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Spencer Cormier, infant, passes away
2005-04-08
Spencer Kevin Cormier, infant son of Jared and Carolyn (Squires) Cormier, died Thursday, March 31, at the Elliot Hospital in Manchester, NH.
He was born March 31 in Manchester.
In addition to his parents, of New Ipswich, Spencer is survived by his maternal grandparents, Kevin and Deborah Squires, of New Ipswich; his paternal grandparents, John and Lee Cormier, of Leesburg, FL, and Jonathan and Belinda Sharp, of Gray; his great-grandparents and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on April 2 at St. Patrick Church in Jaffrey, NH. Rev. Wilfred H. Deschamps, the priest who married Spencer's parents, officiated.
Spring burial will be in St. Patrick Cemetery, Jaffrey.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the March of Dimes for Premature Infants, 22 Bridge Street, Concord, NH 03301.
The Cournoyer Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 33 River Street, Jaffrey, assisted the family.
Richard Dunn and Mary Cronin Dunn.
He served in the U.S. Army for 20 years and retired as a Master Sergeant. He was a proud member of the American Legion for 35 continuous years; ;he was a member of the 40&8 and served as Sergeant-at-Arms at the Post, County and District levels.
Dick is remembered as a "character" who enjoyed life, and a man who had a sense of humor and was warm and caring "once you got past the exterior". He enjoyed traveling and making his wife, Erma, happy.
He is survived by his family, Ralph and his wife Cina Barter, of Gray, Guy Barter, of Cumberland, Linda Bragg and her fiance Dave Erno, of Manchester, NH; as well as Rebecca and Rachel Barter, of New Gloucester, Monique Meyers, of Richmond, Shannon Valiente, of Lewiston, Jessica Barter, of Norway, Michael Linscott, of Washington Ave., Portland, ME 04103.
Florence Libby dies at 95
2005-04-08
Florence Hamm Libby, 95, of Gray, died March 30.
She was born in East Millinocket on October 9, 1909, a daughter of Winfield Robert and Rose Weymouth Hammm. She graduated from Schenk High School.
She was a registered nurse, and she trained at The Children's Hospital in Portland, Mercy Hospital and Yale Medical School. She worked at Pineland in the early 1930s and again in the 1950s and 1960s. She also worked at Poland Spring job corps, where she was a teacher in the Nurse's Aide program.
She married Wallace Arthur Libby, a civil engineer from Lewiston, and moved with him to Portland. The couple moved to Gray in the early 1950s. She ran a boarding house for the turnpike builders, a roadside diner and a ceramic shop, where she taught ceramic lessons.
She traveled the world with her husband, until he passed away in 1985. Then she moved to San Diego, CA, returning to Gray in 1994. She attended her firsts New Orleans Mardi Gras in 1998, at the age of 89.
For the past year, she has lived in Topsham and attended day programs at The Garden and Respite Care, where she made many friends and had wonderful times.
She was predeceased by her husband, two sisters, Beatrice and Pearl, and two brothers, Alton and Robert.
She is survived by two daughters, Dawn Brent and her husband Richard, of Green sburg, KS, and Elizabeth Kirstead and her husband Ralph, of Eastport; three granddaughters, Beth Carr and her husband Jim, of Topsham, Sarah Gallant, of Gorham, and Liana Morrill, of Bridge City, New York and Bar Harbor every summer. For the last ten years Anthony and Barbara spent the month of April at Sanibel Island in Illinois, on September 13, 1927, a daughter of Earnest and Essie (Tackett) Koehler, and attended a one-room schoolhouse there before graduating from high school.
In 1945, she married John James Pomaiba, of Philadelphia. They resided for over 20 years in Prospect, CT, and were married nearly 50 years. She worked from home as a seamstress all of her life.
A Gray resident the past 15 years, she was an active member of the Bible Believing Baptist Church, where she taught children's church, was the card secretary for Pastor Vail and was on the hospitality, cleaning and communion committees. She also took part in building the new church.
She was a true friend to everyone, always available to listen or encourage, and never idle. She loved books, crossword and jigsaw puzzles, cooking, gardening, listening to music, needlework of all kinds, swimming, travelling and spending time with her family and friends. She made picture books for all of her great-nieces and -nephews, and quilts for many of her family. In her younger days, she excelled at fishing and baseball.
After visiting most of the U.S., she lived in West Germany for 3 years.
Lorine was predeceased by her husband, three brothers and a sister.
Left to cherish her memory are two daughters, Sandra Dione and her husband Robert, of Gray, and Marsha Wallace and grandchildren Kimberly and Edward III, of Homosassa, FL; a son, John and his wife Lori and grandchildren Sarah, Illinois.
A memorial service to celebrate her life was held on March 24, at the Bible Believing Baptist Church. Arrangements were by Wilson Funeral Home.
Interment in the spring will be private.
Ruth Trafford dies
2005-04-08
Ruth Arlene Antone Trafford, 70, passed away on March 29 at Central Maine, the youngest daughter of John Everett and Emily Matthews Antone.
Ruth graduated from New Gloucester High School in 1954.
On October, 1954, she married Maitland Dwaine Trafford at the Congregational Church in New Gloucester. They are the proud parents of Bruce Dwaine and Karen Marie.
Ruth was one of the hardest-working women that one would hope to meet. She learned her knack of getting along with people from several jobs, beginning with A and P Super Market in Gray. In 1971 she began a successful career as co-owner of B and R Dairy Bar along with her sister Beryl. In 1977 she became sole owner of the business and continued to run the Dairy Bar until 2001 when her health forced her to retire. In 1991 she started B and R Trucking. In the fall, after the dairy bar closed for the season, Ruth went to work for L. L. Bean. She continued this for several seasons.
She had many hobbies, but especially loved flower gardens. During the Christmas season she made Christmas wreaths. She learned to make afghans from her mother-in-law, Edith, and she always knit hats and mittens for the children.
She was blessed to have as her loving companion and best friend, Richard St. Germain, who has been by her side for the last 19 years. She let many of us know that she never could have made it through this trying time without his love and support.
During the last several years Ruth and Dick have spent the winter months in NC. A Memorial Service was held at Adams Green Funeral Home, 721 Elden St., Herndon, VA on Friday, March 11.
Interment was private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.
