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  

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.

Deceased Classmates

Patricia A. (Bernardini) Hartford, 63, passed away peacefully June 23, 2009, with her family by her side at a Bangor hospital. She was born Feb. 23, 1946, in St. Stephen, New Brunswick, daughter of the late Charles and Patricia (McShane) Bernardini. Patricia was a loving wife and mother, and a great lover of birds, animals, gardening and children. She was a social genius with an infectious laugh and a kind, selfless heart. She lived to help others, especially children, and she shared in guiding and raising many through the years. Patricia had a spirit that would light up any room and she added color to a small community. Her life of love and laughter provided a gift of joy that continues now and will be passed on through future generations. Patricia is survived by her husband of 37 years, Albert W. Hartford of Calais and their two children: son, Orville Hartford and his wife, Julie, of Bangor, and daughter, Lisa Hartford Genco and her husband, Mike, of Chesapeake, Va.; sister-in-law, Lucy Kees and her husband, Gerald, of Sanford, Fla.; brothers, Louis Bernardini and his wife, Marilyn, of Calais, and Anthony Bernardini and his wife, Loree, of New Gloucester; sister, Barbara "Bebe" Bernardini of Calais; granddaughter, Sarah of Bangor; grandson, Joey of Chesapeake, Va.; nieces, Kathy Arbo of Calais, Casey Mae Bernardini of New Gloucester, Meredith Bernardini Snowman and her husband, Andrew, of Baileyville, and Carolyn Mitchell Cundiff and her husband, Brian, of Calais; nephews, Christopher Bernardini and his wife, Leslie, Charles "Tony" Bernardini of Gray, Louis Bernardini "Little Lou" of New Gloucester, and David Mitchell and his wife, Tammy, of Calais; great-nieces and great-nephews, Casey, Codey and Nick, Lindsay and Chloe, Greg, Emily and Megan, Rachel, Kate and Sam, all of Calais, Kade and Hunter of Baileyville; and cousins, Mary Casey and her husband, David, of Alexander, and Fran Holst and her husband, Roger, of Red Beach. She will be sadly missed by her endless supply of friends. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 7, at Immaculate Conception Church, Calais, with the Rev. James Plourde, celebrant. Burial will be after at Calais Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Calais Free Library, children's section, 9 Union St., Calais, ME 04619 to honor her love of children or The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 9 Erie Drive, Suite 101, Natick, MA 01760 to help others with blood cancers. Arrangements by Mays Funeral Homes, Calais and Eastport. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.maysfuneralhome.com.On FaceBook - Patsy Hartford, Patsyisms http://www.facebook.com/n/?group.php&gid=99478666878&mid=aeac98G2b3cfc84G21b9c7fG6  [BDN 6/26/09 provided by John Adams]  

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 Doliber. He attended schools in Calais and graduated from Calais Memorial High in 1966. After serving in the US Navy he returned to Calais where he worked as a pipefitter. He was a member of the American Legion and the Calais Lions Club. Peter loved spending time with his family. He enjoyed his camp on Pennamaquan Lake, cooking and gardening. Peter died on January 29, 1988. He was predeceased by his father in 1969. His mother and sister, Barbara died in 2001. He is survived by his wife Mary, his sisters Beverly and Shirley, his brother Willard and several nieces and nephews. [provided by Shirley Gibson] 

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]

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]