Calais Memorial High School

Class of 1948

Graduates Class of 1948

Ida Rose Beauleau

Joan Patricia Beckett

Leon Benson

Phyllis Goodwin Benson

Adelbert Paul Blackwood

Norman Harry Blaney

Margaret Elaine Boardman

Paul Ross Boardman

Gladys Blanche Boyd

Lorraine Voila Boyd

Lois Brown

John Augustus Burton

Norman Frederick Carlow, Jr.

Carl Carter

Gerald Carter

Harley Clark

May Belle Cobb

Ruth Eileen Deacon

Keith Randolph Diffin

Lawrence Ryan Dimitre

Freda Dodge

Maxine Elizabeth Dodge

Charles Bernard Donahue

Norma Dwelley

Miles Stillmore Elsemore

Mary Lou Fox

Jean Gray Gibson

Charles William Gillespie

Lois Glidden

Muriel Hartford

Carleton Hatton

William Francis Healey

Franklin Everett Hill

Louis Paul Hill

Robert Milton Hill

Philip Leo Hollingdale

William James Hornbrook

Evelyn Johnson

Gregory Lee

Marcia Lee

Margaret Lyons

Roy Magoon

Marie McGarrigle

Frances McLain

Janette Gladys McLean

Thomas Hugh McTague

Richard Merrill

Jeannine Michaud

Herbert Archie Mowatt

Winslow Neal

James Nixon

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Phyllis Benson, Biddeford ME. Hi to all. E-mail benson_phyllis@hotmail.com (benson_phyllis) 

Marie McGarrigle is working on plans for the CMHS Class of 1948 reunion, and she is looking for updated addresses for the following classmates - Norman Blaney, Lawrence Dimitre, William Healey, Greg Lee, Myrtle Peacock Craig, Frances Perkins Russell and Jeanne Rife.  Marie can be contacted at 28 Spring St., Calais
(454-3188) or, if someone wants to e-mail me at esposito_l@nemaine.com, I'll pass the info along to her. Thanks. Susan McGarrigle Esposito, Class of '73 

Deceased Classmates

Margaret Boardman Reynolds Obituary [Provided by Thelma Eye Brooks]

Carl Carter. Deceased.

Gerald Carter.  CALAIS - Gerald Morris Carter Jr., 80, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2010, at his home with his family by his side. Gerald was born May 17, 1929, in Calais, son of the late Gerald and Mae (Scott) Carter Sr. After graduating from Calais Memorial High School, Class of 1948, he joined the U.S. Army, serving his country during the Korean War. He returned home and worked as a meat cutter for John Cassidy Grocery Store, Milltown, until starting his career with Dead River. Gerald retired from Dead River in 1987. He enjoyed puttering in the garage, taking long walks, boating, spending time at their home on Pleasant Lake and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Gerald was a member of Sherman Bros. Post No. 3 American Legion and St. Croix Bowling Club. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Carl Carter. Surviving are his loving wife of 55 years, Nancy "Shorty" Carter; four children, Cathy Rayner and her husband, Stephen, of Spruce Head, Chris Carter and his wife, Liz, of Biddeford, Dale Carter of Madison, Wis., and Ray Carter and his wife, Susan, of Calais; seven grandchildren, Jared Bridges of York, Kali Rayner of Spruce Head, Megan Sayer and her husband, Ryan, of Biddeford, David and Sarah Carter of Madison, Wis., and Dylan and Taylorae Carter of Calais; two sisters, Mary Gordon and her husband, Bill, of Calais and Joan Corey of Marlborough, Mass.; a brother, Roy Carter and his wife, Paula, of Scottsdale, Ariz.; many nieces, nephews and friends. In keeping with Gerald's wishes, there will be no services at this time. Donations in Gerald's memory may be made to Community Health & Counseling Services, Home Health and Hospice Department, 42 Cedar St., Bangor, ME 04401 or a charity of one's choice. Arrangements by Mays Funeral Home, Calais and Eastport. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.maysfuneralhome.com. [Published in Bangor Daily News on April 10, 2010. Provided by Sharon Howland & John Adams.]

Charles Donahue. ALEXANDER - Charles Bernard Donahue Jr., 79, passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2010, at his home on Pleasant Lake. Charles was born June 23, 1930, in Calais, son of the late Charles Donahue Sr. and Elizabeth (White) Donahue. He graduated from Calais High School, Class of 1948, and attended the University of Maine, Orono, until he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. Charles served as a surveyor with the Navy Seabees. After his naval service, he returned to Maine and married Norma Frost. Charles worked for New England Telephone and was transferred to Presque Isle in 1960, where he worked until he retired in 1985, with 30 years of service. After his retirement, he stayed busy working as a contract engineer for the phone company. In 1991 Charles and his wife, Norma moved to Alexander, where they built a home on Pleasant Lake. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, golfing, making weather sticks, and watching the Red Sox and Bruin games. In addition to his parents, Charles was predeceased by his loving wife, Norma Donahue; and a son, Samuel Donahue. Surviving are his three sons, David Donahue and his wife, Marion, of Presque Isle, Charles Donahue and his companion, Ida Kinnear, of Presque Isle and Patrick Donahue and his wife, Anne, of Baileyville; six grandchildren, Cara and Emily Donahue of Nashua, N.H., James Donahue of Presque Isle, Joseph Donahue of Waterville, and Riley and Lauren Donahue of Burlington, Ontario; four stepgrandchildren, Tessa Ireland of Presque Isle, Michael Ireland of Mars Hill and Katharine and Michelle Boomer of Baileyville; many special friends and neighbors. A graveside service will be held in the spring at Fairmount Cemetery, Presque Isle. Arrangements by Mays Funeral Home, Calais and Eastport. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.maysfuneralhome.com. [Provided by John Adams]

Jean Gibson Cousins Obituary [Provided by Thelma Eye Brooks]  042309

Lois Glidden Leighton died in Milford MA in 1987 at the age of 57. She married Fred Leighton in the 1950s and they had five sons, one deceased.  Her husband died after Lois.

Carleton R. Hatton - COOPER and PARRISH, Fla. - Carleton Ralph Hatton passed away peacefully March 15, 2009, in Bradenton, Fla., with his family by his side. Carleton was born April 25, 1931, in Charlotte, son of the late Ralph Hatton and Leta (Flood) Hatton. Carleton attended Charlotte grade school and graduated from Calais High School. On Sept. 3, 1950, he married Elizabeth Stone, with whom he was married for 58 years. Carleton had many enjoyments in life, gardening, fishing, hunting, walking and being outdoors, but his true love was his family; he loved every minute spent with them. Carleton was a member of Cathance Grange No. 510 and worked at Georgia Pacific, Baileyville, where he retired after 25 years of service. Carleton spent winters relaxing with Elizabeth in Parrish, Fla., where their second home has been for the past 16 years. In addition to his parents, Carleton was predeceased by three brothers, Donald, Everett and Malcolm Hatton. He is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth Hatton; a daughter, Brenda Robb and her husband, Danny, of Calais; a granddaughter, Jennifer Fleming and her husband, Corey, of Calais; great-grandson, Maxwell Fleming; several nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be held 1-2 p.m. Saturday, April 4, at Mays Funeral Home, 26 Church St., Calais, with a memorial service afterward with Ernest James officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, P. O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 or www.cancer.org. Arrangements by Mays Funeral Home, Calais. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.maysfuneralhome.com. [Provided by John Adams & Sharon Howland] 040309

Louis Paul Hill. BANGOR- Louis Hill, 73, died May 31, 2004, at his home. He was born June 14, 1930, in Calais, the son of Paul and Helen (Mahar) Hill. Lou graduated from Calais High School. He served in the U.S. Army for four years prior to attending Husson College. Lou worked in the propane industry for many years and later retired from St. Joseph's Hospital. He was predeceased by a son, Jeffery M. Hill; and by a brother, Robert Hill. Surviving are his wife, Mary (McLain) Hill of Bangor; three daughters, Joyce Hill-Simpson and her husband, Steve Simpson, of Bangor; Mary Lou Craig and her husband, Glen Craig, of Winterport; Teresa Hodges of Bangor; a granddaughter, McKenzie Craig of Winterport; two grandsons, Chase Craig of Winterport and Josh Hodges of Bangor; several nieces and nephews; a special friend and caregiver, Helen Cox. Friends may call 6-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 2, 2004, at Brookings-Smith, 133 Center St., Bangor, where funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday with the Very Rev. Richard McLaughlin officiating. Interment will be in Mount Hope Cemetery. The family invites relatives and friends to share conversation and refreshments at the Brookings-Smith, Family Center 163 Center St., Bangor, following the service. Gifts in his memory may be sent to a charity of one's choice. [Bangor Daily News June 1, 2004; provided by Marilyn Strout]

Thomas McTague; Barrington - Dr. Thomas H. McTague, 66, of Big Rock Lane, Barrington, died Sunday, Nov. 24, 1996 at his residence following a long illness. McTague was born Sept. 10, 1930 in Calais, Maine, son of the late Dr. James and Alice (Horton) McTague. He was a 1948 graduate of Calais Academy, a 1952 graduate of the University of Maine at Orono with a degree in zoology, and a 1956 graduate of the University of Missouri with a degree in Doctor of Dental Surgery. In 1979, McTague received an associate science degree from the New Hampshire Technical Institute in Concord, and received his master's degree in addiction studies from the University of Arizona at Tucson. He practiced dentistry for 25 years and also taught gold work and worked with cleft palate reconstruction in Missouri in 1956. For the past 10 years, McTague had worked as the coordinator of the alcohol counseling program at New Hampshire Technical Institute, Concord. He was a member of three fraternities, including Sigma Nu, Delta Sigma Delta, and TNE.  Also, he was a member in good standing of Alcoholics Anonymous. He had served as a captain in the United States Air Force. Recently, McTague was presented with the Who's Who Among American Teachers Award by the New Hampshire Technical Institute. He had been a resident of Barrington for the past eight years and had previously lived in Peterborough from 1977-88.  Before that, he had lived in Arizona and Groton, Mass. Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Merwyn (Murray) McTague of Barrington; a daughter, Master Sergeant Dorothy LaFont of Dover; four sons, Senior Master Sergeant Kenneth J. McTague, stationed at Hill Air Force Base, Layton, Utah, Michael T. McTague of Tucson, Ariz., Chief of Police James H. McTague of Temple, and Thomas H. McTague Jr. of Concord; and seven grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son, Terry McTague who died in 1987 and a daughter, Enola McTague who died in 1964. Interment - St. Peter's Cemetery, Peterborough. [Foster's Daily Democrat, Dover, NH November 26, 1996 provided by Sharon Howland.] 

Winslow Thomas Neal.  My father died when I was 15 after a battle with cancer that took his life at the age of 46 on April 16, 1976.  He joined the Air Force after graduation and remained on active duty as a CMsgt. until they retired him 4 days before his death. He served in Korea and Vietnam. He was an Air Force man through and through and loved his country and the four kids he left behind. Debra A. Neal-Reep.

James Nixon - Obituary [Provided by Thelma Eye Brooks] deceased April 1991. Served in US Air Force  Korea and Vietnam. 

Lawrence M. Smith. VEAZIE and BAILEYVILLE Lawrence M. Smith, 77, died Monday, April 28, 2008, at his home, with his family by his side. He was born March 1, 1931, in Calais, son of the late Lewis "Ted" and Gertrude (Hawkes) Smith. Larry graduated from CMHS in 1948. After graduation, he worked for the railroad until 1950. At that time, he entered the U.S. Navy and was a veteran of the Korean War, serving until 1954. Larry then worked on the paper machines at Georgia Pacific, Baileyville, for 36 years, retiring in 1993. He was a member of American Legion, Orono, Post No. 0084. Larry was a volunteer for Eastern Area Agency on Aging where he built ramps for the elderly in need. He was considered an "Active Hero" for the Red Cross as a frequent blood donor. He took great pleasure in good naturedly hurling insults at "P.J." McVicar and "buggin" his fishing buddy for many years, Dean Perkins. In the last couple of years, Larry developed a friendship with Gordon Williamson, who would stop by to play cribbage or rummy with him. Larry will be remembered as a mild mannered, soft spoken, physically strong man. He is survived by his three children, Larry "J.R." Smith and his wife, Belinda, of Calais, Jo-Anne Bartlett and her companion, Shane, of Baileyville, and Gary "Garrison" Smith and his wife, Amy, of Champlain, N.Y.; his mother-in-law, Dorothy Mahar of Milltown; two sisters, Frances "Penny" Peasley of Clifton and Shirley Tracey of Sarasota, Fla.; 17 grandchildren, Dianna, Kristie, Desiree, Sarah, Ashleigh, Rebekah, Raycheal, Adam, Brian, Krystal, Melissa, Kevin, Scott, Jesse, Logan, Amber and Jeremiah; five great-grandchildren, Amiyah, Caleb, Riley, Kataryna and Donaven; and nephews, Dale Carlow, Lon, Chris and Mark Tracey. He is also survived by the mother of his children, Ann Caswell of Calais. He was predeceased by his wife, Patricia (Mahar) Smith, in 2003. A celebration of life will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, May 1, at Brookings-Smith, 133 Center St., Bangor, with the Rev. Richard McLaughlin officiating. Committal will be held at Mount Hope Cemetery at a later date. Those who wish to remember Larry in a special way may make contributions to Bangor Area Visiting Nurses, 885 Union St., Suite 220, Bangor, ME 04401 or to a charity of ones choice. In honor of Larry's blood donor accomplishments as an "Active Hero," people are encouraged to donate blood to the American Red Cross. Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.BrookingsSmith.com. [BDN 4/30/08 provided by Sharon Howland & Marilyn Strout]

James Edward Sprague Obituary [Provided by Thelma Eye Brooks]  042009

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