Edmund A. Aceto Sr., 84

Edmund A. Aceto Sr., 84, of Portland died Sept. 7, 2006, at St. Joseph’s Manor in Portland.

He was born in Portland, a son of John and Maria Ciccarelli Aceto. Mr. Aceto grew up in the Little Italy section of Portland and graduated from Portland High School in 1941.

During World War II, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served in various campaigns including South West Pacific and Guam.

In 1950, he married Lorette L. Allaire. He worked for the Laborers Union, Local # 12, where he was the Business Manager. He was a longtime communicant of St. Peters Catholic Church. He was a member of the American Legion, Paul Malia post; the VFW, Post 6859; the Laborers Local # 12 and the Dump Rangers in Bayside.

He enjoyed woodworking and visiting with the group from the old neighborhood at Bob the Barber’s on Silver Street, even when a haircut was not needed. He will be missed dearly by his family, especially his grandchildren who say, “So long Papa, we love you.”

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Lorette Allaire Aceto; his children, Carlene Gibson of Portland, Henrica Sheffield of Florida; James Aceto of Portland; Edmund Aceto Jr. of Portland; brothers, Nicholas Aceto of Portland, Ralph Aceto of South Portland, John Aceto of Cape Elizabeth, Albert Aceto of Florida; a sister, Lena Walsh of Portland. He is also survived by several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at St. Peters Catholic Church, Portland. A private interment will be held at Calvary Cemetery.

Donations in his memory may be made to The HeartLine Progrm at USM Lifeline, c/o Len Jordan, Box 9300, Portland, Maine 04104-9300.

Reta Virginia Bailey, 86

Enjoyed vacations at Raymond Pond

Reta Virginia Bailey, 86, South Portland, died Sept. 7, 2006.

She was born May 8, 1920, in Bartlett, N.H., the daughter of George W. and Gladys Foster Aldridge. She attended local schools and graduated from Bartlett High School in 1938. The following year she attended North Eastern Business College in Portland.

She was employed by Porteous Mitchell and Braun for many years as a bookkeeper retiring in 1975. She enjoyed reading and crocheting and was a great fan of the Boston Red Sox.

For many years, she enjoyed being at her summer cottage at Raymond Pond Shores with her family.

She was predeceased by her husband Lyndolph H. Bailey who died Aug. 17, 1981.

Surviving are a son, Lynn F. Bailey and his wife Patricia of Gladwin, Mich.; and a daughter, Eileen Coons and her husband Gary of South Portland: three grandchildren, Laurie Bailey of Gladwin, Mich., Wendy Bowling of No. Branch, Mich., and Scott Bailey of Canton, Mich.; and five great-grandsons.

Her funeral was held at Hobbs Funeral Home, South Portland followed by interment in New Hampshire.

If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Maine Alzheimer’s Association, 163 Lancaster Street, Portland, ME 04101.

John Bowden, 86

Veteran of two wars, lifelong seaman

John (JB) Melvin Bowden, 86, of Westbrook died Sept. 10, 2006, after a long struggle with Parkinson’s disease.

He was born on March 2, 1920, in Bucksport, a son of Herbert G. and Daisy S. (Wentworth) Bowden.

JB was proud of his military service in our country’s hour of need during WWII and Korea. He was a member of VFW Post #832 in South Portland and the American Legion Post # 5 in Waterville.

John was a lifelong seaman whose life at sea began at age 14 on masted schooners and finished as an oil barge captain. JB will be remembered as a feisty, hardworking man with a practical nature yet tempered with a kind and generous soul. He would do anything for anyone.

John enjoyed hunting up until just a few years ago. The joy of his life however was his granddaughter Michelle Richards. There never was a more devoted or prouder grandfather than JB.

He is survived by his wife Marie (Rundin) Bowden of Westbrook; his son Randolph Bowden of Portland; his daughter Linda Kelley of South Portland; his stepson Harold Richards of Portland; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

There will be a private graveside service at John’s request at the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Augusta.

Memorial donations may be sent to Deaf Community Skills, 353 Cumberland Avenue, Portland, ME 04101.

Shirley Thomas Carter, 79

Worked 40 years at paper mill

Shirley Thomas Carter, 79, of Westbrook, passed away Sept. 11, 2006, with her family at her side.

She was born May 16, 1927, in South Portland, the daughter of Nellie Thomas. She was educated in South Portland schools and worked for 40 years at the S. D. Warren Company of Westbrook.

Shirley is survived by her husband of 61 years, Clarence ; her son Blaine; and her two grandchildren, Melissa and Jason and their families.

Shirley will be remembered as a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother and great-grammy. She was a well-respected member of the Casco Bay Dog Club for over 50 years, training many champion dogs. She held her dogs close to her heart as well as the many many friends she made through the years.

It was Shirley’s wish that there not be a funeral or a memorial service, rather, she be held warmly in the hearts of friends and family forever and her memory bring a smile to your face.

Charitable donations can be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society of Maine.

Florence V. Christopher, 90

Florence V. Christopher, 90, formerly of South Portland, died Sept. 8, 2006, at the Evergreen Manor in Saco.

She was born in Richardson Deer Island, N.B., Canada, the daughter of F. Bruce and Wilhelmina McLaughlin Butler, where she was educated and graduated from Deer Island Regional High School. After completing high school she moved to South Portland where she lived with her Aunt, Hattie Pillsbury. She enrolled in St Barnabus School of Nursing where she received her Bachelors Degree. Florence began her career as a RN at the Osteopathic Hospital on Pleasant Avenue in 1938 soon after graduation. This is where Florence met a young intern.

A few years later Florence and Robert Christopher, D.O. were married on June 21, 1941.

Doc and Flossy began their long tenure together helping the families in the area with their private medical practice. Flossy worked many hours at Doc’s side, answering phones, scheduling appointments, assisting Doc and running the day to day medical practice Florence often helped when needed doing some

private nursing care as well. Doc and Flossy made such a wonderful team they expanded their medical expertise to Beech Ridge Motor Speedway, where they were they became the state’s only full time doctor and nurse in racing, which became a big part of their life. Flossy would help transport to the hospital so Doc

could stay behind and allow racing to continue. During all of this, Florence still found time to have a family.

She was a member of Osteopathic Hospital of ME/Brighton Medical Center Alumni and The Cumberland Motor Sports Club. She was the wife of the first husband and wife team that was inducted into the Beech Ridge Motor Speedway Hall of Fame.

She enjoyed bowling, spending time her camp at Pequawket Lake in Limington, and riding her Artic Cat snowmobile. Flossy loved family times during the holidays, especially Thanksgiving and Christmas. She also loved her animals, she would take them everywhere. Most of all, Flossy loved to spend time with her

grandchildren, Tammy Leeman, Chad and Todd Christopher.

She was predeceased by her husband, Robert on March 25, 1985, her sister, Shirley B. Smith, her brother, Frank B. Butler, her aunt, Hattie M. Pillsbury as well as her parents.

Survivors include a daughter Roberta (Bonnie) Coffin and her husband Raymond of Limington, and a granddaughter, Tammra Lynn Leeman of South Portland, a son Robert B. Christopher, D.O., his wife Susan Maxwell Christopher of Bakersfield, Calif. and twin grandsons Chad Christopher and wife Renee, of Marina del

Ray, Calif. and Todd Christopher of Vienna, Calif.

Her funeral was held at the Hobbs Funeral Home in South Portland, with interment at Brooklawn Memorial Park.

Memorial donations can be made to the Beacon Hospice, Inc. 529 Main Street, Suite 101, Charlestown, MA 02129.

Charles G. Church, 88

Veteran of WWII, honored businessman

Charles G. Church, 88, of Portland, died Sept. 6, 2006, at The Cedars Nursing Care Center.

He was born Sept. 5, 1918, in Leominster, Mass., the son of Donald and Grace Church.

Charlie served in the U.S. Army as a Master Sergeant and is a veteran of WWII, where he fought in Europe earning the Purple Heart Medal. He married his wife, Lyn (Pearce) shortly after the war and they settled down in Portland.

Charlie worked for his father’s company, D. H. Church and Sons, for many years before becoming co-founder and president of Lopez and Church, Incorporated, a small-business machine dealership in Portland. During the 60s and 70s, his business flourished and Charlie’s success was once highlighted as a cover story in The Business Digest of Maine. His business acumen and smooth sales manner positioned him as a well-liked and recognized member of the local community. During this time he was President of the New England Office Machine Dealers

Association (NEOMDA) and Officer of the National Office Machine Dealers Association (NOMDA). For many years he was a Deacon at Woodford’s Congregational Church in Portland. In 1984, he sold his business and retired.

Charlie’s early retirement years involved many hours on his wooden hulled boat named The Seven C’s. His tinkering on the old vessel truly became a labor of love. Since that time he has spent memorable years at The Atrium Retirement Community and The Cedars Nursing Care Center. He was patient of the Southern Maine Dialysis Facility, who treated him admirably.

He was a member of the Masons in Portland and council member of The Atrium at Cedars. He loved to stay active walking his dogs, playing racquetball and golf. He enjoyed cribbage, poker, and blackjack with his good friend John Paul and a local group of card players affectionately known as Charlie’s Angels at The Atrium. He was known for being a lucky man, was given the nickname Atlas by his friends, and had the knack for walking in a room and everyone liking him.

He was pre-deceased by his wife, Marilyn M. Pearce Church in 1998; and a brother, Donald Church.

He is survived by his five children, Jeff G. Church and his wife Renne of Windham, Brian E. Church and wife Mary of Falmouth, Mass., Craig S. Church and wife Jewel of South Portland, Lori C. Gribbin of Portland, and Lisa C. Foster of Gorham; grandchildren, Adam Cope, Taylor and Walker Church, Caitlin and Aimee Church, Carissa and Jared Church, Danny Gribbin and Alexia Foster.

Services were held at Jones Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home, Portland, followed by burial with military honors at Evergreen Cemetery in Portland.

If desired, memorial donations may be made to National Kidney Foundation of Maine, Box 1134, Portland, Maine 04104 or The Cedars, 630 Ocean Avenue, Portland, Maine 04103.

Patricia Marie DeMarco

Active in her church and charitable groups

Patricia Marie DeMarco of Cape Elizabeth died peacefully on Sept. 8, 2006, at Maine Medical Center, of a fast growing cancer. Her family surrounded her, saying the rosary. Pat had a strong faith and was prepared for her imminent death.

Pat was born in Portland, the daughter of Edward and Sadie Conley Bradley. She attended St. Joseph’s Academy (now Catherine McAuley High School) in Portland and The Forsyth School for Dental Hygienists in Boston. She worked as a

dental hygienist in the Boston and Portland area. She later worked in sales at Woodward & Lothrop.

She married Vincent Rocco DeMarco in 1959, and they raised six children together. They lived in the Boston area and southern California before settling in Arlington, Va. In 1995, they moved to Ramble Road in Cape Elizabeth, to enjoy their retirement years.

In retirement, Pat was an active member of the Columbiettes of St. Maximilian Kolbe parish, serving as Past President at the time of her death. The Council is a unified body of Catholic women who work side-by-side with the Knights of Columbus Council at St. Max and together they perform works of charity, devotion and promotion of Catholic values. She also served for many years as a

mothers’ helper for the Greater Portland Mothers Club.

Throughout her life, she actively participated in and supported many charitable organizations including Birthline, Project Rachel, and the St. Vincent DePaul Society. Her greatest joys came from being with and celebrating life with her family. She traveled up and down the east coast to be with her grandchildren for their First Communions, confirmations, graduations, and other events.

Pat is survived by her devoted husband of 47 years, Vin; her sister, Mary Bradley of South Portland; her six children, Ed of Silver Spring, Md. and his wife Garland; Kate Ortman of Ellicott City, Md. and her husband Michael; Vincent of Scarborough and his wife Kathy; Frank of Marietta, Ga. and his wife Teri; John of Cape Elizabeth and his wife Kristie; and Jim of New Providence, N.J. and his wife Julie; and her 26 grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated for Pat at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church in Scarborough followed by the burial at Calvary Cemetery in South Portland.

The family has requested that if desired, memorial donations be made to: St. Bonaventure Mission and School, Box 909, 25 Navarre Boulevard West, Thoreau, NH 87323.

Mary M. Emery, 89

Loved music and gardening

Mrs. Mary M. Emery of Bangor died Aug. 29, 2006, at a Falmouth nursing facility after a period of declining health.

She was born Oct. 31, 1916, in Madison, the daughter of James and Bertha (Rushworth) Herd. She attended Madison schools, graduating as valedictorian of her high school class in 1934.

Mary attended Colby College for a year before entering the nursing program at the then Peter Bent Brigham Hospital in Boston. After completing her training there in 1938, she worked as a public health nurse in Portland and in her hometown of Madison.

On June 10, 1942, she married Dr. Frederick C. Emery of Lamoine, whom she had met at Colby. Dr. Emery served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and the couple moved from stations in Bar Harbor and Boston to Florida and then

California. Returning to New England in 1947, they lived in Providence while Dr. Emery served as a Resident in Pediatrics at the Chapin Hospital. In 1949 they settled in Bangor where Mary raised five children, created three homes, and supported with her own training the medical practice of her husband.

She was a member of the Junior League of Bangor, the Women’s Medical Auxiliary of the Eastern Maine Medical Center, and the Athene Club; and she was an active participant in the life of her church, the Hammond Street Congregational. Mary had a special appreciation of and talent for music and gardening. She was

a vital force in the development and realization of her children’s lives.

Mrs. Emery was predeceased by her husband in February of 1994; and by her son-in-law, Russel Ross, in November of 2003.

She is survived by her children, Joan Ross of Cape Elizabeth, Frederick Emery Jr. and CJ Mowers of Cape Elizabeth, James Emery and Andrea Hairston of Northampton, Mass., David Emery of Freeport, and Susan Emery of Stetson; by her grandchildren, Baye Emery and Michael Larsen of New York City, Arnold Ross of

Woburn, Mass., Scott and Jill Farley of Cadillac, Mich., Jennifer Mowers and Jason Williams of Cape Elizabeth; by her great grandchildren, Brett, Ben, Brian and Audrina; and by many nieces and nephews.

Donations in Mary’s honor may be made to the Eastern Maine Medical Center or to the Hammond Street Congregational Church.

Mary Ruddick Farr, 75

Mary Ruddick Farr, 75, of South Portland, died Sept. 6, 2006, at the South Portland Nursing Home.

She was born in Newark, N.J., on Feb. 5, 1931, the daughter of James A. and Julia Minder Ruddick. She attended schools there, and was a graduate of Columbia High School in 1949. She then graduated from Westbrook Junior College in 1951.

Mary met her husband Irving M. Farr in Greenwood Lake, N.J., and they married June 15, 1951. Irving’s career with United Parcel Service took him all over the country, and Mary and the family followed. Irving passed away on Dec. 5, 2004.

As a young woman, Mary loved to water ski, and prior to her marriage, was a water ski instructor. She also enjoyed snow skiing and traveling all over the world.

Surviving is a daughter, Deborah Zaharchuk and her husband Walter of Macungie, Pa.; three sons, Stephen L. Farr and his wife Susan of Portland, Michael S. Farr and his wife Ilene of Coral Springs, Fla., and David J. Farr and his wife Jennifer of Lunenburg, Mass.; a brother, James Ruddick and his wife Carol Ann of Georgia; and nine grandchildren.

Her funeral was held at Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, South Portland.

If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Maine Alzheimer’s Association, 163 Lancaster Street, Portland, Maine 04202 or The Arthritis Foundation, 35 Cold Spring Road, Rocky Hill, CT 06067.

Helen Morang Glew, 84

Helen Morang Glew, 84, of Cape Elizabeth, died Sept. 7, 2006, at a local hospital with her best friend Nikki by her side.

Helen was born in Machias, on Jan. 28, 1921, the daughter of Frederick and Delia Morang. She attended local schools and was a 1938 graduate of Machias High School.

In her younger years, Helen taught Sunday School. After high school, Helen studied bookkeeping at IBM Corporation in Boston and was employed by Liberty Mutual Insurance. She later returned to Maine and was employed by Todd-Bath Iron

Shipbuilding in South Portland.

Upon her marriage to Carlton Glew on September 27, 1941, Helen became a homemaker and subsequently raised two sons. Throughout her life, Helen was an avid cook, gardener and seamstress.

Helen was predeceased by her husband, Carlton W. Glew; and her son, Robert D. Glew.

Helen is survived by her son, Barry A. Glew of Naples; a sister, Vera Morrison of Portland; and three grandchildren.

A graveside service was held at Brooklawn Memorial Cemetery, Portland.

Mildred Louise Gove, 78

Mildred Louise Gove, 78, South Portland, died Sept. 3, 2006, at Maine Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer.

Millie was born in Dennysville a daughter of Frank and Mildred Robinson Marshall. She grew up with seven siblings and their spouses, Roy Marshall and his wife Mary, Robert Marshall, Arline Meadows, Ada Kane, Mae Jones, Caroline Carter and her husband Chester, and Pauline Durant.

She enjoyed bingo, gardening and time spent at family camps.

She was predeceased by her beloved husband Kenneth Gove. Millie is survived by her five children which she adored, Dale Sabine Silveria and her husband Manuel, Dan Sabine, Gail Sabine, Terrance Sabine; 15 grandchildren, her precious Tammy, John, Timmy, Isreal, Mandy, Manuel, Ryan, Travis, Jonathan, Tomi, Tonya, Ace, Frank, Dain, Jamie; eight great-grandchildren that she cherished, Zachery, Jeremy, Ashley, Kirsten, Nicholas, Neva, and Trey, Alexander; many nieces, nephews and special friends Barbara and Andy.

Millie was adored by all of her family and friends and she enjoyed spending time with them. She will be deeply missed, but not a day will go by that she won’t be thought of by the family.

A graveside service was held at Brooklawn Memorial Park, Portland. Arrangements were by Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel.

Dorothea I. Hallett, 93

Taught school for over 30 years

Dorothea I. Hallett, 93, formerly of Hollis, passed away on Sept. 3, 2006 at Gorham house.

She was born in Porter, a daughter of C. Winifred and Elsie M. Ridlon Watson. Mrs. Hallett graduated in 1930 from Porter High School, and from Gorham Normal School in 1932. In 1957 she graduated from Gorham State Teacher’s College with a B.S. degree and received her master’s Degree from the University of

Maine, Orono, in 1964. She also held a Certificate of Advanced Study.

On October 14, 1932 she married Gerald C. Hallett in Fryeburg.

Mrs. Hallett taught Kindergarten and 1st grade for 20 years in theScarborough School System and for 12 years in the Portland School System. She retired in 1973.

Dorothea was a member of the National Education Assoc., Maine Teachers Assoc., Scarborough Teachers Assoc., the Retired Teachers Assoc. and the Antiques Bottle Club. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, antiques and reading.

Her husband of 68 years, Gerald C. Hallett, died Feb. 12, 2000.

She is survived by her daughter, Geraldine Pomerleau of Scarborough; a son, Gregory Hallett of Scottsdale, Ariz., five grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Her memorial service was held at Neal & York Funeral Home, Porter. Burial will be in Kezar Falls Burial Ground.

Memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Association of Maine, c/o Gorham House, Memory Walk, 50 New Portland Road, Gorham, Maine 04038.

William J. Histen Jr. Ph.D, 88

William J. Histen Jr., Ph.D, 88, of Pawtucket R.I., Old Orchard Beach, and Venice, Fla., died Sept. 9, 2006, at North Bay Manor in Smithfield R.I. Dr. Histen was the beloved husband for 59 years of Lucina (Pollitt) Histen. He was also the husband of the late Alys (Pryor) Histen.

Born in Boston, Mass., the son of the late William J. and Alice (O’Donnell) Histen, Dr. Histen served as superintendant of schools for the City of Pawtucket from 1977-1982. He had previously taught in the Pawtucket school system for over 30 years. He was the director of Pora Material at various racetracks in the area, including Narragansett Race Track, Taunton, Lincoln Downes, and Suffolk Downes.

Dr. Histen was a graduate of the Boston Latin School in 1936, and in 1988 was inducted into their hall of fame in football and baseball. He graduated from the College of the Holy Cross where in 1940, as a senior, he was an All American tight end and defensive end in football. Dr. Histen was a Fulbright Scholar

exchange teacher in 1962.

He was a lifetime member of the Delaney Council Knights of Columbus where he served as a Fourth Degree Knight.

Dr. Histen served as the football coach at Tolman High School in Pawtucket, R.I., and was a member of the Pawtucket Teachers Alliance.

He earned his Master’s Degree from Rhode Island College and his Doctorate in Education from Boston University.

Besides his wife, he leaves two daughters, Ann Lange of San Diego, Calif. and Ellen Histen-Kibbe of Harpswell; four sons, William J. Histen III of Scarborough, James J. Histen of Peacedale, R.I., Stephen J. Histen of Pawtucket, R.I. and Matthew J. Histen of Conn.; one brother, Robert Histen of Duxbury, Mass. In addition, he was the brother of the late Albert Histen. Dr. Histen also had 18 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Services were held in Rhode Island.

Alton L. Howe II, 83

Veteran, game warden, sheriff

Alton L. Howe II, 83, of Waterford, passed peacefully on Sept. 8, 2006, at the Maine Veterans’ Home in South Paris after a period of declining health. His family was with him.

Alton was born Feb. 20, 1923, in Norway at the Howe Homestead to the late Alton and Ethel McKeen Howe. He loved living on the farm and had many fond memories of this time in his life. He attended Norway schools and graduated from Norway High School in 1942.

After graduation, Alton drove a bus, transporting shipyard employees from the Norway area. He then joined the United States Army where he served with the Medical Corps. After his discharge from the Army, he worked as a Game Warden in the Cherryfield District of Maine. When he returned to the Norway area, he worked as a deliveryman for Cushman bakery for several years.

In 1970, he became an officer with the Paris Police and then as a Deputy Sheriff for the Bethel area. In 1972, Alton was elected Sheriff of Oxford County. He served for 18 years, being re-elected every two years until 1986. Alton worked with the legislature to have the law changed from a two-year term to a four-year term of office and in 1986 he was elected into a four-year term of

office. He retired in 1990.

Other accomplishments he was proud of included: being Past President of Maine Sheriff’s Association from January 1983 to December 1984; completing courses through Bureau of Corrections in Boulder, Colo., and Philadelphia, Pa. during

his term as Sheriff; graduating from National Sheriff’s conference at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Va.; and being responsible for starting a defensive driving course and the Neighbor Watch Program. Alton also assisted in writing of a manual for small jails used nation wide. During his career, Alton had significant input and was instrumental in the building of the new jail in 1979 and in implementing the new communication system. Most recently Alton served as Selectman in Waterford for six years.

Alton was a member of Round Mountain Grange, Past Master of Mt. Tirem Lodge No. 132, and a member of the American Legion. He was a member of Spurr’s Corner Church in Otisfield. He held a lifetime membership to Norway Country Club.

Alton married Donna Rice on Nov. 19, 1966. They resided in Augusta and South Paris and finally settled in Waterford at Papoose Pond with their two children, April and Chip in 1969. It was here Alton had a vegetable garden every year that he took great pride in.

Al enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf, tending his garden, snowmobiling, anything that involved the out of doors. He enjoyed reading the Bible and was a man of strong faith in God. He loved to spend time at the family camp at Hutchinson

Pond in Albany. He learned guitar by self-teaching and had a wonderful singing voice. He had many loyal canine companions in his life, but none more dear than his beloved cocker spaniel, Mandy. He loved to eat steamed clams and lobster, too!

Alton is survived by his wife of 40 years, Donna (Rice) Howe; their daughter April and husband Robert Olmstead of Cranston, R.I., and their son Alton, III (Chip) and wife Barbara of Scarborough. He is also survived by a son, Rodney Howe of Waterford; his sister, Marion B. Howe, of Norway; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandson.

He was predeceased by his parents; sisters Pauline Howe Cushman and Rose Howe Holodynsky; and grandson Ian Olmstead.

Funeral services were held in Norway with interment at Waterford.

Memorial donations, if desired, may be made to the Maine Veterans Home, High Street, South Paris, Maine 04281.

John Jerry Mastropasqua, 57

Loved harness racing, devoted family man

John Jerry Mastropasqua, 57, Portland died Sept. 7, 2006, at Maine Medical Center in Portland following a long illness.

He was born Sept. 8, 1948, in Portland and raised on Munjoy Hill, a son of Girolamo and Edith (Romano) Mastropasqua. He was educated in Portland and graduated from Portland High School with the class of 1966.

Mr. Mastropasqua attended Northeastern Business College, the University of Southern Maine and graduated from Thomas College with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.

He was employed at the Supervalue Stores in Portland where he worked his way up to Comptroller of the Maine stores retiring in 1998, after 31 years of service.

He was a communicant of St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church of Portland.

John loved harness racing and had owned several racehorses. He was active in the racing circuit in Brunswick and Scarborough. He was also an avid sports fan and he followed the New York Giants and the New York Mets faithfully. He will be remembered as a devoted family man who always attended sporting events for his nieces and nephews.

The true love of his life was his five year old daughter Mandy, who he devoted his time making sure she was happy.

Besides his parents, John was predeceased by a sister, Antoinette

Mastropasqua.

He is survived by his wife Charlotte Mastropasqua of Portland; his daughter, Mandy Romano Mastropasqua of Portland; a step-daughter, Tara Clark of Portland; two brothers, Anthony J. of South Portland, and Pasquale and his wife Ethelann Mastropasqua of Portland; a sister, Frances and her husband Martin Rinaldi Sr. of Portland; several nieces and nephews; and his lifelong friends, Michael, Peter and Mary Connolly.

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

The family requests that donations be made in John Mastropasqua’s memory to: The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America, 386 Park Ave. South, New York, NY 10016.

Donald P. McNeil Jr.

Donald P. McNeil Jr., of South Portland, passed away on Sept. 4, 2006, after a courageous battle with cancer.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

The family has requested that all memorial remembrances be made in his name to either the American Cancer Society or the Maine Veterans’ Home in Scarborough.

A. Raymond Morin, 86

World War II veteran, retired from Postal service

A. Raymond Morin, 86, formerly of Westbrook, died Sept. 9, 2006 at the Maine Veterans Center, with his wife and children by his side.

He was born in Westbrook, a son of Arthur and Adeline Morin. He was raised and educated in Westbrook, graduating from Westbrook High School in 1937. He attended Portland Junior College.

From there he went on to complete a four year apprenticeship at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. One year later he enlisted in the Marine Corps and spent the proudest four years of his life with them. He was in the first wave to hit the beach at Bourgainville in the South Pacific. After duty on Guadalcanal, he returned to the States, where he was in charge of a small outpost on Long

Island; after the war he returned to finish his apprenticeship at the Navy Yard.

Ray was later employed by the Postal Service in Westbrook, he retired as Foreman of mails in 1976. While in the Postal Service, he worked as local President and State V.P. of the Postal Clerks Union, traveling the entire state in that capacity.

In his teens, he was a charter member of the Crusaders Club, a Catholic youth organization and was instrumental in making it possible for them to buy their own private clubhouse. In the 60s and 70s he served as Assistant Scoutmaster and then Scoutmaster of Troop 87 of St. Hyacinth Church.

In 1975, he married June Caron and celebrated 61 years of a happy marriage this year.

He was a member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees, a member of the D.A.V., the American Legion, past member of the Westbrook Lions club.

He leaves his wife June; a daughter, Ann Morin of Winthrop; his son, Richard and wife Marie (whom Ray loved as a second daughter) Morin of Kennebunk; two granddaughters, Leslie B. and husband Jeff Nelson, Lynne Bourassa and companion

Peter Deuel; three grandsons, Jason, Dan and Andrew Morin; two

great-grandchildren, Cooper and Avery Nelson; and a sister, Jeannette Emanuelle of Hallendale, Fla.

A memorial Mass was held at St. Hyacinth Church, followed by interment in St. Hyacinth Cemetery. Arrangements were under the care of Blais & Hay Funeral Home, Westbrook.

The family wishes to thank the care givers at the Maine Veterans Home for the loving care they gave Ray and all of us. They are truly Angels of Mercy.

Memorial donations may be made to The Ronald McDonald House, 250 Brackett St., Portland, Maine 04102.

Everett T. Roberts, 80

Taught many the art of carpentry

Everett T. Roberts, 80, of Saco, died Sept. 5, 2006, at Maine Medical Center in Portland.

He was born Feb. 10, 1926, in Portland, a son of Truman F. and Wilma (Sylvester) Roberts. He was educated in South Portland schools.

Mr. Roberts served in the United States Navy following high school.

He started the E.T. Roberts Construction Company, which he owned and operated for 15 years in Falmouth, and then worked as the superintendent of a construction company in Clearwater, Fla. for 14 years before retiring back to Maine.

He was a longtime member of the Presumpscot Lodge No. 217 AF&AM, Portland Valley Scottish Rite Bodies, Kora Temple Shrine, member and past president of the Portland Masonic Club, and was an active member of the Woodford’s Club of

Portland.

Mr. Roberts enjoyed playing music and always gravitated to an organ or piano if it was in the room. He also enjoyed playing bridge and was well known at the area bean suppers. His life’s passion was woodworking. He took great pride in building homes and making handcrafted furniture for members of his family as

well as teaching countless family members the art of carpentry.

He was predeceased by his first wife, Bernice (Clemens) Roberts and a sister, Ruth Nelson.

He is survived by his wife of 12 years, Lucille (Dunton) Roberts of Saco; four children, Sharon McKellar of Weld, Steven Roberts of Falmouth, Richard Roberts of Largo, Fla. and Pennie-Jo Wentzal of Ohio; and three stepchildren, Joseph Carroll of Freeport, David Carroll of South Portland, Luann Stack of Saco; and six grandchildren. He is also survived by one sister, Bernice Lemmon of New Jersey; and two brothers, Truman F. Roberts and Stanley S. Roberts of Phippsburg.

A graveside service was held at Highland Memorial Cemetery, Highland Avenue, South Portland.

If desired, memorial donations may be made to The Animal Reguge League, 449 Stroudwater Street, Westbrook, Maine 04092 or to The Shriner’s Hospital, 51 Blossom Street, Boston, MA 02114.

Lida P. Shaw, 91

Lida P. Shaw, 91, of North Fryeburg, died Sept. 9, 2006, at the Fryeburg Health Care Center.

She was born in Harrison. She was a daughter of Matti and Anna Rimpilainen Pulkkinen.

She worked for Green Thumb in Fryeburg for many years and also assisted her husband, Smokey Shaw, in his plumbing and heating business.

She played the saxophone in the Shaw’s Orchestra Band for many years and they were well known for their big dance parties at camp. She enjoyed cooking, gardening and was an avid reader.

She was predeceased by her husband Linwood (Smokey) Shaw in 2000; two sisters, Saima S. Pulkkinen, Hilma Litzen; and two brothers who died in infancy.

She is survived by three daughters, Nancy Bell of South Portland, Linda Shaw of Portland, and Judith Lakin of San Clemente, Calif.; three grandchildren, Lance Bell, Debbie Beote, and Ben Lakin; and three great-grandchildren.

A private graveside service will be held at Riverside Cemetery, North Fryeburg at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are made with the Wood Funeral Home, Fryeburg.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Fryeburg Public Library, 515 Main Street, Fryeburg, Maine 04037.

David P. Venne, 56

Active in MENSA, Irish Heritage Center

David Patrick Venne, 56, died unexpectedly at his South Portland residence on Sept. 1, 2006.

He was born on Sept. 2, 1949, in Washington D.C., a son of Richard C. and Mary Patricia O’Toole Venne. He attended Lincoln Sudbury schools and graduated from Xavier High School in Concord, Mass. He was also a graduate of Boston College and Babson College, where he took graduate courses.

Mr. Venne was very knowledgeable in philosophy, economics, and mathematics, all fields that he studied while in school. He previously worked for Pond Cove Paints in Portland and was currently working for Construction Products, Inc. of Scarborough as a sales representative.

Mr. Venne enjoyed both intellectual and physical challenges. He was active in MENSA, the Boston College Alumni, and the Irish Heritage Center where he played a role recently in restoring St. Dominic’s Church. He excelled at learning foreign languages and baseball statistics. Mr. Venne served his community as a basketball coach, substitute teacher, and as a Latin tutor. He spent time reading and liked trains, and listening to classical music and opera. He was a communicant of St. Patrick’s Church in Portland, where he also preformed in the choir.

Family was important to him. He enjoyed his children and his grandchild who called him “Gaga.”

He was predeceased by his mother, Mary Patricia Venne; and his brother, Richard (Buddy)Venne.

He is survived by his father, Richard C. Venne of Sudbury, Mass.; his children, Erin Catherine Sullivan, Patrick Joseph Venne, and Molly Meaghan Venne, all of Portland; his former wife, Tina Venne of Portland; two sisters, Ann McKenzie of Nova Scotia, and Ellen Venne of California; one grandson, Darian Xavier Sullivan of Portland; and a nephew, Nick Venne of Wellesley, Mass.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Patrick’s Church, Portland. Interment will be in New North Cemetery, Sudbury, Mass.

Albert J. Vittorioso, 79

Albert J. Vittorioso, 79, of Saco, passed away quietly from complications of Parkinson’s Disease and Diabetes, on Sept. 1, 2006, at Huntington Common in Kennebunk.

Al was a first generation American, born on Aug. 11, 1927, in Stoneham, Mass., a son of Umberto and Amelia Fantasia Vittorioso. He graduated from Melrose High School, in Melrose, Mass., class of 1945.

Prior to graduating high school, Al became employed with Lyn-Flex Industries, a small innersole shoe company. When the company moved its operation to Saco, he took the opportunity for advancement and a more countrified life for his young family. Al was employed by Lyn-Flex Industries for over 50 years,

retiring in 1993.

After he retired, he volunteered at Southern Maine Medical Center in Biddeford in the Material Department.

Mr. Vittorioso enjoyed all aspects of the outdoors, including gardening, hunting, fishing, clamming, berry and apple picking. He was most often seen in his yard tending his flowers and vegetables. Neighbors were known for stopping, talking and seeking advice on their own gardens.

He is survived by his wife Esther Smith Vittorioso of Saco; two sons, Michael R. Vittorioso and his wife Susan of Waterboro, Alan J. Vittorioso and his wife Joyce of Scarborough; two daughters, Laura Vittorioso of Kennebunk, Maria Chipman and her husband Robert of Boxford, Mass.; one sister, Nora Belmonte of Methuen, Mass.; ten grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several nieces ad nephews.

A funeral mass was celebrated from Most Holy Trinity Church in Saco, followed by burial in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Saco. Arrangements are by Cote Funeral Home, Saco.

For those who wish to express their sympathy, donation would be welcome to the Alzheimer’s Association.

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