Obituaries
Dale T. Robbins
Apr 29, 2011 12:00 amFARMINGTON -- Dale T. Robbins, 66, of Wilton, died on April 17, 2011, following an extended illness, "after the races", with his loving family at his side.
He was born June 6, 1944, in Turner, a son of Merrill T. and Virginia M. (Jordan) Robbins. He received his education in Livermore Falls schools.
He was employed for many years as a track engineer and foreman for Maine Central Railroad. On Feb. 13, 1993, he married Vickie Davis in Farmington.
Georgia Norene Hall
Apr 29, 2011 12:00 amCANTON -– Georgia Norene Hall, 94, passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 19, 2011 at the Victorian Villa where she was lovingly cared for as a resident for many years.
She was born June 27, 1916 in Lang Plt., a daughter of Arthur and Winona (Bachelder) Myshrall. She attended schools at Flagstaff, Rangeley and Stratton.
At 18, Norene married Elwood (Alec) Huntoon. At 32, she divorced him and then met her second husband, Louis R. Hall.
Doris L. Putnum
Apr 29, 2011 12:00 amRUMFORD -– Doris L. Putnum, 99, of South Rumford, died on April 21, 2011 at the Rumford Hospital.
She was born in Rumford on July 6, 1911, the daughter of Arthur and Agnes (Skinner) Locke. Doris graduated from Stephens High School in Rumford, Class of 1929. She graduated from the Farmington State Normal School in Farmington, Class of 1931 with her degree in education. She received Bachelors degree in education from Boston University (BU) in 1944.
Robert N. “Dub” Belanger
Apr 29, 2011 12:00 amRUMFORD -– Robert N. “Dub” Belanger, 86, of Middle Avenue, Mexico, died on April 20, 2011 at the Rumford Hospital.
He was born in Rumford on May 27, 1924, a son of Omer and Roseann (LeVasseur) Belanger. He graduated from Stephens High School in Rumford Class of 1942.
He served n the US Army as a Tech 4 during WWII as a Tech 4 from 1943-1946.
He had worked for Mead Paper Company in Rumford in the Lab until his retirement in 1986.
Reginald J. “Reg” Breau
Apr 29, 2011 12:00 amLEWISTON -- Reginald J. “Reg” Breau, 63, of High Street, Rumford, died on April 23, 2011 at the Central Maine Medical Center, with his family by his side.
He was born in Rumford on February 11, 1948, a son of James and Yvette (Gaudet) Breau. He graduated from Mexico High School Class of 1968.
Reg worked for Sam Wade as a carpenter and also at Sunday River. He was a member of the Rumford Falls Aerie, #1248, F.O.E. He was an avid bird watcher and loved his cat, Tara.
Orson West “Orka” Storer
Apr 29, 2011 12:00 amDIXFIELD -- Orson West “Orka” Storer, 77, of Dixfield, died peacefully at his home in Dixfield on April 19, 2011.
He was born on Aug. 31, 1933 in Weld, a son of Cola and Esther Storer. He attended Weld schools and went on to serve in the US Army from 1955 to 1957.
He worked for many years in the woods as a logger and enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing, playing horseshoes with his family and friends. He will be remembered by his friends as the mayor of the West Brook Road.
Ruth M. Karpen
Apr 29, 2011 12:00 amRUMFORD -– Ruth M. Karpen, 85, peacefully entered into eternal rest on April 17, 2011 at her residence with family members by her side.
Ruth was born in Rumford on May 10, 1925, the daughter of Cecil and Christie (Stevens) Mahoney. She graduated from Stephens High School in Rumford.
She married Anthony Karpen, Jr. on April 2, 1946 and was married for 59 years until the time of his death in 2005.
Funeral services held for James E. Gallant
Apr 29, 2011 12:00 amRUMFORD -- Funeral services for James E. Gallant of Mexico were conducted on April 16, 2011 at the Meader & Son Funeral Home, with Fr. Phil Tracy officiating.
Music selections were “Just A Closer Walk With Thee” and “The Lord’s Prayer.”
Interment in the spring will be in St. John Cemetery, Rumford.
A reception followed at 49 Franklin St., Rumford.
Dora D. Wagnis
Apr 29, 2011 12:00 amRUMFORD -– Dora D. Wagnis, 95, of Spruce Street, Rumford, died on April 19, 2011 at the Rumford Hospital.
She was born in Rumford on March 10, 1916, a daughter of Charles and Dora (Stangvila) Drakus. He graduated from Stephens High School in Rumford Class of 1934.
Dora had worked as a dental assistant for Dr. George Dyer in Rumford for several years and then during WWII she worked at Thorn Bleach Laboratory at Oxford Paper Company in Rumford.
Dora was a Communicant of St. Athanasius-St John Church. She especially enjoyed working in her garden.
Jeanne Luce
Apr 29, 2011 12:00 amDIXFIELD -– Jeanne Luce, 85, of Kidder Avenue, Dixfield died unexpectedly on April 21, 2011 at her residence.
She was born in Dixfield on July 27, 1925 a daughter of Robert and Grace (Coburn) Ames. Jeanne was educated in Dixfield schools and was a graduate of Dixfield High School.
She married Richard H. Luce in 1946 and together they celebrated 58 years of marriage. He passed away in 2004.
Jeanne was a homemaker and has lived in Dixfield all of her life.
