Calais Memorial High School

Class of 1959

Graduates Class of 1959

Ann Elizabeth Agnew

Jimmie Winthrop Alley

Darlene Gertrude Annas

Juanita Ruth Annas

Jean O. Bacon

David Richard Barnard

Marilyn Joan Barnard

Jean B. Boyd

David C. Boynton

Margaret J. Brooks

Norman E. Brown

Robert Henry Casey

Marjorie Anne Diffin

James M. Doten

Mary Mann Dresser

David F. Driscoll

Vivian E. Dwelley

John W. Fenderson

John Lionel Gallway

Linda H. Gepte

Richard Norman Greenlaw

Sandra Jean Hamilton

Patricia L.Henry

Hildegarde G. Hickey

Wilbur Archie Hooper

Willard F. Hornbrook

Dyer Bruce Johnson

Greta Jane Johnston

Beverly Anne Kelley

James P. Kelley, Jr.

Teresa Ann Kelly

Eleanor Horton LaCroix

Bennett John LeSuer

Daryl Allen McClure

Joseph McCoubrey

Marilyn McCullough

Marion Marie McLaughlin

John A. Pomeroy

Patricia A. Poole

James Jason Rigley

Jeanne Willena Ross

Leroy Rowe

James Foster Rutherford

Paul Francis Spear

Barbara Thompson

Lynn Aubrey Wallace

Paul F. Wilson

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Darlene AnnasCampbell. Darleen G. Campbell, 57, died Jan. 29, 1998, at a Bangor hospital. She was born Dec. 13, 1940, at Calais, the daughter of Lloyd I. and Charlotte E. (Maloney) Annas. Darlene was a communicant of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church of Calais and a member of the Catholic Women's Sodality. She will be fondly remembered by her fellow classmates of Calais High School, Class of 1959. Survivors include her mother of Calais, and Joseph R. Campbell Sr., the father of her two children, also of Calais; one son, Joseph R. Campbell Jr. and his wife, Diana M. Campbell of California; one daughter, Lisa J. Campbell of Connecticut; one brother, Burton J. Annas Sr. and his wife, Mary Helen of Calais; three grandchildren, Eric and Shane Cresser, both of Maryland, and Samantha Campbell of California; several nephews, nieces, and cousins. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated 10 a.m. Monday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Calais by the Rev. Brian Blanchette. Burial will be in Red Beach Cemetery. Friends called at 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday at Scott-Wilson Funeral Home, Calais, where prayers were recited at 7:30 p.m. At the request of the family, donations in her memory to the charity of one's choice would be greatly appreciated. [Provided by Teresa  Kelly MacLean] 

Barbara Bailey (Caspersen)  Moved away before graduating with class of 59 in Calais but have always kept in touch with classmates.  My home is in Hamilton, Ontario where I have 5 children, 11 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.  I have been to the last two class reunions and enjoyed very much seeing everyone.  I try to get home at least once a year to visit my friends and home town and hope to continue.  Would love to hear from classmates. bcaspersen1@cogeco.ca

David Barnard is married to Nellie Cassidy and lives in Woodland.  He is an Electrician at Georgia Pacific.  David and Nellie have three grown children and six grandchildren.  They also enjoy camping and 4-wheeling. E-mail drbarnard@loa.com 

Marilyn Barnard Simons. The death of Marilyn (Barnard) Simons, 62, of Wethersfield, Conn., widow of John H. Simons, occurred Friday, December 19,2003. She was born April 15, 1941, in Calais, Me. a daughter of Lawrence and Gertrude (White) Barnard. Marilyn was an employee of the Union Express Mart in Hartford, Conn. She is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law. Julia (Simons) and Edward Castro of Tolland, Conn., Laura Ann and Chris Coupe of Colchester, Conn., and Joanna Lynn and David Plage of Glastonbury, Conn.; two brothers, Maurice Barnard Gary Bar of Little Ridge, N.B.; three sisters, Betty Arseneau of St. Stephen. N.B., Sandra l.ibbv of Campobello lsland, N.B., and Sharon Doten of Amesbury Mass. She is also survived by six granchildren who were the light of her life, Daniel and Dillon Castro, Brianna and Ryan Coupe and Jonathan and James Plage. Funeral services were held on Dec. 23, 2003 at Rose Hill funeral Home, Rocky Hill. Conn. Burial followed in Rose Hill Memorial Park. [provided by Teresa Kelly MacLean] 

Jean Boyd. Deceased 

David Boynton.  BARNEGAT, NEW JERSEY 08005 CAROLE AND I ARE RETIRED AND LIVING ON THE SHORE ABOUT 25 MILES FROM ATLANTIC CITY ---- AND THAT SOMETIMES IS A BIT DANGEROUS. WE HAVE TWO WONDERFUL DAUGHTERS AND FOUR GRANDKIDS IN VA. AND NJ, I SPENT 33 YEARS IN CORPORATE INSURANCE IN BOSTON, NEW YORK, DALLAS, AND PRINCETON NJ eMAIL cAROLE503@AOL.COM.

Norman Ernest Brown, 64, died peacefully surrounded by family, Dec. 12, 2005. He died after a brief, yet brave battle with leukemia. He was born June 18, 1941, in St. Steven, New Brunswick. He was the only child of the late Sheldon Leighton Brown and Ruth Arlene (Gray) Brown. Norman graduated from Calais High School, Class of 1959. He worked as a master mechanic for Georgia Pacific and Domtar for 31 years. He was an avid antique car and street rod enthusiast. At anytime he could be found "down-back" working on an old car in his garage. He was a M.O.A.L. member for countless years, where he met many of his close friends. He was also a licensed pilot. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Donna (McArthur) Brown; his oldest son, Dean his wife, Michelle and their two sons, Shane and Evan of Alexander; his only daughter, Wendy her husband, Daniel and their two children, Katelyn and Wyatt of Lamoine; his youngest son, Scott and his daughter, of Alexander, Stephanie; his mother-in-law, Barbara McArthur and her late husband, Elbridge, of Alexander; sister-in-law, Jackie Bartlett and her husband, Earl, of Baring; brother-in-law, Phillip McArthur of Alexander; sister-in-law, Deborah Doten of Meddybemps; brother-in-law, Bruce Mills and his wife, Judy, of Louisiana; and many other nieces, nephews and cousins. He will especially be missed by the brother he never had, Darryl Brown and his wife, Norma, of Gardner, along with many other great friends. He will also be greatly missed by his pets, Whimpy, Sissy and Tigger. At Norman's request there will be a graveside service in the spring of 2006. Antique cars and street rods would be a welcome sight. [provided by Marilyn Maxwell Strout]

David F. Driscoll and his lovely wife Jeanette live in Calais.  They love the St. Croix Valley area and have always lived there.  They have three grown children, all living out of the area.  You may call them at 207-454-7336.

Vivian DwelleyPerkins, Love Lake, Crawford, ME. Hi I to all of class of 59. I have two children, Tracy lives in Fairbanks, Alaska and 1 son Richard in Hawaii. Carl & I own Carls Restaurant on Rt.9 in Baileyville. Would like to hear from other classmates. vperkins@midmaine.com 

Linda Todd Gepte, Lake Bluff, IL.  This is sparking so many memories..Calais alumni pls e-mail me..seeking various grads from 1933-1965,or offspring. lolalinda6@gmail.com  

Thomas B. Getchell, Sr. should have been 1959 but I moved away to Southington Ct. and now live in Wytheville Virginia,  I get back to Calais once in a while not much of the old gang left. Still a great little town that now looks better then it did when I was a kid.emack@outdrs.net 

Wilbur Hooper. Deceased  

Teresa Kelly Maclean. I live in Calais and work at the Calais Regional Hospital in the Health Information Department as a Coder.  My husband, Eddie MacLean, died in June 2000.  I had previously been married to Daryl McClure and we had one daughter and two grandchildren.  My grandson is in his third year of college at the University of Maine at Machias.  My granddaughter is in her Senior year at Woodland High School.  She is a cheerleader and plays the flute in the band.   I have an English Springer Spaniel named "Patches".   E-mail tkm@midmaine.com 

Eleanor LaCroix. Deceased 

Daryl A. McClure: Living at 13 Broadway St., Baileyville ME 04694 give me a shout if you're in the area. Working for Baileyville Utilities District at Baileyville. Enjoyed the 40th reunion, looking for the next one. E-mail daryl@nemaine.com 

Joseph W. McCoubrey, Fairbanks, Alaska, joemc2@verizon.net new email 022708

Marilyn "Lyn" McCullough Mann, Yarmouth, ME. After 33 years of marriage, my husband passed away in May of 2002 -- Multiple strokes over a long period. Have seasonal position as Executive Director of the Southern Maine Women's Golf Association. Barb Thompson Stone told me of this site. Think it's a great idea! LynMann@maine.rr.com 

JOSEPH J. McGOVERN. CALAIS and MACHIAS Joseph McGovern, beloved husband of Cynthia A. (Murphy) McGovern, passed away peace-fully on July 6, 2003, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Calais, Jan. 9, 1941, the son of Joseph and Edna (Pike) McGovern. Joe was graduated from Calais High School, after which he went to work for Georgia Pacific and Domtar for 39 years until the time of his sickness. He was an avid banjo player and in later years took up the guitar. Joe also enjoyed riding his motorcycle. In addition to his wife, Joe is survived by two sons, John J. McGovern and his wife, Joanne of Baileyville, and Michael G. McGovern of Bangor; a stepdaughter, Alexandra Lachapelle of Machias; his brother, Eugene and his wife, Ila McGovern of Baring; two granddaughters, Chelsey and Marissa McGovern of Baileyville; two nephews, Dana McGovern of Florida and Steven McGovern of Bangor; a great-nephew, Darren McGovern. Joe was predeceased by a sister, Shirley; and a nephew, Darren McGovern. Joe will be deeply missed by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Clarence and Shirley Murphy; brothers-in-law, John Murphy, Denise and Damien; Michael Murphy and wife, Susan, all of Baileyville; a half brother-in-law, Tom Dalfonso of Portland; nieces, Erica Pike of Baileyville, Melissa Pike of Princeton, Jessica and Katie Murphy of Baileyville; and his many, many friends. A memorial service will be held in his honor 1 p.m. Friday, July 11, at the Peoples United Methodist Church in Baileyville. After the service, there will be a gathering of family and friends at the home of Michael and Susan Murphy on the Houlton Road in Baileyville. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the American Cancer Society or Down East Hospice in his memory.  [Bangor Daily News 7/9/03 provided by Milton Thornton]

Marion McLaughlin. Deceased 

John Pomeroy died October 17, 1976 in El Paso, Texas.  He was retired from the U. S. Border Patrol and a veteran of service in the USAF. He married Sandra Warren Class of 1960. Note from their son, Dan Pomeroy: Attended Calais High in 1979/1980, but graduated from Shead Mem. High. Dad was John Pomeroy. Mom is Sandra (Warren) Pomeroy. I spent six years in Marine Corps and now work for utility resource group in Ft.Worth, Tx. Am married with four children: Jessica 15, William 14, Rebekah 7, Benjamin 6. Two time state and one time national Tae Kwon Do champion. Would love to hear from classmates, but would also love to hear from Mom and Dad's classmates. danpomeroy@sm-p.com  

Patricia Poole. Deceased 

Jim Rigley is the Prop. of Jenson's Cleaners, 258 Main Street, Medfield MA 02052.   His telephone number is (508) 356-6822.

Jeanne Willena Ross.   I have been married 41years.  We have a daughter Carol and 6 grandchildren --  Matt19 Tom16 Emma15 John12 Vinnie9 and Gabriella. Jerry and I have lived I the same place for 48 years. We have a dog, Sheba and a cat, Kitt.  I'm semi retired. My email is jeannenjerry@aol.com; would love to hear from any of my classmates. 

Barbara Thompson Stone. Newburgh, New York. Hello again. I just got back from a week in southern Maine. Wow. How I enjoyed hearing that Maine twang again. Dick and I have been married 39 years. Our children are Adam 34) and Jenny (32). We are retired and enjoy lots of senior bus trips with the local rec center. I'd love to hear from everyone. redsox12550@yahoo.com