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Agatha K. DeRepentigny - June 18, 1935 - February 18, 2022

Departed: 02/18/2022 (Old Orchard Beach)

Obituary Preview: Agatha K. DeRepentigny, 86 of Boothbay and Old Orchard Beach died on February 18, 2022 at the Sussman House in Rockport.

Agatha was born on June 18, 1935, in Biddeford, Maine to Stanley and Mary Curly Kenney. She attended St. Mary’s schools in Biddeford and graduated from Old Orchard Beach High School in 1954. Following graduation, she married Daniel DeRepentigny and together they had four children, Denise Daniel, Kelly and Shawn.

The family moved to Boothbay in 1969 when she and Dan purchased the Boothbay Register, followed by the Opera House and the Tugboat Inn. After her children were raised and the businesses sold, she returned to Old Orchard to live and worked at the Beagle Ridge law firm in Portland where she was the receptionist. She was very fond of the firm’s partners and her coworkers and formed lasting friendships. She retired in 1999.

During her retirement she was employed as a cashier at the former Radley's Super Market in Old Orchard Beach.

Agatha was predeceased by her parents, her three brothers Patrick, Stephen and John Bridges and her son Kelly DeRepentigny and daughter in law Ann DeRepentigny.

She is survived by her children, Denise (Michael) Marr of Boothbay, Daniel (Theresa) DeRepentigny of Old Orchard Beach, and Shawn (Patricia) DeRepentigny of Vero Beach, Florida. Her grandchildren, Nicole (Robert) Fallon, Justin DeRepentigny, Kaitlyn DeRepentigny, Brennan DeRepentigny, Cullen Gillis, Chelsea (Nick) Trumpler, Jessica DeRepentigny and five greatgrandchildren.

A funeral Mass will be held Saturday February 26, 2022, at 11:00 AM at St. Margaret’s Church, 6 Saco Ave. Old Orchard Beach.

Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Biddeford. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to  ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105

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Roger J. Ciufo - May 19, 1929 - January 31, 2022

Departed: 01/31/2022 (Old Orchard Beach)

Obituary Preview: Roger J. Ciufo PPH and Rutland Herald

Saco, Roger J. Ciufo, 92, passed away Monday, January 31, 2022.

He was born in Ludlow, VT on May 19, 1929, the son of Alexander and Lena Marro Ciufo. He married the love of his life, Phyllis Valente,  August 16, 1958, at St. Peter's Church in Rutland, VT.

Roger graduated from Black River High School in Ludlow. He received a Bachelor’s Degree In Economics from the University of Vermont.  Roger graduated in 1965 from Fairfield University in Connecticut with a Master's Degree in Education.  Roger served in the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict from 1951 until 1955. While serving, he worked on the budget for the Haneda Air Force base. He was a member of the Air Force Jazz band playing the clarinet.

After his service, he returned to Ludlow, VT and began teaching at his alma mater. He continued his career in education in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Vermont.  A highlight of his career was collaborating with the US Secretary of Education during the late 1960s. He worked with General Learning Corporation to establish Community Colleges including Brookdale Community College in Lincroft, NJ.

While in Vermont, he assisted in implementing the educational specifics for  Mill River Union School in Clarendon, Vt. He later served as the Assistant Principal of Green Mountain High School in Chester, Vt. In 1984 he moved to Biddeford, Maine and served as Assistant Superintendent of Schools from 1987 until he retired in 1997. Roger enjoyed daily reading of the New York Times, watching the Green Bay Packers and the New York Yankees, but his focus was always his family. In recent years, while he was a resident of assisted living facilities, he created a monthly newsletter that included present-day news highlights, interesting historical stories, and interviews of staff and residents. His newsletter always ended with words of wisdom which he called Thoughts of the Day. One of his messages was this one: “We do not know what future challenges may bring, nevertheless, we should resolve to live each day to the best of our ability and not willingly retreat without resistance.”

Roger is predeceased by his wife Phyllis Ciufo in 2013.

Survivors include 2 daughters Linda Mullin of Rutland, Vt and husband Michael and Debra Comar of Old Orchard Beach and husband Scott; 4 grandsons Michael, Matthew and Luke Mullin and Stephen Comar, a great-grandson Colton Comar, several nieces and nephews.

A funeral Mass will be held Monday February 7, 2022, at 11:00 am St. Margaret Church, Saco Ave, Old Orchard Beach, Maine. Late spring funeral services will be held in Ludlow, Vt with a burial to follow at Pleasant View Cemetery in Ludlow concluded by US Air Force Military Honors.

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Marie E Almy - Unknown - November 13, 2021

Departed: 11/13/2021 (Old Orchard Beach)

Obituary Preview: WELLS - Marie E. (O'Connell) Almy, 76, passed away quietly and peacefully with her devoted daughter and best friend, Julie, by her side on Saturday, November 13, 2021.

Born in Ayer, MA, Marie was one of eight siblings. After high school she married Richard Almy, who predeceased her in 2017. A diligent worker, Marie ran a home day care for many years, owned a home cleaning business and eventually worked at Ayer Junior Senior High School in the cafeteria where she brightened the days of many with her kindness, sweet personality and warm smile before retiring after 17 years.

Some of Marie’s fondest memories were of family vacations spent visiting relatives in Tiverton (RI), going to Lake Winnipesaukee (NH) to enjoy waterslides, drive-ins, mini golf, and make your own sundaes, or trips to Maine, and she most enjoyed time by the ocean.

After retirement, Marie spent years caring for her beloved granddaughters. She also enjoyed spending time and lunches out with her siblings and friends and was a member of a bowling league.

A last big adventure was living a dream of moving to the ocean and Wells in 2018 with Julie. Even though Marie’s health concerns were challenging, she was not one to complain and focused instead on connecting with the people around her and being a part of her community. She created new memories with Julie in their home and spent treasured moments going to the beach and watching the ocean, and admiring the big sky and tall pines surrounding her. Marie was a member of the Wells Ogunquit Senior Center where she enjoyed having lunch and listening to music. A lover of animals, Marie was comforted by and cherished her pet companions. A gentle, accepting person with a beautiful soul, she gave and received love from all who became part of her life.

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Irene Blanche Murray - May 22, 1924 - November 01, 2021

Departed: 11/01/2021 (Old Orchard Beach)

Obituary Preview: LIMERICK AND OLD ORCHARD BEACH, MAINE-- Irene B. Murray was the first child born of the union of Arthur and Loretta Fregeau Loranger in Lowell, Massachusetts on May 22, 1924, died November 1, 2021, in Yarmouth, Maine.

The family moved to Old Orchard Beach, Maine where Irene’s father worked as a Superintendent of the Saco-Lowell Shops in the 1930s and 1940s.

Irene was educated in the Old Orchard Beach school system and graduated from Old Orchard Beach High School in 1942. She then attended and graduated from the Mercy Hospital School of Nursing.

Irene married Donald N. Murray in November of 1947. He died on February 4, 1985.

As a Registered Nurse, Mrs. Murray worked in the Labor and Delivery department at the Maine General Hospital in Portland. She later worked at the Hartford Hospital in Hartford, Connecticut from 1951 to 1959, as Head Nurse in the Delivery Room. Following her moving back to Maine in 1959 to help with the care of her aging parents, she worked at the Maine Medical Center in Portland as Assistant Head Nurse in the labor and Delivery department until her retirement in 1985.

Irene spent her later years as a resident of Limerick and was a devout member of St, Mathews Parish, participating in teaching Christian Doctrine to people with disabilities. Her springs and summers were filled with organizing the Toy Booth for the Annual Church Fair. Irene was a member of the Ladies Sodality, church choir, bereavement committee and she was always available to lend a hand to anyone in need.

She was a devoted family person as well as an avid fisherwoman, golfer, gardener, hunter and knitter. She loved the outdoors and people. Her relishes and jellies will be missed by all.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a brother, Charles A. Loranger, 2 sisters, Grace Bergeron and Marie Loranger.

Irene is survived by her only child, Diana M. Murray, of Limerick; her brother, Robert Loranger of Australia, her grandson, Jonathan J. Murray of Meriden, Connecticut and multiple loving nieces and nephews around the world.

Due to Covid 19, a Mass of Christian Burial will be held in the Spring at St Mathews Church in Limerick at a time and date to be announced.

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Anita E. Mokarzel - May 01, 1928 - October 20, 2021

Departed: 10/20/2021 (Old Orchard Beach)

Obituary Preview: Anita E. Mokarzel, 93, of East Grand Ave passed away Tuesday October 20, 2021 with her family at her side.

She was born May 1, 1928, in Portland the daughter of Cosmo and Grace Galli Romano.

She attended Portland schools and graduated from Portland High School, where she was a cheerleader.

Anita met her future husband, Joseph, at the famous ball room on the Old Orchard Beach Pier and the rest was history.

Anita modeled for Bernie’s Fashions, and worked as a telephone operator for New England Telephone and later in insurance.

Her greatest business success was as a motel owner for the Sea Drift and Atlantis Motels, in Old Orchard Beach, for over 50 years.

Because of her never ending washing of motel towels from morning to night, she soon became known as “The Towel Lady of Old Orchard Beach”.

Anita was a member of St. Margaret’s Catholic Church of Old Orchard, Good Shepherd Parish.

She enjoyed dining out, always wearing fashionable clothing and was known for her big white glasses and bling.  She enjoyed wintering in Florida and spending time with family was her greatest joy.

She is predeceased by her husband Joseph Mokarzel in 2014.

She is survived by a son JJ Mokarzel of Old Orchard Beach, 2 daughters Missy and Lisa Mokarzel of Old Orchard Beach, a sister Sylvia Guidi of Ft. Myers, Florida and 4 grandchildren, Joseph, Joshua, Jordan and Danielle.

Friends and relatives may call at the Dennett, Craig & Pate Funeral Home 365 Main St, Saco Sunday October 24, 2021, from 3 to 6 pm.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Margaret’s Church Monday October 25, 2021, at 11:00.

Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery where she will be laid to rest next to her husband Joseph. Old  Orchard Beach Funeral home are entrusted with her arrangements.

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VELMA E. WILLIAMS - Unknown - September 19, 2021

Departed: 09/19/2021 (Old Orchard Beach)

Obituary Preview: On Sunday, September 19, 2021, Velma Elizabeth Williams, passed away after a brief illness at the age of 92.  Velma was born in Biddeford, Maine on August 8, 1929, to Elizabeth  McGarrity Williams and James Williams. She attended Saint Mary’s elementary school in Biddeford, and graduated from Old Orchard Beach High School.  Velma spent her career as a buyer for Porteous, Mitchell and Braun, where her eye for fashion and her outgoing personality earned her the respect and affection of her employers and coworkers.

Velma lived in Old Orchard Beach for most of her life, where she volunteered regularly for town activities and put in hundreds of hours at both local and national elections.  In addition to a full time career, Velma helped raise nieces and nephews,  and cared for her mother “Lizzy” and her lifelong companion Emerson Cummings to the end of their lives.

Velma moved to Atlantic Heights in 2018, where she had a smile and a joke for everyone and made many good friends.  She loved to make people laugh and every party or holiday was just an excuse to dress up in a costume and entertain her fellow residents.

Velma was preceded in death by her beloved companion, Emerson Cummings, her sisters Dorothy, Deida and Tena, and her brother Clarence.  She is survived by her brother Earl Williams of South Nyack, NY and many nieces,  nephews, great nieces and nephews and life-long friends. Flowers are gratefully declined.  Donations can be made in Velma’s honor to The E Emerson Cummings Memorial Scholarship at Old Orchard Beach High School, 40 Emerson Cummings Blvd., OOB, ME 04064

A graveside service for friends and family will be held at Scarborough Memorial Cemetery on Old Blue Point Road on October 16th at 10:00 am.

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Bernard Stein - Unknown - April 16, 2021

Departed: 04/16/2021 (Old Orchard Beach)

Obituary Preview: Captain Bernard Stein, long time resident of Ogunquit, Maine passed away peacefully on April 16 in Sarasota, Florida. He received his undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering at CCNY and an associate degree  in business at the University of New Hampshire. Along with his love of fishing, he was an entrepreneur, earning twelve US patents for designing and  inventing hospital health care equipment and quality control software. He designed his family’s beautiful home and Shore Road Gallery in Ogunquit, which he ran with his wife Elaine for over 40 years. He leaves behind three children and their spouses, Tobie and Richard, David and Madonna, Pamela and Martin, as well as three grandchildren, Michelle, Minnah, and Jacob. Contributions may be made in memory of Bernard and Elaine Stein to the Ogunquit Art Museum.

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Victor R Gava - Unknown - April 12, 2021

Departed: 04/12/2021 (Old Orchard Beach)

Obituary Preview: Victor “Bob” R Gava, known to many as “Captain Bob,” 93, of Scarborough (Pine Point), Maine, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 12, 2021 of natural causes.

Victor was born in Nazareth, PA in 1928 to Augusto and Elizabetta Gava and was the first generation born in the USA after his family migrated from Godega, Italy. He was the ninth child out of twelve siblings. He is predeceased by his brothers whom all served in the US military and their spouses: Frank and Emma Gava, August and Katherine Gava, Pete and Betty Gava, Baby Andy, Andy and Judy Gava, George and Catherine Gava, and James and Silvana Gava. He is also predeceased by his sisters and their spouses: Augusta Frey, Pierina and Joseph Deutsch, Rachel and Charlie Ossenick, and Amelia and John Zaleskie. He was married to Dorothy “Dotty” Merrill-Gava in 1947 and met her at a dance hall in Navy uniform on the OOB pier. Dotty passed away in 2015 and is greatly missed by her family and was a very dedicated spouse, mother and grandmother. He is also predeceased by his beloved dog, Hunter, whom he loved taking rabbit hunting.

Victor is remembered often saying his famous expression “if you knew what these hands knew!” He was a farm machinery mechanic, WWII Veteran, lobsterman, fisherman, police officer, pilot, fishing charter captain and plane, car and truck mechanic among other qualifications. He gave concrete meaning to the word, hard-work, and will always be remembered for his exceptional work ethic and level of knowledge for fixing everything and anything.

Victor grew up on a farm and was responsible for milking the cows as a kid and later was hired to fix farm machinery as a youth and often spoke of his out of the box inventions to make the machinery more functional. As a teenager he joined the US Navy and served as a security guard for an Admiral due to his expert rifleman skills. He ventured to Pine Point in the Navy and met his spouse, Dotty, and decided to stay in Maine to work and build a family to which he lived 73 years. There he began lobster fishing on a dory until he had the San R Marie built, which was named after his three children: Sandra, Rita and Marie. He was also well-known for taking out fishing parties to which he often had loyal yearly customers. Victor had a house built in Florida in 1963 that him and his family ventured to and from Maine part of the year until 2020. He bought a Cessna 140 tail dragger that he flew back and forth to Maine. His three daughters flew with him on a few flights and during one flight the wind was so strong many flights were grounded and he told his daughter that ventured with him “whatever happens don’t touch the controls,” and they landed safely. On another flight he told his daughter “we are so low we might hit the mountain because of the cloud cover don’t tell your mother” so they flew 5,000 ft straight up through the clouds so he could see again. Later, Victor bought a Cessna 182 and was the first to pioneer spotting fish from his plane for commercial fisherman mainly out of Port Salerno, Florida. He always spoke of seeing purple in the water and that was indication of fish that often resulted in catching thousands. He is also known for helping to engineer the original pier and co-op in Pine Point, playing the guitar and finally retired from taking fishing parties on the San R Marie in his early 80s.

Victor is survived by three children: Sandra Zook-Gava, of Biddeford, Maine; Rita Doody and her spouse, Fred Doody, of Scarborough, Maine; and Marie Waterman, of Falmouth, Maine. He is also survived by four grandchildren: Crystal Waterman, of Buxton, Maine; Bryan Zook and his spouse, Eden, of Deerfield, New Hampshire; Angela Coates and her spouse, Eric Coates, their children, Julia and Mitchell, of Casco, Maine; and Missy Waterman, of Falmouth, Maine.

A private family graveside service will he held on May 8, 2021.

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Margaret Sprague - July 07, 1921 - March 21, 2021

Departed: 03/21/2021 (Old Orchard Beach)

Obituary Preview: Margaret Sprague

Old Orchard Beach - Margaret Sprague, 99 years and 8 ½ months, went to her heavenly home peacefully with the love of her family on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at Seal Rock.  She was born in Westbrook on July 7, 1921, the daughter of Francis and Florida Townsend.

Margaret loved her family, her “Red Cat” and her special angel.  She enjoyed doing word find puzzles and watching the Patriots.

She was predeceased by her parents, her husband and son-in-law Jimmie Wheat, sister Dot Kennedy and brothers George, Raymond, Henry 1st, Robert, Donald, Philip “Dick”, and Carl “John”.

She is survived by her children Sandra Babson of Standish, Carol Wheat of Scottsville, KY, Donna (Bob) Bilodeau of Lyman, Michael (Elizabeth) Sprague of Long Beach, CA, Karen (Steven) Violette of Frenchville, her sister Jeannette Dumas of Arundel, her brother James (Agnes) Townsend of Saco, Henry Townsend of Saco, 12 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and 10 great-great grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Margaret fought and survived Covid-19. The family would like to thank Dr. Arim Berman and the nurses who took great care of our mother.

Calling hours will be Thursday, March 25, 2021 from 4-6pm at the Dennett, Craig & Pate Funeral Home, 365 Main Street, Saco.  A funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Margaret’s Church of Good Shephard Parish on Friday, March 26, 2021 at 1:00pm.  Burial will be at a later date at St. Hyacinth Cemetery, Westbrook. Arrangements are in the care of Old Orchard Beach Funeral Home and conducted by Dennett, Craig & Pate. Condolences may be posted to www.oobfh.com

Memorial donations may be made in Margaret’s honor to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959.

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Diane E. (Cushing) Maxim - Unknown - February 13, 2021

Departed: 02/13/2021 (Old Orchard Beach)

Obituary Preview: Diane E. (Cushing) Maxim of Whitefield, Maine, passed away on February 13, 2021.  She was born at home in Lancaster, MA, the daughter of Edward and Eleanor Cushing, and married to Winfield L Maxim until his death in 1993.  She leaves her brother, Ronald T. Cushing and his wife, Mercedes, of Clermont, Florida, her sister, Deborah G. Zinkievich and her husband, Michael, of Oxford, MA, her sister-in-law, Ruth E. Cushing, of Whitefield, ME, with whom she lived for some time, two nephews and eight nieces as well as grand nephews and nieces.  Her brother, Jonathan E. Cushing, predeceased her in 1988.  A special thank you to Ruth Cushing, Diane’s nephew Jay and niece Sabrina for their loving care as well as the kind and diligent staff of Maine General LTC at Gray Birch.  She was a member of the Kennebunk Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses for many years and leaves many friends there and in the Saco area.  She moved and became a member of the Augusta East Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses.  She was active in the Christian ministry all her life and firmly believed in the hope the Bible contains of a resurrection to life on earth under God’s Kingdom.  Diane had requested that there be no funeral arrangements.

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Elizabeth Betty Blow - February 23, 1933 - January 23, 2021

Departed: 01/23/2021 (Old Orchard Beach)

Obituary Preview: Elizabeth (Betty) Blow, 87 of Old Orchard Beach died of complications from COVID-19 virus on January 23, 2021 at Pine Point nursing home, Scarborough, Maine.

She was born February 25, 1933 in Yarmouth Nova Scotia and later moved to Massachusetts and Maine. While living in Old Orchard Beach, Betty ran a daycare for many years which she was most proud of. Betty enjoyed knitting, watching game shows, birdwatching, sitting in front of a campfire, shopping, listening to oldies and family cookouts.She had a great sense of humor and would make people laugh with her antics. She was a caring and loving person who was there to help and support anyone who needed a helping hand whether friend or family.

She was married to Ronald Blow for 53 years and was also an active member of the Franco American War Veterans Ladies Auxiliary board.

Predeceasing Betty was her husband Ronald Blow, her son James “Jim” LaFlam, and 3 Brothers and 1 sister; Earl Clayton,Ernest “Jim” Clayton, John “Jack”Clayton and Cora Muise.

Survivors include her daughter Heather Ann Forrest of Old Orchard Beach and her son John Harrison of New York. She had 11 Grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

A celebration of her life will be held in the spring, where she will be laid to rest next to her husband in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Deering Park Section.

Old Orchard Beach Funeral Home are entrusted with her services. Condolence maybe posted to www.oob.com

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Lawrence J. Capdeville Sr - Unknown - December 13, 2020

Departed: 12/13/2020 (Old Orchard Beach)

Obituary Preview: Lawrence J. Capdeville Sr passed away Sunday December 13, 2020.

He is survived by his 4 children, Larry Jr, Linda, Bobby and Nancy. He has 8 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother George and sister Corrine.

Lawrence was a proud veteran, having spent 8 years in the US Navy.

He was a resident of Old Orchard Beach for the past 36 years.

Private family burial service will be held.

Old Orchard Beach funeral home is entrusted with his services.

Dennett, Craig & Pate Funeral home, 365 Main St, Saco are coordinating the arrangements.

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Norma F Baker - March 18, 1928 - November 17, 2020

Departed: 11/17/2020 (Old Orchard Beach)

Obituary Preview: Former Town Councilor, Lt Cmdr. U S Navy (Ret)., Norma F. Baker, age 92, died November 17, 2020, at the Maine Veterans’ Home in Scarborough. She was born March 18, 1928 in Portland, a daughter of Emerson Dyar Parlin and Gladys Juliet Bailey Parlin. For many years as a child she spent summers in Old Orchard Beach working with her father at Emerson’s Candy on the Old Orchard Beach Pier. She moved to Old Orchard Beach permanently in 1973. She later moved to the Pines, a retirement community in Ocean Park, where she resided until ill health, when she moved to Maine Veterans’ Home in Scarborough. Norma was educated in the Portland Public school system graduating from Portland High School. Following her high school graduation she attended and graduated from the University of Maine in Orono with a Bachelor of Arts in History and Government. She later graduated from the Naval School of Justice and the Navy Post Graduate School. Norma was employed for several years as an Office Manager in the Medical Practice of Dr. Brown, until her retirement. Following the death of her father she continued to operate Emerson’s Candy Store in Old Orchard Beach for several years until she finally retired from actively working. The store is still operating under the ownership of Mike Dickinson, who apprenticed and worked for Norma’s father while in high school. Prior to being elected as a Town Councilor, she served on the Town’s Zoning Board of Appeals, License Ordinance Revision Committee, Citizens Advisory Committee and the Charter Commission. She is survived by a nephew, Michael E. Parlin of Branchville, South Carolina, 2 nieces, Susan Garcia of Hunter’s Chapel, Florida and Cheryl Winsor of McDonough, Georgia. Due to Covid 19, a Funeral Service with Military Honors will be held at a time and date to be announced at the Southern Maine Veterans’ Cemetery , 83 Stanley Road, Springvale. Condolences may be sent to www. oobfh.com Arrangements are under the direction of the OLD ORCHARD BEACH FUNERAL HOME, 36 PORTLAND AVENUE, OLD ORCHARD BEACH.

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Elaine Marilyn Stein - Unknown - November 14, 2020

Departed: 11/14/2020 (Old Orchard Beach)

Obituary Preview: Elaine Marilyn Stein, long-time resident of Ogunquit, Maine and owner of Shore Road Gallery 1974-2014, passed away peacefully in Sarasota, Florida on November 14, 2020. She was born in Brooklyn and was 85 years old. Shore Road Gallery presented the work of important artists such as Frank Handlen, Leo Meissner, Emile Gruppe, Theresa Bernstein, and William Meyerowitz. She is survived by her husband Bernard Stein; children Tobie Stein, David Stein, and Pamela Stein Brenner; daughter-in-law Madonna Jacobs Stein; sons-in-law Richard Grossberg and Martin Brenner; and grandchildren Michelle Trauring, Minnah Stein, and Jacob Stein. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Ogunquit Museum of American Art and the Ogunquit Memorial Library.

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Susan D. Stewart - Unknown - November 05, 2020

Departed: 11/05/2020 (Old Orchard Beach)

Obituary Preview: STEWART, Susan D. Grace, 90, of Old Orchard Beach died November 5, 2020, in Old Orchard Beach. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.  Old Orchard Beach Funeral Home.

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Faith Abby Legere - November 22, 1931 - August 17, 2020

Departed: 08/17/2020 (Old Orchard Beach)

Obituary Preview: Faith Abby Legere Saco, Faith Legere, 88, of Harbor Drive passed away Monday August 17, 2020 at the Maine Medical Center in Portland.

She was born in Portland Maine November 22, 1931 the daughter of Theo and Sara Williams Knowlton.

Faith attended local schools and graduated from South Portland High School.

Faith attended local business school and worked for many years for the accounting firm of Ernest and Whinney.

She was earlier employed by Handy Boats of Falmouth.

Faith was a member of Order of the Eastern Star and she also played piano and organ at many of the local churches.

She is predeceased by her husband Raymond and her daughter Deborah Johnson.

Survivors include a daughter Pamela Garwood of San Antonio, Texas and her husband Michael, 4 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held Thursday at Brooklawn Memorial Park.

Services are conducted by The Old Orchard Beach Funeral Home, coordinate by Dennett, Craig & Pate Funeral Home 365 Main St, Saco, Maine.

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Dorothy Theresa Charland - May 03, 1924 - July 29, 2020

Departed: 07/29/2020 (Old Orchard Beach)

Obituary Preview: Old Orchard Beach, Dorothy Theresa Charland, 96, passed away Wednesday July 29, 2020 at her daughter’s Home in Naugatuck, Ct.  She  was born in Montreal, Canada May 3, 1924 the daughter of Hector and Maria Brulotte Valade.

Dorothy and her family moved to the United States at a young age.

She attended local schools and worked in the textile mills for a short period of time.

She and her family owned for a period of time the Lamp Lighter Cabins in Old Orchard Beach.

Dorothy was a member of St. Margaret’s Church of Old Orchard Beach, Good Shepherd Parish.  She was involved in the Sisters of Isabella and also volunteered for The Southern Maine Medical Auxiliary Cardiac Capers Shows.

Dorothy enjoyed painting, crafts and crocheting.

She has resided with her daughter Yvonne in Ct. for the last five years.

She is predeceased by her husband Rene Henry Charland and a son Gary Charland.

Survivors include a son Edward Charland of Saco and a daughter Yvonne Schepis and her husband Robert of Naugatuck, Ct, 7 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.

Friends and relatives may call at the Dennett, Craig & Pate Funeral Home 365 Main St, Saco, Friday August 7, 2020 from 5 to 7 PM.  Please follow current Covid protocol with mask and social distancing.

A Funeral Mass will be held 10:00 AM Saturday August 8, 2020 at Most Holy Trinity , Main St, Saco.

Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest next to her husband Rene.

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Leslie Merrill Eastman - Unknown - July 17, 2020

Departed: 07/17/2020 (Old Orchard Beach)

Obituary Preview: Leslie Merrill Eastman, son of Leslie Earl and Gertrude Estelle (Lalonde) Eastman was born 7 September 1940 in the Trull Hospital in Biddeford, Maine and passed away at Gosnell Hospice House in Scarborough, Maine 17 July 2020. Les graduated from the Old Orchard Beach High School in 1959 and University of Southern Maine with a BS in Geography and an MA in Maine Studies. While a student, he worked for Maine Audubon Society where he arranged and guided field trips. He went on to teach Maine History and Current Events at the Lewiston High School for 25 years a career that drew upon his love for Maine history and allowed him time off to track down rare plants.  He was known for his innovative teaching style and was awarded a Certificate of Excellence for Newspapers in Education, and was Yearbook Teacher of the Year twice.

As a product of the meeting of three cultures of 17th century New England, English, French and Native American and a 10th generation Mainer, he spent his boyhood exploring the coastal marshes and swamps of Old Orchard Beach, collecting everything from salamanders to pitcher plants.  Family weekends were spent with his parents who shared his interest in rocks, traveling Maine’s countryside in search of a variety of minerals.  Les became a knowledgeable collector and the vast majority of his mineral collection was purchased by Harvard University.

According to Down East Magazine 1985, Les is considered “Maine’s premier rare plant detective who has discovered or relocated over 300 plant species in Maine and who is widely considered one of the most important botanists ever to work in Maine.”  Les has, according to many of Maine’s leading botanists, “added more to our knowledge of the state’s rare plants than any other individual in this century.

Past president of the distinguished Josselyn Botanical Society, Les also served on the Rare and Endangered Plant Species Committee of the New England Botanical Club of Harvard University and was a an executive board member of the Maine Naturalist .  He was the author of more than 100 journal articles and scientific reports on rare plants, including the Rhodora and Northeastern Naturalist and author of Rare Vascular Plants of Maine and co-authored The Flora of Oxford County with Christopher Campbell.  In 1993 he received the Outstanding Botanist Award from The New England Wildflower Society for the discovery and documentation of Maine’s rarest plant species.

He married his childhood friend, Jo Ann Darling, in 1986 at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Saco, Maine. They remodeled an 1875 farm house in Greene, Maine where they established extensive gardens.

In 2004 they moved to Lecanto, Florida where they were active with the Nature Coast Unitarian Universalists. They traveled to England, Scotland, and Wales, Trinidad, and the Yucatan, Mexico as well as exploring the biodiversity of Florida. In 2016 they returned to their home in Old Orchard Beach, Maine. A Private Family burial service will be held at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Saco.  Arrangements are conducted by The Old Orchard Beach Funeral home 36 Portland Ave, Old Orchard Beach. Condolences may be placed at http://www.oobfh.com.

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Tony Jones - September 20, 1982 - June 04, 2020

Departed: 06/04/2020 (Old Orchard Beach)

Obituary Preview: Tony Jones was a kind and loving sole. He choose a hard road for his life and in the end it did not work out. He was born In Salt Lake City Utah September 20 1982.

He was a great kid with so much wonder and excitement. He always made a huge impression on anyone he met and could make you laugh no matter the circumstances. He would always do anything for anyone no matter what the cost to him. He loved the outdoors fishing, swimming, hunting, camping, snowmobiling, or wheeling, or even just hiking.

He always found solace in being outside. He choose carpentry as his profession at a young age and did it all his life and was very good at it. He said he could never work at a job that he had to be indoors. He was loved so much by so many. He now belongs to the universe and is with his dad and grandmothers and grandfathers. ​ Tony was predeceased by his Father Isaac(Ike) Nicholas Jones IV, Both maternal and fraternal grandparents.​ ​ He is survived by His two incredible sons Tyler and Hayden Jones and their mother Sarah Goodwin, long time girlfriend Brandi Field, his mother Laura Jones, his brother Nick Jones and wife Susan, his sister April Jones and husband Jason and 5 nephews. And countless other family and friends who all loved him very much. ​ ​ At this time a proper send off is not possible but as soon as we can we will hold a celebration of life in his honor and I hope you all can attend. Please honor our sons memory by either donating to your local reputable drug and alcohol treatment program or if necessary join one. Tony will be missed by so many.

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Helen A Miles - Unknown - May 16, 2020

Departed: 05/16/2020 (Old Orchard Beach)

Obituary Preview: Helen A. Miles, 89 of Portland, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2020 after a long illness. Helen was the 6th of 10 children born to Fred and Hazel Steele. Helen married the love of her life on October 16, 1948 Everett Miles. Helen worked at Burnham and Morrill as a young woman, Fairchild Semiconductor, and in her later years as a CRMA in a group home for disabled adults. Helen’s homemade cookies and pies will never be forgotten and a fond memory for her family. Helen enjoyed reading, crocheting, knitting and movies. Helen was also known to participate in a softball game at Deering Oaks with her young family and their friends. Helen was a member of First Baptist Church in Portland and often sang in the choir. Helen was preceded in death by her husband Everett of 49 years, granddaughter Darlene Miles and grandson Patrick Perkins. Helen is survived by her son, Ronald Miles, daughters, Judy Carnes, Linda Webb and Patricia (husband George) Frederick. Grandchildren David Miles(wife Nicole), Melanie Carnes, Joshua (wife Jessica) Carnes, Randy Webb and Karen Cookson. Great grandchildren, Amelia Miles, Timothy Carnes and Amelia Carnes. A graveside service celebrating her life will be held on Thursday, July 9th at 1:00 at Evergreen Cemetery, 672 Stevens Avenue, Portland. To honor her memory, in lieu of flowers, you may donate to the Alzheimer's Association or Compassus Hospice. Condolences may be posted to Oobfh.com

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Richard Blaney - February 19, 1940 - April 22, 2020

Departed: 04/22/2020 (Old Orchard Beach)

Obituary Preview: Richard “Dickie” Blaney died Wednesday, April 22, 2020. He was born on Factory Island in Saco, Maine on February 19, 1940, the son of Thomas Louis Blaney and Rhea Edith (Aubin) Blaney. He attended Old Orchard Beach schools, and worked for most of his career as a union Master Plumber for Acme Engineering. Dickie worked on several, large-scale plumbing jobs, including the Richards Wing addition at Maine Medical Center and The Observatory and Weather Center atop Mount Washington.

Dickie was a devoted family man. He loved his children, nieces and nephews. He also had a close network of cherished friends. Their interests were mostly outdoors: hunting, fishing, camping and snowmobiling. Dickie loved traveling, nature and gardening – he won the largest pumpkin contest at The Cumberland County Fair in 2000 with a champion gourd weighing 794 pounds. Dickie was a member of Saint Margaret's Catholic Church and Good Shepard Parish of Old Orchard Beach, The Camp Ellis Rod and Gun Club and The Biddeford Saco Elks Lodge. He also loved playing cribbage.

Dickie was a humanitarian at heart. For 30 years he was a call man and then Captain for The Old Orchard Beach Fire Department, and was incredibly proud to serve with brave men and women and was personally credited with saving many lives. He was also the "Bakemaster" at many local downeast lobster bakes.

Dickie was predeceased by his parents, two brothers: Thomas and Martin, two sisters: Elaine (Blaney) DeGrace and Dorothea (Blaney) Spencer, and is survived by his wife: Judith (Vigue) Blaney of Dayton, Maine. He leaves behind two children: Kimberly Blaney and her spouse Anne Cardale of South Portland, and Paul Blaney of Oakland, California as well as two grandchildren: Griffin Cardale and Alice (Quinn) Cardale, two stepsons: Michael Vigue and wife Stephanie, Christopher Vigue and wife Rebecca, and 4 step-grandchildren, Samuel, Evelyn, Katherine and Owen. Also surviving are two brothers: Ronald J. Blaney of St George, Utah and Daniel E. Blaney and wife Gail of Old Orchard Beach, brother-in-law Maynard DeGrace of Old Orchard Beach, and sister-in-law Theresa (Chenard) Blaney of Southington, Connecticut, as well as many nieces and nephews.

The Blaney family would like to thank the warm-hearted staff members of The Landing at Saco Bay assisted living facility, as well as those at Hospice of Southern Maine for their outstanding care and support. Donations can be made to The Old Orchard Beach Fire Department at 136 Saco Ave., Old Orchard Beach, Maine 04064 or to The Goodwin's Mills Fire Department, 481 Goodwins Mills Rd #7524, Lyman, ME 04002

Funeral Services for RICHARD PAUL 'DICKIE' BLANEY, who died in Saco,  April 22, 2020,will be held Friday, October 2, 2020. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM in St. Margaret's Church, corner of Saco Avenue and Old Orchard Street, in Old Orchard Beach, Followed by a Fireman's Last Call Ritual in Deering Park section at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Saco.

Due to current CDC guidelines, there will be a 50 person maximum occupancy in the church.  If you would like to attend, Please contact the OLD ORCHARD BEACH FUNERAL HOME, 207 934-2698 OR oobfh.com to reserve seating. Masks will be required and Social Distancing Guidelines will be followed.

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Odessa Baldridge - September 25, 1978 - April 19, 2020

Departed: 04/19/2020 (Old Orchard Beach)

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Old Orchard Beach, Odessa Baldridge, 41 of Bayberry Drive passed away Sunday April 19, 2020 suddenly at her residence.

She was born in Hyannis, Massachusetts September 25, 1978 the daughter of Brett Hall and Lynn Haubois Blake.

Odessa grew up in Cape May Court House, New Jersey.

After high school, she worked in Florida and Stone Harbor, NJ, settling in Maine in 2006.

She lived in the Buxton area and then to Old Orchard Beach.

Odessa was employed at Seal Rock Healthcare facility in Saco.

She enjoyed time with her family, scrapbooking, and anything arts and crafts.

She is survived by her father and his wife Linda Hall of Dayton, her mother and her husband Ron Blake of Cape May Court House, her grandmother Dorothy Haubois of North Cap Maye, NJ, companion Matthew Belanger and his children Daniel and Brianna Belanger of Old Orchard Beach, 2 sons Joshua Baldridge and Zachary Baldridge both of Old Orchard Beach, a daughter Ashlyn Baldridge of Hollis, 2 brothers Shaun Blake of Baltimore, Maryland and wife Nicole, Jason Blake of Phoenixville, Pa and wife Sumara, a step brother  Bruce Bragdon of Buxton, a sister Jen Johnson of Dayton and husband Scott. 2 step sisters Corinne Blake of Hamilton, NJ and Kelly Blake of N.C., and Aunts, Uncles, nieces, nephews,  cousins and family members.

Private family services were held by the family at this time.

A memorial service will be scheduled when things are safer for everyone.

Arrangements are by the Old Orchard Beach Funeral Home and conducted by Dennett, Craig & Pate 365 Main St, Saco.

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Charles Alfred Keene - Unknown - April 07, 2020

Departed: 04/07/2020 (Old Orchard Beach)

Obituary Preview: Charles “Chuckie”  Alfred Keene, 80, formerly of Old Orchard Beach and Ocean Park, died April 7, 2020, at the Pine Point Health Center in Scarborough.

He was born, May 16, 1939, in Claremont, New Hampshire, son of Bert F. and Juliette Lizotte Keene.

As a youth he moved to Old Orchard Beach with his family where he grew up.  He was educated in the Old Orchard Beach school system and graduated from Old Orchard Beach High School.  He later attended Gorham State Teachers College (now University of Southern Maine). Most of his adult life he was employed by the town of Old Orchard Beach’s Public Works Department

Chuckie was a very private person.  He never married. He enjoyed walking several miles a day throughout the communities surrounding Old Orchard Beach where he did some of his grocery shopping. He wore an antique railroad engineer’s hat while doing  his errands.

In his retirement years he moved to The Pines, a retirement housing complex in Ocean Park, until his health required nursing care.  He then moved to the Pine Point Health Center in Scarborough.

Besides his parents he was predeceased by his sister, Carol(Gay) Straton.  She died in February, 2020.

Survivors include a brother, Donald Keene of Old Orchard Beach and several nieces and nephews.

Following his wishes there will be no funeral.

Interment will be in the family lot with his mother and father in St. Mary’s Cemetery  in Biddeford.

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Patrick Plourde - August 19, 1935 - April 04, 2020

Departed: 04/04/2020 (Old Orchard Beach)

Obituary Preview: Old Orchard Beach, Patrick H. Plourde, 84 of Rockland Dr passed away Saturday April 4, 2020 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House.

He was born August 19, 1935 in St. John, ME the son of Edmund and Sadie Ouellette Plourde.

Patrick attended local schools and then served in the United States Army.

After his service to his country, he was employed in the Hartford, Ct area as a meat cutter for over 40 years.

Patrick and his wife moved to Old Orchard Beach in 1998 where he worked at Hannaford.

He was a member of St. Margaret’s Church, Good Shepherd Parish.

Patrick enjoyed yard work, vegetable gardening, hunting and fishing.

He is predeceased by 2 brothers Edmund Plourde Jr. and George Plourde.

Survivors include his wife Viola Plourde of Old Orchard Beach, a son Roland Plourde of Saco, a daughter Joy Charbonneau of Vermont, 3 grandchildren Josh Plourde of Dayton, and Justin Charbonneau and Toby Charbonneau of Vermont and 4 great grandchildren Evan Charbonneau, Colin Charbonneau, Mason Charbonneau and Arianna Plourde of Dayton.

Burial services at the Southern Maine Veterans Cemetery will be held at a later date.

Old Orchard Beach Funeral Home Portland Ave, Old Orchard Beach are entrusted with his arrangements, Dennett, Craig & Pate Funeral Home 365 Main St, Saco are coordinating.

Providing Services to our Veterans for their Duty and Sacrifice.

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Ernest H. Semmlerock - November 08, 1939 - April 03, 2020

Departed: 04/03/2020 (Old Orchard Beach)

Obituary Preview: Old Orchard Beach, Ernest H. Semmlerock Jr, 80, of Ryefield Dr passed away Friday April 3, 2020 at his residence.

He was born in Lebanon, Ct November 8, 1939 the son of Ernest Semmelrock Sr and Gladys Fargo.

He attended and graduated from local schools in CT and then worked for the Town of Lebanon. Ernest then worked for over 32 years as a payload operator for the State of CT Highway Department.

He and his wife summered at Pinehurst Campground for many years and retired to Old Orchard beach several years ago.

He enjoyed being outside, the beach and talking to neighbors.

Survivors include his wife of 43 years Kathy Barnett Semmelrock of Old Orchard Beach, 3 sons Anthony Soulor of Lebanon Ct, Andrew Soulor of Griswold, Ct, and Arthur Travis of Norwich, Ct, 2 daughters Laurie Vileno of South Carolina, and Melinda Semmelrock of Gorham, 12 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife of 32 years Kathy Barnett Semmelrock of Old Orchard Beach, 3 sons Anthony Souler of Lebanon Ct, Andrew  Souler of Griswold, Ct, and Arthur Travis of Norwich, Ct, 2 daughters Laurie Vilano of South Carolina, and Melinda Semmelrock of Gorham, 15 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

A graveside service will be scheduled in the summer, when it is safe for everyone.

Old Orchard Beach Funeral home, Portland Ave, Old Orchard Beach are entrusted with the arrangements and coordinated by Dennett, Craig & Pate Funeral home, 365 Main St, Saco.

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