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Dorothy Hansen dies
2005-05-27
Dorothy T. Hansen, formerly of Gray and Brunswick, died Monday, May 23, at her home after a battle with brain cancer.
Dorothy was born on April 25, 1939, in Edmore, Iowa, where she attended high school. While Dorothy stayed in the Midwest to earn her degree in music education at Maine for her musical gifts and talents. She was the harpist for the Portland Symphony Orchestra in the 1970s, and provided music for numerous weddings, musicals and celebrations. She loved sharing her talent, and had many fine harp students. Her music led her to be involved with many local music groups, clubs and ensembles. She was honored most recently to serve her fellow musicians as President of the Rossini Club.
In addition to her musical career, Dorothy was a music teacher in the Gray-New Gloucester school system for a semester, and also enjoyed working in retail at Jordan Marsh and Macy's, as well as selling jewelry at Fairbanks, Frost and Lowe.
The greatest joy in Dorothy's life, outside of her family, was her faith. A lifelong Christian, Dorothy was a very active member at Emmaus Lutheran Church, where she served the church as Choir Director for more than 25 years. She participated in bible studies, taught Sunday school, served on committees and gave her time freely in any way she could. Dorothy was an example to all around her of how to live her faith.
Dorothy is survived by her mother, Mrs. Ruth Thogerson, of Huxley, Illinois; brother Mark Thogerson, of Whitehall, Vermont; daughter Vivika DeNegre, of Guilford, CT; son Fritz Hansen, of Westbrook, Maine Medical Center on May 24, at the age of 87.
He leaves to mourn him his wife of 58 years, Beatrice, and their children, Susan Wood and her husband Barry, Karen Webb and Peter Muzzy and his wife Sue. He leaves seven grandchildren: Chris Muzzy, Scott Muzzy, Amy Wood, Eric Wood, Jena Webb, Sarah Muzzy and Heather Muzzy. He is mourned also by his brother, Mark Muzzy, and sisters June Thurber, Mae Muzzy and Carol Joyce.
George graduated from Pennell Institute in 1935, and joined the Army Air Corps, serving during the war years in Karachi, India. After the war, he was employed most of his working life in the retail food business with the A&P Tea Company.
He was a life member of the Gray Congregational Church, and served many years as a deacon.. He worked with the Boy Scouts, and served on the local School Board. He and his wife crisscrossed the country by car and plane dozens of times, keeping in close contact with the children and their families. Bowling was another joy, and he was a pro. He loved his home and family, and he will be deeply missed by all who loved him.
Funeral arrangements are under the care of Wilson Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at the Gray Congregational Church on Saturday, May 28, at 10:00 A.M. A graveside service will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Gray Congregational Church on Brown Street in Gray.
Forrest Walker, 77
2005-06-03
Forrest E Walker, Jr., 77, died May 30 at home with his family, following a battle with cancer. He was born in Flint, Texas.
He came back to Maine Children's Cancer Program, 100 Campus Drive, Scarborough, ME 04074.
Arthur Ritzmann
2005-07-15
Arthur M. Ritzmann, 87, of Gray and Holiday, Florida.
Mr. Ritzmann was born in the Bronx, New York and a member of the Presbyterian Church of Seven Springs in New Port Richey, New York, Nancy Murphy and her husband John, of Oakdale, Florida.
Elaine M. Moran, 79
2005-08-05
Elaine Marie Moran, 79, of New Gloucester, died Wednesday July 27, 2005 after a lengthy illness.
Elaine was born in Auburn on September 26, 1925, a daughter of William Ferracci and Gabrielle (Martin) Ferracci. She was educated in Mt. Vernon, NY, schools and graduated from AB Davis High School Class of 1943.
She worked for many years as a Direct Care giver at Pineland Center. After retirement she volunteered at Memorial School in New Gloucester helping especially with the reading program. She was an avid reader, enjoyed yard sailing, and getting away to camp.
She will be remembered as a generous, liberal, understanding and open-minded woman. She had a wonderful sense of humor and wit who liked to keep things light and maintained this spirit throughout her life. Most important to her was her family and any occasion for a gathering.
She is survived by five children: Roger LeClair, Jr. of Gray; Dr. James LeClair, of New York; Dorian LeClair, of Bowdoin; and Richard LeClair, of Freeport; 11 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Robert Ferracci, of Monmouth, and William Ferracci, of Maine Medical Center after battling courageously for years over a debilitating illness.
Mr. Niss lived on West Gray Road for many years.
Born in Belfast on March 23, 1949, and raised in Bath, he graduated from Proctor Academy in Andover, NH, and from Colorado College in 1971 with a degree in journalism.
He came from a long line of writers and historians, among them Maine Sunday Telegram. It was a tremendous outlet for his most beloved pastimes: camping, paddling, hiking and so forth. Numerous awards were bestowed upon him from the AP, UPI, FBI and more.
We have lost someone special who no longer feels the pain of a disease that robbed him of years of his life.
He was predeceased by his mother, Abby S. Niss.
He is survived by his father, William U. Niss; two sons, Joshua C. Niss and Matthew J.R. Niss; a sister, Sarah Payson; several nieces, greatnieces and nephews; childhood friend, William T. Phinney; many beloved friends and colleagues.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, August 16, at 10 A.M. at the First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church, Congress Street, Portland.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Baxter State Park Donation Fund, 64 Balsam Drive, Millinocket, Washington, D.C., where she was employed by the Veteran's Administration. She later accepted a position with the National Council of YMCAs in the Railroad Division. Her office was located in the old Union Station in Ohio, where she worked in several capacities while raising a family. In Ashland, she was also an active volunteer in town, church and school activities and was a member of the First Methodist Church of Ashland. She was also a Brownie and Girl Scout leader. After returning to Vermont. In 1987, Anne married Martin R. Herrick, of Peaks Island. They enjoyed many loving and happy years together. They became involved in genealogy and traced their ancestors back many generations. She was reasonably well traveled and, especially, enjoyed her trips to Nova Scotia and Scotland. Her great-great-grandparents were among the original settlers of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. In Scotland, she was thrilled to walk the streets in Edinborough as her great,-great-grandfather had before her.
Anne enjoyed raising flowers and spent many hours in her flowerbeds until her illness forced her to stop. She was a great cook and enjoyed making her husband his favorite pies as well as baking all sorts of other wonderful pastries and breads.
Her greatest enjoyment was her family. She loved family gatherings and spending time with her children and grandchildren, whom she loved dearly. She was always a "big tease" and loved playing tricks on her grandchildren. She had a great sense of humor and could usually find a "funny side" to things.
She attended the Pownal Congregational Church and was a member of the AARP. Anne was predeceased by three daughters, Linda, Cynthia and Kathy Cordell; her parents; and two brothers, Warren and Ralph Whitney. She is survived by her loving husband, Martin Herrick of Pownal; two daughters, Cheryl Croxford and her husband, Curt, of Pittston; Carolyn Pollard and her husband Jeff of Raymond; two granddaughters, Jessica Hinds and her husband, Joshua, of Gardiner and Christina Pollard of Raymond; two grandsons, Jason Croxford of Pittston and Jeffrey Pollard, Jr., of Raymond; great-grandchildren Gregory and Brianna Hinds of Gardiner; one brother, Wilbert Whitney and his wife, Janet, of Augusta; two sisters-in-law, Adeline Whitney of Gray and Paula Whitney of Fitchburg, MA; her mother-in-law, Eileen Herrick, of Machiasport; a brother-in-law, Mark Herrick and his wife, Debra, of West Paris; several aunts and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Contributions may be made to the First Parish Congregational Church, 461 Elmwood Road, Pownal, ME 04069, c/o Edna Menchen.
