DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am attempting to locate members of the family of the late Judy Ann Meads Tripp. I have looked for over 30 years for her, her mother and her brother, David Lancaster. She was a cousin I never got to know and it would be a great thing if I could locate her family. Thanks so much for your help. — Charles, no town

ANSWER: You are a wise man to reach out to Sun Spots. We’ve had great luck over the years finding family members and friends.

This obituary could have clues: https://www.sunjournal.com/2016/03/04/judy-tripp/. In it, it states that Judy Tripp, the daughter of Burman and Norma (Whittaker) Meads, passed away on Feb. 19, 2016, at the age of 66 at Maine Medical Center. She was born Dec. 13, 1949, at Fort Dix, New Jersey, and was an “Army brat.”

She lived in the Oxford Hills area, worked at Hannaford, and was a member of the Paris Ladies’ Fire Auxiliary in the 1990s.

The obituary lists her survivors as former husband, Scott; her son, Leon, his wife, Kristi, their son, Colby; her daughter, Amanda and her sons, Mason and Caleb.

I went on to find Scott F. Tripp’s obituary from May 3, 2019: https://www.chandlerfunerals.com/obituaries/Scott-F-Tripp?obId=4380824 . Scott lived in western Maine as well, and also passed away at Maine Medical Center. Children Leon and Amanda are both listed in this obituary as survivors, as well as his second wife, Mary Ellen, stepchildren, and the grandchildren, Mason and Caleb.

I also found a David Lancaster, age 72, who lives in Mt. Vernon and is a wooden bowl turner. This could be Judy’s brother.

Sun Spotters, if you can help Charles find his family members, please write in and I’ll put you in touch with him.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: There will be a public supper Tuesdy, Sept. 3, from 5-6:30 p.m. at the North Waterford Congregational Church, 10 Irving Green Road, off Route 35.

The menu includes baked beans, American chop suey, coleslaw, salads, casseroles, brown bread, rolls, beverages and homemade pies. The price is $12 for adults and $6 for children under 12.

This is the church’s last supper of the 2024 season. We have had wonderful crowds and are grateful to Sun Spots for helping get the word out. See everyone in 2025! — Milly, North Waterford

ANSWER: I’ll miss hearing from you, Milly! Enjoy the beautiful fall weather and thank you for all your hard work.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Regarding the Aug. 20 Sun Spots asking about salad bars, here is one to add to your list: Pizza Hut, 564 Wilton Road  in Farmington until 1 p.m. — Arthur, Farmington

ANSWER: Yes, I am still a Pizza Hut fan after all these years, and I should have remembered them. Thank you for the reminder!

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