Sally G. “Meme” Locke

1954-2015

Sally G. “Meme” Locke, 60, of New Sharon, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on Sunday, May 3rd, 2015.

She was born Aug. 2, 1954 in Farmington, the youngest child of Willis and Lila (Parlin) Locke. She attended Mt. Blue High School and graduated with the class of 1972. She completed her bachelor’s degree from University of Maine Farmington and her masters in social work from Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts. Her strong will and determination led her to accomplish all of this, while always making her daughter her number one priority.

She enjoyed her “Sillies By Sally” crafts, scrapbooking, volunteering for the American Red Cross and in her local community, 60s music – particularly the Beatles, traveling and unplanned road trips across the country, and reading – she was recently gathering her own ideas for one of Stephen King’s future best sellers. She never skipped an opportunity to stop at a yard sale or miss a bargain.

She greatly enjoyed her time spent at camp on Chain of Ponds. She enjoyed and appreciated all of the little things in life, and always enjoyed gatherings with her dear friends for drinks and laughter. She truly knew how to enjoy the most of life, and lived her life with no regrets. Her happiest of times were those spent with her family. To her, her family was the world.

She is survived by her beloved daughter Tasha, and husband Bob Adams of New Sharon; granddaughter, Kelsea Adams and fiancé Jennings Pinkham of Farmington; grandson, Cody Adams and partner Danielle Saulnier of Mercer; grandson, Dawson Adams of New Sharon; two sisters, Sandra Harris and husband Eugene of Farmington, and Sharon Botting of Tamworth, N.H.; two brothers: Bruce Locke and wife Terry of Kennebunk, and Barry Locke of New Sharon; and her loving dog, Dolkar.

She was predeceased by her parents; and her big “bro” Brian Locke; and her long time, four-legged companion, Dudley Woofington Locke.

LOCKE—died, at Lewiston, 5/3/15, Sally G. “Meme” Locke, 60 of New Sharon. Relatives and friends were invited to a memorial visitation on Thursday, May 7th from 4 to 6 p.m. at Wiles Remembrance Center, 137 Farmington Falls Rd., Farmington, ME 04938, with a celebration of life at 6. In lieu of flowers, the family asked folks to bring a story or memory of Sally to share on Thursday and to consider donating blood to the Red Cross. Tributes and condolences may be shared by visiting www.wilesrc.com.

Eleanor Lois (Flint) Currier

1923-2015

On May 3, 2015, Eleanor Lois (Flint) Currier, Flagstaff Maine native, gifted community servant, nature-lover and adored matriarch was peacefully reunited with her husband of over 65 years.

Born in Bethel on Aug. 15, 1923 as an only child to Alice and Harold Flint, Eleanor was the light of their lives. She thrived in the close-knit community of Flagstaff. In her youth, Eleanor was a menace to her adversaries on the basketball court and and appreciated by all for her love of learning. She was an avid reader, and in her spare time she could be found delighting her grandparents with her company on their farm or hiking Bigelow Mountain with friends.

Eleanor subsequently went on to earn a B.A. in Home Economics from the University of Maine, Orono. Intelligent and beautiful, she captivated the attention of Richard H. Currier, whom she eventually married in 1943.

Shortly thereafter Eleanor kicked-off a career with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension followed by teaching reading in the Jay School System. As a County Extension Agent, she developed and delivered educational programs on home economics, self-improvement and community development to assist countless individuals, families and communities in Maine’s Somerset and Franklin Counties as well as in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. Eleanor was keen to be a mother, and though her wish had been eight children, after the fourth, she decided that would suffice. She loved this role above all others and she and Richard passed many happy years together, imparting their children with their own passions for history and the great outdoors.

Eleanor maintained a lifetime of community engagement. She was an active member of the First Congregational Church of Wilton and Universalist Church of North Jay. She served many terms as president for the Jay Historical Society, chaired the North Jay Cemetery Association, was a member of the Jay Niles Library Board of Directors and served as a president of the Flagstaff Memorial Chapel Association. Eleanor was a history buff and wonderful story teller. She is a former Country Square Quilter as well as 4-H and Cub Scout Leader.

Eleanor’s beautiful spirit and zest for life will be carried on by her children, Daniel Currier and partner Crystal Rice of Newport, Harold Currier and his wife, Peggy Sue Jones of Aurora, CO; Jill Keiran and her husband, Dr. Patrick Keiran of Jay; as well as by her daughter-in-law, Jean Currier, of Houston, TX; sister-in law, Martha “Patty” Currier of Fort Wayne, IN; grandchildren, Ortencia Arellano and fiancé Vin Anchan of Vienna, VA; Dr. Ella Coffren and partner Austin Ressler of Cape Elizabeth; Zachary Currier and partner Cassie Magoon of Corinna; Christopher A. Currier, and a very special neighbor, Ann Crafts.

Eleanor was predeceased by her husband, Richard H. Currier, (2009), her son, Nathan Currier, (2000) and her son-in-law, Larry Coffren (2004). Tributes and condolences may be shared by visiting her memorial wall at www.wilesrc.com.

CURRIER — died, at Jay, Sunday, 5/3/15, Eleanor L. Currier, 91, of Jay. Family, friends and others whose lives Eleanor touched are invited to reminisce and visit from 4–7 p.m. on Friday, May 8, 2015, at Wiles Remembrance Center, 136 High St., Wilton, ME 04294. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2015 at 1 p.m. at Flagstaff Memorial Chapel, Eustis. Burial will immediately follow at Flagstaff Memorial Cemetery. Eleanor was deeply committed to the memories and history of Flagstaff. It was her wish that contributions in her honor be made to Flagstaff Memorial Chapel Association, care of Ruey Yehle, 25 Northern Ave., Hampden, ME 04444.

Mary Elizabeth Hinkley Bachelder

1935-2015

Mary Elizabeth Hinkley Bachelder, 79, passed away with her loving family by her side, on May 2, 2015 at her home in Kingfield following a long illness.

She was born on Nov. 8, 1935 in Kingfield, to the late Evan and Nellie (Morton) Hinkley. She received her early education in Kingfield schools, then graduated in 1975 from the Waterville Practical Nursing School. She also studied with the Liberty Home Bible Institute.

Mary worked as a nurse at Franklin Memorial Hospital in Farmington, Redington Fairview Hospital in Skowhegan, and Burbank Hospital in Fitchburg, Mass. Over the years, she also was employed by local nursing homes at Edgewood Manor, Orchard Park, and Pinewood Terrace, all in Farmington, and Maplecrest in Madison She attended the Western Maine Baptist Church in New Portland. Mary loved collecting “stuff”, traveling, fishing, and spending time with her family. The family would like to extend a special thank you to her granddaughter, LeAnn Bachelder, her grandson, Chris Bachelder , Androscoggin Hospice and all those who helped take care of Mary in her final days of life.

She is survived by; her sons, Rocky Bachelder of Kingfield, Tony Bachelder and wife Janet of Strong; her daughters in-law, Theresa Bachelder of Kingfield, Torrie Bachelder of Kingfield; her brothers, Pearly Hinkley of Kingfield, Charles Hinkley of Kingfield; her sisters, Ruby Bachelder and husband Lewis “Sonny” of Kingfield, Pat Sanders of Kingfield, Helen Keach of Farmington, Lucy Hinkley of Farmington; her sister in-law, Dot Dyer of Farmington; her best friend, Jean Ellis of New Vineyard; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; several adopted grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and was claimed by even more.

She was predeceased by; her husbands, Moses Bachelder Jr., Donnet Racette, and Roy Wahl; her children, Andrew Bachelder, Nellie Bachelder, and Katherene Bachelder; her siblings, Ray Hinkley, John Hinkley, Ruth Hinkley, and Marie Ringette.

Memorial services will be held on Monday, May 11, 2015 at 1 p.m. at the Western Mountains Baptist Church, 929 Carrabassett Rd. (Rt 27), New Portland with Pastor Tom Dubois officiating. Interment will follow at the Sunnyside Cemetery in Kingfield. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 488 Farmington Falls Rd., Farmington, ME 04938.

Charles Arthur Bessey

1938-2015

Charles “Chuck” Arthur Bessey, 76, died Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at home in the loving arms of his family.

He was born on Oct. 18, 1938 in Willimantic, ME, the 4th child of Arthur E. And Thelma I. (Davis) Bessey. He attended Monson schools and at the age of 12 got hired “sticking” lumber in a sawmill during summer vacation and later became a “cookee” in his father’s lumber camps.

At the age of 19, he hired on with the U.S, Geological Survey, where he mapped parts of the eastern U.S. He then came back to the Monson area and went to work as a plumber’s apprentice. Chuck married Josephine Dolley on Oct. 1, 1960 and they settled in Monson until an unplanned brush with the Maine Warden Service changed his life forever.

His mentor, Warden Irwin “Mac” McAllister saw promise in Chuck and asked him if he would like to be a temporary warden with him the next fall, and if he liked it, then try out for the Warden Service. He decided it would provide security for his growing family, so when he hired on in 1962, he took his wife and their infant daughter Christine to the Danforth District in Washington County. Five years and three children later, Chuck and Jo decided to bid on the Kingfield district, and were fortunately sent to live there, and have remained there ever since.

For the next 15 years, Chuck was the Game Warden in Kingfield and met many wonderful people and had many adventures. After retiring from the Warden Service in 1982, Chuck got his broker’s license and opened Narrow Gauge Realty, and Jo went to work for him. For the next 29 years, they listed and sold real estate and again, met so many wonderful people and made lifelong friendships.

Chuck also contributed to the town of Kingfield through serving on many boards and committees. He was a proud member of the Ancient and Free Accepted Masons, Baskahegan Lodge # 175 of Danforth. They retired from the business in 2011 and Chuck concentrated on his vegetable gardens, growing and giving away many veggies. Jo jokes that when people saw Chuck coming to their door with an armload of zucchini and summer squash, they pulled the curtains and pretended not to be home!

In his younger years, Chuck was an avid bobcat hunter with his buddies Ash Peasley and Ralph McLaughlin, and enjoyed hunting woodcock with his best friend, Jay Staton. Chuck raised champion English Coonhounds and Brittany Spaniels, as well as livestock and the occasional injured or orphaned wild animal.

Chuck is survived by; his wife of 54 years, Jo; his four children, Christine Anzalone and husband Chris of Levant, Karen Pease and husband Steven of Lexington Township, Thomas Bessey and former daughter in-law Tracy Bessey of Kingfield, Peg Lane of Scarborough; his nine grandchildren, Guy Atwood, twins Cassandra Munson and Elizabeth Bronfman, Rick and Samantha Bessey, Josie and Elias Pease, Joseph and Andy Lane; his sisters Marilyn Buchanan and husband Jim, Charyl “Prudy” Turner and husband Fred; his brother, Dick Bessey and wife Mary Ann, all of Willimantic; many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by; his parents and his brother George.

Donations in Chuck’s memory may be made to the Ronald McDonald House, 250 Brackett St., Portland, ME 04102 or to the Androscoggin Home Health and Hospice Care, 15 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2015 from 12 to 2 p.m. with Funeral Services to begin at 2 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 51 High St., Kingfield with Pastor Constance Maginnis and Rev. Richard Waddell officiating. Mt. Abram Masonic Lodge #204 of Kingfield will conduct Masonic Services. A reception will held at the church following the services.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 488 Farmington Falls Rd., Farmington, ME 04938.

Virginia G. Lovejoy

1921-2015

Virginia G. Lovejoy, 94, of Dexter passed away in Bangor on May 4, 2015.

She was born in West Farmington the daughter of William and Josephine Nottage. She attended Farmington Schools graduating in 1939 and went on to attend Bliss Business School in Lewiston. Virginia married M. Haldon Lovejoy on Aug. 25, 1946 and they settled in Dixfield in 1954 where they raised two sons, David and William. Virginia spent many happy hours fishing Moosehead, Chesuncook, Rangeley, and Mooselookmeguntic Lakes.

Virginia is survived by her son William and wife Rita of Dexter; grandchildren Missy and husband Mike, their children Jensen and Janetta; Michele and Heather Ann; Jason and wife Amanda, their children Noah and Sadie; Joshua and wife Cathy, their daughter Alyssa; William and wife Stephanie; Abe and wife Nicole, their children Kiara, Lily, and Max.

She was predeceased by her parents, one son Sgt. David Lovejoy, and her brothers William and Richard Nottage.

NOTICE: Lovejoy, Virginia 5/4/2015. A graveside service will be held at Fairview Cemetery in Farmington at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 9, 2015. Arrangements under the care of Adams-McFarlane Funeral & Cremation Services, 108 Court St., Farmington. Condolences may be sent for the family at www.adamsmcfarlane.com

Graveside service

Gerald “Jr.” Brackett

Graveside services for Gerald “Jr.” Brackett ,who died on Feb. 13, 2015, will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at 1 p.m. at the Field Cemetery on the Toothaker Pond Road in Phillips, with Rev. John Tolman officiating. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 488 Farmington Falls Rd., Farmington, ME 04938.