MONMOUTH – The Bilodeau family, descendants of Henry and Jeanne Bilodeau of Lewiston, held the 12th reunion at the family compound on Lake Cochnewagan on July 28 to 30. Approximately 25 attended.

Activities included fishing, swimming, paddle boating, sail-boarding, canoeing, kayaking, badminton and baseball.

Mr. and Mrs. Donald M. Bilodeau of Lewiston were surprised when the family members helped them celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary, presenting them a balloon, a cake, a card, a dinner at an area restaurant and an album of photographs depicting family events that occurred through the years. A special gift from the family was two tickets to a Red Sox game at Fenway Park.

In the evening, a fire was lit and skits, songs, games, marshmallows and s’mores topped off the day.

People came from Seattle, Wash.; Naples, Fla.; Marlborough, Conn.; New York City; Derry, N.H.; and DeBary, Fla., and well as Maine towns.

A family reunion fund was established, with Christina Bilodeau appointed as president. She was also sworn in as junior security officer. Next year’s event will be held at the same place during the last weekend in July.

Knauer family

ROXBURY – The annual Knauer family reunion, hosted by Myrtle Milledge, was held Aug. 31, at Roxbury Pond with more than 70 relatives and friends attending.

John and Bob Milledge were in charge of deep fried onion rings, french fries and turkeys. Jolene Lovejoy organized games. Jack Dawson and Brenda Nickerson gave pontoon boat rides around the pond.

Relatives attended from Maine, Indiana, Washington, Florida and Colorado. Next year’s reunion will be held on the Sunday before Labor Day.

Lloyd family

DIXFIELD – The descendants of James C. and Mary Ellen Crawford Lloyd gathered for their annual family reunion at the Mountain View Campground recently. A potluck luncheon was served and craft items, donated by family members, were raffled off for the treasury. The winner of the 50/50 raffle was William Morse Sr., who donated it back to the treasury.

There were 50 in attendance, traveling from various areas around the state and from New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Connecticut. Coming the furthest were Pattie and Bernie Chiasson of Old Saybrook, Conn.

The oldest member present was William Morse Sr., 79, of Mexico, and the youngest was Katie Morse, 1, daughter of Greg and Peggy Morse of Dixfield.

It was voted to continue having reunions on Saturdays at the campground. Members were reminded to submit favorite recipes for the family cookbook. One death and fourth births were recorded. A prayer was said by Jo-Ann Lloyd in memory of Mary Ellen Cheetham of Brunswick.

Susan Pike will continue to be secretary and Donna Hanson and Cindy Archibald will be treasurer. The next reunion will be on Saturday, Aug. 7.