Calais Maine Schools: Class Cousins

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Sheree-Dawn Carr (Alexander) alumni of Calais High lives in Oak Bay NB, e-mail jgcarr@nb.sympatico.ca

Barbara Bailey (Caspersen) See Class of '59

Donald Batron Obituary [Provided by Thelma Eye Brooks]

Edward Batron Obituary [Provided by Thelma Eye Brooks]

Morrill Batron Obituary [Provided by Thelma Eye Brooks]

Gerry Beckett Obituary [Provided by Thelma Eye Brooks]

Gwendolyn Berry Hamilton Obituary [Provided by Thelma Eye Brooks]

Norman Bohanon Obituary [Provided by Thelma Eye Brooks]

Amber Bowers Smith. See Class of '98.

Al Burgermeister. See Class of '66

Riney Buzzell McLellan Obituary [Provided by Thelma Eye Brooks]

Brenda Carpenter Elliott. See Class of '77

Lawrence C. Carter, Jr. Obituary [Provided by Thelma Eye Brooks] 042009

Mary Case Frost Obituary [Provided by Thelma Eye Brooks]

John Casey Obituary [provided by Thelma Eye Brooks]

Anna Mary Casey Page. See Class of '70.

Cathy Caswell Courtois, See Class of '74.

Lois Chadwick Sproul Obituary [Provided by Thelma Eye Brooks]

Connie Christakos Long, See Class of '64.

Norman Clark Obituary [Provided by Thelma Eye Brooks]

Philip R. Clark, 52, died unexpectedly on Thursday, January 29,
2009. Phil was born in Calais on November 23, 1956, son of the late James Clark Sr. and Mary (Mitchell) Clark. He was employed with the City of Calais, where he maintained the Calais Cemetery. Phil enjoyed fishing, puzzles, going on car rides, holidays and spending time with his family, especially his grandson who was his pride and joy. In addition to his parents, Phil was predeceased by an infant brother. Surviving are his wife of 19 years, Jolene (McDonough) Clark; two children, Tina Sora and her husband Papi of Bangor, and Todd Clark of Calais; his grandson, Kenyon Sora; two sisters, Brenda Dempsey of Calais and Kimberly Wilson and her husband Harold of Calais; three brothers, Ralph Clark and his wife Vicki of Mexico, ME, James Clark Jr. and his wife Patti of Calais, and Fred Clark of Calais; two brothers-in-law, Kelly McDonough and his wife Brenda of Alexander, and Joel McDonough of Phoenix, AZ; two sisters-in-law, Karyl Jipson and her husband Brian of Lincoln, and Kay McDonough of Calais; a special niece, Kiana; many other nieces and nephews; and his feline companion, “Stupid”. Arrangements by Mays Funeral Homes, Calais & Eastport.

Seth Clark Obituary [Provided by Thelma Eye Brooks]
Steve Clarke See Class of '75.
Helen Cleland Robbinston Obituary [Provided by Thelma Eye Brooks]
Betram Cloney Obituary [Provided by Thelma Eye Brooks]
C. Townsend Copeland, don't know year graduated, formerly Boylston Professor of English Literature at Harvard per 1928 Broadcast
Mark James Cullen See Class of '66.
Philip Davis Obituary [Provided by Thelma Eye Brooks] 042309
Joan Dempsey Frankland Obituary [Provided by Thelma Eye Brooks]
Leo Dickinson Obituary [Provided by Thelma Eye Brooks]
Margaret Donahue Obituary [Provided by Thelma Eye Brooks]
Paul Donovan Obituary [Provided by Thelma Eye Brooks]
Clyde Doten Sr. Obituary [Provided by Thelma Eye Brooks] 042209
Peter Doten. See Class of '81.
Francis Driscoll Obituary [Provided by Thelma Eye Brooks]
Elizabeth Fales-Das, See Class of '85.
Lester Farrar Obituary [Provided by Thelma Eye Brooks]
Skip Favreau, See Class of '80.
George L. Flood Obituary [Provided by Thelma Eye Brooks]
Nelson Flood Obituary [Provided by Thelma Eye Brooks]
Gerald (Buddy) Forsyth, See Class of '67.
Lewis Fox Obituary [Provided by Thelma Eye Brooks]
Percy Fox Obituary [Provided by Thelma Eye Brooks]
Rebecca Fox Carr died peacefully on Sunday morning, Oct. 24, 2004 at Coastal Manor in Yarmouth. The daughter of Pamela and Frank Fox, she was born on May 29, 1920 in St. Stephens, New Brunswick, Canada, and raised in Calais, Maine. She attended Calais Academy, Lancaster Academy in Massachusetts, and Atlantic Union College in New York. During the war years, she made her home in Portland where she met and married William S. Car in 1945. The couple and their two sons moved to Yarmouth in the 1950s. Rebecca Carr was always active in community service. She taught Sunday School at State Street Church with her husband and over the years served on the board of YWCA, Yarmouth Farm and Garden, and the Yarmouth Village Improvement Society. Mrs. Carr was a founder of the Yarmouth Dollars for Scholars program and was recognized with the Distinguished Service Award from the Yarmouth JayCees in 1964. She was a lifelong Democrat who served on the gubernatorial campaigns of Edmund Muskie and Kenneth Curtis. She was also an active participant in the League of Women Voters. Most recently she was active in the Yarmouth Fortnightly Club. Mrs. Carr was recognized in her community as an exceptional cook and gardener. She was featured in the Maine Sunday Telegram with an article on her Christmas cookies and an article on her hybrid lilacs. After her sons completed high school, Mrs. Carr began work in the book department at Loring, Short and Harmon. She took special pride in serving her customers who fondly knew her as the 'book lady' of Portland. She later worked for several years at Knudsen's Studio Shop in Falmouth. Mrs. Carr also had a lifelong passion for travel, which she pursued with her dear friend Barbara Landry. The women went abroad several times together enjoying trips to England, France, Italy, Israel and Mexico, as well as to California. Rebecca Carr was predeceased by her husband in 2002. She is survived by two sons, Douglas S. Carr and his wife Deidre of Yarmouth, and William D. Carr of Yarmouth; granddaughters, Ariel Carr Moyer of Alexandria, Va., Hilary Carr of Madrid, Spain, and Lauren Carr of Yarmouth; a brother, Lloyd Fox of Lewiston; and her close friends, sister-in-law Lisa Fox of Calais and cousin, Pamela Tathwell of Glendale, Calif. There will be no visiting hours. A memorial celebration of Rebecca Carr's life will be held in the spring, 2005. Portland, ME Press Herald 10/26/2004.
Earl Frost Obituary [Provided by Thelma Eye Brooks]
Gary Frost Obituary [Provided by Thelma Eye Brooks]
Roger Frost Obituary [Provided by Thelma Eye Brooks]
Thomas B Getchell, Sr. See Class of '59.
James F. Hamilton, 78, passed away Friday, July 23, 2010, at Atlantic Rehab & Nursing Center, Calais. Jim was born May 21, 1932, in Calais, son of the late Harold and Gwendolyn (Berry) Hamilton. After attending Calais area schools, Jim's family relocated to Massachusetts. He worked for Empire Fish Co., Gloucester, Mass., for many years until relocating back home to Calais in 1980. Jim then worked as a janitor for area churches, including Calais United Methodist Church and St. Anne's Episcopal Church, and also did yard work for many area families. He was a faithful member of Calais United Methodist Church, Calais Rod & Gun Club, Happy Gang Senior Citizens and Seniority Group. Jim enjoyed wood-working, fishing, bicycling, gardening and photography. One of his most proud achievements was receiving a "20 Gallon Pin" from the American Red Cross, for whom he was a proud contributor for many years. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by an infant sister, Shirley Hamilton; and two cousins, Catherine Hatton and Ora Preston. Surviving are his cousins, Alice Robinson and her family of St. Stephen, New Brunswick, Marcia Smith and her family of Woolwich, Peter Berry and his family of Roque Bluffs, and Dale Berry and his family of Florida; very special neighbors, Rick and Heidi Fitch and Marc and Betsy Barnard; numerous other cousins and relatives. Visiting hours will be held 6-8 p.m. Saturday, July 24, at Mays Funeral Home, 26 Church St., Calais. A celebration of Jim's life will be held 1 p.m. Sunday at Calais United Methodist Church, 849 Main St., Calais. Burial will be after at Baring Cemetery. Donations in Jim's memory may be made to Calais Rod & Gun Club, P.O. Box 301, Calais, ME 04619 or Calais United Methodist Church, 849 Main St., Calais, ME 04619. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.maysfuneralhome.com. [Published in Bangor Daily News on July 24, 2010. Provided by John Adams.]
Ella Warren Harmon Cubbison - don't know year graduated - from 1928 Broadcast - stage name Elwaren Harmon, became business woman in Cleveland OH
Drew Harthorne, don't know year graduated, Principal, Coburn Classical Institute, Waterville, ME per 1928 Broadcast
Georgia Gomez Obituary [Provided by Thelma Eye Brooks]
Carroll W. Gould Obituary [Provided by Thelma Eye Brooks]
Lewis N. Gower Obituary [Provided by Thelma Eye Brooks]
Hazen Hill Obituary [Provided by Thelma Eye Brooks] 042009
Glenn Johnson. See Class of '57.
George Jones. See Class of '70.
Rhonda Jones Snider. See Class of '89.
Cecil Keen Obituary [Provided by Thelma Eye Brooks] 042209
Susan Keene Baxter Obituary [Provided by Thelma Eye Brooks]
Larry Kelley. See class of '69.
Leo Kelly Obituary [Provided by Thelma Eye Brooks] 042209
Bill King, See Class of '75.
Deborah Kneeland Polk. See Class of '76.
George Langille Obituary [Provided by Thelma Eye Brooks]
Vira Leahan McPheters Obituary [Provided by Thelma Eye Brooks]
Paula Lowe Carter, See Class of '62.
George K. Martin born on February 25, 1891, probably in class 1908-9
Melissa McIntosh Woods, See Class of '94.

Virginia McArthur Doyle, See Class of '57.

Ruth McKay Walker Obituary [Provided by Thelma Eye Brooks]

Marshall McKusick, don't know year graduated, Dean of the Law School at University of South Dakota, Vermillion

Nora Peterson McPhee Obituary [Provided by Thelma Eye Brooks]

Fred McPheters Obituary [Provided by Thelma Eye Brooks]

Kenneth McPheters Obituary [Provided by Thelma Eye Brooks]

Barbara Merrill Jones, See Class of '62.

John Hank Murphy, 78 died Thursday 12/05 at his home. Hank was born April 13, 1927, in Westbrook, son of the late Johnson and Helen (Milligan) Murphy. He served in the US Navy Seabee's during World War II. Hank married Phyllis Pomeroy in St. Stephen, NB, 8/8/48. He was employed as an electrician for International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 1253. Hank was a member of the Second Baptist Church of Calais, Sherman Bros. Post 3 American Legion, and enjoyed fishing, hunting, lobstering, square dancing and traveling to Florida. He owned and operated Hank's Pizza in Calais for several years. He was predeceased by two sisters, Mary and Frances. Surviving are his loving wife of more than 57 years, Phyllis Murphy; two sons, Brad Murphy and wife, Debbie, of Falmouth and Calvin Murphy and wife, Deborah, of Bangor; two sisters, Nora Duclos and husband, Joe, of Portland and Wanda Merril of Saco; four grandchildren, Erika, Erin, Jessefa, and Ariel; one great-grandchild, and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held 2 pm Sunday, Dec 4 at the Second Baptist Church, Church Street, Calais with Pastor Chris Stevens officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Second Baptist Church, PO Box 925, Calais, ME 04619. Arrangements by Mays Funeral Home, Calais. Friends may pay tribute at www.maysfuneralhome.com.

Brenda Noble, See Class of '58

Tami (Northcutt) Clark, Alexander, Maine. 1976-1983 Calais Elem-Middle School. I love the past in our area. Viewing ole photos can be very exciting.
Sharing some of my favorite pictures at my restaurant has been very rewarding for me. It also gets others sharing stories they recall from the pictures or post cards I have. I believe my customers enjoy them as much as I do. Nook & Cranny Restaurant. stevetami@midmaine.com.

Thomas O'Hara Obituary [Provided by Thelma Eye Brooks]

Mark Osborne, Ellsworth ME. Hi! I'm not a "real" alumnus, cause I had to move away from Calais after my sophomore year. But I've got enough dirt on most of you that you'd better not contest my eligibility! My fondest memories of CMHS are of the characters I went to school with, followed closely by playing guitar and singing in various rock bands, most notably The East Coast. Along with me, Ken Kelley played drums ( I see him often, and a couple of weeks ago we had lunch together. If you're ever in this area, call me. We've got some awesome seafood restaurants in these here parts.) Dale Tudor was an earlier member who is now a prominent insurance agent in the Bangor area. Ernie Scholl played bass and drove the hearse that transported our equipment. Jack "Bo Diddley" Emack played organ, and Dr. Larry Linnell (who I think lives in Pennsylvania now) played rhythm guitar. You may have attended one of our twice-weekly dances, first at the Academy Street Gym, then at the Calais Armory. I got a surprise visit today [7/30/99] from Don Clark ('71) who now lives and works in Boston and is one of the most sought-after soundmen on the Northeast concert circuit. I've recently exchanged e-mails with Kathy Morrison White and Ken Strout. After The Beatles hit in '64, Ken and I learned to play guitar together because we realized that by doing so, the girls would stop spitting on us. Ken is now (and I say this with admiration) a big shot with Maine Central Railroad, although he would never give himself the credit. Kathy refuses to tell me much about her personal life, except to say that Ricky Martin and Tom Cruise keep calling her for dates, but she refuses, because she's happily married. As for me, I live in Ellsworth with my hot-ticket wife Marisa and daughters Katie (10) and Becky (6). To pay the bills, I own three radio stations in the Bangor area: Kiss 94.5, Lucky 99, and 104.7 The Bear. So let's exchange CMHS war stories! And by the way, did Mr. Lunt look like Drew Carey, or what?! marosborne@yahoo.com.
Kathy Trippett Morrison White, See Class of '70.
Geneva Elaine Mylen Morrison, 69, of Perry, died Nov. 25, 2004, at a Calais hospital. She was born Aug. 26, 1935, in Calais the youngest of 10 children of Heman and Estella (Curran) Mylen. She was a Mayflower descendant (Alden). She attended Calais schools and graduated from Calais High after returning to school in 1975. On March 25, 1954, she married Colon S. Morrison Jr. son of Mr. and Mrs. Colon S. Morrison Sr. of Perry. After residing at several Coast Guard light stations they moved to Perry where she resided for 50 years until her death. She worked at the Quoddy Wigwam for many years. While in Perry she volunteered with Girl Scouts, youth groups, school groups and congregational church activities. She was predeceased by her parents, husband, Colon in 1991; son, Julian in 1984; sisters, Laura (Dolly) Pelton, Lois (infant); brothers, Edward, Royden, Douglas and Warren (Infant), Mylen. She is survived by her son, Kenneth of Portland; daughter, Rebecca Ingersoll and her husband, John, of Perry; daughter-in-law, Phyllis and husband, Frank Seeley, of Perry; grandchildren, Mrs. Howard (Amy) Johnson III, Jeffery Morrison and fiance, Charla Lingley, Mrs. Alan (Beth) Curtis of Pembroke, John Ingersoll of Virginia, Mary Ingersoll of Perry; great-grandchildren, Cole and Zackary Johnson, Brother William and his wife, Donna Mylen; Sisters, Christine and her husband, Joseph Ciffeli, Wanita Devers and Wilma Morgan; many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Flagg Funeral Home 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 28, 2004. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 29, 2004, interment in Restlawn Cemetery, Perry, Maine. [Bangor Daily News Nov. 27, 2004]
Frederick Padelford, don't know year graduated, English Department and Dean of the Graduate School at University of Washington, Seattle per 1928 Broadcast
Angela Peakall Mueller, See Class of 96
Cheryl Pike See Class of '61.
Dan Pomeroy, Dallas TX.Attended Calais High in 1979/1980, but graduated from Shead Mem. High. Dad was John Pomeroy class of '59. Mom is Sandra (Warren) Pomeroy class of '60. 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

Brenda Pottle Bishop See Class of '68

Everett Preston Obituary [Provided by Thelma Eye Brooks]

Otis Preston Obituary [Provided by Thelma Eye Brooks]

Emily P. Rockwood, don't know year graduated, from 1928 Broadcast, New York City

Ruth Ross Obituary [Provided by Thelma Eye Brooks]

Donald Sellars. Donald N. Sellars, 75, passed away on the morning of June 5, 2008, at Calais Regional Hospital, after a brief, but courageous battle with cancer. Donnie was born March 18, 1933, in Calais, son of the late Fred and Doris (Ludlow) Sellars. After high school, he served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. On Nov. 4, 1955, Donnie married Joyce Leavitt in St. Stephen, New Brunswick. Donnie worked for the city of Calais as a firefighter for a time, and then went to work for Dead River Oil Co., as a delivery driver. Donnie is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Joyce; his adoring daughter, Linda Clark; his brother and best friend, Francis Sellars; three sisters, Joyce Santoes, Freda Finley and Geraldine Ross; granddaughter, Shannon Carr; grandson, Shawn Clark; great-grandson, Josh Carr; and great-granddaughter, Cassidy Carr. Donnie was a guiding light to his family and a corner stone of love that will be greatly missed. It was his wish that no public viewing or services be conducted. In lieu of flowers, donations in Donnie's memory
may be made to the American Cancer Society, One Bowdoin Mill Island, Suite 300, Topsham, ME 04086. Arrangements by Mays Funeral Home, Calais and Eastport. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.maysfuneralhome.com. [Published in the Bangor Daily News on 6/6/2008. Provided by Marilyn Strout.]

Madeline Shain Fleming Obituary [Provided by Thelma Eye Brooks]

Minerva Sharman Gray Obituary [Provided by Thelma Eye Brooks]

Frederick Simpson Obituary [Provided by Thelma Eye Brooks]

Terrence D. Sinclair, R.N., See Class of '61.

George Starks See Class of '65.

Grace Tenison Scovil Obituary [Provided by Thelma Eye Brooks]

Homer S. Townsend Sr., 87, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2009 at Calais Regional Hospital. Homer was born in Calais on Feb. 17, 1922, son of the late Harry and Nellie (Rockwood) Townsend. He was employed for Georgia Pacific for 45 years. Homer was a veteran of WWII, serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Teton. He served as a town council member and on the Woodland School Board. Homer was a charter member of the Spednic Club and enjoyed people watching. Surviving are his children, Homer Townsend Jr. of Mesa, Ariz., David Townsend and his wife Barbara of Baileyville, Harold Townsend of
Princeton, and Terri Townsend of Portland; ten grandchildren, Dale Townsend and his wife Melissa, Michelle Shoaf, Matthew, David, Todd, and Corey Townsend, John Dana and his wife Heather, Katrina Dana, and
Dynesha and Bionca Burke; eight great-grandchildren, Aimee, Aaron Creston and Benjamin Shoaf, Atticus, Hazel and Edith Townsend, and Brayden Dana; and several nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be
held 6 - 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, at Mays Funeral Home, 26 Church St., Calais. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Woodland Cemetery. Condolences and
memories may be shared at www.maysfuneralhome.com. [Published in the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram on 5/16/2009]