Month: April 2015

Portland, ME — Barry Wayne Springer, 72, of Westbrook passed away peacefully on April 21, 2015 at Mercy Hospital. He was born in Portland, ME to Sheridan Stillman and Paulie Warren. He graduated from Orono High School. He was married to Dorothy Dadman Springer for twenty-four years and Roxanne Stempert Springer for eighteenyears.

Barry was a lobsterman out of Portland for forty-five years, as well as a cook at Miss Portland Diner and the Inn in Sebago.

He was a loving father and grandfather who enjoyed raising his children, taking them fishing and lobstering, repairing lobster traps, and visiting coffee shops.

Barry is survived by his siblings Carol Stillman, Sharon Dodson, Betsy Gorneau, and Randy Springer; his children Chery l Leonard and her husband Rob, Robert Springer and his wife Janet, and Jade Springer; and, his grandchildren Cassandra Leonard and Benjamin Springer. 

Remembrances of Barry’s life will be announced at a later date.  

Gray, ME — Joseph E. Theriault Jr., 72, of Gray passed away at his residence with his family by his side on Sunday April 19, 2015. 

He was born on May 27, 1942 the son of Joseph and Demerise (Beaulieu) Theriault in East Millinockett Maine. 

He attended Cathedral and after graduation joined the United State Marines to serve his country which he was extremely proud and honored to do. Once out of the military Joe joined the local carpenters union where he worked most of his life doing the job that he loved. 

Joe is survived by his three children, Lori Hillock of Portland, April Gleason of South Portland, and Belinda Theriault of Iceland; a granddaughter Brianna Hillock Known better as “Sweetpea”‘; and several nieces and nephews. Joe was predeceased by three sisters and three brothers. 

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial visitation on Saturday, April 25 2015 from 9:30 to 11:00 am at the Wilde Memorial Chapel in Evergreen Cemetery, 672 Stevens Ave, Portland with a Memorial Service to follow at 11:00am. 

 

Committal will take place at Calvary Cemetery, South Portland. 

Lewiston, ME –Betty Lavena Tyler,64, of Auburn, died on April 18, 2015 in the arms of her family and her Jesus. Betty was born the daughter of D.S. Weaver and G. Marie Kellar on January 27, 1951, in Kokomo, Indiana.

Betty thoroughly enjoyed her family and helping others. She loved the Lord above all others and shared her faith and blessed hope of salvation with everyone she met. Betty, in her spare time, loved to read and spend time with her family. 

In 1973, Betty married the love of her life, M. Alfred Tyler Jr. at the Kokomo Seventh-day Adventist church. They celebrated their life together for thirty-seven years until Al passed on December 7, 2010. In addition to raising their four children, she also helped Al run their trucking company. 

Betty was known to all as Mom or Nana. Everyone was like family. Betty greeted everyone with her signature big hug and a kiss; like you were one of her own children. 

Betty learned she wanted to be a missionary at a young age, but due to starting a family with her husband Al, she wasn’t able to pursue that dream until near the end of her life. She felt there was no better place to be a missionary than in her own community. 

Betty was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist church in Auburn Maine and an extremely active volunteer, including the food pantry and Sabbath School. She also volunteered regularly at the community center where she lived, particularly the Boys & Girls Club who came each Wednesday afternoon.

Betty is survived by her sister, Mary Wyatt of Florida, her brother John Weaver of Tennessee. Children: Daniel Tyler, and wife Rina, of Alexandria, Virginia; Susan LeBlond, and husband Brian, of Lewiston; Lynnette Tyler of Oakland: and Amy Tyler of Auburn. Grandchildren: Felicia, Zack, Becky, Kyle, Brei, Lily, David, Morgan and Adan. Great grandchildren: Tory, Chloe, and Elijah. She also had thirteen nieces, six nephews, other relatives and close friends.

A memorial service to commemorate Betty’s life will be held on Saturday April 25, 2015 at 3:30pm at the Freeport Seventh-day Adventist Church located at 63 Pownal Road in Freeport, ME. A dinner is being provided immediately following the service for all attendees.

For those wanting to send flowers and cards please send in Betty’s name to 87 Louise Ave. Auburn, Maine 04210.

Portland, ME — Jacquelyn Merrithew Holmes Foltz, 73, of Portland, ME passed peacefully on April 20, 2015 surrounded by her family. 

She worked many jobs but enjoyed most the food service field at the Holiday Inn Express. Jacquelyn enjoyed warm days at Kiwanis Beach, playing cards, crafting and holidays with her family.  She was a jokester and enjoyed making people laugh and smile. 

She is survived by three daughters Cyndi Douglass and her husband Wayne of Hiram, Jamie DeAngelis of Standish and Nancy Holmes of Buxton; two sons George Holmes and his wife Mary of Auburn, Scott Holmes and his Fiancé Tammy Fisher of Sabattus; fourteen grandchildren; and several great grandchildren.  She also leaves her siblings Patricia Bird, Carole Dorr, Linda McKee, and Judy Hall. She is predeceased by her daughter Denise Amadon and siblings Sharon Johnson, Donna Merrithew and Michael Merrithew. 

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a celebration of her life on Sunday, April 26, 2015 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Portland Eagles, 184 St. John Street, Portland. 

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to:

American Diabetes Association

45 Forest Ave

 

Portland, ME 04101

Scarborough- Pavlina A. Gogova, 92, of Gorham, passed away April 11^th, 2015 at 2:16 am at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House, in Scarborough, with her family by her side.

Pavlina was born a daughter of the late Vasilka Stankova and Asparuh Gogov on May 27^th, 1922 in Montana, Bulgaria.She attended local Montana schools until graduating from high school in 1940.She also married in 1947 to Ivan Daskalov in Bulgaria. 

During WWII, she worked in the capital city of Sofia Bulgaria as an accountant with the Ministry of Agriculture.When Totka was born, she stayed at home taking care of her, and after a few years, Vaska as well.As her grandchildren and great grandchildren were born, she helped raise them as well.She was a very loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.Her family came above everything else.

Pavlina loved to do anything creative with her hands.She crocheted, knitted, sewed, and was extremely talented at making clothes, from prom dresses, to casual clothing.She was an amazing artist enjoyed drawing and painting.There was nothing that she could not do..

She is survived by her two children, Totka Atanasov, of South Portland, and Vaska Krasteva of Sofia Bulgaria; her grandchildren, Issidore Mintchev, of Savannah Georgia, Danail and wife Jennifer Minchev of Gorham, Pavlina Petkova – Charbel, of Las Vegas Nevada, Iliyan Petkov of Sofia Bulgaria, and Margarita Krasteva of Sofia Bulgaria; her great grandchildren, Christo Mintchev of San Francisco, CA, Alexander Mintchev of Atlanta, GA, Gerar and Venessa Charbel of Las Vegas, NV, and Sophia and Samuel Minchev of Gorham. 

South Portland, ME – Edith Marie (Jordan) Shirrell, 88, of South Portland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.  She was the wife of the late Ray A. Shirrell, who died on Sept 21, 2013. 

Marie was born in Portland, ME on November 22, 1926 a daughter of the late Arthur M. & Edith A. (Cooper) Jordan.  She grew up in Portland, attending local area schools including Portland High School.  Marie worked at the A & P Bakery Dept. in her younger years. 

She met her future husband Ray, on New Year’s Eve in 1947 while Ray’s Navy ship was anchored in the Casco Bay; the two were married in September of 1948 and celebrated their 65^th Anniversary in 2013. 

Marie Volunteered her time supporting the American Heart Association and the March of Dimes.  She was an avid sports fan and never could miss watching a Red Sox game.  She also loved cooking and baking and was a caring and thoughtful Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother.  In her later years Marie and Ray would enjoy winters in their home in Winter Haven, FL, where they would watch the Red Sox during spring training. 

Marie is survived by her son Frederick R. Shirrell and his wife Beverley of Portland and her three daughters Lorene M. Yates and her husband Stephen of Buxton, Diane E. Gadbois and her husband George of South Portland and Pamela J. Nappi and her husband Peter of South Portland.  She also leaves thirteen grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren as well as her Sister M. Dorothy Odlin, her Brother Richard E. Jordan and several nieces and nephews.  She was also the Mother of the late Andrea J. Shirrell, who passed in 1949, the Grandmother of the late Jeffrey G. Gadbois, who passed in 1976 and Joseph G. Gadbois, who passed in 1981, as well as a Sister of the late Arthur W. Jordan, Thomas F. Jordan, Frederick C. Jordan, Louis R. Jordan and George A. Jordan. 

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the entire VNA Hospice staff, especially Kara and Shelly.  Your care and support will never be forgotten. 

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from 10 – 11:30 a.m. at the Wilde Memorial Chapel in Evergreen Cemetery, 672 Stevens Ave. Portland, ME.  A Funeral Service will follow at 11:30 in the Wilde Memorial Chapel. 

Burial in Calvary Cemetery, South Portland will follow.

 

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory can be made to:

VNA Hospice

50 Foden Road

South Portland, ME 04106

or

American Cancer Society

1 Bowdoin Mill Island

Topsham, ME 04086

 

 

 

Kennebunk – Barbara M Tufts, 77, of Kennebunk, died Saturday, April 4, 2015 at the Kennebunk Center of Nursing and Rehabilitation after a lengthy illness with Alzheimer’s Disease.  Barbara was born in Portland, Maine, a daughter on Ronald C. and Doris (Meating) Irons Sr. and attended Kennebunk Schools. 

Besides her primary career of mothering her six children, Barbara showed her love of cooking by working for S.A.D. #71, first as cook at the High School then as head cook at Consolidated School.  Barbara also worked several years at K & E of Kennebunk.  Her last place of employment, as Lead Cook, was with Monroe Regional Medical Center in Ocala, Florida. 

Barbara married Samuel “Donald” Tufts Sr. in 1983 and then they moved to Florida until his passing in 1999 when she returned back to her native State of Maine. 

In addition to Donald, Barbara is also predeceased by her parents, grandson Mark Lank and her five siblings Marjorie Jackson, Ronald Irons Jr., Joan Rose, Jean Brown and William Irons. 

She is survived by her six children, Katherine (Norm) Tardif, Jane Thurston, Robin (Ralph) Thurston-Vituccio, Diane (Bill) Lawrence, Richard Wormwood Jr, and Wendy (Mark) Lank, her grandchildren Millie Gregor, Claire Thurston-Emmert, Jonathan, Andrew and Timothy Stevens and Danielle Lank Mallar, six great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. 

A Celebration of Life will be held on May 23, 2015 at 1 P.M. at the Seed and Bean located at 154 Alfred Road West Kennebunk, Maine. 

In Lieu of flowers donations in Barbara’s name can be sent to: 

Alzheimer’s Association Maine Chapter

383 US Route One, Suite 2C

Scarborough, ME

or

The Activities Department at Kennebunk Center of Nursing and Rehabilitation

158 Ross Road

 

Kennebunk, ME  04043

Auburn – Rebecca L. Cote, 58, of Auburn passed away peacefully Saturday, April 4th at the hospice house with her children by her side. She was born in Old Orchard Beach on June 17, 1956. The daughter of William and Joanne Chandler.

As she worked full time in her earlier years raising three children, she gave her life and education to help raise her grandchildren, enjoying every moment teaching and caring For them. She was an avid reader, seamstress, and baker. In her spare time she loved gardening, knitting, crocheting, and watching NCIS.

Survivors include her children; Jennifer Cote, of Sabattus, Jessica Cote, of Lewiston, and Jarrod Cote and wife Nicole of San Diego, California, her siblings; William Chandler, of Biddeford, Kathy Valley, of NC, Karen Morgan, of Shapleigh, Judy Beaulieu, of Saco, Robin Levitt, of Waterboro, Pamela Chandler, of Biddeford, and Randy Chandler, of Augusta. Grandchildren; Alyssa Cote, Abigail Cote, Tatum Brown, Chloe Cote, and Michael Stevens, and a great grandson; Owen Black and many nieces and nephews.

There will be a graveside service at Brooklawn Memorial Park on Congress St. In Portland, at 11am on April 10th, 2015.