Obituaries
Joanne E. Metivier
Apr 22, 2011 12:00 amAUBURN -- Joanne E. Metivier, 57, of Jay, passed peacefully early on April 3, 2011 with her family by her side at the Hospice House in Auburn.
She was born in Rumford on October 19, 1953, the daughter of Adolph and Charlene (Waite) Johnson.
On October 5, 1974, she married her best friend since the age of 12, Maurice L. Metivier, with whom she had three children.
She had many interests and hobbies. She had a love of the outdoors, especially snowmobiling in the cold winter months. She was a wonderful cook and enjoyed baking for others.
Wallace F. Virgin
Apr 22, 2011 12:00 amAUGUSTA –- Wallace F. Virgin, 77, of Brittany Lane in Canton, died unexpectedly on April 13, 2011 at the VA Hospital.
He was born in Weld on December 25, 1933, a son of Alvah and Florence (Hackett) Virgin.
Wallace served in the U.S. Air Force from 1951 to 1955.
He was a woodsman, working for logging companies in Carthage and New York. Wallace enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren and his dog Gidget, and was always there when someone needed something.
Virginia (Ginny) Learned Buotte
Apr 15, 2011 12:00 amFARMINGTON -- Virginia (Ginny) Learned Buotte, 72, of Farmington died on April 5, 2011, surrounded by her loving family at Edgewood Rehabilitation & Living Center.
Ginny was blessed with 11 more years of life as a result of her son, John donating a kidney.
Ginny was born in Rumford on Nov. 24, 1938, the daughter of William and Isabel (Brown) Canwell. She graduated from Stephens High School in 1956.
Nancy Martin
Apr 15, 2011 12:00 amPORTLAND -- Nancy Martin, 85, of Erchles Street in Rumford died on April 5, 2011 at Maine Medical Center, surrounded by her family.
She was born in Mexico on October 17, 1925, a daughter of the late Bruno and Rose (Samarco) Buccina. She was educated in local schools and graduated from Mexico High School Class of 1943.
She married the love of her life, Vincent G. Martin Sr., on October 27, 1952, who predeceased her in 1970.
Norman Theriault
Apr 15, 2011 12:00 amMEXICO -- Norman Theriault, 79, died on March 25, 2011 in Clearwater, FL, surrounded by his loving family. He was a resident of Mexico.
Born in Rumford on November 13, 1931, he was a son of the late Leo and Stella (Parise) Theriault. He was a graduate of Stephens High School.
He worked as a soft bleach operator for Boise Cascade Paper Mill in Rumford until his retirement.
Norman was a communicant of St. Athanasius–St. John Church. He was a 29-year member of AA and was also a member of
Marjorie J. Fuller, R.N.
Apr 15, 2011 12:00 amSO. PARIS -– Marjorie J. Fuller, R.N., 91, of So. Paris, died on April 3, 2011 at the Marker Square Health Care Center in So. Paris.
She was born in West Peru on October 3, 1919, the daughter of Herman and Eva (Dickson) Fuller. She graduated from Woodstock High School Class of 1938 and Rumford Community Hospital Training School for Nurses in 1942.
Marjorie worked as a staffing clerk at the Veteran’s Administration Hospital in Long Beach, CA for over 15 years until retirement in 1976. She was a member of the Long Beach Congregational Church.
Norma L. Tenney
Apr 15, 2011 12:00 amLIVERMORE FALLS -– Norma L. Tenney, 80, of Livermore Falls, passed away at her home on April 4, 2011.
She was born Dec. 19, 1930, in Dryden, the daughter of Harold and Dorothy (Williams) Farrington. Norma attended Jay schools.
On August 1, 1948, she married Donald D. Tenney in Bean’s Corner.
Muriel (Sybil) Dutton Snell
Apr 15, 2011 12:00 amSO. PARIS -- Muriel (Sybil) Dutton Snell fell asleep in the Lord at the age of 92 at the Market Square Nursing Home in South Paris on April 7, 2011 after a long fight with Alzheimer’s disease.
She had lived in the home that she and her husband, Hial Snell had built in the early 70’s on Fore Street in Oxford until the last five weeks of her life.
Marion L. Wright
Apr 15, 2011 12:00 amMADISON -- Marion L. Wright, 87, of Wilton, formerly of Jay, died April 9, 2011, at Maple Crest in Madison, where she had resided for one week.
She was born August 28, 1923, in Chesterville, the daughter of Clifford Ray and Ella L. (Johnson) Farrington. She received her education at Wilton Academy.
On Nov. 28, 1942, she married Earl Wright in Jay.
From 1965-1992, she was employed for SAD #9, and enjoyed working in the cafeteria at both Wilton Academy and Mt. Blue High School; likewise, many students were blessed to have a wonderful rapport with her as well.
Susan Marie Richard
Apr 08, 2011 12:00 amSCARBOROUGH -- Susan Marie Richard, 51, died on March 24, 2011 while surrounded by immediate family at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough, after a two and a half year battle against cancer.
She was born on April 1, 1959 in Portland to Richard and Linda Engelhardt. She grew up in Westbrook, attending Westbrook schools.
Susan was the eldest of six siblings, Karen Rand of Somerville, MA, Dan Engelhardt of Scarborough, Sherry Rainsford of Raymond, Laurie Perham of Naples, and Roy Engelhardt of Port Charlotte, FL.
