Zephyrhills, FL — Richard Noyes Cook, Sr., entered into rest July 14, 2008 at Florida Hospital Zephyrhills after a short illness.
He was born in Livermore, ME on November 10, 1924 to Rossie Luella Noyes Cook and Percy Floyd Cook. He graduated from Livermore Falls High School in 1943. Following high school, Richard worked for his parents at their family farm in Livermore. He also worked for Turner & Ridley, was a store rep/manager for Wirthmore Feeds and eventually became a store manager for Agway, Inc. He was a 50 year member of Oriental Star Lodge #21 of Livermore Falls, a 50 year member of Washburn Chapter of Livermore Falls & Bethlehem Chapter #36 of Pittsfield. He was a noble of Kora Temple Shrine and a member of the Second Section, Lewiston. He retired in November of 1986 and wintered at Settler’s Rest R.V. Park in Zephyrhills. He was very active in the park serving as president for 4 years as well as other committees. He and his wife cleaned trailers and did janitorial work for the recreation hall for many years.
He is survived by his wife, Marilyn (Mosher) Cook - they would have been married 50 years on August 11; his seven children; Donna Rowell and husband, Larry of Hartland, Douglas Cook and wife, Mary of Pittsfield, David Cook and Pixie Nolan of Belfast, Debra Cook of Custer, WA, Diane Howard and husband David of Bradenton, FL, Darlene Campbell and Robert West of Pittsfield, and Richard Cook and wife, Jodi of Pittsfield; 14 grandchildren, Heidi, Michelle and Eric Rowell, Honesty and Delight Cook, Charles and Jessica Shaw, David II, Adam, and Jason Cook, Joshua Campbell, Amber Connors and Elizabeth Cook, and Mary Howard; 10 great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was predeceased by his parents and a brother, Reginald.
A Masonic service will be held at 2 PM, Saturday, August 9, 2008 at the Village Cemetery, Peltoma Ave., Pittsfield. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Shriners Hospital, Kora Temple, 11 Sabattus St., Lewiston, ME 04240 in Richard’s memory.
To leave a message of condolence for the family, please visit www.shoreynichols.com.
Arrangements entrusted to Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, Pittsfield.

CORINNA – Francis E. Roberts, 71, died July 19, 2008 at a Pittsfield hospital. He was born April 30, 1937 at Pittsfield a son of Herman and Clara (Wood) Roberts, Sr. He graduated from Corinna Union Academy, Class of 1957, and served in the U.S. Army. At the time of his death he was employed by Corinne’s Cleaning Service doing janitorial work at doctor’s offices. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Priscilla (Cooley) Roberts of Corinna; a son, Amos Adams, currently deployed in Kuwait City; a daughter, Heather and husband Angel Rivera of Hampden; and 6 brothers, including Herman Roberts, Jr. of Corinna; and a special granddaughter, Clara. A graveside committal service with military honors was held at 11 AM Friday, July 25th, at Nutter Cemetery, Corinna, with the Rev. Robert Herring officiating. Those who wish may sign an online guest register at www.CrosbyNeal.com.

EXETER - Paul L. Stone, 87, died July 21, 2008 at home after a short illness. He was born September 8, 1920 in Garland, a son of Leonard and Clara (Butters) Stone. Paul was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and the Korean War.
He farmed all his life in Exeter. Paul was an avid snowmobiler who spent many hours dragging and maintaining trails after his retirement. He was predeceased by his wife Helen (Field) Stone and his brother R. Lee Stone.
He is survived by three sons, Paul R. Stone and wife Ellen, Leonard J. Stone, G. Dean Stone and wife Leslee, all of Exeter; 4 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. At Paul's request there will be no services. Private burial will be in Exeter Center Cemetery. Donations may be made in his memory to the Pine Tree Camp, P.O. Box 518, Bath, ME 04530. Arrangements are by Crosby & Neal Chapel, 68 Exeter Road, Corinna. Those who wish may sign an online guest register at www.CrosbyNeal.com

ABBOT - Donald E. Brodeur, 30, died July 13, 2008, at his home in Abbot. He was born May 24, 1978, in Bangor.
He graduated from PCHS, class of 1997. He loved hunting, and fishing and respected nature.
He is survived by his mother, Cheryl Jonas and her fiancé, David Fairbanks both of Wellington; a brother, David S. Fairbanks, Jr. of Wellington; 3 sisters, Christine McMillen of Sangerville, Julie Fairbanks of MA, and Amanda Brodeur of Augusta; paternal grandparents, Donald Brodeur and his wife, Adrianne of Corinna, maternal grandmother, Erma Nadeau of Stetson; maternal great grandmother, Avis Wilson of Stetson; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins, including a special cousin, Makayla McKenzie; special friends including Mike Foster, Jon Farrar, Nick Benoit, Adam LaCotta, Mike Mozsgae, Johnny and Sarah.
He was predeceased by his stepfathers, Roy Somers, and Michael Jonas; a brother, Michael E. Jonas, and a cousin, Jacque McKenzie.
A graveside service was held 1 PM, Sunday, July 20, 2008, at the Village Cemetery in Abbot. Friends and family were asked to bring wildflowers to the service in his memory. Arrangements by Crosby & Neal, Guilford.
For an online guestbook go to www.CrosbyNeal.com.

CORINNA - Marie J. Hartley, 82, died July 11, 2008 at a Pittsfield hospital. She was born February 23, 1926 in Waterville, a daughter of Clifford and Marie Gerard. She married Perley H. Hartley of Corinna on December 16, 1953. Marie was a member of the Corinna United Methodist Church and a former member of the Order of the Eastern Star. In addition to her husband, she is survived by 2 daughters and their husbands, Linda and Frank Dyer of Corinna and Peggy and James Seavey of Newport; a son and his wife, Will and Barbara O’Neal of Lava Hot Springs, Idaho; 1 sister, Doris Charrier of Mesa, AZ; 2 grandchildren, Brian Dyer of Miami, FL and Kristen Seavey of Newport; 2 brothers-in-law, Earl Hartley and Darrell and wife Judy Hartley, all of Corinna; a sister-in-law, Dorothy and husband Harry Nason of Newport; many special nieces and nephews; and two special caregivers, Ruth Bowman and Dianah Robinson. Friends called from 6 to 8 PM, Monday, July 14th at Crosby & Neal Chapel, 68 Exeter Road, Corinna. Funeral services were held 11 AM Tuesday, at the Corinna United Methodist Church with Pastors Ronnie Libby and Brian Gower of Center Barnstead, NH officiating. Burial will be in the Corinna Center Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Corinna United Methodist Church, c/o Crosby & Neal, 117 Main Street, Newport, ME 04953. Those who wish may sign an online guest register at www.CrosbyNeal.com.

PITTSFIELD - Stephen Weymouth, 67, died peacefully on Monday, July 7, 2008 surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Dover-Foxcroft on January 28, 1941, the son of Robert and Arlene (Preble) Weymouth.
Stephen was educated in Dover-Foxcroft schools and graduated from Foxcroft Academy in 1959. He married Jackie Evans and together they raised two children. He served our country in the United States Army from 1960-1962. He was employed by the paper mill industry and retired as a pulp mill manager for Sappi Paper Company. He traveled globally for the company and especially enjoyed his trips to South Africa and Europe.
Stephen was a member of the Elks Club in Pittsfield and the J.W. Parks Golf Club in Pittsfield. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, bowling, tennis, and especially golf. He loved to spend time at his home on Sebec Lake and enjoyed many days at the Prescot Hotel.
He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Jackie Weymouth of Pittsfield; his son, Michael Weymouth and wife, Cindy and their daughter, Zoe, of Oakland and Michael’s daughter, Aryn Weymouth of Winslow; his daughter, Lana Ballard and husband, Bob, and their children, Bobby and Nicole of Palmyra; his father, Robert Weymouth of Dover-Foxcroft; his brothers, Michael Weymouth and wife, Peggy, of Hingham, MA and Rob Weymouth of Dover-Foxcroft; his sister, Susan Small and husband, Buzz, of Sebec, and his brother, Peter Weymouth and wife, Karen, of Scarborough; his sisters-in-law, Dale Boyd and Barbara Boyleston, both of North Augusta, SC, and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his mother, Arlene Weymouth.
The family received friends from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM on Thursday, July 10, 2008 at the Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, 191 Hartland Ave., Pittsfield. A funeral service was held at 2 PM, Friday, July 11, 2008 at First Baptist Church, 245 Main Street, Pittsfield with Dr. Wilson Hickam and Pastor Bill Johnson officiating. Interment was private.
Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to C3: Colorectal Cancer Coalition, 1225 King Street, 2nd Floor, Alexandria, VA 22314, in Stephen’s memory.
Family and friends may sign an online guestbook and leave a message of condolence at www.shoreynichols.com
Arrangements are entrusted to Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, 191 Hartland Ave., Pittsfield.

PITTSFIELD - Pearle Channcy Ettinger, Sr. 84 died July 7, 2008, at his home with family at his side. He was born December 8, 1923, in Pittsfield the son of Pearl Ettinger and Mary Eva DeRaps. He attended Pittsfield Public Schools and Maine Central Institute. He owned and operated Pearle's Taxi in Pittsfield during the1940s and 50s. He later became a Master Electrician and worked for Sawyer's Electric in Newport. In addition he worked in several of the local woolen mills. Pearle was a long time member of the Pittsfield Volunteer Fire department. He enjoyed bowling and was well known on the local leagues. He is survived by his wife of 9 years Sally Ettinger of Pittsfield, two sons Pearle C. Ettinger Jr. (Skip) and wife Sung Hee of Lakewood, WA and Donald Ettinger and wife Margit of Pittsfield, 3 step-children Sally Woodard of Pittsfield, Pauline Withee & Fiancée John Lamore of South Portland, and David Withee of Newport, 2 sisters, Mary Inez Tuttle of Clinton, Doreen DeRaps of Pittsfield, a brother Roy DeRaps and wife April of Palmyra. Several Grandchildren and great-grandchildren: many nieces and nephews. Pearle is predeceased by his parents, daughter Karen Ettinger, brother Clarence DeRaps and sister Antonette Osgood. Services will consist of a graveside memorial service for friends and relatives at the Pittsfield Cemetery at 10 AM on August 4, 2008.

PITTSFIELD - Raymond E. Gagne, 67, passed away July 7, 2008 at his residence. He was born January 5, 1941 in Waterville, a son of Raymond and Katherine (Elias) Gagne. Ray graduated from Maine Central Institute, Class of 1959. He served in the United States Army as a specialist until 1966, and graduated from Wentworth Institute in Boston, MA in 1969. Ray was employed by Stone-Webster, building nuclear power plants for 13 years, before returning to Maine, where he worked for Guilford Industries in Newport, retiring in 2003. He was an avid outdoorsman, loved hunting and fishing and spent his last years living in Greenville. Ray is survived by his wife of 39 years, the former Gail R. Hersey of Pittsfield; four children, Reginald and wife Valerie Tyler of Brooks, Ben Tyler of Auburn, Raymond Gagne and wife, Jennifer Hopkins of Hartland, and Christina Gagne and husband Rob Keresey of Pittsfield; a sister, Elizabeth Calise of New York City; 11 grandchildren. A graveside committal service will be held 1 P.M. Friday, July 11th at the Pittsfield Village Cemetery. Those who wish may make memorial donations to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements are by Crosby & Neal, Newport. Those who wish may sign an online guest register at www.CrosbyNeal.com.