John P. Allard, 53

Veteran, kind and generous

John P. Allard, 53, of Westbrook died on Aug. 29, 2006, the first anniversary of his mother’s death. John’s body was found lying alongside the gravesite of his beloved dog, Yoko, who was buried in a peaceful, secluded area of the woods at Saccarappa School, behind John’s boyhood home. John had serious health issues and was in an extreme amount of pain. The family believes John may have committed suicide by ingesting an excessive amount of alcohol along with a high dosage of his prescription drugs.

John was born in Point Pleasant, N.J., on Oct. 6, 1952, but was raised in Westbrook and graduated from Westbrook High School in 1972. John joined the U.S. Army later that year and was with the military police in Germany. He was discharged in 1974, just weeks before his sister, Janice, left for her tour of duty.

John was a kind and generous soul with many great friends. He had a photographic memory and could quote sports statistics that would have put Howard Cosell to shame. John was a thoughtful poet and his memory of dates was unbelievable. If someone happened to mention to him when their birthday was, they could count on John wishing them a “happy birthday” every year from then on.

John’s intelligence was often overlooked because he was not one to learn what others thought he should learn, but rather what he had an interest in learning.

John’s family would like to thank his friends for their compassion towards

John, especially Donald, David and Jeffrey Trefethen, his lifelong chums from the old neighborhood.

John’s mother, Dorothy Headland Nest, predeceased him. Surviving is his father, Ralph Allard Jr. of Westbrook; brother, James (Jim) of N.H.; sister, Joanna (Jody) Catterton and her husband Van of Florida; and sister, Janice Sanborn and her husband Dana of Westbrook and their two children, Kyle and Kaitlyn.

A private graveside service will be held at the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Augusta.

Marjorie S. Bell, 94

Descendant of Peck’s Dept. Store founder

Marjorie S. Bell, 94, Gorham, passed away Sept. 3, 2006, at the Gorham House.

She was born in Lewiston, the daughter of Lewis and Nana Cole Peck. She was raised and educated in Lewiston. She also attended Hudson College in Springvale.

Her grandfather, Bradford Peck, founded Peck’s Department Store in 1880. The store was sold to Filene’s of Boston in 1947. Marjorie’s father, Lewis, was the oldest of three boys and manager of the store.

Marjorie enjoyed traveling with her husband Kenneth, and they took many trips together. She enjoyed playing bridge, and eating at the Downeast Restaurant in Yarmouth, where she was a member of the “Breakfast Club.”

Her husband Kenneth predeceased her in the 1970s.

Two sons, John B. Bell Sr. of Sequin, Texas, and Richard D. Bell of Dallas, Oregon; five grandchildren, including Marjorie G. West, who had taken care of her for many years; eight great-grandchildren and five great great grandchildren survive her.

A memorial service was held at Blais & Hay Funeral Home, Westbrook, followed by interment at Riverside Cemetery in Lewiston.

Marjorie West and her family would like to thank the staff at the Gorham House for their attentive and personal care they gave to her grandmother.

Dorothy B. Bohnson, 97

Ballet dancer, teacher

Dorothy B. Bohnson, 97, resident of Campbell Shore Road in Gray, died Sept. 3, 2006, at her residence.

She was born June 3, 1909, in Portland, a daughter of Lawrence and Jennie (Whidden) Blair. Arthur and Lillian McGaffey raised Dorothy. She graduated from Westbrook High School with the class of 1928. She received her bachelor’s and master’s degree from the University of Maine at Orono.

Dorothy moved to New York City following high school where she performed ballet as a dancer at the Capitol Theater. She returned to Westbrook, where she married, raised her two sons, and returned to her dance as a ballroom instructor for many years.

She was an active fundraiser for the Westbrook Warren Church through her ballroom dance class.

In 1960, became employed as an English teacher at South Portland High School, from where she retired in the 1970s. During her teaching career, she earned her master’s degree in English. Dorothy was a hard worker and a high-achiever in all she did.

Dorothy was a member of the Women’s Literary Union and had served as an officer of the Little Sebago Lake Association.

Her husband, John C. Bohnson Jr., who died in 1997; and her two sisters, Jeanette DeGruchy and Lillian Blair, predeceased her.

Two sons, John C. Bohnson III of Gray, and Thomas A. Bohnson of Ocala, Fla.; and her loving granddaughter, Sarah Bohnson, survive her.

A memorial service was held at Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home, Portland. Private interment will be held in Woodlawn Cemetery, Westbrook at a later date.

The family requests that, if desired, memorial donations be made to Gray Rescue, 125 Shaker Road, Gray, Maine 04039.

Charles G. Church, 88

Veteran of WWII, honored businessman

Charles G. Church, 88, of Portland, died Sept. 6, 2006, at the Cedars Nursing Care Center.

He was born Sept. 5, 1918, in Leominster, Mass., the son of Donald and Grace Church.

Charlie served in the U.S. Army as a master sergeant and is a veteran of World War II, where he fought in Europe earning the Purple Heart. He married his wife, Lyn (Pearce) shortly after the war and they settled down in Portland.

Charlie worked for his father’s company, D. H. Church and Sons, for many years before becoming co-founder and president of Lopez and Church, Inc., a small-business machine dealership in Portland. During the 60s and 70s, his business flourished, and Charlie’s success was once highlighted as a cover story in the Business Digest of Maine. His business acumen and smooth sales manner positioned him as a well-liked and recognized member of the local community.

During this time, he was president of the New England Office Machine Dealers Association (NEOMDA) and officer of the National Office Machine Dealers Association (NOMDA). For many years he was a deacon at Woodford’s Congregational Church in Portland. In 1984, he sold his business and retired.

Charlie’s early retirement years involved many hours on his wooden-hulled boat named “The Seven C’s.” His tinkering on the old vessel truly became a labor of love. Since that time, he has spent memorable years at the Atrium Retirement Community and the Cedars Nursing Care Center. He was patient of the Southern Maine Dialysis Facility that treated him admirably.

He was a member of the Masons in Portland and council member of the Atrium at Cedars. He loved to stay active walking his dogs, playing racquetball and golf. He enjoyed cribbage, poker, and blackjack with his good friend John Paul and a local group of card players affectionately known as “Charlie’s Angels” at the Atrium. He was known for being a lucky man, was given the nickname Atlas by his friends, and had the knack for walking in a room and everyone liking him.

He was pre-deceased by his wife, Marilyn M. Pearce Church in 1998; and a brother, Donald Church.

He is survived by his five children, Jeff G. Church and his wife Renne of Windham, Brian E. Church and wife Mary of Falmouth, Mass., Craig S. Church and wife Jewel of South Portland, Lori C. Gribbin of Portland, and Lisa C. Foster of Gorham; grandchildren, Adam Cope, Taylor and Walker Church, Caitlin and Aimee Church, Carissa and Jared Church, Danny Gribbin and Alexia Foster.

Services were held at Jones Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home, Portland, followed by burial with military honors at Evergreen Cemetery in Portland.

If desired, memorial donations may be made to National Kidney Foundation of Maine, Box 1134, Portland, Maine 04104 or The Cedars, 630 Ocean Ave., Portland, Maine 04103.

Barbara Jean Davis, 63

Barbara Jean (Crosman) Davis, 63, of Cordes Lake Ariz., passed away, July 29, 2006, in her home with her loving husband by her side.

She was born on May 5, 1943, in Lisbon Falls to Russell and Iverne (Roberts) Crosman. She grew up in South Portland with her sisters Edith, Carol, and Beverly, while they attended South Portland High School. She spent many wonderful seasons on Raymond Pond.

She worked for a few years at Sebago Moccasin in Bridgton during the 70s, and also owned a store in Norway called Alpine Street Variety in the early 80s. After selling her business, she traveled all over the United States with her husband George until they settled in Arizona.

Barbara lived a full life in the short time she was here, raising seven children. She owned the business of her dreams and had fun traveling. She was most remembered for her afghans and her love of bingo, bowling, snowmobiling, dancing and making of new friends.

She will always be remembered as a woman who spoke her mind and did not let anyone get the best of her. Even through her fight with cancer, she made it back home to say good-bye to all of her family and friends. She remained strong until returning to Arizona where she lost her battle.

Davis will be sadly missed by her husband, George Davis of Arizona; sons, Randall Clark and his wife Mary of Fayette, Russell Clark of Westbrook, Rodney Clark of Cornish; daughters, Tammy Clark of South Paris, Shirley McConkey and husband Scott of Naples, Teresa Richards and husband Michael of Naples, Lisa Parker and husband Lloyd of Raymond; stepson, Jeffery Davis and wife Rosanna of California; stepmother, Jean Crosman of Cutler; sisters, Carol Fogg and husband Robert of Raymond, Beverly Collins and husband James of Rumford, Debra Reynolds and husband Sidney of Sorrento, Pam Cates and husband Robert of Cutler; brothers, Alan Crosman and wife Carol of Cutler, Dean Crosman and wife Susan of Cutler, Forest Crosman of Portland; stepsister Betty Richardson of Massachusetts; and her 16 grandchildren. Her parents; her stepfather E. Albert Jensen; sister Edith Moran; and her stepson Michael Davis predeceased her.

A memorial was held at her sister Carol Fogg’s home in Raymond on Aug. 1,

2006, at 1 p.m. Sympathy cards or condolences may be sent to: George A. Davis, 20981 East Cactus Wren Drive, Cordes Lake, Ariz. 86333.

Carlene Harvey Estes, 67

Life filled with music

Carlene Harvey Estes passed away peacefully on Aug. 23, 2006, at her home in Standish.

Born in Augusta, on April 13, 1939, she was the daughter of Theodore Lincoln and Carolyn Crosby Harvey.

In 1942, the family moved to Auburn where she attended Auburn schools and graduated from Edward Little High School in 1957.

On Aug. 23, 1958, Carlene married Robert Abbott Estes Sr.; her death took place on their 48th anniversary.

She attended Mainente School of Music in Auburn, after graduating from high school, and in her early years of marriage attended Portland State College, Portland, Ore.; University of Maine Extension at Madawaska; University of Kansas School of Music, Lawrence, Kan.; and Otterbein College, Westerville, Ohio. In 1975, she earned her bachelor of arts with a major in music from the University of Maine at Portland-Gorham (now University of Southern Maine).

Carlene loved music and played several instruments including bassoon, clarinet, flute and piano, and participated in the high school band and played in several orchestras. She also taught piano, flute, bassoon, and clarinet to a number of students. She and her husband have had a marketing business since 1975.

While a teenager, Carlene was active in Auburn’s recreation programs and in the summer of 1953 she was queen of the city’s water carnival, and when a senior in high school, her school voted her queen of the winter carnival.

When Carlene was a young mother with three children, she was active in her children’s school activities, supported her husband’s work as professor of mathematics at USM, and participated in the Gorham Jaycee Wives.

She was a long-time member of First Church of Christ, Scientist, Portland, and the First Church of Christ, Scientist, Boston, Mass. She loved gardening, and her hobbies included crafts of many types, especially sewing.

Carlene and her husband lived in Gorham for 22 years and in Standish for 18 years, and summered in South Harpswell since their wedding.

She is survived by her husband, Dr. Robert A. Estes Sr., professor emeritus, USM; one daughter, Carolyn Ruth Estes Bumatay and husband Randolph, Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif.; two sons, Robert Abbott Estes Jr., and wife Shari, Sidney, and Richard Harvey Estes, and wife, Margueritta, Erie, Pa.; a sister, Alma H. Newell, Gorham; a brother, Gordon T. Harvey, North Windham; in-laws Ruth E. and Harold C. Weeks Jr., South Harpswell, and Paul L. and Gisela B. Estes, Plymouth, N.H.; three nieces, Donna N. Hodge, Portland, Heide R. Estes, New York City, and Caryn Harvey, Stamford, Conn.; two nephews, Harold C. Weeks III, South Harpswell, and Christopher P. Estes, Chester, Vt.; and eleven grandchildren, Tony and Katie Bumatay, Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif.; Nicholas, Joel, Kenan, Linnea, and Catherine Estes, Sidney; and Erin, Nathan, Amy and David Estes of Erie, Pa.

Carlene had a very gracious nature and was loved and admired by all who knew her. A private memorial service for close relatives was held at the Weeks Home, South Harpswell, on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2006.

Donations in her memory may be made to First Church of Christ Scientist, 61

Neal St., Portland, Maine 04102 or the School of Music, University of Southern Maine, 37 College Ave., Gorham, Maine 04038.

Robert C. Huntley Sr., 74

Korean War vet, outdoorsman

Robert C. Huntley Sr., 74, of Portland, died Sept. 7, 2006, at the Pine Point Health Center.

He was born in Westbrook on April 6, 1932, the son of Karl and Blanche Clarke Huntley.

Robert was educated in Westbrook schools and served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He had worked many years on the coating paper machine at the S.D. Warren Company in Westbrook.

He was a member of the V.F.W. and D.A.V. in South Portland, was an avid outdoorsman who enjoying fishing and hunting and he enjoyed bowling. His greatest passion was cooking and was known with his family as making the best yeast bread on earth. He enjoyed building and flying model airplanes.

Robert is survived by seven sons, David James Brown of Brunswick, Karl Huntley II of Hiram, Clifford F. of Brewer, Robert Huntley Jr. of Portland, Timothy of Gorham, Christopher of Portland and James of North Waterboro.

There is one daughter, Jean Spear of Standish; and one sister, Beverly Plaisted of Westbrook. Also surviving are ten grandsons; seven granddaughters; and three great-grandchildren. His best friend, his Siberian husky, Princess, also survives him.

Two brothers, Charles F. and Harold T.; and a sister, Emily Huntley, predeceased Robert.

A graveside service was held at Woodlawn Cemetery, Westbrook.

The family requests that if memorial donations are desired, they be to the American Heart Association.

Robert C. Huff, 51

Touched the lives of many

Robert C. Huff, 51, of Buxton, died Aug. 29, 2006, at Maine Medical Center after a long courageous battle with cancer.

He was born in Dover Foxcroft, son of Rodney and Ethel Rezendes Huff. Bob was raised and educated in Rockland.

In the surrounding area Bob worked in a variety of professions before settling into concrete foundations in which he worked for many years.

He relocated to South Portland in 1995, where he worked for Maietta Construction. Bob decided to give up the outside work and moved to the newly opened Wild Oats Market in Portland. There he was responsible for the many special construction touches within the store. So many, the employees say, that wherever they look, they see Bob’s handiwork.

Bob was a member of the Knox Masonic Lodge of S. Thomaston. He was a very talented man whose interests reached out in many directions. He had a heart for cooking, building, fixing anything and everything. Bob derived great joy talking, laughing, and spending time with family members. He has touched the lives of many and will be fondly remembered for his love, compassion, inner strength and humbleness. Qualities such as his willingness to go out of his way to help others coupled with his sincerity, warmth, and energetic demeanor, drew many people into his life that loved him.

Bob is survived by his wife Shirley of Buxton; his mother, Ethel Rezendes of South Thomaston; children, Robert Jr. and wife Traya of Hermon, Dennis of Owls Head; two stepsons, Scott Reed and wife Jaime of Buxton, and Trenton Willey of Chicago, Ill.; foster daughter, Kayla McKenney of Buxton; two granddaughters, Megan and Kaitlyn; two sisters, Launa McNeilly and husband Marc of Owls Head and Brenda Leino and husband George of Friendship.

A celebration of his life was held at Cavalry Bible Church, Hiram, followed by burial in Riverside Cemetery, Cornish. Arrangements are by Neal & York of Kezar Falls.

Memorial donations may be made to the Calvary Bible Church in Hiram.

Paulette J. Hutchings, 60

Westbrook native

Paulette J. (Hahn) Hutchings, 60, of Westbrook, died Aug. 31, 2006 at a Portland hospital. She was born in Westbrook. She worked at Dunkin’ Donuts for many years before retiring.

Her husband Jay, who passed away in 1991; and her mother, Lila E. McCrillis, who passed away in 2004, predeceased her.

She is survived by her father, Claude E Hahn Sr.; her four children, Becky and husband Kevin Leonard of Portland, Martin Emerson and wife Clarissa of South Portland, Albert Hutchings of Gray, and Janet Hutchings and fiance Randy Jodoin of Cornwall, Ontario; three stepchildren, Joy Stone, Victor Hutchings, and Gene Hutchings, all of New York; her sisters, Patricia Varney of Oxford, and Charlene Peare of Westbrook; a brother, Claude E. Hahn Jr. and wife Linda of Buxton; seven grandchildren; three step grandchildren; and her cat, Nicky Kitty.

Her funeral was held at Blais & Hay Funeral Home, Westbrook, followed by interment in Brooklawn Memorial Park, Portland.

Charlotte L. Levesque, 50

Enjoyed cooking, gardening, traveling

Charlotte Lauraine Levesque, 50, of Gardiner, passed away on Sept. 4, 2006 after a brief illness, at Maine Medical Center in Portland with her family around her.

She was born in Portland, a daughter of Rudolph J. and Patricia G. (Dyer) Levesque. She attended South Portland schools and graduated in 1974.

Charlotte (Lori) worked many years in the restaurant business. She loved flower gardening, trips to New Hampshire with her family to Stonehurst, Cathedral Ledge and Bretton Woods. She enjoyed gourmet cooking for friends and family gatherings. Lori enjoyed many summers at the family camp on the Presumpscot River in Gorham, canoeing and exploring coves.

Her parents; and a brother, Rudolph J. Levesque III, predeceased Lori.

Two brothers, Robert D. of Standish, and Phillip W. of Biddeford; five sisters, Patricia G. Libby of Steep Falls, Shirley A. Fortier of Jackman, Linda J. Levesque of Buxton, Beryl R. Levesque-Millington of Buxton, and Penny S. Berry of Biddeford; three aunts; and many cousins, nieces and nephews, survive her.

To honor her wishes, a private service will be held. Arrangements are by Dennett, Craig & Pate Funeral Home, Buxton.

Sophie Mae McLean, 91

Known for catering weddings

Sophie Mae McLean, 91, of South Portland, died Sept. 5, 2006, at Springbrook Center for Health Care in Westbrook.

She was born in Soldier Pond on Feb. 15, 1915, the daughter of George and

Alice Charette Madore, and was educated in the Millinocket school system. She was from a family of 10 children, and had six brothers, Tony, Hempey, Truffley, Peter, Dick, and Gillam; and three sisters, Alice, Cora, and Theresa.

She married Arthur G. McLean Sr. on Sept. 11, 1930.

Mrs. McLean enjoyed traveling with her husband while he served in the U.S.

Army, with many happy years at the Panama Canal and at Fort Williams, Cape Elizabeth. A wonderful cook, she was well known for catering weddings and special events, as well as for her homemade pies and potato salad.

She was also very resourceful with handcrafts, and delighted her children and grandchildren with her homemade gifts. She also enjoyed playing beano with her daughters and her friends.

Mrs. McLean was a communicant of St. John the Evangelist Church.

Her husband Arthur predeceased her on Aug. 27, 1982, and tragically by a granddaughter, Pamela, on Sept. 11, 2001.

Survivors include four daughters, Isabelle Shea of South Portland, Dorothy Damush of Murrieta, Calif., Gloria Perry of Westbrook, and Helen Daly of Byron, Ga.; two sons, Arthur McLean of Lisbon Falls, and Robert McLean of Westbrook; 22 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A graveside funeral was held at Millinocket Cemetery, Millinocket.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of Maine, 163 Lancaster St., Portland, Maine 04101.

Richard E. Stearns Sr., 81

Veteran of WWII

Richard E. Stearns Sr., 81, of Lyman, passed away peacefully Aug. 30, 2006, at his home with his family by his side.

He was born in Westbrook on April 9, 1925, the son of Elbert and Ruth Rummery Stearns.

Richard graduated from Kennebunk High School in 1942. He served in the U.S. Marines during World War II from 1942-1946. He was then employed at the Portsmouth Navel Shipyard until he retired in 1979.

He was predeceased by his parents, his brother Stanley Stearns and a sister, Laura (Sterns) Milliken.

Richard is survived by his wife of 59 years, E. Frances (Gray) Stearns; three daughters, Donna Philbrick and her husband Russell of Lyman, Linda Fecteau and her husband Paul of Lyman, and Cheryl Robertson and her husband Bill of Greenville; a son, Richard E. Stearns Jr. and his wife Jo-Ann of Lyman; a sister, Elsie (Stearns) and her husband Boyd Cooley of Florida; nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

A Marine graveside service will be held for the immediate family at Goodwins Mills Cemetery at a later date, at the family’s request.

Memorial donations may be made to Beacon Hospice, 54 Atlantic Place, South Portland, Maine 04106. Dennett, Craig & Pate Funeral Home, Saco, are in charge of the arrangements.

Once upon a memory, someone wiped away a tear, held me close and loved me. Thank you husband dear. You left as you lived, quietly and gently. Rest in peace.

Frank E. Wagner Jr., 75

Enjoyed grandchildren’s sporting events

Frank E. Wagner Jr., 75, of Westbrook passed away on Aug. 31, 2006, at the Maine Medical Center surrounded by family and friends.

He was born in Portland on April 15, 1931, the son of Frank and Marion (Jones) Wagner. He attended South Portland schools and proudly served in the National Guard.

Frank worked for 35 years at Northeast Cold Storage. Every summer, Northeast became known as the Blueberry Factory and Frank helped many local teens get their first job. Frank retired from his position as general manager in 1986.

After retirement, Frank enjoyed spending many hours attending his grandchildren’s sporting events, concerts and dances. He loved spending time at Two Lights and the Eastern Promenade, reading and enjoying the serenity.

Despite numerous physical ailments and limitations, Frank was a source of inspiration to all who knew him. For the past 31 years he lived his life as a recovering alcoholic and was a proud friend of Bill W. He received a great deal of hope and support from the many relationships he formed with so many people.

Frank was predeceased by his parents; and by his two sisters, Connie Murphy and Sister Francis Marie.

He is survived by daughter, Brenda Caron of Gorham, her husband Larry and children Tiffany and Joshua; daughter, Michelle Brooks of Portland and her children Courtney, Kayla and Denny; and daughter Stephanie Wagner Arsenault of Westbrook, her husband John, and children Rebecka, Grace and Lukas. He is also survived by his step-grandson, Glenn; nieces Theresa and Angela; and nephew Bill; as well as many friends, especially his former wives Barbara and Nancy and friends Nick, George, Bob and Steve.

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at St. Joseph Church, Portland. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home, Portland, was in charge of arrangements.

The family would like to extend sincere thanks to the staff at Cedars for their love and care for Frank and to Denise and Dr. Mette at Maine Medical Center in SCU.

Memorial contributions may be made to Mercy Recovery Center, 40 Park Road, Westbrook, Maine 04092.

Kenneth L. Witham, 71

Veteran, carpenter

Kenneth L. Witham, 71, of Whipple Road in Gorham, died Aug. 24, 2006, at the Maine Veterans’ home in Scarborough.

Born in Union, he was the son of Kenneth A. and Alma Paradis Witham. He joined the Army in 1954 and was stationed in the U.S. and Germany until his discharge in 1956.

Ken began his career as a union carpenter in California and became a self-taught craftsman. He also could figure out solutions to any mechanical problems. His career ended due to an injury he sustained in a fall that left him a paraplegic in 1993. Because of his faith in God, he was able to amaze and inspire family and friends with his ability to do things that seemed impossible.

He was predeceased by two sisters, Elvena Eaton and Carrie Thibideau. Surviving are his wife of 49 years, Barbara Gallop Witham of Gorham; two sons, Mark A. Witham of Monroe and Albert R. Witham of Buxton; one brother, Raymond J. Witham of Falmouth; and one sister, Hattie Cobb Johnson of Norway; his two granddaughters, Tiffany and Hannah; a great-grandson, Cody; and his extended family in North Gorham.

A memorial service was held at Dolby Funeral Chapel, Windham.

If desired, memorial contributions may be made to either Massachusetts Laboratory Facility, 381 Plantation St., Worcester, Mass. 01605 (stem cell research) or United Spinal Association National Headquarters, 75-20 Astoria Blvd., Jackson Heights, New York 11370.

Ellen M. Wood, 79

Accomplished basket maker

Ellen M. Wood, 79, of Falmouth, passed away peacefully at home on Sept. 2, 2006, surrounded by family and friends following a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Portland on May 31, 1927, to Evelyn G. and William C. Manning II, Ellen graduated from Deering High School in 1945.

She worked as a secretary at American Can Company for several years. In 1953, Ellen married William D. Wood. They moved to Princess Point in Yarmouth, then in July of 1956, to their current home in Falmouth to raise a family.

Ellen had varied interests. She was accomplished in basketry and won many ribbons for her work. She was an avid New England Patriots fan. The family spent weekends boating and fishing in Casco Bay. Ellen spent her time gardening, cooking, and enjoying her family and friends. Her clambake desserts were legendary.

Ellen is survived by her husband, William D. Wood of Falmouth; her children and their families, Richard E. Wood of Herford, Ariz., Patricia Wood-Bothel of Cape Elizabeth, Robert W. Wood of Durham, and Scott A. Wood of Westbrook; six grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and by her brother, William C. Manning III of Limington.

A celebration of Ellen’s life was held in the Parish Hall at St. Mary the Virgin, Falmouth.

The family requests that memorial donations, if desired, be made to the VNA Home Hospice, 50 Foden Road, South Portland, Maine 04106.

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