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- Thanks to Thelma Eye Brooks for providing the names of teachers from the Broadcasts. 1924 Broadcast 1926 Broadcast 1927 from 1934 Broadcast Alumni List 1928 Broadcast 1929 Broadcast 1930 Broadcast 1931 Broadcast 1932 Broadcast 1936 Broadcast 1939 Broadcast 1956 Broadcast Robert J. Black, Sr. CALAIS - Robert J. Black, 62, died unexpectedly Thursday, Oct. 30, 2003, at Calais. Born Oct. 9, 1941, at Machias, the son of Carlton and Eleanor (Mealey) Black. He was a graduate of Machias Memorial High School, Class of 1959 and the University of Machias in 1963. He taught and coached in the Calais School System for 15 years. Bob retired in 2001 after 30 years of service for the Immigration Naturalization Service. He enjoyed his time as a basketball official. During his retirement he enjoyed lobstering as "Captain Lou's" first mate. Bob was predeceased by his parents. Surviving are a daughter, Bethany Black of Portland; one son, Robert J. Black Jr. and his wife, Carolee, of Calais; three granddaughters, Breanna J., Chloe M., and Malorie P., all of Calais; one sister, Lucille LaRue and her husband, Ray, of Marshfield; one brother, James Black of Machias; several aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins. He will be fondly remembered by close friends, Louie, Mike, Huey, and Charlie; also by Jeff, Mary Jean, and family. Friends may call 2-4 p.m. Sunday at the Scott-Wilson Funeral Home, 26 Church St., Calais. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 3 at the funeral home with the Rev. Dana Kadey. Burial will follow in the Longfellow Cemetery, Machias. [Provided by Ken Strout] Florence Boone CA class of 1918 Obituary [Provided by Thelma Eye Brooks] Mary P. Boone CA class of 1922 Obituary [Provided by Thelma Eye Brooks] CUSHING - Adney Hamilton Boothby died June 29, 2008, at Windward Gardens, Camden. He was born April 2, 1914, in Livermore, the youngest son of Robert Hamilton and Clara Belle Buzzell Boothby. He attended Soper School, Livermore and graduated from Leavitt Institute, Turner in 1931. He earned his Bachelor of Arts and Master of Education degrees from the University of Maine and took advanced courses at Colby College. His career included working on the home farm, teaching at Lee Academy, teaching principal in Ashland, principal in Calais and principal of Rockland High School from 1949 to 1961. He was superintendent of Carrabec School District, Anson, from 1961 to 1971. In his "retirement" he served as plumbing inspector with the towns of Owls Head and Cushing, as well as code enforcement officer and chairman of the planning board in Cushing. He continued to drive until age 93. His avocation was carpentry and throughout the years he built five cottages in Turner and two houses in Cushing, as well as doing smaller projects. He was interested in family history and, as a descendent of numerous Mayflower passengers, was a life member of Bradford Society. He was also a life member of the National Education Association, a member of Maine School Superintendents Association and Pioneer Lodge of Masons of Ashland. On July 6, 1935, he married Beverly Louise Pratt. After 35 years of marriage and her death, he married Norma Frances Hoyle Tiffany, Aug. 15, 1971. He is survived by his wife, Norma; daughters, Roberta McLellan of Livermore Falls and Margaret Mitchell and her husband, John, of Scarborough; four grandchildren, Robert McLellan of Thomaston, Rhonda McLellan Kent of Warren, Jeffrey Mitchell of Wesley, Mass., and Linda Mitchell Strunk of Cape Elizabeth; and several great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son-in-law, Edward McLellan; and brothers, Clinton, Leslie and Laurence. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, at Lincoln Street Center, former Rockland High School, with a reception afterwards. Private interment was at Howes Corner Cemetery, Turner. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Kno-Wal-Lin Home Care & Hospice, Inc., 170 Pleasant St., Rockland, ME 04841 or a charity of one's choice. Arrangements are in the care of Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock St., Rockland. Published in the Bangor Daily News on 7/1/2008. [Provided by Sharon Howland] Thelma Butler Burns, Class of 1924 Mrs. Rachel Burton - History 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
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, per 1928 Broadcast, former Calaisprincipal, Professor, Department of Education, Columbia University Professor Herbert Philbrook, per 1928 Broadcast, former Calais principal, Department of Physics, University of Missouri Evelyn Flood Pottle - See Class of '27. Charles
Holland, 67, died Jan. 20, 2006, in a Machias nursing home,
following a long illness. He was born 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] Alice Manson CA class of 1924, b. 12/28/04, parent Ralph E. Manson, entered CA 5/27/20, spent 1st 3 years in Gardiner school, Commercial Course, teacher Calais grade school, m. ___ Rhoades & William Murdock Ethel McPherson Obituary [Provided by Thelma Eye Brooks] Ella McVay, Calais Academy Class of 1905; taught 5th grade. 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. 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 Principal, Superintendent of Schools, Dryden ME Julia Smith - ADDISON - Julia Mae Smith, 78, went to be with her Lord, Dec. 6, 2002, following a long illness. She was born Sept. 1, 1924, in Jonesport, the daughter of George and Lovina (Wallace) Randall. She graduated from Jonesport High School in 1943, attended the Bangor, Maine, School of Commerce and graduated from the University of Maine at Machias. Julia was a business education teacher for 22 years at Addison, Machias, Calais and Ashland. She was a well-respected teacher, whose students often were so well prepared that they entered the business field immediately upon their graduation. Following her retirement, she continued to work as a substitute teacher until 1990. She was a member of the Unionville Church of God for many years and also attended the Downeast Christian Church in Harrington and the Jonesport United Pentecostal Church. Julia was strong in faith and testified freely of her Heavenly Father. She is survived by two children, Paul Smith and his wife, Cynthia of Cherryfield and Corinne "Queenie" Stanwood and her husband, Robert of Milbridge; four grandchildren, Carol Lisee and her husband, Jeremy of Milbridge, Christopher Smith and his wife, Samantha of Cherryfield, Corey Smith and his wife, Sissel of W. Va., and Kimberly Blakely and her husband, Jay of Hudson; five great-grandchildren, Amber Stanwood, Ashton Blakely, Robert and Kirsten Lisee and Hayden Roy Smith; four sisters, Violet Redimarker of Addison, Ramona Golding of Harrington, Marilyn Will of Connecticut and Arlene Bigelow of Harrington; and a special sister-in-law, Bernice Randall of Jonesport; special nephews, Kendrick Randall of Harrington and Rev. Bruce Tucker, PhD, of Georgia, several other nieces and nephews. She will also be remembered by several close friends, including Flora Bayrd of Cherryfield. She was predeceased by her husband, Ernest Smith in 1993; and one brother, Arnold Randall. Friends are invited to visit with the family 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Bragdon-Kelley-Campbell Funeral Home, Milbridge. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9, 2002, at the Unionville Church of God, Steuben, with the Rev. Bruce Tucker and the Rev. Arthur Fairbrother officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Unionville Church of God Youth Program, 1021 Unionville Road, Steuben, ME 04680. [Bangor Daily News 12-07-02] 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. Edna Spurling taught 1st gradeZieb Stetler - My father taught music in and around 1950 to 1952. His name was Zieb Stetler. I was amazed to see his Picture on the sight. I went to school in Kindergarten and first grade. At age 60 my memories are dim but if you want to know about my father he went on to teach in Wilmington Del and then Freehold N.J. where he died in 1973 of a heart attack. I currently live in Wyoming and met a former student here from Maine and she directed me to the web sight. Thanks for a nice moment when his picture popped up on screen. Sincerely, Zieb Stetler, zstetler@yahoo.comFred 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.]BREWER - 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 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. HAZEL VAN TASSELL EMERY WEYMOUTH MILO - Hazel Van Tassell Weymouth, 83, wife of the late Alfred Weymouth, died March 2, 2005, at a Dover-Foxcroft nursing home. She was born July 3, 1921, in Houlton, the daughter of John Manzer and Iris (Powers) Van Tassell. She attended Houlton schools, and was a graduate of the University of Maine in 1943. She later returned to the University and earned an MLS in 1974. Mrs. Weymouth taught school at Vanceboro High School, Bridgewater Classical Academy, LaGrange High School, Calais Memorial High School, Houlton High School, Milo High School, and Piscataquis Community High School. She was a member of the Maine Teachers Assoc., National Education Assoc., National Retired Teachers Assoc., Piscataquis Retired Teachers Assoc., a member and past president of Omicron Chapter, Delta Kappa Gamma, a member and past president of the Ayuda Club, a member of Military Street Baptist Church in Houlton; a communicant of Park Street United Methodist Church in Milo, and a member of Daughters of Union Veterans, the Joseph P. Chaisson American Legion Post No. 41 Auxiliary, and Aldworth Chapter No. 39 OES. She is survived by a daughter, Karen J. Emery and her companion, Steven A. Clark, of Saco; a granddaughter, Heather L. Braxton and her husband, Raymond, of Saco; a grandson, Jason M. Hult of Saco; three great-grand-children, Owen Hult, Aaron Braxton, and Emily Braxton, all of Saco; several nieces and nephews; and many dear friends. She was predeceased by a sister, Lois Stackhouse; three brothers, Manley David Van Tassell, Fred Hartley Van Tassell, John Manzer Van Tassell Jr., and her first husband, Joseph O. Emery. Spring interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Susan B. Komen Maine Race for the Cure, P.O. Box 3283, Brewer, ME 04412. Dr. Webber Frederick Charles Wilbur, 61, Rome, Italy, died on January 6, 2000. B.A. in English UM '60. After graduation he taught English, French, and Latin at Calais High School and then at Milo High School. He later attended Duke University where he obtained his M.A. and Ph.D. He taught at Rider College in New Jersey for several years. He moved to Rome in 1976 and taught English to private students. |
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JENNIE
M. GRAY, 
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 
