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Cecile Almira (Bilter) Sanborn
2007-12-07
Cecile Almira (Bilter) Sanborn, 74, died at her home on Friday, November 2, following a long illness.
She was born in Skowhegan on May 11, 1933, a daughter of John F. Bilter and Lena Mae (Cobb) Bilter. As a young child, she was raised in Brooklyn, Maine, where she worked as a waitress. She married Raymond W. Sanborn on Aug. 23, 1958, in Portland. She spent the remainder of her years as a dedicated homemaker and mother.
The couple began their lives together in Portland. They later returned to Gray, where they raised six daughters. Later in life, they also lived in Sheridan, Wyo., and Topsham. They finally settled down in Richmond in 1991
She was known for her quick wit and sense of humor. She was an accomplished cook who made holiday meals and family gatherings a source of wonderful memories. She was also a "master cribbage player" and trivia buff. She enjoyed raising exotic fowl. She will be remembered as a strong, proud and loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Surviving are her husband; six daughters, Sheril Lillard, Kaye Bouchard, Cynthia Sanborn, Lori Woods, Cecile Green man, and Rae Hoskins; 13 grandchildren, Joseph, Bethany, Sarah, John, Israel, Kendra, Bridget, Dylan, Ryan, Joshua, Blaine, Shelby and Bradley; and 11 great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by two infant sons, Michael Sanborn and John Sanborn; and an infant grandson, Willie.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Fisher House Foundation, an organization that helps injured veterans and their families. Donations can be made on their Web site, www.fisherhouse.org, or mailed to the Fisher House Foundation Inc., 1401 Rockville Pike, Suite 600, Rockville, MD 20852.
Jon E. Barton
2006-08-18
Jon E. Barton, of Shaker Road in Gray, died August 10 in his home after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Portland on June 20, 1935, the son of Erwin E. and Elizabeth (Merrill) Barton, he attended schools in Westbrook and graduated from Westbrook High School in 1953.
On September 3, 1955, he married Jane N. Pollard of Gray. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary last year.
He retired from DOT State of Maine Fire Chiefs Association. He was a strong advocate of the Juvenile Fire Setters Program and has a scholarship named in his honor.
He was a member of the Masons Cumberland Lodge #12 of New Gloucester and past worthy patron of Order of Eastern Star #114 of New Gloucester. He was past Chairman of the SAD #15 School Board. He was a coach of his sons' Gray Little League and Babe Ruth baseball teams. He was also a Cub Scout Master of Pack 86 for many years.
He was predeceased by his mother Elizabeth in 1984 and his father Erwin in 2003.
He is survived by his wife Jane; three sons, Brian M. Barton of Poland, Craig W. Barton and wife Brenda of Gray, Timothy J. Barton of Gray and a daughter Kimberly J. (Barton) Hendry and husband Stephen of Chandler, Arizona.
A memorial service was held on Wednesday at the Gray Public Safety Building, with Reverend Douglas Hedstrom officiating. Arrangements were under the care of Wilson Funeral Home, Gray.
Memorial donations may be made to Gray Fire & Rescue 125 Shaker Road Gray, Maine 04101.
John M. Blanchard, Sr.
2006-08-18
John M. Blanchard, Sr,, 83, died Thursday, August 10, at Florida; and seven grandchildren, Rebecca Blanchard, David Guignard, Troy Guignard, Nicole Blanchard, Erin Blanchard, Erin Blanchard, Andrew Blanchard and Krista Blanchard.
He will also be sadly missed by his lifelong friends Phil and Anita James and family, of South Portland.
A graveside funeral service was held at Forest City Cemetery, South Portland, on Monday. Arrangements were by Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Barbara Bush Children's Hospital at Maine 04102.
Donald Curtis
2006-08-18
Donald Richard Curtis died triumphantly Monday, August 14, 2006, with his family.
Donald was born in Haverhill, MA, on August 19, 1917, son of Charles Richard Curtis and Hattie May Pitman. He attended Salem, MA schools and graduated from Springfield College in 1940 and later attended Tufts Medical School. He later attended The United States Coast Guard Academy and was a lieutenant during WWII. After serving, he was employed for thirty-eight years as an insurance underwriter for Mutual Fire Inspection Bureau of New England working New Hampshire. He retired in 1983.
Donald married Muriel Hazel Greeley in 1941. They moved to Maine Gladiolus Society, serving many positions. His passion for and mastery of raising glads won him many Maine, 630 Congress Street, P.O. Box 1134, Portland, Thompson Lake with family and friends in her tugboat Precious. She was a Constant Caregiver and loving mother.
She is survived by six children: Helen Terri Trafford, of Baldwin; Pamela McAfee, of Gray; Charles Litrocapes, of Scarborough; Peter Litrocapes, of South Portland; Sandra Billings, of New Gloucester; and James Litrocapes, of South Portland. Also surviving are a sister, Charlotte Sowers, of Damascus, Florida; a brother, Thomas Leonard, of Freeport; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
A funeral was held Thursday at Wilson Funeral Home, with committal in Gray Village Cemetery. Pastor Douglas Hedstrom officiated.
Memorial donations may be made to Gray Rescue, 125 Shaker Road, Gray, ME 04039.
Arrangements were by Wilson Funeral Home.
