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6 To We To, 791-6302. in An at is run a in of In. OBITUARIES Portland Press Tuesday, November 23, 2004 B9 Joseph Hoyt 59, family lineage traced to Mayflower NORTH BERWICK Walter E. "Bud" Fiel, 85, passed away peacefully after a brief illness at home in North Berwick, on Nov. 20, 2004.

He was born Oct. 31, 1919 to Fred and Irene (Shaw) Fiel. Walter was a native of North Berwick and attended local schools where he was active in sports and scouting. In 1943 he joined the United States Army, and after basic training, left for Europe. At the le end of the war, he returned to Maine.

In 1950 Walter was called back to active duty for service in Korea. After Korea, he decided to make the Army a career and served in many stations around the world, including a tour in Vietnam. Walter retired as a Sgt. Major in 1970 with many decorations, including a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart. Walter was a very active retiree.

He and his wife, Celine, spent many years traveling, eventually visiting every state except Alaska. He loved to work and continued to do so his entire life, making many friends of all ages. Walter was a member of the Yorkshire Lodge AF AM and the Quint-Cheney Post of the American Legion. He is survived by his children, Karen Cincotta, of Windham, N.H., Andrew Fiel of North Berwick, Pamela Concepcion of Las Vegas, and Suzette Wall of Dallas, Texas; as well as his stepchildren, Patricia Willis of Atlantic Beach, Sharon Hilton of North Berwick, Carl Hilton of Springvale, Joel Hilton of North Berwick, Carlene Fiel of North Berwick, Maureen Jayne of Eugene, Janice Eagle of Alfred, Steven Hilton of Sanford, Wendy Guptill of Berwick, and Allen Hilton of Sanford. Also surviving their "Grampa Bud" are 24 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; and four sisters, Anna Matthews, Priscilla Petersen, Shirley Levasseur, and Brenda Wyman, all of North Berwick.

He was pre-deceased by his wife, Celine in 2002; a stepson, Peter in 2001; and a sister, Virginia Gray. Visiting hours will be held Monday, Nov. 22, at 7 p.m. with a Masonic Service at 7:30 p.m. at the Johnson Funeral Home, 26 Market Street, North Berwick.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, Nov. 23 at 2 p.m. followed by a military burial in Hillside Cemetery, North Berwick. Friends who wish may contribute to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St.

Jude Place Memphis, Tenn. 38105 WINTER HAVEN, Fla. Peoknew it when Joseph Willard Hoyt Jr. walked into a room. It wasn't just his size, although he was easily 300 pounds.

Rather, it was the magnitude of his personality. Mr. Hoyt, who was 59 when he died of heart failure Thursday, Nov. 18, 2004, had an enormous presence. "If you were down, he could bring you up," his wife, Brenda Hoyt, who lives in Winter Haven, said Monday.

Walter E. 'Bud' Fiel Barbara Pierpont Ewer NORTH HILL NEEDHAM, MASS. Barbara Pierpont Ewer of North Hill Needham, passed away on Nov. 19, 2004. She was the wife of the late John C.

Ewer, and mother of Kitsie Henchman-Sallet and her husband Herbert Sallet of Lincoln and North Sandwich, N.H., and Sallie David of Ville Franche, France. She was the sister of Harlan T. Pierpont Dorothy Grose, Janet Hosmer, Carleton Pierpont and the late John Pierpont; and grandmother to Anna Henchman of Cambridge, Gary David of Lyon, France, and Sacha Henchman of San Francisco, Calif. The family will hold a private memorial gathering at a later date. If desired, donations in Barbara's name may be made to: The American Cancer Society 30 Speen St.

Framingham, Mass 01701 Arrangements are by the Eaton Funeral Home, 1351 Highland Needham, Mass. To send a message of condolence, please visit www.eatonfuneralhomes.com MaineWheels Buy it. Sell it. Count on it. Every Sunday nite Mare Sunday lAgram "He was always telling jokes.

He was very well liked. I'm finding people coming out of the woodwork here who just knew him." Mr. Hoyt was born in Colorado, where his father was stationed in the military. He grew up in Kittery and York. His parents traced the Hoyt family lineage to the Mayflower.

He moved to Winter Haven from Orono in 1999. Mr. Hoyt got along well in Florida, but always missed Maine, Gordon 'Spike' Stein, 61 Gordon "Spike" unexpectedly on Nov. 20, 2004, enjoying the beauty and magic of life while hiking with his beloved wife Freda in Bradbury State Park. Spike was born Aug.

13, 1943 in Montana. He gradu- Gordon 'Spike' Stein ated from the University of Notre Dame and received a law degree from the University of Seattle Law School. He served as a VISTA attorney in Alaska before moving to Maine to work for Pine Tree Legal Services. He has practiced law in Hallowell, and, over the past 17 years, in Damariscotta with his partner Jim Gallagher. Spike's passion for life and the wonder of existence was not contained within him.

It flowed freely, was shared widely, and found expression in everything he did. Whether building a walking path through the woods, growing immense vegetables, surf-kayaking big waves in Hawaii, riding a waterski bike straight to the bottom of a lake, or building a bridge to nowhere. Spike saw grand potential in every idea and seized each project with zeal and his own special brand of grace. The story of his life is filled with unexpected twists and surprises. Throughout his journey Spike greeted every challenge as an opportunity and faced each morning with eternal optimism.

Spike enriched our world with his love and energy. He will be deeply missed and always remembered. He is survived by his wife, Freda Bernotavicz; son, Andrew Stein of New York City; daughter, Hilary Stamp and husband Tom of Dayton, Ohio; son, Chris Hale and wife Estelle of Anchorage, Alaska; a brother, Arthur Saunders and wife Linda of Canton, Ohio; a sister, Melinda and husband Robert Leverty of Wooster, Ohio; grandchildren, Erik, Rhea, and Aidan; and stepchildren, Alexa Bernotavicz of Jackson, N.H. and Jarad Bernotavicz of Portland. He was predeceased by his first wife, Anne Murnane.

A celebration of his life will be held at Maple Hill Farm Bed Breakfast in Hallowell on Saturday, Dec. 11, from 2-4 p.m. All are welcome to attend. Donations can be made in Gordon's name to: The Maine Organic Farmer's and Gardener's Association (MOFGA) P.O. Box 170 Unity, Maine 04988 or online at www.mofga.org Arrangements by Brackett Funeral Home, 29 Federal Brunswick.

Thank You Ruth Cook The family of Ruth Cook wishes to express our sincere thanks and love to all the family at Sedgewood Commons in Falmouth who cared for Ruthie the past three and a half years with so much compassion and love; and who also, in her final hours, were so gracious and thoughtful to all of us. Love you all, The Cook Family Reach Maine Readers. Noel Perrin, writer and teacher, at 77 missed his family. In Maine, he worked as a contractor for the U.S. Postal Service, moving mail from a large post office to smaller ones.

He was a 4-H leader, a member of the St. John Masonic Lodge in South Berwick and a member of the Kora Shrine Temple in Augusta. Earlier in life, he played the fiddle, but tennis elbow ended that. For most of his life, he followed politics closely. If the television was on, it generally was on CNN.

Col. Willard F. Howard, 84 Drive, Augusta, Maine. Memorial donations may be made in Willard's memory to a charity of one's choice or to: The Owl's Head Transportation Museum P.O. Box 277 Owl's Head, Maine 04854 Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Hall Funeral Home, Waldoboro.

ROCKLAND Colonel Willard F. Howard, 84, of Rockland, formerly of Union, died at Maine Medical Center on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2004. He was born June 6, 1920, the oldest son of John Lowell and Addie Kennedy Howard of Union. Mr.

Howard graduated from Union High School, joined the U.S. Army in 1939 serving in the European theater during World War II. He participated in the Battle of the Bulge under General George Patten. He received the Purple Heart for wounds in battle. He continued his military career after World War II in the U.S.

Army Reserves for a total of 32 years service, retiring with the rank of full Colonel. He was a rural mail carrier for 28 years with the Union Post Office. He was a licensed electrician operating his own business for many years. He was the first fire chief of the Town of Union Volunteer Fire Department; he served on the Union Board of Education, was a town constable, served as a volunteer at the Owls Head Museum of Transportation and was a member of the Rockland Elks Club. He is predeceased by his wife of 54 years, Beatrice (Betty) Rich Howard; his parents; sons, James Alan Howard, and Jerome Adrian Howard; daughter-in-law, Joan Verrill Howard; and sisters, Edith Levensaler and Norma Holden.

Survivors include his special friend, Marion Hall and her family, of Rockland; a brother, Warner Howard of Jefferson; a daughter, Judith Grinnell of Union; and grandchildren, Jennifer Grinnell of Raleigh, N.C., James Howard Jr. of Rockland, Jason Howard of El Cerrito, and Jay Howard of Goose Creek, N.C. Visiting hours will be held from 4-7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2004 at the Hall Funeral Home, 949 Main Street, Waldoboro, Maine. A committal service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Dec.

1, 2004 at the original Maine Veteran's Memorial Cemetery Chapel, Civic Center Melissa L. Young, 40 SANFORD Melissa L. Young, 40, of Breton Avenue, Sanford, died Nov. 21, 2004 after a brave five-year battle with breast cancer. She passed away peacefully while surrounded by her numerous friends and Melissa L.

Young family. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, Nov. 24, at Oakdale Cemetery in Sanford, at 11 a.m. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: The Susan G.

Komen Breast Cancer Foundation 5005 LB) Freeway, Suite 250 Dallas, Texas 75244 To leave a message of condolence for the family, please visit www.healdfuneral.com. FUNERAL HOME Mating a difficult a lesle easier Portland Press PASSAGES Each day the newsroom selects one obituary and seeks to learn more about the life of a person who has lived and worked in Maine. We look for a person who has made a mark on the community or the person's family and circle of friends in lasting ways. "He's a die-hard Democrat," his wife said. Anita Black Anita Black Anita Black PORTLAND Anita Black of Portland died Sunday, Nov.

21, with her family by her side, at St. Jose ph's Manor. She was born Feb. 26, 1927. She graduated from Portland High School in 1945.

She met her late husband Richard Anita Black Black on Peaks Island, and they were married on Aug. 27, 1947. Both were long time employees of Central Maine Power Company. Anita's greatest joys were her four children and her five grandchildren, with whom she spent most all of her time. She loved spending summers and weekends at her daughter's home in Kennebunkport.

She had a wonderful group of close friends with whom she played bridge every Thursday. She loved walking, going to the beach, reading, shopping, and traveling with family and friends. Anita is survived by two daughters, Cynthia Kean of Denver, and Kathleen Baccari and her husband, John of Chestnut Hill, two sons, Richard Black of Portland, and Christopher V. and his wife Joanne of Windham; and her five grandchildren, Jeff, David, Lauren, Griffin, and Molly. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Wednesday, at St.

Joseph's Catholic Church, 673 Stevens Avenue, Portland. The Black family would like to thank St. Joseph's Manor and their staff for their wonderful care and service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be sent to: St. Joseph's Manor 1133 Washington Ave.

Portland, Maine 04103 Arrangements by Conroy-Tully Crawford Funeral Home, 172 State Portland. CONROY-TULLY CRAWFORD FUNERAL HOMES CREMATION SERVICES 172 State Street, Portland, Maine 04101 1024 Broadway, South Portland, Maine 04106 (207) 773-6511 Fax (207) 773-9622 INDEPENDENTLY OWNED FAMILY OPERATED In addition to his wife, he is survived by sons Raymond J. Hoyt of Florida, Eugene Knowles of Buxton and Paul Tart of Androscoggin County; daughters Tammy' Wysocki of Massachusetts and Candy Hayes of New York; his parents, Joseph W. Hoyt Sr. and Elizabeth Hoyt of York; brothers John of New Hampshire and Robert of York; and a sister, Betty Ann Whitten of Acton.

Joshua L. Weinstein Ruth E. Nadeau, 87 PEMBROKE Ruth E. Nadeau, 87, passed away Monday, Nov. 22, 2004, at an Eastport nursing home.

She was born Oct. 4,1917 in Pembroke, the daughter of Thomas R. and Nina B. Wentworth. She attended Pembroke schools and later Gorham Normal School.

On Sept. 17, 193 8 she married Philip V. Nadeau and had 5 9 years of married life until his passing in November 1997. Ruth was the director of the Eastport Senior Citizen's Center for many years after its founding. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends playing cards, traveling, reading, her flowers and cooking.

She was especially happy when surrounded by her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren while she was making pies or donuts for everyone. She was predeceased by her mother, father, husband, and brother, Dale Wentworth. Survivors include a son, Paul T. Nadeau and his wife Sylvia of Bowdoinham; a daughter, Phyllis D. Michaud and her husband Terry of Orrington; sisters, Mary Quinn Roe and husband Harlan of Ohio, and Rena Stackhouse and husband Robert of Eastport; brother, Roy Quinn of East Machias; grandchildren, Monica of Orrington, Colleen of Windham, Mark of Glenburn, Craig of Wahiawa, Hawaii, and Tyler and Kyle of Orrington; and greatgrandchildren, Krista and Kristopher of Orrington, Willa of Windham, and Kora, Jared and Logan of Wahiawa, Hawaii; also by special nieces and nephews, Gail, Sharon, Tom, Rosie, Cindy, Tony, and Annette.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 24, at Forest Hills Cemetery in Pembroke. Donations in her memory may be made to: The Ronald McDonald House of Bangor Inc. 654 State St. Bangor, Maine 04401-5649 Online obituaries let you quickly and conveniently share with others the passing of loved ones and acquaintances.

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and J.F.M. IN MEMORIAM In Loving Memory Of OUR MOTHER GRANDMOTHER GOLDIE M. PITT Who Passed Away November 23, 2001 You're always in our hearts. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by: Your loving Son and Daughter-in-law Gary Starr Pitt Grandchildren, Gary Jr. Donald A.

Pitt 8 All your loving family. IN MEMORIAM In Loving Memory Of ARVIN ERSKINE Who Passed Away On November 23, 2000 God knew you'd suffered enough And a cure was not to be On Thanksgiving Day, 2000, He took you away from me. Everyone that knew you said You were the very best And we all were devestated When you were laid to rest. As a Husband, Dad, and Grampy. Your love and kindness we knew And not a single day goes by That we don't think of you.

We love and miss you, Ge. Mary Joe, Louise and Morgan John Chantelle and fley Jaimie, Belinda, Geoffrey and Andrew Jarrod, Karen, Kate, Shane and Noah To advertise, please call the Sunday Telegram 791-6200 or 1-800-894-0031. The Associated Press THETFORD, Vt. Noel Perrin, who catalogued his lifelong experiments in rural living in a series of popular books, died Sunday at his home. He was 77.

Perrin wrote this year of suffering from "a remarkably unpleasant version of Parkinson's disease," and of leaving the farm he'd lived on for 41 years. Perrin taught at least two generations of Dartmouth College students, first as an English professor specializing in modern poetry, then as a professor of environmental studies. SERVICES and VISITING HOURS BAIRD, LOUISE 90, of Portland, Nov. 19, 2004. Visiting hours, Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., Jones, Rich, Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford Memorial service, Wednesday, 12:30 p.m., Jones, Rich Hutchins.

Reception to follow, Park Danforth, 777 Stevens Portland. BLACK, ANITA Of Portland, Nov. 21, 2004. Mass of Christian a.m., Wednesday, St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 673 Stevens Avenue, Portland.

Arrangements by Conroy-Tully Crawford Funeral Home, 172 State Portland. BLANCO, MARC C. SR. 49, in Portsmouth, N.H., Nov. 16, 2004.

Memorial service, Dec. 4, 1 p.m., Jones Rich Hutchins Funeral Home, Woodfords Street, Portland. CHIPMAN, HAZEL M. Of South Bristol, in Damariscotta, Nov. 21, 2004.

Graveside service, West Bristol Cemetery, Walpole, Nov. 26, 10 a.m. Arrangements by Strong Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 612 Main Street, Damariscotta. CURRIE, HELEN MAE 86, of Scarborough, in Falmouth, Nov. 21, 2004.

Visiting hours, 11 a.m. 12 p.m., Nov. 30, Hobbs Funeral Home, 230 Cottage Road, South Portland. Funeral service to follow, 12 p.m. Interment in the Spring, Mount Pleasant Cemetery.

EMERSON, PAUL N. 72, of Springvale, in Springvale, Nov. 20, 2004. Memorial Service, Nov. 27, 11 a.m., The Salvation Army, 871 Main Street, Sanford.

There will be no calling hours. Burial at a later date, Veterans Cemetery, Augusta. EWER, BARBARA PIERPONT Of North Hill Needham, Nov. 19, 2004. The family will hold a private memorial gathering at a later date.

Arrangements by Eaton Funeral Home, 1351 Highland Needham, Mass. FIEL, WALTER E. "BUD" 85, of North Berwick, in North Berwick, Nov. 20, 2004. Visiting hours, Nov.

22, 7 p.m., Johnson Funeral Home, 26 Market Street, North Berwick, with Masonic Service at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services, Nov. 23, 2 p.m. followed by military burial, Hillside Cemetery, North Berwick. GERENCER, JEANNE W.

75, in Augusta, Nov. 17, 2004. Visiting hours, 7-9 p.m., Monday, Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm Waterville. Mass of Christian Burial, 11 a.m., Nov. 23, Sacred Heart Church, 70 Pleasant Waterville.

Committal prayers and burial to follow, St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, Grove Waterville. Reception to follow, VFW. Winslow. HAWEELI, NORMAN 87, of Kittery, in Portsmouth, Nov.

18, 2004. Private family graveside service, early next Spring, Russian City Cemetery, Berlin, N.H. Arrangements by J.S. Pelkey Funeral Home, Kittery. HOWARD, COL.

WILLARD F. 84, of Rockland, formerly of Union, in Portland, Nov. 20, 2004. Visiting hours, 4-7 p.m., Nov. 24, Hall Funeral Home, 949 Main Street, Waldoboro.

Committal service, 11 a.m., Dec. 1, original Maine Veteran's Memorial Cemetery Chapel, Civic Center Drive, Augusta. JAMERSON, NANCY ANNE 61, of South Hiram, Nov. 18, 2004, in Kezar Falls. Visiting hours, Nov.

21. 6-8 p.m., York Funeral Chapel, 71. Maple Street, Cornish. Mass, Nov. 22, 10 a.m..

St. Matthew's Catholic Church, Limerick. Burial in Kezar Falls Burial Grounds. LEVITT, ARTHUR B. Of Bath, Nov.

18, 2004. At Arthur's request, there will be no funeral service. MOONEY, THOMAS J. 79, of Saco, in Saco, Nov. 20, 2004.

Visiting hours, Tuesday, 1-3 p.m., Dennett, Craig and Pate Funeral Home, 365 Main Saco. Burial, Holy Name Cemetery in New Jersey. IN MEMORIAM In Loving Memory Of KELLI L. POSEY On Her Birthday November 23rd More and more each day we miss her: Friends may think the wound is healed; But they little know the sorrow That lies within our hearts concealed. Lovingly remembered by, IN MEMORIAM in Loving Memory Of CHARLES W.

GORDON On His Birthday November 23, 1926 February 2, 2003 Lovingly Remembered try, Wife, Children and Grandchadren Portland Dress Herald Maine Sunday Telegram What Maine reads, NEWELL, CRICKETTE ANNE 35, of Florida, formerly of South Portland Scarborough, Nov. 4. 2004. Visiting hours, 4-7 p.m., Nov. 23, Hobbs Funeral Home, 230 Cottage Road, South Portland, 10 a.m.

funeral service, Nov. 24 at funeral home. Interment in Brooklawn Memorial Park, Portland. PLUMMER, GLORIA M. 77.

formerly of Westbrook, Nov. 18, 2004. Visiting hours, 6-9 p.m., Sunday, Blais Hay Funeral Mass, 10 a.m., Monday, St. Mary's Church. Home, 35 Church Westbrook.

Funeral 8 Interment to follow, St. Hyacinth Cemetery. RILEY, JOAN A. of El Paso, Texas, Nov. 18.

2004. Memorial service, Nov. 24, 10 a.m., St. Patrick's Church, Congress Street, Portland. Lie in state, Nov.

21, 5-9 p.m. with 7 p.m. Rosary Service, Martin Funeral Home East. Funeral Mass, Nov. 22, 11 a.m., St.

Stephen's Catholic Church. Arrange: ments by Martin Funeral Home East, El Paso, Texas. ROBBINS, BERNICE A. (HOPKINS) 96, of Hope, at Damanscotta, Nov. 20, 2004.

Calling hours, 6-8 p.m., Nov. 24, Laite Funeral Home, Camden. Graveside service, 11 a.m., Nov. 26, Hope Grove Cemetery, Hope. SAVAGE, THERESA M.

93, of Ocean Park, Nov. 20, 2004. Visiting hours, a.m., Wednesday, Cote Funeral Home, corner of Beach and James Saco. Funeral Mass, 11 a.m., St. Margaret's Church, Old Orchard Beach.

STEIN, GORDON 61, of Litchfield, Nov. 20, 2004. Celebration of Life, Maple Hill Farm Bed Breakfast, Hallowell, Dec, 11, 2-4 p.m. All welcome to attend. Arrangements by Brackett Funeral Home, 29 Federal Brunswick.

YOUNG, MELISSA L. 40, of Sanford, Nov. 21, 2004. Graveside service, 11 a.m., Nov. 24, Oakdale Cemetery, Sanford.

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