Mrs. Rachel Burton - History 

Fred Campbell, Principal 1872

Dan Cohnstaedt, Principal of Calais High School in Calais, Maine, is a current student in the Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study - Interdisciplinary. He is a strong advocate for this program, "It's nice to learn different things and be challenged in different ways." Dan completed courses in Nursing, Theology, and Education St. Joseph's College.

Miss Mary Dougherty 

Mr. Joseph Dyer

Mary Helen Fleming, b. 6/13/02, father Joseph Fleming, CA class of 1920, graduate of WSNS, teacher Calais Obituary [Provided by Thelma Eye Brooks]

John J. Godfrey - (Jay)   I'm not DEAD YET! Just retiring after thirty some years of teaching.  A bunch of 
wonderful kids broke me in during my tour at Calais Memorial High School.  Since that time I have spent 17 years teaching chemistry at Concord High School, NH, 7 years at Gilford Middle-High School, now 7 at Hopkinton High School.  I also own CG Labs, Inc at which I analyze second samples of blood and captured breath for alcohol in DWI  cases.  Jay@cglabs.com http://www.cglabs.com/pdfs/Jay_CV.pdf

JENNIE M. GRAY, HANCOCK - Jennie M. Gray, 85, wife of the late Clyde L. Gray, died Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2003, at an Ellsworth hospital. She was born Aug. 12, 1918, in Deblois, the daughter of Wilber I. and Annie G. (French) Merritt. Jennie was a graduate of the Washington State Normal School, where she earned her teaching degree, and the University of Maine, where she earned a Master Degree in Education. Jennie taught school in Plantation 21, Alexander, Calais, Columbia Falls, Milbridge and Ellsworth. She was a substitute teacher in Ellsworth through the school year of 2003. Jennie was very active in local granges, and was past master of the Schoodic Grange in Franklin. She was a member of the United Baptist Church in Ellsworth, V.F.W. Post No. 109 Ladies Auxiliary in Ellsworth, the Maine Education Association, the National Education Association, the National Retired Teachers Association, the Hancock County Retired Teachers Association, and Delta Kappa Gamma. Jennie is survived by four sons, Dick Gray and his wife, Dee, of Ellsworth, Bob Gray and his wife, Harriet, of Florida, Jack Gray and his wife, Doreen, of Ellsworth, and Randy Gray and his wife, Joanne, of Brewer; a daughter-in-law, Jean Estes of North Windham; 10 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by a son, Ronald Gray; and three brothers, Wilber, Charles, and Clyde Merritt. Friends are invited to visit with the family 6-8 p.m. Friday, at the Bragdon-Kelley-Campbell Funeral Home, 215 Main St., Ellsworth. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday at the United Baptist Church, corner of Hancock and Pine streets in Ellsworth, with the Rev. Dr. Branan Becknell, pastor, and Bob Maddocks officiating. Interment will be at the Woodbine Cemetery, Ellsworth. Gifts in memory of Jennie may be sent to the Clyde and Jennie Gray Memorial Scholarship Fund, care of Union Trust Co., P.O. Box 479, Ellsworth, ME 04605. A memorial register and directions are available online at Legacy.com. [Bangor Daily News 11/27/03]

Doreen Gregory

Phyllis Fisher Gulliver Colby College '31, died August 3, 2003, in Presque Isle, Maine, at 94. She received a master's of education from the University of Maine and taught for many years in the Calais, Brewer and Fort Fairfield, Maine, school systems. Survivors include a nephew, Peter Fisher, a niece, Cathy Graffam, three grandnieces and a great-grandniece. Colby College Winter 2004 Obituaries.

Blanche Hall Obituary [Provided by Thelma Eye Brooks] 

Miss Jessie Hinds, kindergarten teacher in Calais, still living 1928 

Anna Livermore Holmes 

Franklin W. Johnson, Professor, Department of Education, Columbia University. Colgan was joined on the Education faculty in 1929 by Franklin W. Johnson '91, the fifteenth president of Colby College. By the time he assumed the presidency Johnson had become a national authority on secondary education. He started his career as principal of Calais Academy, then served at Coburn Classical Academy in Waterville for ten years, before going on to the the University of Chicago High School. Prior to his return to Colby Johnson was professor of education at Teachers College of Columbia University.

Professor Herbert Philbrook, per 1928 Broadcast, former Calais principal, Department of Physics, University of Missouri

Evelyn Flood Pottle - See Class of '27.

Mabel Wade Harmon - See Class of '21

Charles Holland, 67, died Jan. 20, 2006, in a Machias nursing home, following a long illness. He was born Jan. 4, 1939, in Whitneyville. He attended school in Machais and graduated from the University of Maine at Machias. Charlie was a beloved teacher in the Calais school system until he decided to change careers and left to work for the U.S. Immigration Service in 1970, where he was employed until he retired in 1999. Charlie enjoyed sports, he was a volunteer referee at the recreation center and also officiated many high school games. He refereed for 25 years, averaging at times 40 games per season and officiated at 11 Eastern Maine Championships in Bangor and one state final. Charlie has been described as "fast afoot, courageous and bold" during his refereeing career. He enjoyed lobster fishing and spent many hours on the water with close friends, Louis Bernardini and Bob Black. He was a member of the Calais Lions Club and also loved to spend time at a camp during hunting season with friends, Kerry Pinette and Bruce Mulholland. He was a friend to all who knew him and will be sadly missed by many people. Charlie was predeceased by his parents, Michael and Nellie Holland of Whitneyville; and by a brother, James Holland of Milford, N.H. He is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Joseph Fernandez; granddaughter, Ally Fernandez, all of Portland; son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Jessica Holland of Buxton; sister, Eleanor Worcester of Machais; sister, Nancy Holland of Whitneyville; sister, Joyce Holland of Whitneyville; brother, John Holland of Jonesboro and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, at Mays Funeral Home, 26 Church St., Calais. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, in the funeral home, with Pastor Dana Kadey, officiating. Friends may pay tribute at www.maysfuneralhome.com. [Provided by Ken Strout] 

Ruth Hudson CA class of 1924, attended Gorham Teachers' College 

Ralph B. Hunt, per 1928 Broadcast, former Calais Principal, Principal of Hebron Academy

Ernest D. Jackman Principal High School 1914.

Franklin W. Johnson '91 was the fifteenth president of Colby College. By the time he assumed the presidency, Johnson had become a national authority on secondary education. He started his career as principal of Calais Academy, then served at Coburn Classical Academy in Waterville for ten years, before going on to the the University of Chicago High School. Prior to his return to Colby Johnson was professor of education at Teachers College of Columbia University. http://www.colby.edu/education/history.html 

Sarah Lawlar Obituary [Provided by Thelma Eye Brooks] 

Walter Rayford Leach. CHERRYFIELD and BUCKSPORT - Walter Rayford Leach, 96, passed away July 17, 2007, at Narraguagus Bay Health Care Facility, Milbridge, after a brief illness. He was born Jan. 24, 1911, in Penobscot, the son of the late W. Scott Leach and Mercy (Torrey) Leach. Walter grew up on a farm and worked on the farm milking cows, cutting hay, and raking blueberries. He graduated from Clark High School, Penobscot, in 1928. In 1932, he graduated from the University of Maine in Orono and received his master's degree in education in 1959. Walter served as principal and worked as basketball and baseball coach at Clark High School, Penobscot; Milbridge High School; Potter Academy, Sebago; and Corrina Union Academy. He also served as principal at Calais Memorial High School. Walter served as superintendent of schools at Union 40, which included New Sharon. He also served as superintendent in Sullivan. During the summer breaks from teaching and serving as principal, Walter worked for Jasper Wyman and Sons as a tester of products and supervisor of the factory during the summers. After his retirement from education in 1969, he worked at a vegetable and berry farm in Bucksport during the summer and also worked at H&R Block doing taxes from 1970 to 1988. While in education, he belonged to several organizations including the Executive Committee Association, Maine Principals Association, and National Education Association, where he served as a delegate to conventions in Boston, Atlantic City, Chicago, and Seattle. Walter was also a Mason since 1938 and a past member of the Farmington Rotary Club. Walter married his first wife, Madeline Pearl Scott, in 1934. Madeline passed away in 1967. He married Georgie (Gross) Chasse, in 1968. Georgie passed away in 1986. Walter was also predeceased by a son, Arlyn Leach, in 1998; a brother, Arthur Leach; and a sister, Rilla Moore. He is survived by a son, Wayne R. Leach and wife, Pauline, of Winslow; stepsons, Fred and wife, Mickey Chasse, of South Bristol, John Chasse and wife, Marilee, of Virginia, and Robert Chasse and wife, Earline, of Bucksport; longtime companion, Lorena Colbeth of Cherryfield; her son, Fulton Colbeth and wife, Nedra, of Cherryfield; Arlyn's wife, Elizabeth Leach, of New Hampshire; grandchildren, Craig Leach, Clark Leach, Christopher Leach, Nathan Leach, Kenneth Leach, David Leach, Kimberly Colbeth, Kathy Colbeth, Thomas Colbeth, Anthony Small, and Timothy Small; many great-grand-children, nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will take place 1-2 p.m. Saturday, July 21, at Bragdon-Kelley-Campbell Funeral Home, Milbridge, where services will be held 2 p.m. A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 25, at New Sharon Village Cemetery, New Sharon. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Ark Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 276, Cherryfield, ME 04622 or to the American Cancer Society, Northern New England Region, 1 Bowdoin Mill Island, Suite 300, Topsham, ME 04086. www.bragdonkelley.com [BDN 071907 provided by John Adams] 

Ed Leeman. A veteran educator at Calais High School has won the 2004 Wal-Mart Maine Teacher of the Year Award. Ed Leeman, a Specialist with Jobs for Maine’s Graduates (JMG), was formally presented the award, which includes a $10,000 grant, at a ceremony hosted by Wal-Mart on Tuesday of last week. The Wal-Mart award recognizes Leeman for positively influencing the lives of young people in Maine, and the annual contributions he and his students make to support and improve their community. “I believe in each of my students. And I believe by giving them the opportunity to help others, they become more invested in the success of the larger community,” says Leeman. “I want my students to discover their own leadership skills and recognize the important role they play in their own futures.” Leeman has been a JMG Specialist at Calais High School for the past twelve years. Through community service projects, his students have partnered with local retirement homes, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the American Red Cross and the SPCA to provide support aimed at helping the community at large. An important component to the JMG program is active participation from Maine’s employers and business leaders. “We have sponsored the JMG program for years because it takes young people out into what is essentially their local economy, and prepares them to compete in today’s world of continued education and career choices,” says Dennis Brown, President/CEO of Calais Federal. “Ed Leeman is making a difference in his classroom that will ultimately benefit all of Maine.”

Ethel McPherson Obituary [Provided by Thelma Eye Brooks]

Ella McVay, Calais Academy Class of 1905; taught 5th grade.

Roger Edward Mills, 71 of Fryeburg passed away on October 8, 2010 after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Eldest son of the late Edward and Clara Mills of Fryeburg. He attended Fryeburg Schools, graduating from Fryeburg Academy in 1958. After graduation he attended the University of Maine, graduating with a BS in Mathematics in 1962. He married Margaret (Peggy) Pandora on March 17, 1962. He spent 3 years teaching math and science in Calais, ME and Kennett High School in Conway, NH. In 1965 he moved his family to Maryland when he accepted a job as a Computer Programmer and analyst in Washington DC. In 2001 he retired after 36 years when he and Peggy moved back to Fryeburg, building a new home on the family property. He was a member of the Fryeburg Congregational Church, the Pythagorean Masonic Lodge, the Order of the Eastern Star in Fryeburg, the Rotary Club of Fryeburg, and the Brownfield and Fryeburg Historical Societies. He is survived by his wife Peggy of 48 years, his children: Chris Mills and his wife Carol of Alexandria, VA; Trisha Mills and husband David of Seattle, WA; Michelle Crabill and her husband Mark of Springfield, VA; his grandchildren, Anna and Sara Crabill, Thea Mills, and Mackenzie Mills Pyle. He is also survived by four sisters, Beverly O'Bolye of Bristol, PA; Jean Hubbard and her husband Philip of Cannan, ME; Roxanne Armstrong and her husband Larry of Fairfax, VA; Violet Eastman and her husband Peter of Cape Coral, FL; one brother Clayton Mills and his wife Karen of Fryeburg, ME. A memorial service will be held 11:00 am Wednesday, October 13th 2010 at the Fryeburg Congregational Church with the Rev. Tim LeConey officiating. In lieu of flowers the family has asked that donations be given to the Alzheimer's Association of Maine. If you need more information on how to donate go to tinyurl.com/Roger Mills or send a check to Alzheimer's Association Maine Chapter 170, US Route 1 Suite 250, Falmouth, ME 04105. Arrangements are made with Wood Funeral Home, Fryeburg. [Provided by Sharon Howland.]

C. A. Page, A. M. Principal High School circa 1874.

Herbert Shaw Philbrick, A. B. Colby College 1897, S. B. MIT  1906. Submaster Calais High School 1897 - 1900; Principal  High School 1900 - 1902. 

Barrett Potter, principal 1879 - 1882, admitted to bar 1886.

J. F. Ryan, per 1928 Broadcast former Calais principal, Bookstore, Cambridge MA

John Adelard St. Onge, 75, of Easthampton died Friday, Dec. 31, 2004, at home after a brief illness. He was the widower of Mary Isabel (Gonsalves) St. Onge; they were married 38 years.  Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Adelard and Adelina (Silva) St. Onge. He was a 1949 graduate of New Bedford High School. Mr. St. Onge served in the Army during the Korean War. He received his teaching degree in music from New England Conservatory of Music and taught in Calais, Maine. He later taught at Easthampton High School, where he directed the marching band, concert band and chorus until retiring in 1993. A parishioner of Immaculate Conception Church for 45 years, he was the former music and choir director and a longtime member of the Men's Club. He played with many local bands, including the Vagabonds and the Johnny St. Onge Orchestra. He was a member of the Dalton LaVallee American Legion Post 224 and a former member of the Easthampton Education Association, Massachusetts Teachers Association and the National Teachers Association. He enjoyed golfing and his cats and dogs. Survivors include two sons, Christopher A. of Springfield and Peter T. St. Onge of Easthampton; a daughter, Mary E. St. Onge of Easthampton; and a sister, Claire Medeiros of Fairhaven. He was the father of the late John Michael St. Onge. His funeral service with military honors will be at 10 a.m. tomorrow at Immaculate Conception Church. Burial will be in St. Brigid's Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Graham Funeral Home, 18 Adams St.

Arnold Sanborn, former Calais Academy Principal, Superintendent of Schools, Dryden ME

Jean Spearin: Longtime educator recalled as a 'class act' Tuesday, January 31, 2006 - Bangor Daily News BAILEYVILLE - A woman who was a lifelong teacher - and for the past two years chairwoman of the school committee - died unexpectedly at her home Monday. Jean Spearin, 74, is being hailed as a great teacher, mentor and friend. "When I first came to [Baileyville] I taught English, she was a mentor to me," fellow educator and longtime friend Dottie Johnson said Monday. "I taught in the junior high and when I got to teaching ninth grade, she really made sure I did what I was supposed to." Johnson said that even though Spearin had retired several years ago, she was an advocate for the school system. "She was dedicated to a good educational program for the town of Baileyville and the surrounding communities that send their kids here. She wanted us to hold our kids to high standards figuring that if we expected that of them they would do it," she said. Johnson said that several of Spearin's students went on to become teachers. Spearin spent 34 years in the field of education as an English teacher, Union 107 Superintendent Barry McLaughlin said Monday. "Twenty-six at the Woodland High School," he added. "We are incredibly shocked," the superintendent said. "She was bright, articulate, loved kids, loved people, tough when she needed to be but always fair." The superintendent called Spearin a "class act." "She had high standards for her students and herself and was a great role model for her kids," he said. He said everyone had a Spearin story. At one time, Spearin also had a foot in Canada, teaching in New Brunswick, including on Deer Island. She also taught in Calais. She was a member of the Baileyville School Committee - except for a two-year hiatus - for nearly a decade. She originally was appointed in 1996. She was re-elected in 2004, serving as chairwoman. She also worked for the Calais Advertiser for more than a decade as its proofreader. "She was our mentor with regard to proofing and English. She kept us on the straight and narrow," said Ferguson Calder, the Advertiser's publisher. "She was an icon and represented what a true lady was in every sense of the word. ... She was a very classy, wonderful, compassionate, caring individual that we are going to deeply miss and I'm sure the community is, as a friend more than anything else." Co-workers, friends and students also remembered her affectionately on Monday. Nancy Simpson, who used to substitute teach for Spearin, said the students loved her. Baileyville Town Council Chairwoman Linda Rayner praised the former teacher. "Ah, Jean Spearin, what couldn't you say that was nice about her," Rayner said. "There wasn't anything she wouldn't do to help anybody." Although Rayner grew up in Baileyville, she said she was never lucky enough to have her as a teacher. But over the years she has worked closely with Spearin in her capacity as a school committee member. "She was a very good school board member, because she knew what the school needed," Rayner said. "She was a fixture in the community. She was just loved by everybody who knew her. She was just a peach." Scott Harriman, Baileyville's town manager, was Spearin's student. "She worked us hard, but I learned a lot from Jean. She was tough but fair," he said. "She definitely prepared us for college. I never had any problem with English in my undergraduate days and later I thanked her for it." Carol Ann Nicholson, who was a student when Spearin taught at Calais Memorial High School, also called her a good teacher. "She was very attentive to her students. Her students really liked her," she said. "She was a real lady, somebody that you couldn't help but like." Her husband, Keith Spearin, and son, Keith Michael Spearin, predeceased her. Funeral arrangements are pending. 

Fred Tarbox - From Soc. Sec. Death Index-- Fred Tarbox b. 16 Feb 1891 died May 1965. From Fred Tarbox’ obit: age 74, teacher of science and principal in Calais for 33 years. Died at Calais Hospital, b. Eastport 16 Jan 1891, son of George & Christine (Newcomb) Tarbox. Member of St. Croix Lodge & Calais Lions Club & American Legion. Graduate of Colby, a masters degree at U of M. Was in Navy in WWI. Survived by Widow Margaret Tarbox, Calais. Buried Calais Cemetery. Pall bearers: Kenneth Kalenberg, Samuel Saunders, Eugene Townsend, Dexter Thomas, Francis Rutherford and Granton Frye. [Provided by Thelma Eye Brook.] 

Lucy P. Thompson, 91, wife of the late Rev. Donald N. Thompson, died March 6, 2009, at a Brewer health care facility. She was born June 14, 1917, in Presque Isle, to Charles and Vertyline (Foster) Perry. Lucy graduated from Presque Isle High School, attended Ricker Junior College, Houlton, and graduated from Bates College in 1939 with a Bachelor of Science degree. She studied medical technology at Massachusetts Memorial Hospitals, Boston, becoming a certified clinical pathologist and chemist in their lab. In 1941 she married the Rev. Donald Thompson. Partners in life and work, together they served American Baptist churches in Mexico, Danforth Larger Parish, Bridgewater, Millinocket, Calais and Islesboro. Lucy enjoyed young people and was an advocate of education. She was a substitute teacher in numerous towns. After obtaining her teaching certification in 1966 through the University of Maine, she taught five years of junior-high science and English in Calais. Actively involved in American Baptist Women's Ministries, she became president of the Maine chapter in the late 1950s. In the national organization, she served two terms as treasurer and one term as president, from 1969 to 1971. A cherished highlight was a world trip in 1970 to visit holy places and church missions. Also active in American Baptist Churches of Maine, Lucy served as president from 1979 to 1980. In 1984 she and Donald retired to Pembroke. They joined the Pembroke United Methodist Church, where Lucy served as organist for 19 years. In 2004 Lucy moved to Ellen Leach Memorial Home, Brewer, and joined First United Methodist Church, Orrington. Lucy found satisfaction in volunteering for community organizations, including Literacy Volunteers; Calais City Council, Down East Hospice, volunteer and director; Meals for ME, volunteer and director; and Pembroke Food Pantry. She also donated to local, national and international charities. Lucy was predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Donald; and brothers, Ralph and Fred Perry. A loving mother and grandmother, Lucy will be deeply missed by her children, Gwendolyn and Dr. John Archambault of Brewer, Otis and Mavourneen Thompson of Peaks Island and Don and Carlene Thompson of Hermon; grandchildren, Maria-Beth Smith and Luke Hall, Rhonda St. John and John Bacon, Jeffrey and Katherine Thompson, Heather Thompson and Harvey Johnson, Seth Thompson and Kristen Powell, and Adam Thompson; great-grandchildren, Owen and Mary Thompson, Arthur and Eleanor Thompson-Johnson, and Gabrielle Thompson; and siblings by marriage, Marie Thompson, Jean Barker, Dorothy Gott, Bob and Regina Roope, Ed Roope, and Bill and Brenda Roope. Family and friends may visit 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday, March 9, at Kiley & Foley Funeral Service, 69 State St., Brewer. A service celebrating Lucy's life will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, at First United Methodist Church, Orrington, with the Rev. Brenda LeClerc, presiding. Spring interment will be at Johnson Cemetery, Presque Isle. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to Habitat for Humanity, Heifer International, the Salvation Army or your local food pantry, church or charity of choice. Condolences may be offered at www.kileyandfoley.com [Bangor Daily News 3/9/2009 provided by Ken Strout]

PORTLAND - Earl Martin Tibbetts, educator, camp director and antiquarian, 84, died Friday, May 20, 2011, at his home. He was born April 3, 1927, in Montville, a son of Wesley V. Tibbetts and Emily (Pratt) Tibbetts. He attended schools in Montvillle and Liberty. After graduating from Walker Memorial High School, Mr. Tibbetts completed a course of study in Army specialized training at the University of Maine and Norwich University. He then enlisted in the Infantry Replacement Training Center program at Camp Blanding, Fla. He was honorably discharged from the Army Dec. 31, 1946. Mr. Tibbetts graduated from the University of Maine receiving a bachelor's degree and later received a master's degree from Gorham State Teachers College. He accepted a teaching position in Jonesport, and in 1955 was recruited for a teaching position in Calais. In 1957 he became principal at Calais High School. Several class trips to Washington, D.C., were made and Mr. Tibbetts often recalled the generosity of Sen. Margaret Chase Smith, who in one letter to Mr. Tibbetts commented, "I have thought of your fine looking group many times since their visit to my office. They were so alert, bright and clean cut. I was extremely proud of them and that they were from Maine. Surely we have nothing to fear as far as the future is concerned when we have such fine young people." Mr. Tibbetts was invited back to Calais by one of the graduating classes who insisted he speak at the reunion. That sunny August day also involved many laughs while riding on a float in the parade with his daughter and former students around town and across the bridge to Canada. Mr. Tibbetts spent nearly 25 summers in the position of camp director at Camp Spaulding, Penacook, N.H. It was there he met his future wife, Nancy (Newman) Tibbetts, who was pursuing a summer job as camp counselor as part of her social work curriculum. Earl and Nancy married in Swampscott, Mass., during a blizzard in 1958, and honeymooned in New York City. In later years Mr. Tibbetts was amused that their honeymoon included a brief elevator encounter with Fidel Castro in the Empire State Building. Mr. and Mrs. Tibbetts resided in Calais prior to moving to Portland in 1960. He taught at Jack Junior High School, Portland, for nearly 20 years before finishing his teaching career at Lincoln Junior High, Stevens Avenue. During his teaching career, he coached track, chess and model clubs. He had many rich stories regarding scorekeeping basketball games on Beal's Island. Just two weeks ago, Mr. Tibbetts and his son-in-law opened up the family cottage on Lake St. George, Liberty, with Mr. Tibbetts, commenting that it was his 61st year doing so. Time spent at the cottage was very special to Mr. Tibbetts. He particularly enjoyed having Jim, Lynne and Alison Mooney, as well as the crew from Maryland as neighbors. Many a tale was told around campfires and attempting to remove beaver dams from the nearby culvert became a group activity. At one point after his retirement he had the opportunity to spend four hours a day fishing every day and became the self proclaimed "fisherman of the lake," a title he truly deserved. Mr. Tibbetts was past treasurer for Portland Federal Teachers Credit Union and Pine Tree Post Card Club. He was a member of Quantabacook Lodge AF & AM No. 129, Searsmont. He was active in several other organizations and once appeared on a "Bill Green's Maine" segment. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Nancy (Newman) Tibbetts. Surviving are his daughter, Susan (Tibbetts) Kezal and her husband, Steven, of Gorham; a brother, Dr. John Tibbetts of San Leandro, Calif.; two nieces, two nephews; along with several cousins and his beloved Maine coon cat. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a time of visitation 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, at Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St., Portland, where funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, May 26. Private Interment service will take place at a later date. Donations in Earl's memory may be made to Camp Sunshine, 35 Acadia Road, Casco, ME 04015; Animal Refuge League, attention: Gayle Dunnigan, P.O. Box 336, Westbrook, ME 04098 or a charity of your choice. For additional information and to sign Earl's guest book, please visit www.jonesrichandhutchins.com. [BDN Provided by Sharon Howland]

Henry Tompkins CA Class of 1922 Shop Teacher, also in Winslow ME 

Miss Laura Townsend

Andrea Marie Bailey Vose, 79, from Bangor and Calais, Maine, on January 16, 2005. Attended University of Maine from 1943 until 1945. She graduated from Eastern Maine General Hospital School of Nursing in 1947. She was employed as the school nurse in Calais for 25 years. She retired in 1988. She was active in many church groups, choirs, the Wesleyan Service Guild, and United Methodist Women. She enjoyed biking and walking around her neighborhood meeting new friends, knitting, and quilting. She is survived by four children including Susan Vose Chaffee ’00 and Stephen ’85G, eight grandchildren, including Stephen Vose ’98G and Matthew Vose ’99, and four great-grandchildren.

Marjorie Ruth Vose Freeman. I graduated from Calais Academy in 1943 I taught fifth grade there from the fall of 1952 to 1956. I have been retired since 1990 here in Dinuba CA where I taught several elementary levels for 29 years.  I also taught 6th grade in Woodland prior to marrying Harold Freeman (1937).  I left Maine in 1961 to teach in Dinuba California.. My husband Harold Albert Freeman was a graduate of Calais Academy in 1937. He died in 1956 tiamarge@sbcglobal.net  

DELMA ELAINE WATT. PERRY - Delma Elaine Watt, 95, died Thursday, April 13, 2006 at a Calais nursing home. Delma was born July 10, 1910, in Lubec, the daughter of the late Angus and Blanche (Lord) Burgess. She was a member of the Second Baptist Church in Calais, and in later years played organ for Blakey United Methodist Church in Eastport. Delma was also a member of the Perry and Robbinston Granges, and the Pocahontas, where she became a Great Keeper of Wampum, and loved to travel to Bangor and shop. After the death of her husband, Alton Murray Watt, she continued to teach school in Robbinston and Calais for many years. Delma had the good fortune to purchase her last home near John Knowton and Terri Taylor. Terri has been her caregiver for many years and a good friend. Many will remember her as an English teacher, for her organ music and her toe-tapping piano music at dances. She lived a long life, which is a fulfillment of God's for those who honor their parents, and she did honor and love her mother for 86 years. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by a great-granddaughter, Anna Smith; and a grandson-in-law, Clifford Doolan. Delma leaves behind a son, Gerald Watt and wife, Loretta; her grandchildren, Daniel Watt, Nanette Smith and husband, Stephen and their children, Kathryn and John, Michelle Doolan and her children, Clayton and Samuel; and a nephew, Eugene Watt. She also leaves behind Jim Alley and wife, Kathy and their two daughters, Caroline and husband, Robert and their two children, Alley and Daniel, and Kim; and many dear friends. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 18, at the Second Baptist Church in Calais with Pastors Chris Stevens and Bob Hinton officiating. Burial will be held 2 p.m. in Corey Cemetery in Lubec. In lieu of flowers, donations in Delma's memory may be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements by Mays Funeral Home-Flagg Chapel, Eastport. Friends may pay tribute at www.maysfuneralhome.com. [provided by John Adams & Sharon Howland] 

Stephen E. Weber, Principal High School circa 1941.

Gene S. Wilbur, 78, died peacefully July 27, 2010, at his winter home in Pensacola, Fla., after a brief illness with bone cancer. He was born Aug. 8, 1931, in Acushnet, Mass., son of Roger and Abbie Wilbur. Gene touched many lives through 30 years of service in education. He was principal of Mattanawcook Academy, Lincoln, from 1978 to 1981; superintendent for Southern Aroostook District, Island Falls, from 1981 to 1984; and superintendent for Penobscot Valley District, Howland, from 1984 to 1988. He was also principal of Shead High School, Eastport, and taught in Calais and Thomaston. Gene was a Korean War veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy from 1948 to 1952 as an artillery gunner on the destroyer USS Herbert J. Thomas. He held a bachelor's degree in education from Bridgewater State Teachers College in Massachusetts and a master's degree in education from the University of Maine, Orono. Gene was a lifelong Red Sox fan, and wrote an unpublished book on baseball, which was favorably reviewed by his hero, Ted Williams. He was also a well-read student of history and wrote an unpublished biography of President Andrew Johnson. Gene enjoyed summers with family at the oceanfront cabin he built by hand in Robbinston. His passion for world travel was sparked in his eighth decade, with multiple trips to Europe and Latin America, along with his wife, Mary, and sometimes his son, Sam, accompanying him. He is survived by his wife, Mary Wilbur of Lincoln; son, Sam Wilbur; daughter-in-law, Lindsey Wilbur; and grandson, Wyatt Wilbur, all of Kihei, Hawaii; sister, Susan Darling of Machias; and sister, Priscilla Mandell of Ocean Grove, Calif. No local services will be held. [Published in Bangor Daily News on July 31, 2010. Provided by Sharon Howland.]