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Catherine A. Bailey |
Richard Barnard |
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Carol I. Bassatt |
Janice D. Benson |
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Kenneth L. Brooks |
Dana Brown |
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Lance Bryson |
Frank M. Burke |
Linda M. Chambers |
Pauline E. Chambers |
Sandra S. Christie |
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Phil J. Connell |
Floyd L. Coons |
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Albert E. Cushman |
Faye E. Davis |
Joyce L. Davis |
William P. DelMonaco |
Thomas DiCenzo |
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Linda J. Dodge |
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Judith M. Doten |
Mary E. Doten |
William Downing |
Elizabeth F. Elliott |
Charles B. Frost |
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Deborah L. Frost |
Roger M. Flood |
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Linda S. Getchell |
Frances A. Gillespie |
Robert A. Gordon |
Linda M. Gray |
Sandra L. Hall |
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Lucy A. Hartford |
E. Annette Hawthorne |
Burton E. Hayman |
Betty A. Hill |
Larry S. Hill |
Patricia M. Hill |
| Ross Hodsdon | Roger Holst | Sharon Howland |
| David W. James | Marlene L. Johnson | Mark B. Ketchen |
| Jennie M. Kidder | Shirley B. Lee | Maureen E. King |
| James E. Kinney | Carlene E. Kuch | Gerald LaPointe |
| Dorothy M. Linton | Ernestine A. McKay | Dianne G. McKeown |
| Paula E. McLain | Linda Malburg | Pamela Marshall |
| Douglas E. McLellan | Patricia C. Merrill | William Mitchell |
| Linda D. Moore | Mary L. Morrison | Charles H. Murphy |
| Edward F. Perkins | Peter D. Perkins | Jane M. Perry |
| Louis M. Pettit | Craig C. Roderick | Nancy F. Saunders |
| Thomas Sawyer | Patricia A. Sherman | Cheryl P. Sherrard |
| Linda L. Sinclair | Sherry Y. Smith | Sharon A. Stevens |
| Jean W. Strout | Norma L. Taylor | Barbara D. Thornton |
| J. Norman Thornton | Jerome S. Torrell | P. Christopher Torrell |
| Phillip N. Townsend | Susan M. Tracy | Kenneth A. Tyler |
| June H. Vondell | Susan M. Vose | Thomas Walton |
| Gilda L. Ward | Paulyne A. Ward | Jayne L. Webster |
| Darrell E. Weitner | Mark James Cullen | Al Burgermeister |
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Gerald Baker: (Gerry) I thought it was about time that I updated my blog on this site. Roxy and I have been married for 33 years September 16th, 2011 and are still both working. She works for Merchants Automotive leasing as the government contract specialist, and I have 26 years in working for OSRAM SYLVANIA INC. in Manchester, NH. At the age of 62 I earned my master’s degree in IT from Kaplan University. Our son Brent currently has two children Andy who is 15 and Calla who is 5 and they are expecting another little bundle of joy in October. Brent will turn 37 in July and his wife Lyuba will be 36 in September. Our daughter Sabrina (Brie) is working for Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL and she is beginning her 5th year of employment. She is currently in a program to become a master electrician; she has an undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice and a Masters degree in business. My sister Edna is still in Calais, her husband Charlie passed away in 2001. Edna gets around often seeing her children who are spread throughout New England, Darrin is still in Calais, Sherri is living in Ct, and Leanne lives in Belfast. Sister Carol is still living in Greene, Maine. Her husband Bud passed away in 2004, but she has a great support system with her four children Wendy who lives on Cape Cod, Heather who lives just outside of Bangor, Stephanie who lives in Greene, Me and Burton who lives in Wales, Me and her many grandkids. My brother Ollie (aka, Freeman) is living in Manchester, NH and is retired from Digital Corp, and currently working at the U.S. Postal service. It would be nice to have a 45th reunion but I am not sure that is in the cards. My wife and I would be glad to help plan a 50th if someone could get us the names and addresses of those of us who are left. Hope everyone is healthy and happy. Gerry's e-mail is gerry.baker@sylvania.com. Al Burgermeister. Jersey City, NJ. Moved sophomore year. Interested in catching up with classmates. Would love to connect w/ some of my friends from school days; find out what's become of them. Feel free to fire off an email. aburgermeister9@gmail.com new email 071309 Edna Bayliss Comstock & Peter Comstock: Peter and I married 10 years ago
and presently live in Readfield ME. We have just signed a contract to sell our
Readfield property and move to Sidney where we are building a new home. We are two
miles from the Sidney exit. One mile to the Middle Rd and the other mile North
towards Oakland. We hope that classmates will feel free to drop by or hail us when
they are in the area if they need assistance or just for FUN. I currently work at
the Maine State Library in Augusta and have the illustrious title "Electronic
Services Librarian". Pete finished his Masters two years ago in counseling and
currently works at St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston as an outpatient counselor. We
both love computers, email and web pages. I'm the web mistress for the Maine State
Library's web page and work all sorts of electronic toys. Digital Cameras, PCs
etc. Hoping to hear from any of you. All the best Edna & Pete, e-mail comstock@ctel.net. Gary Clark. Much has happened to
me and my family over the last 30 plus years since graduation. My wife Nancy Cole Haddock. Just wanted to drop in & say I am loving Florida. My son, Peter J. Haddock, (class of 1987 Eastport ME) is still here; but my daughter, Pamela M. Haddock, (class of 1995 Calais ME), married Steven Bowers (class of 1994 Calais ME) in San Antonio TX 2005. nanfayhad@yahoo.com 070708 Mark James Cullen, moved away before graduating. Home of record was Niagara Falls, NY. US Army PFC, died from small arms fire, Phu Yen, South Vietnam 12/08/1967 - born 10/27/1948. On the Wall at Panel 31E - Row 063. Mark is buried at Woodlawn National Cemetery. Peggy Dickinson Cooke, Long Beach, California. This
has been fun - going through this guestbook and reading about everyone that's there. I wrote to a couple of people (other
than my former neighbor friends, the Clarks), but they both came back as "undeliverable". I decided to put my own
note in here to see if I hear from anyone. I'd like to know if my class is planning a 40th reunion in 2006. I don't think
I'm going to make it to the big one in August 2005, because I'm going to be in Maine in Oct. I live and work (CA. State University)
in Long Beach, CA. and would love to hear from anyone who wants to write. pcook@csulb.edu.
Article II: Peggy Cook of Long Beach Invited to Serve in Eastern Caribbean by nextpcvs on November 2, 2010. This CSU Long Beach staffer and 12-time marathoner is packing her bags for Peace Corps service in the Eastern Caribbean.
NAME: Peggy Cook
AGE: 62
HOMETOWN: Long Beach, Calif.
(Grew up in Calais, Maine, and after Peace Corps will return to Peabody, Mass., where family resides.)
COUNTRY OF SERVICE: Eastern Caribbean
ASSIGNMENT: Community Development / Small Business Developer
DEPARTURE DATE: 1/27/2011
QUESTION OF THE MONTH: Who is it that did/does inspire you to make a positive impact in the world?
My mom was always an inspiration to me. Raising five children under harsh conditions and many hardships, she always bounced back and showed her family, friends, and neighbors that she could be counted on no matter what. She also had 13 grandchildren who all remember her fun loving spirit, willing ways, and capacity for love and generosity. Even when all she may have had was a dime, she wanted to give that to The March of Dimes, the organization that was helping children with polio in the 1940′s and 1950′s. She didn’t have the opportunities that I’ve had, but if there had been a way for her to join the Peace Corps during her lifetime, I’ve no doubt she would have been at the front of the line.
WHAT MOTIVATED YOU TO BECOME A PEACE CORPS VOLUNTEER?
I’ve always had a desire to help those individuals much less fortunate than myself, and have done so in various ways that can’t come close to the work that the Peace Corps is involved in. They say, “this is the toughest job you’ll ever love”, and I look forward to the challenge with much anticipation and fervor. Aside from assisting Third World Countries with my love of people, culture, adversity, and adventure, there are many benefits associated with completing 27 months of Peace Corps service. To name a few, I’m certain I’ll learn a new language and/or dialect, travel I would not have been able to do without the Peace Corps, and this opportunity is allowing me to retire and live out a long sought after dream.
I will be close to turning 63 by the time my service begins, and have worked since graduating high school at the age of 18. Most recently I’ve spent 13 years at California State University, Long Beach as a Fiscal Coordinator in the College of Liberal Arts. Prior to that, my work experience has consisted of business and accounting organizations including Payroll Accountant, Accounts Payable Supervisor, and Office Management. During many of those years, I attended night school for business and accounting to help further along my career. Even though I have not yet earned a degree, I’m still learning and always with many expectations. My biggest accomplishments do not come from the business world, but instead my personal life. I raised my son alone and he’s now a grown man who I’m very proud of – living in Jackson Hole, Wyoming and teaching English with a Masters Degree in Arts and Teaching. Along with that, I’ve successfully completed 12 marathons and 2 triathlons as well as numerous half marathons and may other road races – all of which required much time, self determination and ambition. Long distance running always gives me such a sense of accomplishment and freedom – I can lose myself in my own thoughts and let go of the daily stresses of everyday life.
ABOUT THE PEACE CORPS:
Peace Corps service is a 27-month commitment. Volunteers live and work with a community overseas to reach goals in education, health, business, agriculture, the environment, youth development and more. Through their service, volunteers increase awareness of America around the world and help our country gain an understanding of other cultures beyond our borders. Currently, 8,655 Peace Corps volunteers serve in 77 countries – the largest number of volunteers in 40 years.
The Peace Corps is growing in advance of its 50th anniversary year and is now recruiting for thousands of volunteer positions commencing in 2011. Peace Corps volunteers spend their first three months of service in training, living with a host family and studying the local language and culture. Upon completion of training, they begin their two-year assignments.
Volunteers receive many benefits, including transportation, a living stipend, medical care, graduate school opportunities, student loan deferment, $7,425 upon completion and much more. Peace Corps volunteers must be U.S. citizens, at least 18-years old, and in good health. There is no upper age limit and no cost to participate.
[Thanks, John Adams]
Jane Greenlaw, Connecticut. I just wanted to say hello to all my fellow graduates. I've been living in Connecticut since 1968. I have 2 sons and 6 grandchildren (3 of each). The oldest is 23 and the youngest is 6. I went back to school in my thirties and received my degree in accounting. I would love to hear from everyone in my class and learn what you've done since high school. jgreenlaw@jonal.com Roger Holst, Alexander ME has been married to Frances Casey (class of '72) for 25 years. They have 2 daughters, Teresa has graduated from Norwich and is in the Navy and Jenn will be in her third year at UMO this fall. My address is holst@midmaine.com. Sharon Howland: I am currently an Evaluation Team Leader for Special Education for an elementary school and a middle school in Waltham, MA. I am coeditor of WKRP (Washington/Charlotte Kounty Records Preservation). This is a newsletter that deals with genealogy. I am also under contract with Picton Press to do a series genealogical aids for Washington County. So far I have completed The Vital Records of Calais, Maine Prior to 1892 and the Vital Records of Alexander, Maine. Besides indexing the Calais Advertiser and trying to make sense out of who is buried in the Calais Cemetery, I have set up the Washington County, Maine Records Preservation Fund. Shwkrp@aol.com (See my web page at: http://hometown.aol.com/shwkrp/shwkrp.html.) Maureen King Abbruzzese. I have retired, now have 5 grandkids and am on top of the world! My new email address is: rmabba1970@yahoo.com. Would love to hear from any or all of you! 11/11/09 Charles Murphy, Made major life change. Retired and moved to The Villages, Florida. Try to get up home at least once a year usually in July and have been mostly successful for the past few years. Mom lives in Eastport as does my wife's mother so tend to spend most of my time down there while home. Do usually manage to get a couple of rounds in at the St Croix Club where occasionally run into an old classmate. Four grown (finally) kids and nine growing grandkids, each one a real treat. Former classmates and friends drop a line. E-mail chmcttcm1@embarqmail.com 012309 Tom Sawyer, Hermon, ME 04401. Hi friends and classmates! From high school sweethearts to the half century club! Tom & I have been married almost 35 years. We moved around a bit for the first few years, and settled in Charlotte, Me. for the next 26 years. We have two sons, Tom class of 1987 & Steven class of 1988. We moved to Hermon in 1997. Son Tom has a redemption business in Hampden. He has two daughters, 7and 10. That's why we moved here. They have a way of tugging at our heartstrings!! Son Steven and wife Jessica live in Palmer Alaska with their 3 children 8, 5, 3, and a new little one in September. He is Master Sargeant in the USAF. Tom has been disabled from G.P. since 1979, and does what he can. I was a stay-at-home mom until the boys went to high school, then had a great job as manager of the Charlotte School lunch program for 12 years. I am now working at Brewer Middle School and a food service specialist. That's our family history until future notice. Am looking forward to checking this site often. dmlsawyer@yahoo.com Jean Wakefield Strout, Ellsworth ME, jstrout@acadia.net. Phillip Townsend, Austin TX. I am still a cop in Texas and I could retire but why? I am still having too much fun. 7/28/00 - Just wanted to say Hi, since the last time I logged on. It is HOT here this summer, but it always is here in Texas. Going to the West Coast this fall for vacation. Can't get to Maine until the next reunion. Have received a lot of e-mail from some very old friends. It is so great to hear from people you haven't seen in 34 plus years. I try to get this CMHS home page out to everyone I know, but there isn't too many old classmates in the Texas area. U-all have a nice summer. United States Air Force 1967-71 Vietnam 1968-69 townsend@ci.cedar-park.tx.us. Patricia A. (Bernardini)
Hartford, 63, passed away peacefully June 23,
2009, with her family by her side at a Joel Woodrow Craft, 58, died unexpectedly Tuesday, July 11, 2006, at his Washburn residence. He was born Nov. 24, 1947, in Alexander, the son of Gerald and Joyce (Crandall) Craft. Joel graduated from Kansas State Teaching University with a teaching degree and from the University of Maine at Presque Isle with a degree in social work. He worked various jobs throughout his life before becoming disabled in 1998. He was a gentle soul who lived a quite life; he had a great sense of humor and loved to tease. He will be sadly missed by all. Joel was predeceased by his father, Gerald L. Craft in 1960; a niece, Sara Yvonne Frost in 1989; his stepfather, Pliney E. Frost in 1997; and a stepbrother, Rodney P. Frost in 2004. He is survived by the greatest pride of his life, his two sons, Michael Keith Craft of Bangor and Garold "Gary" La Forest Craft, who is currently deployed with the Marines in Japan; his mother, Joyce G. Frost of Presque Isle; a sister, Geraldine G. Jones and her husband, Harold, of Caribou; two brothers, Lester G. Craft and his wife, Drena, of Caribou, Roger D. Craft and his friend, Alberta, of Calais; a half brother, Timothy W. Frost and his wife, Carolyn, of Wahwig, New Brunswick; four half sisters, Terri Spooner and her husband, Darrell, of Castle Hill, Melonie Frost-Wells of Troy, Ill., Lisa B. Gardiner and her companion, Fred Getchell, of Presque Isle, Kimberly J. Frost of St. Louis, Mo.; a stepsister, Brenda L. McPhail of Perry, several nieces and nephews; including a special nephew, Dustin Frost of Presque Isle. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, July 15, at his brother's residence, Lester Craft, 89 River Rd., Caribou. Anyone who wishes may contribute in his memory, in support of his family, to Geraldine Jones, 16 Crosby Ave., Caribou, ME 04736 or to Terri Spooner, 220 Turner Rd., Castle Hill, ME 04757. Arrangements in the care of Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, Presque Isle. [Bangor Daily News; provided by Milton Thornton & Sharon Howland] Peter O. Doliber
was born March 10, 1948 the first child of Willard & Faye Linda D. Donovan Ross. Linda D. Ross, 59, of Kea'au, Hawaii, passed away December 9, 2006 at the Hilo Medical Center. She was born Linda Dianne Donovan on October 16, 1947 in Calais, Maine. She was a Speech-Language Pathologist at Waiakeawaena Elementary School for the State of Hawaii Department of Education. She was also a member of the Hawaii Chapter of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Linda held two Masters Degrees from the University of Maine in Education and SLP. Prior to moving from Oahu to the island of Hawaii, she worked for ASSETS School, Kapiolani Women's Center; and the Department of Education on Oahu in the Leeward District. She enjoyed working with stained glass, made wreaths and did basket weaving. Linda was a model of courage and resolve for her family and showed dignity to the end. Friends may join the family for visitation at the Dodo Mortuary Chapel on Wednesday, December 20 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 21, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The family requests casual attire. Survived by her husband, John S. Ross of Kea'au, Hawaii; daughter, Jessica Brandy Melhiser of Calais, Maine; parents, Philip and Edna Donovan of Meddybemps, Maine, and sister, Melva Louise Long of Calais, Maine. She is also survived by two grandchildren Ashley and Jack Ryan Melhiser, a nephew, Lee Roderick; and a grandniece and nephew, Mallory and Alex Roderick. Dodo Mortuary Inc., of Hilo, Hawaii is handling the arrangements. [Calais Advertiser December 21, 2006 p. 32, Provided by Sharon Howland] Myrtle Featherson Mahar - Pembroke - Myrtle J. Mahar, 60, died Thursday, October 1, 2009 at her home. Myrtle was born in Eastport, October 14, 1948, daughter of the late Clyde and Katharyn Featherson. She was predeceased by sister Lita Pulk and brother Kenneth Featherson. Surviving are long time companion Frank Trott; two sisters Pauline O'Ben of Gardiner, and Phyllis Leighton of Charlotte; two brothers Velmore Featherson of Charlotte and Arnold Featherson of Meddybemps; two sons, Michael Mahar and wife Lisa of Pembroke and Stephen Mahar and wife Erin of Eastport; six grandchildren Victor, David, Keanna, Carrie-Beth, Jakob and Dana. Family and Friends are welcome to attend graveside service on Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 11:00 am at the Charlotte Cemetery with Bruce Cummings officiating. [Calais Advertiser 100809. Provided by Sharon Howland.] Peter C. Forsyth - Calais. Peter C. Forsyth, 38, died August 6, 1986 at a Bangor hospital after a long illness. He was born in St. Stephen, NB, Nov 17, 1947, the son of Earle and Helen (Johnston) Forsyth. He was a member of St. Anne's Episcopal Church He was a graduate of Calais Memorial High School, Class of 1966 and attended Husson College in Bangor. He was employed for many years as assistant manager of the Calais Maine State Liquor Store. Surviving besides his parents of Calais, are two brothers, Gerald :Buddy" Forsyth and Mark Forsyth, both of Connecticut, his maternal grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Johnston of Tower Hill, NB, his paternal grandmother Mrs. Rachel Forsyth of St. Andrews, NB. Funeral services were held Saturday at St. Anne's Episcopal Church, Calais, with the Rev. John Moore of Calais and the Rev. Tom Benson of St. John's Episcopal Church, Bangor, officiating; arrangements by Scott-Wilson Funeral Home, Calais. Interment in Calais Cemetery. Friends who wish may make donations in his memory to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Research Association, National Down East Chapter, P.O. Box 50, Airport Road, Waterville 04901. [Calais Advertiser 8/17/86 provided by Sharon Howland] Reed Timothy Jewett, 63, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2011. Tim was born on October 6, 1948, son of Harold and Martha (Boobar) Jewett. He was a long time resident of Calais and formerly served with the United State Marine Corps in Vietnam. Tim was predeceased by his parents. Surviving are his two sisters, Sally and Ginny; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. A graveside service will be held in the spring or summer. Donations in Tim’s memory may be made to a charity that helps those in need in the Calais area. Arrangements by Mays Funeral Home, Calais & Eastport. Mays Funeral Home. [Timothy transferred to a private school and did not graduate with his class. Provided by Sharon Howland.] Jane M. Perry: Jane passed away on August 10, 1997, after fighting a very brave battle with diabetes. Her sister, Jean, graduated in 1967; her e-mail address is elsemore@bright.net. " Robbinston and Calais - Jane Perry Miller, 48, died Aug. 10, 1997, at a Calais hospital after a 39-year courageous battle with diabetes. She was born in Calais, Dec. 23, 1948, the daughter of Dale and Naomi (Ingersoll) Perry. Jane worked at Fenderson Insurance Agency prior to her marriage and then traveled with her husband, a Marine recruiter, to North Carolina and New York. She attended the First Congregational Church of Calais. She was predeceased by her mother in April of 1997. Surviving besides her father of Robbinston, are her husband, Carlton A. Miller Jr.; one son, Carlton A. Miller III, both of Robbinston; one sister and brother-in-law, Jean and Darrell Elsemore of Chillicothe, Ohio and Robbinston, ME; a special friend, David Cole of Calais; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. A graveside services was held at Brewer Cemetery Robbinston 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, with the Rev. Sharon Rogers-Groggett officiating. Friends and family who wish may make donations in her memory to the Diabetic Support Group, care of Calais Regional Hospital. Funeral arrangements are by the Scott-Wilson Funeral Home of Calais." [Calais Advertiser 8/21/97 provided by Sharon Howland] Paul C. Torrell "Chris", 62, of Manahawkin,
passed away Thursday, Oct. 14, 2010, at Southern Ocean County |
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