Obituaries
Randy Wayne Buck
May 20, 2011 12:00 amLEWISTON -- Randy Wayne Buck, 50, died on May 7, 2011 in Lewiston.
He enjoyed going fishing and hunting. He liked to travel, living in Texas, Florida and Maine. He was also a dispatcher for Courtesy Cab for many years.
He is survived by his son, Joshua McLean, wife, Megan and their three children, all of Rumford; his mother, Carol Buck of Andover; three sisters, Barbara Dyke of Lebanon, Rhonda Zitzelberger of Rumford, and his twin sister, Robin Ladisheff of Rochester, NH; and brother, Kim Buck of Lewiston.
Funeral services held for Norman L. Theriault
May 20, 2011 12:00 amRUMFORD -- A Mass of Christian Burial for Norman L. Theriault of Mexico was celebrated on April 20, 2011 at St. Athanasius-St. John Church, with Fr. Phil Tracy as celebrant.
Altar Assistant was George Gionet. Organist was Mark Belanger.
Music selections were “Hosea”, “Because the Lord is My Shepherd”, “How Lovely is Your Dwelling”, and “On Eagle’s Wings”.
Readings were given by granddaughters, Natalie Theriault and Emily Conroy. Eulogy was given by his son, Peter Theriault.
Funeral services held for Phyllis Brown
May 20, 2011 12:00 amRUMFORD -- A Celebration of Life for Phyllis Brown was held on April 26, 2011 at SG Thibault Funeral Home, with Pastor Larry Roix officiating. Pastor Paul Beesley offered the Benediction and closing prayer.
Music selections were I Can’t Cry Hard Enough, Amazing Grace, and Never Alone, sung by Lynda Smith. Personal reflections were shared by her granddaughter, Tammy Coburn, great-grandson, Alex Jackman, and son, Rodney Brown. Pallbearers were Rodney Brown, Robert Brown, Robert W. Brown, Jon Young, Peter Jackman, Tom Patrick, Robert Haynes and Christie Young.
Vito F. Puiia
May 20, 2011 12:00 amAUBURN -– Vito F. Puiia, 96, of Franklin Street, Rumford, died on May 13, 2011 at the Hospice House, Auburn.
He was born in Rumford on September 24, 1914, the son of Joseph and Giovanna (Vallone) Puiia. He graduated from Stephens High School in Rumford Class of 1932.
During World War II, he served in the U.S. Navy.
Vito owned and operated Puiia’s Shoe Repair Shop on Waldo Street in Rumford for many years until retirement.
Funeral services held for Nancy Martin
May 20, 2011 12:00 amRUMFORD -- A mass of Christian Burial honoring the life of Nancy Martin was celebrated on April 8, 2011 at Parish of the Holy Savior.
Fr. Philip Tracy was the celebrant. George Gionet was the altar server. Mark Belanger was the organist.
Music selections during the mass were, Be Not Afraid, Wind Beneath My Wings, You Raise Me Up, and Fly Like a Bird.
Maude Davey Stanley
May 13, 2011 12:00 amRUMFORD -– Maude Davey Stanley, died peacefully at her residence on Piscataquis Street, Rumford on April 26, 2011, surrounded by her loving family. She was 103 years and ten months old.
Donald F. Hebert
May 13, 2011 12:00 amDIXFIELD -- Donald F. Hebert, 72, of Webb River Drive Dixfield, died on May 6, 2011 after a courageous battle with myelodysplastic syndrome.
He was the youngest son of the late Saul T. and Agnes Lanigan Hebert. Donald graduated from Dixfield High School in 1957.
During his high school years, he excelled at baseball, hockey and football and was a member of the last six-man football team in the school’s history.
Thirza H. Towle
May 13, 2011 12:00 amAUBURN -– Thirza H. Towle, 94, of the Common Road in Dixfield, died on May 5, 2011 at the Hospice House in Auburn.
She was born in Dixfield on April 18, 1917, a daughter of Verdell and Gertrude (Drown) Holman. Thirza was educated in Dixfield schools and was a graduate of Dixfield High School Class of 1935.
She was employed as night supervisor at the Maplewood Lodge in Canton for many years, and later worked as a CNA at Dixfield Healthcare Center.
Theodore A. “Teddy” Leighton
May 13, 2011 12:00 amTOGUS -– Theodore A. “Teddy” Leighton, 62, of Cumberland Street, Rumford, died on May 2, 2011 at the Veterans Hospital, Togus.
He was born in Rumford on August 18, 1948, a son of Harold and Melba (Philbrick) Leighton. He attended Mexico schools and received his G.E.D.
He served with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.
Teddy was well known as a carpet layer and had worked for James Cantello and Rodney Canwell for many years.
Lisa Arsenault
May 13, 2011 12:00 amRUMFORD -- Lisa Arsenault, 45, of Bethel went to be with the Lord on May 4, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer, with her loving family by her side.
She was born in Rumford on August 26, 1965 a daughter of Ernest and Jeanne Arsenault. She attended Rumford schools and lived in the Rumford and Andover areas most of her life.
Lisa spent her time watching NASCAR and was Jimmie Johnson’s biggest fan.
