Joseph Norton Day
1999-06-03
HARRISON - Joseph N. Day, 78, died Friday, June 28, 1999, at his home in Harrison. 
He was born in East Stoneham on July 13, 1920, the son of William and Gloria Grover Day. 
He was educated in Harrison schools and also attended Bridgton Academy. 
He owned and operated Day Wood Products on Maple Ridge in Harrison for many years. 
He married the former Elsie C. Currier on August 30, 1950; she died August 17, 1978. 
He served with the United States Army Air Corp during WWII in New Guinea. He was a life member of the Ronald G. St. John V.F.W in Harrison. 
Survivors include a stepson Raymond C. Currier of Unionville CN; a brother, Russell Day, of Norway; two sisters, Marion Green of Greene and Margart Hussey of Harrison. He was predeceased by two sisters, Doris and Kaye, and five brothers, Richard, Norman, Kenneth, William, Jr. and Francis.
Graveside Services were held at the Norway Center Cemetery.
Arrangements were under the care of the Raymond-Wentworth Funeral Home, Bridgton. 

Robert A. Owens, Sr.
1999-06-03
SOUTH PARIS - Robert A. Owens, Sr., 56, of Oxford died Saturday,May 29 at Market Square Health Care Center.
He was born in Monmouth, August 23, 1942, the son of Austin and Margaret Williams Owens.
He attended school in Oxford and graduated from Oxford High School in 1960. He worked at Robinson Manufacturing from high school until 1995. He was a licensed real estate broker from 1995-1996. He and his wife own Bethel Express in Bethel.
Most recently he drove school bus for Hebron Academy,which he enjoyed very much.
He was past master of Oxford Lodge #18,past patron Oxford Chapter OES,a member of York Rite bodies and Kora Temple.He was also a member of North American Family Campers Association,Pine Tree Chapter #33. He enjoyed camping,especially at Pine Tree in Buckfield, fishing and hunting. In 1961 he married Charlene Savage.
Survivors include his wife of Oxford; three sons Robert A., Jr., of Bethel, Thomas and his wife, Colleen, of Oxford and Reginal and his wife, Linda, of Chesapeake,VA; three sisters and their husbands, Rita and Francis Herrick of Hobes Sound, FL, Alice and Sid Linscott and Pat and Bill Frye both of Oxford;one brother and his wife, Everette and Marge, of Oxford; nine grandchildren.
Visiting hours were Tuesday at Weston-Chandler Funeral Home, South Paris where a funeral service was held Wednesday followed by interment in Riverside Cemetery, Oxford.
Those who wish may make memorial gifts to Oxford Lodge #18, Parking Lot Fund, P.O.Box 608,Norway, ME. 

Sarah F. Whitney
1999-06-03
HARRISON - Sarah F. Whitney, 71, died Friday, May 28, 1999, at Northern Cumberland Memorial Hospital, following a brief illness. 
She was born in Passaic, New Jersey, on October 30, 1927, the daughter of Norman and Louise Sullender Shapiro. 
She graduated from nurses training as a member of the cadet Nurse Corps during WWII. Later she got a Master's of Science in Nursing, majoring in maternal and child health, nurse midwifery and clinical teaching. She held many supervisory positions and taught nursing in health care agencies but primarily in several university settings. 
She was a member of the MENSA club, Who's Who in American Nursing, and Sigma Theta Tau National honor society of Nursing. Mrs. Whitney was very active in Harrison community affairs, served on the Planning Board, Democratic Town Committee, Scholarship Committee, Historical Society, Western Maine Counseling Board, Rotary Club worked on blood drives and on the Ladies Circle of the Calvary Church. She wrote for the Bridgton News for five years, was on the Caswell Public Library Board and was currently working on the Library Building Drive. She was a volunteer at the Harrison Elementary School. 
Along with her late husband Freeman Whitney, whom she married in 1974, she was a prime mover in the building of the Harrison Fire Station, and the development of the Hill Pond Park.
In her early years she was a nun for 16 years in the order of the Sisters of Charity in Nazareth Kentucky. 
She is survived by a sister, Juanita Thorne, of Ocala Florida; two brothers, Norman Shapiro of Belleview, Florida and Walter Shapiro of Farmville VA; five step-children, Anne Whitney, of Homer, Alaska, Elizabeth Gallager of Bryant Pond, Jonathan Whitney of Portland, Andrew Whitney of Jakarta, Indonesia, and Jane Riseman of Harrison; 15 step-grandchildren and four step- great grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband Freeman Whitney and a sister, Barbara Payne of Raleigh, NC.
She loved life, loved people and always tried to make things better. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of the Raymond-Wentworth Funeral Home, Bridgton. 

Elizabeth K. Otterson
1999-06-03
NORWAY - Elizabeth K. Otterson, age 75, of Paris Hill, died Saturday, May 29, 1999, at Stephens Memorial Hospital in Norway. 
She was born in Portland on January 24, 1924 the daughter of A. Lincoln and Lael T. King and attended Portland schools, graduating from Deering High School in 1941.
She attended Westbrook College and graduated in 1943. During World War II she participated in many of the home front activities of the Portland area, her father being the Commanding Officer of the Navy base there during the war.
After college, she moved to Boston and worked as a claims adjuster for Liberty Mutual Insurance Company. 
On August 3, 1946 she married USMC Captain Donald B. Otterson. 
From then until Lt. Col. Otterson's retirement in 1963, they lived at many Marine Corps bases in the U.S., including Oceanside, California; Bremerton, Washington; Quontico Marine Base in Virginia; Norfolk, Virginia and a year at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas at Military War College. 
She was very active in the Red Cross Gray Lady program and with various officers' wives organizations throughout those years. 
In 1963 the family moved to Paris Hill where her family had ties to the community dating back several generations. Lt. Col. Otterson died in 1970. She became a major part of the community over the next 36 years, serving for many years as the assistant postmaster at the Paris Hill Post Office. 
She was supportive of many local institutions such as the Paris Hill Historical Society, the South Paris Library, the Hamlin Memorial Library on Paris Hill, and the Western Maine Art Group. She was also an avid reader and correspondent with many friends of her Marine Corps days around the world.
She is survived by three children, Elizabeth O. Wiley of Falmouth, Mark H. Otterson of Paris and Brian Otterson of Okinawa, Japan and Norway; five grandchildren, Karl J. Otterson of Paris, Joanna Otterson of Paris, Martha E. Wiley of Scarborough and Jennifer and Katharine Otterson of Okinawa; a sister, Judith Atwood of West Redding, CN; a brother, Lincoln King of Carthage, TX and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Thomas T. King of Oxford.
Services were held at the First Baptist Church of Paris Hill on June 2 with the Reverend Donald Mayberry officiating. Interment was at the Durrell Hill Cemetery in Paris. 
Donations in her memory may be made to the Stephens Memorial Hospital Mammography Center, to provide mammography for women in need. 

Robert L. Caron
1999-06-03
NORWAY - Robert L. Caron Jr., 38, of Oxford, died Thursday, May 27, 1999 at Stephens Memorial Hospital in Norway. 
He was born in Providence, Rhode Island on October 11, 1960, the son of Robert Sr. and Joyce Mamande Caron. 
He was educated at Oxford Hills High School and graduated with the class of 1980.
He had worked for over 18 years at Robinson Manufacturing in Oxford and later worked at Reid's Service Station in Oxford of two and a half years.
He was a member of the Oxford Fire Department of which he took great pride in serving as its deputy chief. 
Rob developed a special bond with all the people that he came in contact with in the department. He was also a member of the Oxford Congregational Church. 
He was a very likable individual to be associated with, the kind of individual whom everyone admired. He had lived in the Oxford area for most of his life. 
He married Linda Patenaude on August 25, 1984.
He is survived by his wife of Oxford; a very special daughter, Alexis Caron of Oxford; two sisters, Terry and husband David Crooker of Oxford and Judy Cummings of Oxford; a father-in-law and mother-in-law, Wesley and Anita Patenaude, of Oxford; brother-in-law, Mike, and his wife, Linda Patenaude, of Naugutuck, Connecticut, as well as several nieces and nephews. 
He was predeceased by his mother and father Robert I. Caron Sr. and Joyce Mamande Caron.
Services for Rob were held on Sunday at the Oxford Congregational Church with the Reverends Mike Ring and Melvin Young officiating. Interment was at the Riverside Cemetery in Oxford. 
Those who wish may make contributions to Rob's and Linda's daughter, Alexis, to establish a trust fund care of Linda Caron, 121 Skeetfield Road, Oxford, Maine, 04270. 

Ralph E. DeCoster
1999-06-03
MINOT - Ralph E. DeCoster, 72, of Woodman Hill Road, Minot, died Thursday morning, May 27 at his home.
He was born in Auburn, August 20, 1926, the son of Arthur and Isabelle King DeCoster. 
He attended school in Auburn and served two years in the U.S.Navy.
He and his brother were owners of Rideout Trucking on Pine Street in Auburn. He later worked as a courier for Casco Bank, retiring in 1991.
In 1950 he married Betty Jane Hiscock of South Livermore and they just celebrated their 49th anniversary on April 22. 
Mr. DeCoster was one of the original members of the Minot Moonshiners Snowmobile Club and was a former president of the Minot Community Club.He attended the Nazarene Church in Mechanic Falls.
Survivors include his wife of Minot; two sons and their wives, David and Catherine of Gray and Dennis and Betsy of Minot; three grandchildren Jeremy, Ross and Wendy DeCoster.
Mr.DeCoster was predeceased by a brother, 5, and a sister, Shirley.
Funeral services wee held Saturday, May 29 at the Weston-Chandler Funeral Home, Mechanic Falls. Interment followed in Mt.Auburn Cemetery, Auburn.
Those wishing may make memorial gifts in his memory to Minot Rescue, P.O. Box 54, Minot, ME or Androscoggin Home Health Service, Hospice Care, 15 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston,ME. 

Norinne Bryant Bradley
1999-06-03
SOUTH PARIS - Norinne Bryant Bradley, 87, formerly of Daytona Beach, FL died Friday May 28, 1999, at the Market Square Health and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born in Newry on June 17, 1911 the daughter of James W. Bryant and Sara Jane Brooks. 
She graduated from Paris High School in 1932 and later Glen Cove School of Nursing in Glen Cove, NY. 
She was the widow of Constantine Balocca who died in 1964 and Thomas Bradley who died in 1974.
She was an LPN working at Holy Hill Hospital in Holy Hill, FL for many years. She was a member of the Eastern Star and the Episcopal Church of South Daytona, FL. She lived in Daytona Beach, Fl for over 30 years.
She is survived by her nieces and nephews, Loretta Spita of Kennebunk, Jack Meserve of Pembroke, MA, Lee Wyman of Concord, NH, Michael Bryant of Patchogue, NY, and Carlene Henderson of Oldsmar, FL.
There will be a graveside memorial service on Saturday, June 5, at 3 p.m. in the Bryant Pond Cemetery on Route 26 with Rev. Norman Rust officiating. Arrangemnts are under the direction of Weston-Chandler Funeral Home, Norway. 

Eunice B. Berry
1999-06-03
BRAINTREE, MA - Eunice B. Berry, 74, of Poland Spring Road, died May 25, in Braintree, MA at the home of her daughter after a short illness. 
She was born in West Paris, the daughter of Earl E. Bane and Myrtle Brock Bane. Mrs. Berry was a graduate of South Paris High School.
She was a member of the Webbs Mills Baptist Church, and she enjoyed playing the piano and was a substitute piano player at church. 
Mrs. Berry was an avid collector of cookbooks and enjoyed reading and corresponding with friends and relatives. 
Her husband, Floyd Berry, died in 1997. 
Surviving are her daughter, Sherry Martin Bennett, and her grandson, Chad Joseph Bennett, both of Braintree, MA.
A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on June 2, at Hall Funeral Home in Casco. 
Contributions may be made to the Casco Rescue Unit at P.O. Box 117, Casco, ME 04015 or to Hospice of the South Shore, 100 Bay State Drive, Braintree, MA 02184. 

Mr. Walter Irvin Thurlow
1999-07-08
SOUTH PARIS - Walter Irvin Thurlow, 76, of South Paris, died Tuesday, June 29, 1999 at the Market Square Health Care Center.
He was born in Surry, ME, on February 19, 1923, the son of George L. and Inez Merrill Thurlow. He lived in Mexico, ME, many years, later living in South Paris on Hooper Ledge Road. 
A veteran of World War II, for 31 months he served in the Army Co. D 83rd Chemical Bn. He served in five European theaters of war. He married Dora Eris Abbott in Mexico on May 21, 1946 and they enjoyed 53 years of marriage. 
He worked at Turner Motor Sales Ford Garage in Mexico for 36 years, as parts manager. He later worked at Ripley and Fletcher in South Paris retiring in 1979 due to failing health. 
Most recently he had his own lawn care business serving many in the area. 
He was a former member of Mexico Fire and Police Departments and Western Maine Fireman's Association. He was charter president of Mexico Lions Club, Past Chancellor Walton Lodge #142 K of P, Mexico, ME. He was involved for a time with the Boy Scouts of Mexico.
He was a member and past Commander of Foster Carroll Post #72 American Legion, South Paris. Life member of Floyd Harlow Jr. Post #9787 V.F.W. of South Paris anda member of Oxford County Nature #613-40/8.
He enjoyed working on cars and tractors, plowing snow and mowing lawns. He also enjoyed the outdoors and all of nature, watching birds and animals that came near the house. He was proud of his little home and especially his white dog, Miss-T.
He is survived by his wife of South Paris; a nephew, Larry Abbott of Hampton, NH; a great niece, Jessica Abbott, of Rochester, NH, and a brother-in-law, Arthur Abbott of South Paris.
At the families request there will be no services.
Arrangements under the direction of Weston-Chandler Funeral Home, South Paris. 

Mr. John S. Hines
1999-07-08
LEWISTON - John S. Hines, 58 of Jordan Road, Mechanic Falls died Saturday,July 3,1999 at Central Maine Medical Center.
He was born in South Weymouth, Massachusetts, April 2,1941, the son of Stanwood and Margaret Heald Hines.
He graduated from Abington,MA High School, the University of Massachusetts. He received his masters from University of Maine,Orono and his doctorate from Bowling Green. He was an English professor at the University of Maine Augusta and Central Maine Technical College. John had been a member of Poland Rescue, was a big brother and enjoyed riding his Harley.
On July 5,1969 he married Diane Petersen.
Survivors include his wife of Mechanic Falls; two daughters, Erin of Athens,Ohio and Damian of Auburn and a sister, Sally Hines of San Mateo,CA.
The family invites friends to visit at their home at 187 Jordan Road,Mechanic Falls on Thursday from 2 p.m. to 4pm with a time of remembrance at 3p.m.
In lieu of flowers those who wish may make memorial gifts in his memory to the Lewiston-Auburn Humane Society or Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue, P.O. Box 808, Hudson, MA 01479.Arrangements are by Weston-Chandler Funeral Home, 26 West Dwinal Street, Mechanic Falls. 

Ruby H. Ring
1999-07-08
BRYANT POND - Ruby H. (Hodsdon) Ring, 83, died Wednesday, June 30, 1999 at her residence.
Born in Portland on December 19, 1915, she was the daughter of the late Victor and Ella (Taylor) Hodsdon. 
She graduated from Gould Academy with the class of 1934, and later attended nursing school at the Rumford Hospital. 
On January 30, 1937, she married Merle Ring, and resided in Bryant Pond for more than 50 years.
Mrs. Ring was employed at the Stowell's Silk Spool Company as a sorter, retiring from there after more than 30 years of employment. After retirement, she enjoyed gardening and bird watching.
A member of the Bryant Pond Universalist Unitarian Church, she also was a member of the Jefferson Chapter #89 Order of the Eastern Star, where she was a Past Worthy Matron and a 50 year and Life Member. In addition she was a member of the Woodstock Historical Society and a very well known local artist, who will be remembered for her wildlife paintings.
Besides her husband of 62 years, she is survived by a daughter, Sylvia Knights, and her husband, Clyde, of Bryant Pond; a son, Merle Jr., and his wife, Terri, of Otisfield; a brother, Jesse Hodsdon, of Rumford; a sister, Ruth Haskell, of Bryant Pond; two grandsons, Andrew and Robert Evans; four great grandsons, Chad, Austin, Colin, and Christopher; two brothers, Philo and Dean Hodsdon and a grandson, John Evans, predeceased her.
Funeral services were held on Friday, July 2, at the Andrews Funeral Home, South Woodstock. 
Private interment will be in the Lakeside Cemetery at the family's convenience. Jefferson Chapter 89, OES will conduct memorial services. 
Those who wish may make donations in the memory of Mrs. Ring to Tri-Town Rescue, PO Box 250, West Paris, ME 04289. 

Mr. James C. Bryant
1999-07-08
JACKSONVILLE, FL - James C. Bryant died June 24, in Jacksonville, FL. 
He was born in Buckfield on May 14, 1923.
Mr. Bryant graduated from Buckfield High School in 1940. 
After WW II was declared in 1941, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force on January 1, 1942. For four years he was stationed in Los Angeles and Chico, CA. Then he spent one year in Italy. He was discharged on January 1, 1946.
On June 9, 1946, Mollie Davis and James C. Bryant were married in South Paris. Mr. Bryant became an employee for Ripley and Fletcher, a Ford-Mercury dealership on January 1, 1951, and remained with the company for 35 years. He retired to St. Petersburg, FL on January 1, 1986.
Mr. Bryant is survived by his wife, Mollie; a son, James David; a daughter-in-law, Bonnie; four brothers, John, Richard, Joseph, and Billy; one granddaughter, Cathy; and three great-grandchildren.
A private memorial service will be held. 

Mrs. Frances A. Bennett
1999-07-08
WEST PARIS - Frances A. (Wilson) Bennett, 95, of West Bethel, died Friday, July 2, 1999 at the Ledgeview Nursing Home, West Paris, where she had been a resident for a short time.
She was born in Shelburne, NH on February 13, 1904, the daughter of the late Arthur and Catherine (Stearns) Wilson. 
She attended schools in the Shelburne, NH area. 
On June 9, 1923, she married Albert I. Bennett in Bethel; he predeceased her in 1970.
A homemaker, Mrs. Bennett resided in West Bethel for over 60 years, coming from Gilead.
In earlier years, she was active in the Sunday school and the Chapel Aid Society of the West Bethel Union Church. 
She was a member of Pleasant Valley grange of West Bethel for over 55 years and was a member of the Bethel Senior Citizens. 
She was a former member of the St. Barnabas Church in Berlin, NH.
Survivors include a daughter, Colleen Boyd, of West Bethel; a son and his wife, Donald and Joyce Bennett, of West Bethel, five grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Two sisters, Margaret Hayes and Evelyn Arimbury, predeceased her.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday, July 7 at the West Bethel Union Church. Interment was in the Pine Grove Cemetery, West Bethel.
Those who wish may make donations in the memory of Mrs. Bennett to the West Bethel Union Church, c/o Barbara Mahler, 14 Eden Lane, Bethel, ME 04217.
Arrangements were under the care of the Greenleaf Funeral Home, Bethel.