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I I B7 BANGOR DAILY NEWS THURSDAY NOVEMBER 1999 OBITUARIES i Death Notices InMemoriam MARY A LABRIE PALMYRA Mary A LaBrie 81 died Nw 10 1999 at a Pittsfield hospital after a courageous battle with cancer An obituary and funeral arrangements will be announced by Crosby Neal Funeral Home 64 Main St Newport MARY ANN MERCHANT BEALS Mary Ann Merchant 56 died Nov 9 1 999 at her home on Beak She was bom March 1 1 1 943 at Melrose Mass the daughter of Bernard A and Ethel (Beal) Bockman She is survived by her husband Reginald five children Gordon Ethel Irene Lisa and Steven and five grandchildren Mariann Jessica John Justin and Reginald She is survived by her mother Ethel Bockman special friends Frances and Joanne a special friend and niece Terrilyn and various family and friends She was predeceased by her father Bernard Bockman a brother Gordon Bockman and a friend Christine There will be no visiting hours A private service will be held at the family's convenience Arrangements ore by Gardner-Hall Funeral Home Jone sport BOLSTRIDGE Beulah 90 Portage Lake at Presque Isle Nov 9 1999 Stimson-Ouellette Funeral Home 114 Exchange SL Ashland CRANDLEMIRE Earl Mickey Vanceboro and Niantic Conn Service 11 am Fnday at SL Teresa Catholic Church Brewer Kiley Funeral Home 69 State SL Brewer EDGECOMB Wendell I 77 Old Town at Bangor Nov 10 1999 Service 10 am Saturday at Birmingham Funeral Home 287 So Main SL Old Town JANDREAU Ronnie 44 at Ashland Nov 10 1999 Services will be held in Fort Kent Daigle Nadeau Funeral Home KEEFE Mary B- 91 Corinth at Bangor Nov 9 1999 Brookings-Smith Bangor LABRIE Mary A 81 Palmyra at Pittsfield Nov 10 1999 Crosby Neal Funeral Home 64 Main St Newport MACPHERSON Ruth Ann Hyannisport Mass and Old Town Service 10 am Thursday at Holy Family Parish Birmingham Funeral Home 287 So Main St Old Town 1 MERCHANT Mary Ann 56 Beals a) Beals Nov 9 1999 Gardner-Hall Funeral Home Jonesport MICHAUD Claude JM 75 Caribou at Caribou Nov 10 1999 Service 11 am Friday Nov 12 1999 from the Chapel of the Mockler Funeral Home 24 Reservoir SL Caribou SHONTELL Jenny 80 Bucksport at Bangor Nov 9 1999 Service 10 am at North Bucksport United Methodist Church Mitchell-Tweedie Funeral Home 14 Elm St Bucksport TROJANO William Sr 78 Brewer at Brewer Nov 9 1999 Service 2 pm Tuesday Nov 16 1999 at Woodlawn Cemetery Brewer Kiley Funeral Home 69 State SL Brewer WHITE Evan Bryan 22 Hulls Cove at Bangor Nov 9 1999 Service 2 pm Saturday Nov 13 1999 at the Somesville Union Meeting House Somesville Femald Funeral Chapel Mt Desert WHITE Richard 52 Mattawamkeag Nov 9 1999 Service 1 pm Saturday at Clay Funeral Home Lincoln RUTH ANN MACPHERSON HYANNISPORT MASS and OLD TOWN A Mass of Christian Burial for Ruth MocPherson will be celebrated 1 0 am Thursday at Holy Family Parish with the Rev Norma rva Richard celebrant Interment will be in St Joseph Cemetery Arrangements by Birmingham Funeral Home 287 So Main St Old Town EVAN BRYAN WHITE HULLS COVE Evan Bryan White 22 died Nov 9 1 999 at a Bangor He was born Jan 24 1977 in Ellsworth the son of Everett and Ann (Higgins) White Evan graduated from the Mt De- -serf Island High School in 1996 and went on to work with his father and brother at RL White Son in Hulls Cove He enjoyed working with his hands and tinkering with his antique automobile or anything that needed a bit of attention He entertained himself by completing these various projects that provided a challenge that he could work his way through Evan also hod an antique Coca-Cola bottle collection that he wos proud of He was very artistic and creative and hod a style of his own that is reflected in the many drawings that he completed Along with his parents Evan is survived by two brothers Christopher White and Diana of Hulls Cove and Patrick White of Minnesota a sisteHn-law Denise White of Hulls Cove Iwo nieces Chelsea and Eleni White of Hulls Cove grandparents aunts uncles many cousins his girlfriend who he cared for dearly Bonnie Ross best friends Scott Keene and John Parsons A service of remembrance will be held 2 pm Saturday Nov 13 1999 at the Somesville Union Meeting House Somesville with Rev David Stillman officiating Friends and family are invited to a reception at the White's Residence Crooked Road Hulls Cove after the services Contributions in Evan's memory may be made to the SPCA care of Bess Gray Box 434 Southwest Harbor 04679 Arrangements ore under the care of Femald Funeral Chapel Mt Desert WILUAM TROJANO SR BREWER William Trojano Sr 78 husband of Frances (Burton) Trojano died Nov 9 1999 at his home in Brewer He was bom May 28 1921 in Ellsworth the son of William and Beatrice (Steele) Trojano William was a of World War II serving in the US Marine Corps in the South Pacific He retired from the City of Brewer after 25 years of combined service in the frublic works department and the ire department He was a 25 year member of the BPOE Lodge No 244 Bangor and was a 50 year member of the Knights of Pythias He was a lifetime member of the Isaac Clewley VFW Post No 4917 Brewer where he held office as Past Post Commander and Past District 4 Commander William was also a member of the Daniel Geagan American Legion Post No 98 Brewer for 1 1 years Surviving in addition to his wife of Brewer are four children Linda Foss and her husband Emery of Glenburn William Jr and his wife Sherry of Glenburn Henry and his wife Wendy of Levant and Rodney of Florida several grandchildren and great-grandchildren A graveside memorial service will be held 2 pm Tuesday Nov 16 1999 at Woodlawn Cemetery Brewer Arrangements by Kiley Funeral Home 69 State St Brewer In Memoriam In Loving Memory Of A Dear Husband Dad Grandfather CLIFF CAMPBELL Who passed away Nov 111 998 Memories are treasures that no one can steal death leaves a scar that no one can heal Silent thoughts bring many a tear for the one we miss and love so dear Sadly missed by Wife Children and Grandchildren' In Loving Memory Of GERALDINE DOODY Nov 11 1937-Sept 18 1999 Today would have been your 62nd birthday Even though we cannot see you we know you are still with us Not one day will ever pass that we don't think of you and know how blessed we were to have you in our lives You will live on through our thoughts and memories until we are together again Your loving family Maynard Brad Dan Tim Pam Todd and Lisa In Loving Memory Of HERMAN KING Who passed away Nov 111 989 Oh I have slipped the surly bonds of earth and danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings Sunward I've climbed and joined the tumbling mirth of sun-split clouds and done a hundred things you have not dreamed of Wheeled and soared and swung high in the sunlit silence Hov'ring there I've chased the shouting wind along and flung my eager craft through footless halls of air Up up the long delirious burning blue I've topped the windswept heights with easy grace Where never lark or even eagle dew And while with silent lifting mind I've trod high untrespassed sanctity of space put out my hand and touched the face of God Sadly missed by your children Hunter Mike Michelle Jane Geoff In Loving Memory Of KATHY GOODINE Nov 11 1945 -July 27 1997 We're joined in a friendship That time cannot sever With bonds that have built We'll remain friends forever We're welded in spirit Attached by our hearts We're fused by the feeling That friendship imparts We're tied by emotions Connected by dreams Reinforced by our hopes Unified by extremes No longer a function Of time or of space Our love is a substance That life won't replace No matter how distant We'll always endeavor To sense the full meaning Of friendship forever Lovingly remembered and sadly missed Debbie In Loving Memory Of KIMBERLY MAE WILLARD Jan 17 1995 -Nov 11 1997 Our broken hearts could never mend You are safe with our Lord Therefor our faith will never end All our love forever Mommy Daddy "Sissy" Kristen all your family and friends In Loving Memory Of MAVORITE (McLELLAN) Han sen Love's greatest gift Remembrance Bud Brian and Marie Lester Bowie jazz trumpeter NEW YORK Lester Bowie a jazz trumpeter who was a founding member of the long-running Art Ensemble of Chicago died Nov 8 from complications from liver cancer He was 58 The group has played the United States and Europe for 30 years Bowie who also played the flue-gelhom was known as a flamboyant performer with a sense of humor and an appreciation for the theatrical side of performing George Godley former US ambassador ONEONTA NY George McMurtrie Godley who served as US ambassador to Laos and Lebanon during the Vietnam War died Nov 7 of heart failure He was 82 After graduating from Yale University in 1939 he later served in the Navy during World War II He joined the Foreign Service in 1941 and attended the San Francisco conference in 1945 where the United Nations charter was signed and the organization was founded His first appointment as a US ambassador came in 1962 when he became ambassador to the Belgian Congo now Zaire a post he held until 1967 He served as ambassador to Laos from 1969-73 and then as ambassador to Lebanon from 1973-76 He retired in 1977 when he became ill with throat cancer During his retirement in the central New York town of Morris Godley joined the Hartwick College board of trustees and served as the president and chairman of the board of the Glimmerglass Opera in Cooperstown Max Hunter folklore enthusiast SPRINGFIELD Mo Max Hunter a folklore enthusiast who amassed one of the largest collections of hillbilly songs stories and expressions died Nov 6 after a long battle with emphysema He' was 78 His colorful expressions included phrases like as a mud and as a speckled Hunter became known as one of the premier collectors of traditional Ozarks songs and stories most of which are on file at the Library of Congress and the Smithsonian Institution Some of the songs he collected came directly from the Ozarks Others could be traced hundreds of years Some Hunter later discovered had even been chronicled at Harvard University in the 19th century in a collection of traditional ballads then thought to be extinct Other tidbits Hunter collected included ways to cure warts (start by stealing your dish rag) or suggestions for warding off bad luck after a black cat crosses your path (put your hat on backwards and the cat know if coming or going) Under lock and key at Greene County Library collection fills shelves several feet high with copies also kept at the University of Missouri at Columbia There are 14 hours of jokes on tape more than 1000 native expressions like to get my ears lowered and more than 2000 folk songs Band leader Jerry Blake arrahged music for Welk MILWAUKEE Swing band leader Jerry Blake who arranged music for the dance bands of Lawrence Welk and Wayne King died Oct 27 of congestive heart disease his family said He was 80 Blake died in Las Vegas where he lived while leading orchestras for several years Born Marvin Voigt his band went on to perform in Milwaukee Chicago and New York and with vocalists including Frank Sinatra Tony Bennett and Fabian His son Richard Voigt said notables such as King Welk Guy Lombardo and Benny Goodman would pay early-morning visits to the family home for something to eat after performances in Milwaukee The ballroom where band was featured for 18 years closed in 1968 From The Associated Press CLAUDE MICHAUD CARIBOU Claude Michaud 75 died Nov 10 1999 at Caribou after a brief illness He was bom in Keegan June 9 1 924 the son of Charles and Dora (Levesque) Michaud Sr Claude attended the Fort Fairfield schools and was a member of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church He served with the US Army during World War II and was a member of the Henry Pratt Post No 15 American Legion as well as a life member of the Lister-Knawlton Post 9389 VFW Claude was employed by the Birds Eye Division of General Foods in Caribou for many years and was also a self employed painter He married Guelda (Ferguson) Michaud March 24 1 954 Surviving in addition to his wife of more than 45 years Guelda of Caribou are two daughters and sons-in-law Drenna and Stephen Libby of Oakland and Karla and Scott Curry of Caribou three sisters and a brother-in-law Sarah Everett of Fort Fairfield Theresa Duffy of Salem NH Joanne and Harold Pettibone of Port Clinton Ohio two grandchildren Jason and Matthew Curry several nieces and nephews Mr Michaud was predeceased by his parents two brothers Oscar Michaud and Charles Michaud Jr and a sister Rowena Mazerolle Friends may call at the Mockler Funeral Home 24 Reservoir St Caribou 7-9 pm Thursday Funeral services will be held 1 1 am Friday Nov 12 1999 from the Chapel of the Mockler Funeral Home with the Rev Leopold Nick-nair officiating Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery Friends who wish to contribute in Claude's memory may do so through the Maine Veterans Home Memorial Fund Envelopes are available through the funeral home MARY KEEFE CORINTH Mary Butler Keefe 91 died peacefully Nov 9 1999 at Westgate Manor in Bangor She was born June 7 1908 in Boston Mass the daughter of Maude and Howard Butler She is survived by two daughters Sally Wainwright of Squantum Mass and Mary Strathdee and her husband Jack Jadwin of Corinth one brother John Butler and his wife Verna of Quincy Mass along with six grandchildren Bruce Wainwright of Squantum Mass Kim Strathdee of Lincoln NH Tami Fagerland and her husband David or Beijing China Douglas Strathdee and his wife Deanna of Winnemucca Nev Tracy VanSantvoord and her husband Peter of Bangor Grant Strathdee and his partner Diane of Rochester NH along with eight great-grandchildren Tami Lynn and Sheldon Strathdee Eliza Joshua Treva and Anna VanSantvoord Carly Strathdee and Natalie Fagerland She was predeceased by her husband Lloyd Keefe and a granddaughter Kelly Strathdee Interment at her request will be at Woodbine Cemetery Ellsworth next to Kelly The family would like to send their appreciation to the staff of Westgate Manor and especially the caregivers of the Acadia wing for making the end of Mary's life so enjoyable for her and to the staff and volunteers of St Joseph's Hospice for their wonderful care over the last month A private graveside service for the family will be held at a later date Memorial donations in her name can be sent to Westgage Manor's Memory Garden 750 Union St Bangor 04401 or St Joseph's Hospice 900 Broadway Bangor 04401 or to the Maine Chapter of the Alzheimer's Ass o-ciation 163 Lancaster St Suite 1 60B Portland 04101 A service of Brookings-Smith Bangor EARL CRANDLEMIRE VANCEBORO and NIANTIC CONN A memorial Mass for Ead Crondlemire will be celebrated 1 1 am Friday at St Teresa Catholic Church Brewer Burial will be at a later date in Vanceboro Arrangements by Kiley Funeral Home 69 State St Brewer BEULAH BOLSTRIDGE PORTAGE LAKE Beulah Bol-stridge 90 died Nov 9 1 999 at a Presque Isle nursing home She was bom luly 27 1909 at Portage Lake where she lived most of her life Mrs Bolstridge had resided in Sarasota Fla for several winters with her son and daughter-in-law All who cared for her know that her suffering is over and that she is in a better place and are grateful to the Lord for taking her to be with Him She will be deeply missed Beulah is survived by two sons and their wives Guy and Connie Bolstridge of Ashland Hadley and Micheline Bolstridge of Dexter one daughter Anice Tnurlaw of Orono many grandchildren and greatgrandchildren She was predeceased by her husband Horace "Dick" Bolstridge one son Sumner Bolstridge and a daughter Beatrice Plourde Graveside services will be held at Portage Lake Municipal Cemetery at a later date A service of Stimson-Ouellette Funeral Home 114 Exchange St Ashland JENNY SHONTELL BUCKSPORT Jenny May Shon-tell 80 died Nov 9 1999 at a Bangor hospital She was born Sept 18 1919 in Holden the daughter of James and Helen (Butler) Morrison For years she was a regular performer on 'Stacy's Country Jamboree" often singing 'On the Wings of a Snow White Dove" on the Saturday night television broadcasts She corresponded with many friends including those in Canada who got to know her through her TV appearances She once appeared as a guest on 'Good Morning America" Jenny was a member of the North Bucksport United Methodist Church the Verona Grange No 206 and the Hancock Pomona Grange No 1 3 She is survived by one daughter Leola Pye Dean and her husband Henry of Bucksport four grandchildren Harry Pye and his wife Carol of Seal Harbor Charlotte Hutchins and her husband Roland of Orland Daniel Pye Sr and his wife Lisa of Bucksport and James Pye and his wife Renee of Candler NC 1 1 great-grandchildren one brother Daniel Morrison Sr of Bucksport one half brother Lynwood Day of Ohio several aunts uncles nieces and nephews She was predeceased by her husband Earl Shontell father and stepmother James and Leola Morrison one brother William Morrison one sister Annie Killian Visiting hours will be 2-4 and 6-8 pm Thursday at Mitchell-Tweedie Funeral Home 14 Elm St Bucksport Funeral services will be 10 am at" North Bucksport United Methodist Church with Rose Krienke Interment will be at Riverview Cemetery- Bucksport Donations may be made in her name to Bucksport Community Concerns PO Box 603 Bucksport 04416 WENDELL I EDGECOMB OLD TOWN Wendell I Edge-comb 77 husband of the late Velma (Hamel) Edgecomb died peacefully Nov 10 1999 at a Bangor hospital He was bom June 21 1922 in Old Town a son of Percy and Maude (Fuller) Edge-comb He retired from the University of Maine in 1985 after 22 years of service He enjoyed fishing camping and the outdoors His favorite spot was his camp on Chemo Pond He was a loving and devoted husband father ana grandfather He is survived by a son Gary Edgecomb and his wife Linda of Ola Town a daughter Gloria Albertson and her husband Bob of Greenbush two- brothers Vernon Edgecomb and his wife Shirley of Florida and Wayne Edgecomb and his wife Carol of Brewer two sisters Thelma Holmes of Old Town and Virginia Lenenchmitt of Texas three granddaughters Sandy Sechrest of Old Town Pam Dobson and her husband Paul of Greenfield and Marjorie Schmidts and her hus- band Barry of Auburn five grandsons Joseph Bouchard and his wife Martina of Germany Shawn Bouchard of Orono Keith Edgecomb of Biddeford Kevin and Kenneth Le-Vasseur both of Boston Mass seven great-grandchildren Trista Amber Nicholas Michael Kayla Daniel qnd Justin several nieces nephews and cousins He was predeceased by two brothers Homer and Walter Friends mpy call 2-4 and 7-9 pm Friday at the Birmingham Funeral Home 287 So Main St Old Town where a funeral service will be conducted 10 am Saturday Interment will be in Mt Hope Cemetery Bangor MATTAWAMKEAG Richard White 52 died Nov 9 1999 at his home after a brief battle with cancer He was born in Orrington Sept 26 1947 the son of Donald and Seretta (Strang) White He is survived by his wife Darcy (Stewart) White a son Donald White of Dexter a daughter Lori Leberman two stepsons Robert Cody of Castine and Richard Cody and his wife Claudia of West Enfield three grandchildren Randy Adams Travis Adams and Shalene Cody a brother Thomas White of Brewer a sister Deborah Smiley and her husband Tom of Brewer-three nephews and Louise White and her children Duffy Scott Julie Mike Butch and Joe and her grandchildren Friends may call from noon to 1 pm Saturday at tlto Clay Funeral Home in Lincoln Funeral services will be held at 1 pm Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev Clark Osborn officiating In lieu of flowers donations may be left at the funeral home.