Robert F. Ent, 82

Veteran of two wars, and original member of Windham Rescue

Robert (Bob) F. Ent, 82, of Windham died Aug. 28, 2006, at his residence.

He was born in Trenton, N.J. on Oct. 1, 1923, a son of Robert and Frances Leigh Ent. He attended Louisiana State University and Centenary College in Louisiana. Bob was retired from Rockwood Systems as a Design Engineer.

He was a 40-year member of the Windham Lions Club and also a member of the Ft. Myers Beach Lions Club. Bob was an original member of the Windham Rescue Unit and served for several years. With his family, Bob raised puppies for Guiding Eyes for the Blind.

Bob was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II and Korea.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Sandra Shaw Ent of Windham; one son, Stephen Ent and his wife Cynthia of Derry, N.H.; a daughter, Becky Ent of Enfield, N.H.; one brother, Willard Ent and his wife Clyde of Allentown, Pa.; one sister, Karen Thompson and her husband Donald of Cape Cod, Mass.; and three grandchildren, Heidi, Brooke and Quinn Ent.

His funeral was held at the North Windham Union Church, Rte. 302, in North Windham, followed by burial in the family lot at Mayberry Cemetery, Windham.

Memorial donations may be made to The Windham Lions, Charitable Fund, Box 448, Windham, Maine 04062.

Funeral arrangements were by Dolby Funeral Chapel, Windham.

Cynthia J. Anderson, 48

Cyndy Anderson, 48, Portland, passed away on Aug. 28, 2006.

She was born on April 4, 1958, in Pittsfield, Mass., the daughter of Carl Burton and Katherine Littlefield Anderson.

She was a 1976 graduate of Cape Elizabeth High School. After high school, Cyndy pursued her creative and service ambitions earning a degree in Culinary Arts at SMCC in 1978. She pursued her interest in service to others by participating in rape and suicide crisis hot-lines for several years.

Cyndy became more interested in health care and completed her CNA certification at SMCC and worked at Ledgewood Manor in Windham. Continuing her work in Florida, Cyndy completed her BA degree in social psychology at Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Fla.

During her time in Florida, Cyndy joined the Worker Sisters of the Holy Spirit, a Covenant Community. As Sister Cyndy Ambrose, she had a long and rewarding association with them, attending conferences, maintaining discussion groups and through constant outreach to the community at large. Their support and prayers during her illness were very comforting as was the support of her family and friends.

Her family would also like to thank the Gibson Pavilion Nursing, Therapy and Medical staff for their outstanding care and compassion.

As a long time member of St. Ann’s in Windham, she served as chair for their outreach committee, and Strawberry Festival. Cyndy was also a delegate to the Episcopal General Convention and a delegate and chair on the Bishop’s Task Force on AIDS for the Diocese of Maine as well as the National Episcopal AIDS Coalition. She served as the Episcopal representative on the Maine Coalition for Intellectual Freedom

Cyndy was an avid reader, concerned about issues of personal freedom and ethics. She had managed a local bookstore and, most recently, volunteered at the Parsons Library in Alfred.

Cyndy is survived by a sister, Anita Bruhnke and her husband John; and nephews Nick and Jack of Spartanburg, S.C.; brother, Eric Anderson his wife Joan; and nieces Naomi and Bryanna of Gorham; brother, Bill Anderson his wife Katy; niece Alyssa and nephew Cooper of Hampden-Sydney, Va.; aunt Electa Allen of North New Portland; cousin Susanne Allen of Shapleigh; cousin Lisa Cook and her husband John; and cousin Emily of Alfred.

A service for Cyndy is scheduled on Saturday, Sept. 16, at 10 a.m., St. Ann’s Church in Windham.

Cyndy had asked that, if desired, donations be made to either Worker Sisters of the Holy Spirit, Scholarship Fund, Box 596368, Ft. Gratiot, Michigan 48059 or Gibson Pavilion Nursing Staff, Maine Medical Center, 22 Bramhall Street, Portland, Maine 04102.

Antonio Pacillo, 94

Grew up in Portland’s Little Italy

Antonio Ralph Pacillo, 94, of Cape Elizabeth, also known as farmer, passed away in Portland Aug. 18, 2006. He was born in Portland on April 29, 1912, the son of Matteo and Michelina Lapomarda Pacillo.

He grew up in the Little Italy section of Portland, graduating from Portland High School in 1931. During his high school years he worked before and after school at his father’s restaurant, The Coffee Pot, located on Oak Street in Portland.

In 1932 he married the former Eleanor Holt and they settled in Portland and raised their family. During their early years he was employed by Cumberland County Power Company as a laborer.

When World War II broke out he was unable to enlist because of a hearing problem, so he was hired by Bath Iron Works as a ship fitter on the Liberty Ships that were being built at the South Portland Shipyard.

After the war was over, he found a job with the Cumberland County Power Company’s successor, Central Maine Power Company and remained with that company until his retirement.

In 1949 the area known as Little Italy was razed as part of Portland’s Urban Renewal Plan, and the Pacillo family moved to South Portland.

When Tony was 12, he began lessons on the French horn, and played that instrument with various bands such as Chandler’s Band, Romano’s Band, the World War I Veteran’s Band (he was made an honorary member), and the Italian Heritage

Center Concert Band. He also managed to put his talent to use during the war by playing in the bands whenever one of the Liberty Ships was launched. He continued his music career well into his senior years.

After Tony’s retirement from Central Maine Power Company, he was employed as a crossing guard at the Henley School in South Portland. When health problems forced him to give up that job, he spent his time at home, taking long walks, playing cribbage and pinochle, and entertaining friends. He enjoyed sitting in the sun doing his word games as he kept watch on the neighborhood of Preble Street and Fort Road.

Antonio is survived by his wife Eleanor of Cape Elizabeth; his brother James and his wife Louise of Texas, and his brother George and his wife Karen of Windham. His only sister, Dorothy DeSimon, predeceased him.

He is also survived by six children: a son, Matthew, and his wife Dawn of South Portland; a daughter, Michelina and her husband James Callahan of Florida; sons Joseph and his wife Patricia and Antonio and his wife Carol, all of South Portland; a daughter, Ethel and her husband Ernest Carmolli of Scarborough; and a son, Michael and his wife Jean of Rhode Island. He is survived by his 10 grandchildren: Elenita Pozzy of Oregon, Maria Symonds of New Jersey, Edith Pacillo of New Hampshire, Michael Pacillo of South Portland, Bartley Pacillo of Massachusetts, Andrea Vasquez of Westbrook, Jon Cleaves of Kansas, Melissa Cleaves of Long Island, and Brian and Matthew Pacillo of Rhode Island; his 14 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandsons; and two special members of our family, Judy McSwigin and Ray Fraser; and his special friends Milliette and Tony Caiafa.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church, followed by interment at New Calvary Cemetery, South Portland.

The family would like to thank the staff at Village Crossing in Cape Elizabeth and the staff at the ICU of Maine Medical Center of their sensitivity and caring during Tony’s illness.

Memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Center, Box 50, MemphiS, Tennessee 38101.