee, Florida- Ella died at the age of 89 at a Florida hospital on January 6, 2010. She was born June 18, 1920 in Wellington. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 55 years, Dana H. Goodridge and a son, Harold L. Goodridge. She is survived by a daughter, Dorothy and her husband Roland Herrick of Cambridge, 5 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and 2 step great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Burial will be in the spring at the Veterans Cemetery in Augusta.

C. Wayne Spraggins

NEWPORT – Wayne Spraggins, 71, died peacefully January 16, 2010 surrounded by his family at a Pittsfield hospital. He was born December 28, 1938 in Wauchula, Florida, a son of Cecil E. and Wilma (Smith) Spraggins. He served for 20 years in the U.S. Coast Guard as a Boatswain’s Mate before moving to Newport in 1977. He worked as a mechanic at Pray’s Gulf Station, and an oil burner technician for Shorey’s Oil Company, both in Newport, and retired from Staple’s Oil Company in Pittsfield. He was a member of Barrrows-Skidgel Post American Legion in Newport and served on several Newport committees, including the Newport Sanitary District and the Board of Selectmen. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and golf. Wayne especially looked forward to the annual fishing trips to Long Pond and the family hunting camp in Palmyra. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Marjorie of Newport; 3 sons, Jim Spraggins and wife Lisa of Newport, Ed Chase and wife Adrienne of Topsham, Michael Chase and wife Robin of Palmyra; a brother Royce of Georgia; a sister Joanne Mann of Oklahoma; an aunt Odell McGee of Florida; special niece Kim Spraggins, and sister in law Janice Spraggins, both of Tennessee; grandchildren, Tracy Clifton and husband Rob of Newport, Eileen Chase and husband Joel of Bangor, Christy Chase of Exeter, Ben and Nick McNeal of Topsham, Jaime and Nate Spraggins of Newport, and Katelyn-Rose Chase of Palmyra; 5 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Wayne is also remembered by special friends Dick Savageau of Palmyra and Jeff Peabody of Newport. He was predeceased by a daughter, Deborah Turnbull and a brother James Spraggins. Friends may call from 6- 8 PM Tuesday at Crosby & Neal, 117 Main Street, Newport, where funeral services will be held 1 PM Wednesday, January 20th, with the Rev. George Finnemore officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the Barrows-Skidgel Post 105 American Legion, 82 North Street, Newport, ME 04953. Those who wish may leave written condolences at www.CrosbyNeal.com

Kale T. Page

PALMYRA- Kale Talon Page 19 died unexpectedly Jan. 15, 2010 at a Bangor hospital as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident earlier in the day. Kale was born in Waterville March 22, 1990 the son of Robert M. and Catherine (Hodgdon) Page Sr. Kale was educated in Palmyra schools and attended Nokomis Regional High School in Newport. He had been employed at Northeast Agriculture in Palmyra and until just recently he was employed at Bangor Canvas. Kale enjoyed anything with an engine and he could make almost anything into a recreational vehicle that he could use summer or winter. He loved hunting and fishing and he especially loved being with his many friends. Kale is survived by his parents Robert and Catherine Page of Palmyra, his maternal grandparents Roger and Doris Hodgdon of Troy, his paternal grandmother, Mary Page of Palmyra, two brothers Robert and his wife Mary-Anna Page II of Anson, Aaron R. Page of Palmyra, two nieces Daisy May and Willow Marie Page of Anson, several aunts, uncles, and cousins. He will be missed by his K-9 companions Otto and Duke. Friends called Monday January 18, 2010 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm at the Brown Funeral Home and cremation Service Center 34 High Street Newport. Funeral services were conducted at 11am on Tuesday June 19, 2010 at the Brown Funeral Home and Cremation Service Center Newport. Immediately following the service there was a time of fellowship at the Palmyra Town Hall. Friends who wish may make memorial donations to the family to help with expenses c/o Catherine Page, 6 Page Road, Palmyra, Maine 04965. To sign an online guest book and leave written tributes please visit: www.PhilipBrownFuneralHome.com

Nancy Worcester

ST. ALBANS – Nancy Worcester, 67, daughter of Halbert W. and Hannah M. Reed, formerly of Hanson, Massachusetts, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2010, at her home. Nancy (Nan) was born on May 18, 1942, in Alexandria, Virginia. She attended local schools in Hanson and graduated from Whitman-Hanson Regional High School in 1960. She married Clif Y. Worcester on December 22, 1961 and they had two daughters. She and her family moved to Maine in 1977 and have made their home in St. Albans ever since. Nan was a long time Maine State employee, working at the Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center in Bangor. She is survived by her daughters, Don-Marie Jennings of St. Albans and Tracy Worcester of Ypsilanti, MI; her granddaughter, Airman 1st class, Nicole Jennings, USAF, who is stationed at McConnell AFB in Wichita, KS; a brother, Norman (Pete) Reed and his wife, Janet, of Halifax, MA and two nephews, Bruce Standish of carver, MA and Barry Standish of Pembroke, MA. She was predeceased by her husband, Clif Worcester, in 1995 and her long-time companion, Philip Emery in 2009. An open house was held from 4:00 pm-9:00 pm, Wednesday, January 13, 2010, at Nancy’s home, 67 Hartland Road in St. Albans. A graveside service will be held in the spring at the Pine Grove Cemetery in Hartland with the Rev. Ellen Bridge officiating. To leave a message of kindness for the family, please visit www.shoreynichols.com Care for the Worcester family has been provided by Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, Pittsfield.

Marguerite (Haseltine) Lane

NEWPORT & BANGOR - Marguerite Lane, 86, wife of the late Lt. Col. John M. Lane, died January 11, 2010 at Dirigo Pines in Orono. She was born May 18, 1923 in Dexter, a daughter of Theodore and Geneva (Small) Haseltine. She was a graduate of N. H. Fay High School in Dexter. Marguerite was a devoted Army wife and made a home for her husband and children in many places. She was also a secretary in various civil service capacities, including the Farmer’s Home Administration office in Newport. She was a member of the People’s United Methodist Church in Newport, where she served as church organist for many years. Marguerite will be remembered for her varied crafts and needlework and was an excellent seamstress. She is survived by 2 sons, John Michael Lane and wife Kathleen of Rockland, Mark Lane and wife Patricia of Newburgh; 2 daughters, Janie and husband Michael Ames of Newport, Cindy and husband David Hansberry of Litchfield, NH; a brother, Richard Haseltine and wife Virginia of Orrington; a sister Beverly and husband Robert Tillson of Dexter; 7 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Friends called from 6-8 PM Sunday at Crosby & Neal, 117 Main Street, Newport. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Monday, January 18th, at the Peoples United Methodist Church, 131 Main Street, Newport, with the Revs. Ellen Bridge and George Darling officiating. Spring burial will be in the Maine Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery in Augusta. Memorial donations may be made to People’s United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, c/o Mr. Larry Gray, P. O. Box 182, Newport, ME 04953. Those who wish may leave written condolences at www.CrosbyNeal.com.

Mae M. Rines

PITTSFIELD - Mae M. Rines, 85, died peacefully on Wednesday, January 13, 2010, at her home in Pittsfield. She was born in Fairfield, Maine, on March 29, 1924, the daughter of Clifford and Hazel (McLeod) Steeves. She was one of 12 children and was educated in Pittsfield schools. Mae married Wallace Rines on November 8, 1941, and together they raised 4 daughters. Mae had been employed for many years in the local shoe industry. She also worked for the woolen mill in Pittsfield and the Edwards Company. After retiring, she did some part time employment at the local Dunkin Donuts. Mae enjoyed attending the Church of the Nazarene in Pittsfield. She was a past member of the VFW Auxiliary. She loved to cook for her family and made a special salad dressing that nobody could seem to copy. She was thrifty with her finances and very giving to others in need. She liked putting puzzles together and having them framed as gifts to her loved ones. She also enjoyed knitting, bowling, golfing and making crafts. She is survived by her children; Janice Cookson of Pittsfield, Marjorie Maloon and her husband, Ted, of Detroit, Tamara Brooks and her husband, Keith, of East Sullivan, NH and LaLonnie Rines of Pittsfield; 8 grandchildren, Richard, Lisa, Troy, Todd, Keith, Jr., Kevin, Kristin and Cyreanne; several great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; two brothers, Gerald Steeves of Florida and Norman Steeves of Pittsfield; a sister, Barbara Steeves of SC and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Wallace Rines, lovingly known as Buddy, in 2003 and 8 siblings. The family received friends from 1:00pm-2:00pm with a memorial service that followed at 2:00pm, Saturday, January 16, 2010, with the Rev. Pete Griffin at the Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, 191 Hartland Avenue, Pittsfield. To leave a message of kindness for the family, please visit www.shoreynichols.com Care for the Rines family has been provided by Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, Pittsfield.

Mace R. McKinney Jr.

PALMYRA - Mace R. McKinney Jr., 81, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on December 25, 2009. Rod, as he was know to friends and family, was born in Los Angeles, CA on march 3, 1928 to Mace R. and Ruth (Pego) McKinney Sr. He grew up in Los Angeles and in 1948 he met and married Donna M. London of Sherman. They raised 2 children in Whittier, CA with frequent trips to Maine. In 1971 Rod and Donna moved to Colfax, CA. They lived there until 1984 and retired in Sherman. There Rod was active in golf, snow sleddin and town committees. He enjoyed traveling, entertaining, learning new things and building his home. In 2005 after the death of his bride of 57 years Rod came to live with his daughter, Candace McCauslin and her husband, Dale in Palmyra. He is survived by his grandson, Bret Lash and his wife, Christine of Hudgon, granddaughter, Amy Zaffiro and her husband, Terrence and their 3 daughters, Macee, Clarice and Abigail; son-in-law, Dale McCauslin; a special woman, Jennifer Boyd who helped take care of him throughout the last months of his life. He is predeceased by his son, Mace "Rodd" McKinney III in 1969; his wife, Donna in 2005 and his beloved daughter, Candace McCauslin in 2008. Rod continued to live in Palmyra with his granddaughter, Amy and her family until his death. Rod would like to thank Paige Cunningham of Sherman for all her help and he would like to thank the many people at the Iris Foundation for their help and services with his blindness. Rod will be greatly missed by all that knew him, There will be no services per his request; however, you many make donation in his name to the Iris Foundation, c/o Contributions Office, 189 Park Avenue, Portland, ME 04102 or to the Pine Tree Society, P.O. Box 518, Bath, Maine 04530 . Arrangements by Bowers Funeral Home, Island Falls.

Kathleen M. Hudson

PITTSFIELD - Kathleen M. Hudson, 83, died, Monday, January 11, 2010, in Plymouth. She was born in Bristol, NB, on July 30, 1926, the daughter of Gideon and Martha (Pelkey) Brooks. She married Chester L. Hudson and they had three children. She worked for many years in the local woolen mills and also at Eastern Maine Medical Center as a dietician. She enjoyed crocheting and playing the piano. She attended Deeper Life in Pittsfield for many years under the care of Rev. Millard Dickinson. She was a happy-go-lucky person and loved being surrounded by her large extended family. She is survived by her two children, Ralph Phillips and his wife, Gina, of Pittsfield, Linda Batchelder and her husband, Ellery, of Hermon; 16 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren, and 6 great great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Chester; a daughter, Carol Hudson; a granddaughter, Katrina Phillips and a great grandson, Richard Batchelder, Jr. A private family service will be held in the spring at the Detroit Village Cemetery, Route 220, in Detroit.