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In Memorium:
The Bar Mills Post 130 Charter shall be adorned with a drape at the next regular meeting,
in remembrance of Elton Smith, a member of this post, who died on April 24, 2019.
A page shall be entered into the official post records
In Memorium: 
Elton "Bud" Smith
The following was excerpted from the PortlandPress Herald Notices of April 27 2019.
HOLLIS - Elton "Bud" Smith, 94, died Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at St Andre' Health Care Facility in Biddeford Pool following a brief illness. He was predeceased by his loving wife Alva Dodge Smith of 70 years; son Steven E. Smith; grandson Lance E. Smith; sisters Francis Anderson and Leona Hanson and brother Elwin Smith.
He is lovingly remembered by his daughters, Karen Murray, Sheryl Smith and Simone Palmer, granddaughter Mistyn Palmer and great-grandchildren Jacob Murray and Emily Palmer, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Born and raised in Limington, the son of Frank Leon Smith and Luella Hartford Smith, he graduated from Hollis High School and was a lifelong resident of Hollis.
After graduation World War II had begun, Bud signed up to serve his country with several of his classmates by joining the Army. He went ashore in Normandy, France during the D Day invasion in 1944, and went on to serve in Belgium and Germany.
After serving in the Army, Bud worked in the woods as a logger with horses and steers. He worked for the Maine Department of Transportation on the road crew and later in the garage at Scarborough.
Bud was smitten by Alva V Dodge and made her his wife in March of 1948. Together they bought a partially built house and made it their home for life. The pair raised beef animals and planted a large garden each year, corn on the cob was always his favorite vegetable. Until two years ago, the pair traveled to St Croix, VI to winter with daughters Sheryl and Simone.
Bud was a member of the Maine Pony Teamsters, Hollis Honkers and was a lifelong Grange Member. He was a Hollis Selectman for 10 years. He got true enjoyment in showing his Ponies of America (POA's) at shows all over the East Coast and Pennsylvania. Bud drove the Oakhurst Wagon at parades in the State of Maine and New Hampshire. He tutored many of the local children in equine knowledge over his 30+ years of showing. A self-taught blacksmith, Bud spent hours at his forge making wrought iron gates, racks, stairs, railings and whatever family members requested, exercising his creative nature. He built a sugar shack and spent many happy hours visiting with family and neighbors as the sap was boiled down to maple syrup.
A funeral service will be held 11 a.m on May 23, at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Pleasant Hill, Hollis. A reception will follow at the church, with burial to follow at Meeting House Hill Cemetery
The following was excerpted from the Portland Press Herald Notices.
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MILLS and Porter - James "Jim" P. Gardner Sr., 62, of Porter,
passed away on Aug. 27, 2017, at Bridgton Hospital. He
will always be remembered for his love of the outdoors, especially hunting
and fishing. He also enjoyed shooting pool, music and dancing. Jim lived life
to its fullest! Arrangements have been entrusted to Poitras, Neal & York Funeral Home , Cornish. In
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The Bar Mills Post 130 Charter shall be adorned with a drape at the next regular meeting,
in remembrance of Edgar Therrien, a member of this post, who died on
June 29th, 2017. A page shall be entered into the official post records
In Memorium: 
The following was excerpted from the Portland Press Herald Notices
Edgar
Therrien, 89, of Standish, formally of Bangor, died June 29, 2017, at Mercy
Hospital, following a short illness. He was born Sept. 18, 1927, in Lowell,
Mass. to William and Blanche Therrien.
The Great Depression deeply influenced him. His family was
ripped apart. He was raised by his cousin Leopold CheneII, whom he considered his father.
At the ripe old age of 16, a family friend lied about Ed's age, so he could join the Navy. After the Navy, he joined the Army, then the Army Air
Corp, which became the United States Air Force. Ed qualified
for pilot's training, but declined as he did not want to be an officer. He retired from the USAF, in 1965 as a Master
Sargent. These multiple experiences gave him a uniqueperspective on the World, as well as skills which he used throughout his life. After the Air Force, he began his independent contracting business, specializing in
remodeling and restoration of historic homes. Well known by many for his
honesty, knowledge and skills. He excelled in everything he did!
Ed was most proud of being a past President of the
Hampden Maine Kiwanis and having contributed his knowledge, to the
establishment of Leonard's Mills (Forest and Logging Museum) in Milford, at its
inception.
Ed is survived by his life partner and love of his
life, Linda Tukey of Standish, a sister, Sister Theresa Therrien and three
brothers, Henri and wife Judy, Joseph and wife Mimi, and Raymond and wife
Rosalie. Multiple hearts of other family, friends and customers now have an
empty spot.
At Ed's request, there were no services. He asked everyone to give a donation to a food bank, either in money, food, or time to serve, so fewer people will go to bed hungry tonight!
The Bar Mills Post 130 Charter shall be adorned with a drape at the next regular meeting,
in remembrance of George Marshall Pease, a member of this post, who died on
October 14th, 2015 . A page shall be entered into the official post records
In Memorium: 
The following was excerpted from the Portland Press Herald Notices October 17th 2015.
George M. Pease, 93
BAR MILLS - George Marshall Pease passed away on
Oct. 14, 2015, at the Maine Veteran's Home in Scarborough. Marshall was
born in Buxton, on Jan. 26, 1922, the son of James and Flossie (Maddox)
Pease. He graduated from S.D Hanson High School in 1939 and the
University of Maine, Orono, in 1943, with a degree in civil engineering.
After graduation, he went to Buffalo, N.Y., working for Curtis-Wright in aircraft design.
At the onset of WWII,
he chose to enlist in the infantry, serving in the 14th Armored
Division in Europe.
He was the recipient of two Honorable Service
Medals, the Silver Star and the Bronze Star, and the Purple Heart, for wartime injuries.
After
the war, he returned to Maine and worked for the Maine Turnpike
Authority for a short time. He went to work for New England Telephone
Company in Bangor. With his long career in the telephone company, he
relocated with his growing family to Calais, and every New England
state, ending his career back in Portland.
He was a member of the American Legion Post 130 Bar Mills and Buxton Masonic Lodge #115 AF&AM.
He
was predeceased by his sister, Arlene, and brother, Eugene. He is
survived by his wife of 67 years, Margaret (Anderson); daughter, Marsha
and her husband, Jacob Sartz, son Martin and his wife Terri, and son
Weston. He is survived by two brothers, Burton and his wife, Barbara,
and Harlan, and a sister, Dorothy. He leaves three grandchildren, James
and his wife, Amber, Alison and her husband, Nicholas, and Hilary and
her husband Kole. He leaves two great-grandchildren, Noah and Emerson.
Visiting
hours will be held on Sunday, Oct. 18, from 3-5 p.m. at the Chad E.
Poitras Cremation and Funeral Service Chapel, 498 Long Plains Rd., (Rt.
22), Buxton. Masonic Honors will be held at the conclusion of visiting
hours at 5 p.m. A graveside service with military honors will be held on
Monday at 1 p.m. at South Buxton (Tory Hill) Cemetery, River Road,
Buxton. Online condolence messages can be submitted at the funeral
home's website www.mainefuneral.com
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the
Buxton-Hollis Historical Society PO Box 34 Buxton, Maine 04093
The Bar Mills Post 130 Charter shall be adorned with a drape at the next regular meeting,
in remembrance of Richard Vaughan Sr, a member of this post, who died on
April 2nd, 2015. A page shall be entered into the official post records
In Memorium: 
Thefollowing was excerpted from the Portland Press Herald Notices.
BUXTON - Richard L. Vaughan, Sr.,passed away on April 2, 2015 at The Gorham House. He was born and raised in Portland, Maine to Arthur B. and Evelyn (Leavitt) Vaughan, Richard attended Portland schools. He ran cross country at Deering High School, graduating in 1943. At Maine Maritime Academy he studied marine engineering and logged wartime service, graduating in 1945. It was during these years that he forged life-long friendships.
In 1947, he married Sally Blanchard and together they raised their five
children in Portland. He worked 40 years at Palmer Spring Company, retiring in
1987 as Vice President and General Manager. Retirement years were spent at the
home they built on land of the Rounds Homestead in Buxton.
For years, Richard was the
"fish chowder man" at the Portland Marine Society, where he connected
with many friends. He was an avid sports fan who loved the outdoors: fishing,
gardening, walking, and spending time with family. For us who knew him well,
Richard was a moral and ethical compass, a model of integrity and hard work, a
man of heart and humor. Amid the challenge of dementia, his heart and humor
have buoyed us all.
His is survived by his wife, Sally B. Vaughan,
of Gorham; his sister, Joanne & husband Rick Hall, of Scarborough; his
children, Deborah Vaughan of Buxton, Nancy & husband John McDonough of
Buxton, Richard Vaughan, Jr. & wife Janet Griffin-Vaughan of South Berwick,
Betsy Robinson & Don Heatley of Portland and David Vaughan & partner
Bill Walsh of Waterville; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
His family is most grateful to the caring staff at Gorham House. At hisrequest, there will be no funeral. Cremation was handled by Chad E. Poitras Cremation and Funeral Service in Buxton, with interment of his ashes at Mount Auburn Cemetery in Auburn.
The Bar Mills Post 130 Charter shall be adorned with a drape at the next regular meeting,
in remembrance of Robert H. Patterson, a member of this post, who died on
June 3rd, 2014 . A page shall be entered into the official post records
In Memorium: 
Thefollowing was excerpted from the Portland Press Herald Notices.
HOLLIS -- Robert H. Patterson, 84, of Whitten's Lane in Hollis, died on June 3, 2014, at St. Andre's Health Care Center in Biddeford. Known by most as Bob, Robert was born on Nov. 15, 1929, in Portland, the son of Robert and Etta (Samson) Patterson.
During his early 40’s – he had two daughters and from meeting Louise Whitten, and after courting for two years; he added six more kids to the family! Overnight, he became a grandfather and went from mowing one acre of lawn to tending to 55 acres. He and Louise were sweethearts and soul mates. With a blended family, special holidays, birthdays and family get-togethers made him proud. Robert worked as a truck driver and was employed with Spector, Dixon and retired from Hutchins Trucking.
Following retirement, Bob had time on his hands and it was then he developed some interests and hobbies. He and Louise enjoyed dancing and going to the Roost with pals. They were a part of a snowmobiling group and camped with family in Eustis. On one occasion, they camped following the St. Lawrence Seaway. They also made maple syrup and stayed up many nights to keep the fire going. Bob also enjoyed attending the fairs in the fall and watching the “one lung” engines putt along. He and his brother Dick were close and enjoyed four-wheeling together. Bob was devoted to his family, possessed integrity and enjoyed spoiling his ever growing family. He and Louise were blessed with second chances.
He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Louise M. Patterson of Hollis; one brother, Richard Patterson of Gorham, one sister, Audrey McLean of Portland; his daughter, Patricia Lee of Arizona; two grandchildren; one great- granddaughter; five step-daughters, one step-son; 16 step-grandchildren; and 30 step-great- grandchildren. Robert was predeceased by his daughter, LuAnn Patterson. A graveside service will be held on Friday, June 13, 2014, at 10 a.m., at the South Buxton Cemetery, 1187 River Rd., in Buxton.. The Autumn Green Funeral Home is respectfully handling arrangements.
A Graveside Service was held on Friday, June 13, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at the South Buxton Cemetery, 1187 River Rd., in Buxton.
The Bar Mills Post 130 Charter shall be adorned with a drape at the next regular meeting,
in remembrance of Rueben Herbert Howard, 76
, a member of this post, who died on
December 3rd, 2013 . A page shall be entered into the official post records
Thefollowing was excerpted from the Portland Press Herald Notices.
HOLLIS -- BMC Reuben Herbert Howard (Retired), 76, of River Road, passed away
peacefully on Dec. 3, 2013, at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House with his family
at his side after a long courageous battle with prostate cancer. He was born in
Oakfield, N.Y., on April 9, 1937, the son of the late Reuben and Edith (Lauvey)
Howard. Reuben proudly served the United States for 20 years by enlisting in
the U.S. Air Force and later in the U.S. Coast Guard. While in the USAF, Reuben
was stationed in Korea and Guam. During his Coast Guard enlistment, he was
stationed in multiple locations in New York, including Oswego, USCG Station
Galloo Island, Lake Ontario and Cape Vincent where he was also Officer in
Charge of the Tibbetts Point Lighthouse. He was later stationed on the Cutter
Cook Inlet in Portland, the Cutter Evergreen out of Boston, Mass., and then in
1974 retired from duty in South Portland. Reuben went on to work for 24 years
at Saint Joseph College in Standish as the Facilities Director. He volunteered
time to town civic organizations including, BSA Cub Scout Master and coaching
his son's baseball team. Reuben and his wife were members of Vacationland Dog
Club since 1972, serving in different capacities and traveled all over the U.S.
and Canada exhibiting their dogs. He belonged to the North Coast N.Y. Coast
Guard Assoc.
and was a member of the
Hutchinson-Boulter Post 130 of the American Legion and the Maine Antique
Tractor Club.
He enjoyed woodworking, being home and working on house projects,
operating his Ham Radio, antique tractors and spending time with his family.
Reuben was predeceased by his siblings, Charles, Lorraine, Evelyn and Dorothy. He is survived by his beloved wife, Marlene (Seyfarth) Howard; daughters, Heidi Jacques and her husband Thomas of Windham, Heather Welch of Manchester, N.H., son, Kurt Howard and his wife Michele of South Portland; sisters, Mary Carr and Shirley Howard; and grandchildren, Joseph, Andrea, Moira, Patrick and Claire. Visiting hours and viewing will be held on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 2-4 p.m., at the Dennett, Craig & Pate Funeral Home, located on the corners of Rts. 202 and 4A (13 Portland Rd.) in Buxton (Bar Mills). A service will be held on Sunday at 1 p.m. at the Buxton United Methodist Church, Chicopee Road, in Buxton.
A private graveside service will be held at the Southern Maine Veteran's Cemetery, Stanley Road in Sanford (Springvale). Pastor Lynn Briggs will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Reuben's memory to: Buxton United Methodist Church 276 Chicopee Rd. Buxton, Maine 04093 –
The Bar Mills Post 130 Charter shall be adorned with a drape at the next regular meeting,
in remembrance of James A. Lufkin, 68 , a member of this post, who died on
November 6th, 2012. A page shall be entered into the official post records
In Memorium: 
The following was excerpted from the Portland Press Herald Notices.
BUXTON -- James A. Lufkin, 68, of Dundee Circle, passed away on Nov. 6, 2012, at his home, surrounded by family and friends after a short battle with cancer.
He was born in Portland on Sept. 2, 1944, the son of the late Raymond and Elaine (Fraser) Lufkin. After graduating from Portland High School, he went on to proudly serve in the U.S. Army. During his enlistment, Jim was stationed in Thailand and Alaska and was attached to the Army Corps of Engineers. He was a member of the American Legion, Post 130 in Bar Mills.
For over 20 years, Jim was employed as a tool & die maker at Tems, and retired in 2006. Jim will always be remembered for his love of motorcycling and the freedom of the road. He took many cross country rides with his wife Deb, and enjoyed bike weeks in Myrtle Beach, Fla., and Sturgis, S.D., where he wed his wife. He also enjoyed traveling with his wife on their many vacations to Jamaica. He will also be remembered for his love of family and socializing with friends.
Besides his parents, Jim was predeceased by his sister, Helen Luger. Jim is survived by his beloved wife of 10 years, Deborah (Blaisdell) Lufkin; sons, Scott Lufkin and his partner Pam of Hollis and Mark Lufkin and his wife Dorna of Standish; step children, Adam Kimball and Ann Kimball; nieces and nephews, Steve, Elaine and Kathy of New Hampshire and Karen of Indianapolis; and was grandfather to Selena, Dwight, Jenna, Adam, Reg, Marcus and Jessica.
Jim's family would like to thank VNA Hospice and Linda Collomy for their caring and support in his final days. A celebration of Jim's life will be held on Sunday, Nov. 18, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Skip's Bar, located on Rt. 202 in Buxton. Arrangements are with Dennett, Craig & Pate Funeral Home- Buxton
The Bar Mills Post 130 Charter shall be adorned with a drape at the next regular meeting,
in remembrance of William (Bill) Butler, 89, a member of this post, who died on
July 27th, 2012. A page shall be entered into the official post records.
BUXTON
-- William L. Butler, 89, passed away on July 27, 2012 at his home. He was born
Oct. 19, 1922 in Hollis to Everet L. Butler and Gertrude Nobbs. He married
Shirley Purington in 1950 and was a devoted husband to her for almost 43 years. Shirley passed on in October 1992.
William graduated from Hollis High School in 1940. He worked as a welder in the
Portland and Portsmouth shipyards, participating in the construction of some of the many Liberty Ships built here. When called for service he served as a mechanic in the US Army during WWII and traveled to Texas, Italy, Germany and other exotic stops until war's end. He later worked many years in the construction industry. As a carpentry foreman, projects he was part of included the original bridges over the then new Interstate system in (Maine Turnpike) in southern Maine and New Hampshire and power plants in Bow, New Hampshire and Yarmouth, Maine. In the mid 60s he became interested in sales and for several years had success with a roofing products company. In 1974 he founded Country Agency Insurance, an independent insurance agency he
actively operated until the age of 85. He was one of the first Dairyland and
Foremost insurance agents in the state of Maine.
William was a active member and officer of the American Legion for over 60 years. He was Past County Commander, Past District Commander, Past Department Historian, and Past Post 130 Commander. He served as Adjutant for Post 130 for over 40 years. For most of those years he was crew chief for the annual marking of Veterans gravesites with flags for Memorial Day
to honor veterans -a tradition carried on by his children and
grandchildren.
William was also committed to community service and active in local politics. He
served a term as Selectman for the Town of Buxton and was a lifelong member of
the Bar Mills Baptist Church and served as a deacon and officer of the church
for many years. William was also an avid gardener, a voracious reader, and an accomplished mechanic.
He made a yearly pilgrimage to Guilford, Maine during hunting season. He was a
weekly participant in the Maine tradition of Saturday night bean suppahs,
enjoying the company of others. William
had a great sense of humor that endured to the very end. He is survived by five sons and three daughters: Wayne L. Butler and wife
Kathleen, Bruce L. Butler and wife Kathleen, George Butler and wife Victoria,
Neal Butler, Glen Butler and wife Cindy, Joann Coney and husband Danny, Kathy
Butler, and Donna Shepard and husband Trevor; many grandchildren; even more great-grandchildren;
his sisters Gertrude Butler Webb of Portland and Betsy Butler Reed of San
Antonio, Texas; and many nieces, nephews; and cousins. William's perennial question to the children he met, 'What are you good for?' (To which wife Shirley always answered, "Good to love!)
Visiting hours were held on Tuesday evening, July 31, from 6-8 p.m. at the
Dennett, Craig & Pate Funeral Home, located on the corners of Rts. 202 and
4A (13 Portland Rd) in Buxton (Bar Mills). A funeral service was held on
Wednesday morning at 11 a.m. at the First Congregational Church of Buxton (Tory
Hill Church). Afterwards was burial US Army honors at South Buxton (Tory
Hill) Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, William's family suggests that memorial contributions be made to:
'Keep the Heat on Program' Town of Buxton
The Bar Mills Post 130 Charter shall be adorned with a drape at the next regular meeting,
in remembrance of Douglas Bradbury, 85 , a member of this post, who died on
February 17th, 2012. A page shall be entered into the
official post records.
In Memorium: 
The following was excerpted from the Portland Press Herald Notices.
Douglas Ralph Bradbury, 85
HOLLIS -- Douglas Ralph Bradbury, age 85,
passed away on Feb. 17, 2012 at Southridge Living and Rehab. Center in
Biddeford.
He was born on May 29, 1926, a son of the late Ivory Sr. and Ethel
(Knight) Bradbury.
He attended local schools and joined the US Army in Aug. 1944 during World War II. He served his country in the European Theatre
for six months as a rifleman and saw action at the Battle of the Bulge and in
Germany.
He joined the Hutchinson- Boulter Post of the American Legion in
1945 and was a Past Commander and member for 67 years. He was a member of the Lions Club and the local
snowmobile club. He has been a member of Buxton Masonic Lodge #115 AF&AM for
over 40 years and a member of the Hollis Fire Dept. for 60+ years. He fought
fires during the 1947 forest fires.
He worked for the former S.D. Warren
Paper Co. for 39.8 years, retiring in June of 1987.
After retiring he and
his wife spent 17 years in Florida and did much traveling in such places as
Germany, Hawaii, Canada, and most of the states.
He is survived by his
beloved wife of 64 years, Alice Bradbury; three sons, Neil D. Bradbury and his
wife Linda, Dwight Bradbury and his wife Karen, Dennis Bradbury and his wife
Tanya; grandchildren, Heather Rideout and her husband Dan, Shawn Bradbury and
his wife Carrie, Amanda Paquette and her husband Jeff, Sarah & Jessica
Bradbury, Erin Wakefield and her husband Matt, Ken Gooch, Lisa Romanauski,
Nathan, Jon and Megan Towns; 13 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Beatrice
Burnell and Barbara Bradbury, brother-in-law- Paul MacDonald; and his beloved
dog- Bell.
Visiting hours will be on Tuesday evening, Feb. 21, from 5-7 p.m.
at the Dennett, Craig & Pate Funeral Home, located on the corners of Rts.
202 and 4A (13 Portland Rd) in Buxton (Bar Mills). During the visiting hours at
6:45 p.m., a Masonic funeral service will be performed by members of Buxton
Masonic Lodge. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Pleasant Hill Road, Hollis with Pastor Brian Blair
officiating. Burial with US Army honors will be in the spring at South Buxton
Cemetery. www.dcpate.com
In
lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to:
The Pleasant Hill
Baptist Church 73 Pleasant Hill Road Hollis, ME 04042
The Bar Mills Post 130 Charter shall be adorned with a drape at the next regular meeting,
in remembrance of Donald Thomas Richards, 77 ,a member of this post, who died on
December 20th, 2010. A page shall be entered into the
official post records.
(Dec 2005 photo)
The following was excerpted from the Portland Press Herald Notices.
BUXTON -- Donald Thomas Richards, 77, of Woodman Road, passed away on Dec. 20, 2010, at Seaside Nursing Home after a long illness.
He was born in Hollis on
March 5, 1933, the son of the late Burleigh Sr. and Bessie (Hansen) Richards.
Donald attended Buxton schools and went on to serve his country in the U.S. Navy in the 1950s and was stationed in the Panama Canal
area. For several years, Donald worked for Pioneer Plastics.
He was a member
of the Bar Mills Fire Department, American Legion, VFW, and the DAV.
Donald enjoyed playing pool, woodworking,
walking, and being in the outdoors in general.
He was predeceased by his
parents; brothers, Carlton, Burleigh Jr., and Robert Richards, and a sister,
Bertha Nunan. Donald is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Ruth (Cameron)
Richards of Buxton; his sons, Thomas Donald Richards and his wife Denise of
North Carolina, and Robert William King of Arizona, daughters, Dorothy E. West
and her husband Jay of Buxton, and Brenda Walden of Georgia; a sister, Priscilla
Tarbox of Biddeford Pool; five grandchildren; and five
great-grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be on Wednesday evening from 7-9
p.m. at the Dennett, Craig & Pate Funeral Home, located on the corners of
Rts. 202 and 4A (13 Portland Rd.) in Buxton (Bar Mills). A funeral service was
be held on Thursday morning at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in
the spring at South Buxton Cemetery. www.dcpate.com.
In lieu of flowers, Donald's family
suggests making memorial contributions to:
The Buxton Fire and Rescue
185
Portland Rd.
Buxton, Maine 04093
The Bar Mills Post 130 Charter shall be adorned with a drape at the next regular meeting,
in remembrance of Roger E. Moson Sr., a member of this post, who died on
December 15th,2010 in Buxton, ME. A page shall be entered into the
official post records
The Bar Mills Post 130 Charter shall be adorned with a drape at the next regular meeting,
in remembrance of Austin H. Colman, a member of this post, who died in
December 2010 at his home in Saco, ME. A page shall be entered into the
official post records
In Memorium: 
Austin Colman, 80, died at his home on December 2010. Born on November 26th, 1930.
Survived by his wife, Patricia and his children,
Austin and Pat were active together in activities with The American Legion for many years. Together they also participated in additional events benefitting Veterans. Veterans Stand-down, Fundraisers for Togus VA, Austin served for many years as an officer for the Biddeford American Legion Post and several more with the Bar Mills Post. He enjoyed cooking and was the chief cook and bottlewasher for many meals over the years. Austin also served terms as Commander for York County and as Commander for the First District. In 19_ _ he was chosen as an Aide to the Department Commander.
The Bar Mills Post 130 Charter shall be adorned with a drape at the next regular meeting,
in remembrance of Joseph C. Goodheart, 87 ,a member of this post, who died on
July 14th, 2010 in Scarborough, ME. A page shall be entered into the
official post records.
In Memorium: 
The following was excerpted from the Portland Press Herald Notices.
Joseph C. Goodheart, 87, of Buxton died
Wednesday, July 14, 2010, at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House. He was the
husband of Anna M. (Dunnell) Goodheart. He was born in Summit, NJ on October 19,
1922 a son of the late Malcolm and Catherine (Carroll) Goodheart. He was raised
in New Jersey before joining the CC Camp and then the US Coast Guard. On April
8, 1945, while serving in the Coast Guard, he married his wife Anna and shortly
after moved to Maine, where they would raise four children. Joe was a bus driver
for Metro Bus, formerly Portland Coach Co. for thirty three years before
retiring in February of 1987. Joe always kept in great shape, which started in
his Coast Guard days where he was a boxer. He also belonged to several candlepin
bowling leagues as well as some couple leagues with his wife. He also umpired
for many years, doing High School and Men's leagues games. He was also an active
member in the American Legion. Later in life his greatest pass time was his
grandchildren and his great grandchildren. Besides his wife of sixty five years
he leaves his four children; Nancy J. White and her husband Robert of Poland,
ME, Beverly A. Clark of Buxton and her husband the late Phillip Clark who died
in March of 2006, Bonnie L. Mazerolla and her husband Daniel of Buxton, and Tom
L. Goodheart and his wife Shirlene of Hollis. He also leaves 10 grandchildren
and 18 Great Grandchildren, as well as a sister Evelyn S and several nieces and nephews. He was also the brother of the late
Henrietta Whitmore and Mike and Bill Goodheart.
Relatives and friends are
invited to attend a visitation on Sunday, July 18, 2010, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.,
at Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St., Portland. A
funeral service will be held on Monday, July 19, 2010, at 11 a.m., at the
funeral home, with the Rev. Philip Shearman officiating. Burial will follow in
Blanchard Cemetery, Falmouth. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be
made to:
Gosnell Memorial Hospice House 11 Hunnewell Drive Scarborough,
Maine 04074
The Bar Mills Post 130 Charter shall be adorned with a drape until the next regular meeting,
in remembrance of Lawrence E. Thomas, 87 ,a member of this post, who died on
September 25th, 2009 in Scarborough, Maine. A page shall be entered into the
official post records.
The following was excerpted from the Portland Press Herald Notices
Thomas, Lawrence E. - 87, was born on September 25, 1922, last resided in Bar Mills, Maine, and passed away on Friday September. 25, 2009, in Scarborough. Graveside service, Oct. 1, Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 163 Mt. Vernon Rd., Augusta,
The Bar Mills Post 130 Charter shall be adorned with a drape until the next regular meeting,
in remembrance of Herman Shuffleburg, 76 ,a member of this post, who died on
August 17th, 2009 in Portland, ME. A page shall be entered into the
official post records.
The following was excerpted from a page at the Dennett, Craig & Pate Funeral Homes website. www.dcpate.com.
Herman G.
Shuffleburg
17 August, 2009
HOLLIS- Herman G. Shuffleburg, age
76, of Cape Road, passed away unexpectedly on Aug. 17, 2009. He was born in
Kennebunk, Maine on Jan. 3, 1933 a son of Elmer Sr. and Lena (Towne)
Shuffleburg. He attended school in Kennebunk and went on to proudly serve his
country in Korea and Germany in the U.S. Army. Herman has been a heavy equipment
operator for most of his life and has worked for companies such as Norman Ruck
Excavating and MERC. He was a member of the American Legion and the Maine
Antique Engine Club. He enjoyed fishing, working on small engines, and spending
time with his family. He is predeceased by his first wife- Gail (LaPointe)
Shuffleburg; and all of his siblings. He is survived by his wife- Patricia
(Todd) Shuffleburg; sons- Herman Perkins of Kennebunk, Jayson Shuffleburg of
Sanford, Mark Shuffleburg of Hollis, and Donnie Shuffleburg of Hollis; daughter-
Kathi Whitehouse of Hollis; eleven grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held on Monday, Aug. 24, 2009 at 11 AM at St. Mary’s
Cemetery, Rt. 1, Biddeford. Following the service, everyone is welcome to attend
a reception at the Hollis Center Baptist Church. Arrangements are with Dennett,
Craig & Pate Funeral Homes. www.dcpate.com In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, One Bowdoin Mill
Island, Suite 300, Topsham, ME 04086
In Memorium: 
The Bar Mills Post 130 Charter shall be adorned with a drape until the next regular meeting,
in remembrance of Clifford Holman Sr., 75 ,a member of this post, who died on
March 1st, 2009 in Biddeford, ME. A page shall be entered into the
official post records.
The following was excerpted from the Portland Press Herald Notices.
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Clifford Holman Sr., 75 CARIBOU -- Clifford Holman, 75, passed away Monday, June 8, 2009, at a local health-care facility. He was born April 21, 1934, in Paterson, N.J., the son of John and Henrietta (Boonstra) Holman. Clifford served 20 years in the U.S. Navy and retired as a chief petty officer in 1971. He was a member of the American Legion Bar Mills Post 130 and was also a past commander and adjutant of Biddeford Post. One of the pleasures in life for Clifford was coaching and umpiring little league baseball in Old Orchard Beach. He is survived by two sons, Boyce Holman and his wife Lori of Caribou and Clifford Holman Jr. and his wife Glenda of Sanford; and five grandchildren, Daniel, Rachelle, Todd, Justin and Brandon. Clifford also leaves behind five siblings, John N. Holman, Elizabeth Wychoff, George Holman, Alberta Beatty and Lois Richard; as well as several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his wife of 45 years, Barbara (Jordan) Holman. A memorial service will be conducted at 9 a.m. Monday, June 15, 2009, at the New Maine Veterans Cemetery in Augusta on Mount Vernon Road. Arrangements in care of Lancaster-Morgan Funeral Home, 11 Clover St., Caribou. Friends may express their condolences to the family at www.lancastermorgan.com. Back to Top |
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In Memorium:
The Bar Mills Post 130 Charter shall be adorned with a drape until the next regular meeting,
in remembrance of Norman W. Palmer, 87,
a member of this post, who died on
March 1st, 2009 in Biddeford, ME. A page shall be entered into the
official post records.
The following was excerpted from the Portland Press Herald Notices.
Norman W. Palmer, 87 BUXTON -- Norman W. Palmer, 87, of River Road, passed away on March 1, 2009, at Southern Maine Medical Center. He was born in Hollis, on Jan. 9, 1922, the son of Millard and Geneva (Varney) Palmer. He attended schools in Hollis and went on to serve his country in the U.S. Navy. Throughout his life, Norman was a self-employed woodsman and worked throughout southern Maine. He was a member of the Hollis Lions Club and is a Past President and Melvin Jones Award recipient, and a Past Commander of the American Legion - Hutchinson/Bolter Post. He enjoyed making wreaths, doing crossword puzzles, haying, gardening, and tend to his herd of cows. Mr. Palmer is predeceased by his beloved wife, Theresa (Saulnier) Palmer; daughter, Margaret 'Peggy' Palmer; and siblings, Clinton 'Pete' Palmer, Ronald Palmer, Harley Palmer, Louise Haskell and Dorothy Thompson. Norman is survived by his son, Joseph Palmer and his wife Karen of Hollis, daughter, Joyce Peredna and her husband Richard of Waltham, Mass.; son-in-law- Reggie Parker of Buxton; sister, Lena Meservey of Buxton; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be on Thursday afternoon from 2-4 p.m. at the Dennett, Craig & Pate Funeral Home, located on the corners of Rts. 202 and 4A (13 Portland Rd.) in Buxton (Bar Mills). A funeral service will follow at the funeral home at 4 p.m. Afterward, everyone is invited to a reception at the Hollis Lions Club, Rt. 35, Hollis Center. Burial will be in the spring at South Buxton Cemetery. www.dcpate.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to: The Hollis Lions Club Building Fund Care of Carlton Berry 196 Main St. Buxton, Maine 04093 Norman W. Palmer
In Memorium:
The Bar Mills Post 130 Charter shall be adorned with a drape until the next regular meeting,
in remembrance of Dennis Truman Palmer, 59,
a member of this post, who died on
February 27th, 2009 in Buxton, ME. A page shall be entered into the
official post records.
The following was excerpted from the Portland Press Herald Notices.
Dennis T. Palmer, 59 USAF Veteran & Scarborough Public Works Employee BUXTON -- Dennis T. Palmer, 59, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer with his family at his side at his residence on Feb. 27, 2009. He was born in Portland on Dec. 10, 1949, the son of Merton 'Bud' and Ellen (Harmon) Palmer. He graduated from Bonny Eagle High School in 1967 and went on to proudly serve his country during the Vietnam conflict in the United tates Air Force from 1967 - 1971. After his discharge from the service, he worked for several companies including Arnold Machining Co. working as a mechanic until the early 1980s. He went on to further serve his country by enlisting in the Air National Guard. Since his retirement from the Air National Guard, Dennis has worked for Scarborough Public Works as a truck driver. He was a member of Tory Hill Congregational Church, Buxton Masonic Lodge #115 AF&AM, Gold Prospecting of America, the American Legion, Bar Mills Fire Dept., and the Maine Trappers Assoc. Dennis enjoyed trapping, hunting, fishing, flying, reloading and most outdoor activities. He is predeceased by his mother Ellen Palmer. Dennis is survived by his beloved wife, Karen (Sawyer) Palmer, who he married on Sept. 12, 1971; sons, Derek Palmer and his wife Dawn of Hollis, Michael Palmer of Biddeford and Christopher Palmer of Buxton; grandchildren, Emily and Lindsey Palmer; his father, Merton 'Bud' Palmer of Buxton; brother-in-law, Norman Sawyer of Naples, sisters-in-law, Kristine Verrill and her husband David of Hiram, and Norma Sawyer of Naples; several nieces and nephews; several cousins; his dog, Cassie; and sisters, Donna Beal of Buxton and Darlene Allen of Florida. Visiting hours will be on Tuesday from 4-6 p.m. at the Dennett, Craig & Pate Funeral Home, located at the corners of Rts. 202 and 4A (13 Portland Rd.) in Buxton (Bar Mills). At 5:45 p.m., during the visitation, a Masonic memorial service will be held followed by a funeral service at 6 p.m. at the funeral home with USAF honors. The Rev. Karen Christensen will officiate. www.dcpate.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to: The Tory Hill Congregational Church P.O. Box 37 Bar Mills, Maine 04004 Dennis T. Palmer
In Memorium:
The Bar Mills Post 130 Charter shall be adorned with a drape until the next regular meeting,
in remembrance of Irvin Frederick Hill, 82,
a member of this post, who died on
February 22nd, 2009 in Hollis, ME. A page shall be entered into the
official post records.
The following was excerpted from the Portland Press Herald Notices.
Irvin Frederick Hill HOLLIS -- Irvin passed away suddenly on Feb. 22, 2009. He was born Nov. 27, 1926, in Fort Fairfield, to Earl and Elva DeMerchant Hill. Raised and educated in Fort Fairfield schools, he received his GED in 1984 from Bonny Eagle High School in Buxton. He was married Aug. 20, 1978, to June Seaward. Irvin was an over the road truck driver, farmer and owned Irvin Hill Paving in Fort Fairfield. He was last employed by Carl Subler Trucking based in Saco and MSSPA in South Windham. Irvin served in the U.S. Navy during WWII on the USS Texas. He received the WWII Victory Medal; American Theater Medal; EAMET Medal with two stars; Asiatic Pacific Theater Medal with two stars and the Philippine Liberation Medal. Irvin was predeceased by his parents; a sister Joan Hill; and son Earl G. Hill. He is survived by his wife of 30 years June (Seaward) Hill of Hollis; two sons, Larry Hill of Seattle, Wash., and James Hill and his companion Evie Slaven of Brewer, a daughter Frances of Kentucky; and three sisters, Sherry Carter of California, Norma Freeborn of California and Gwendolyn Harper of New York. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in the spring. Donations maybe made in his memory to: Maine Cocker Spaniel Rescue, Inc. Care of Kim Tees P.O. Box 388 Raymond, Maine 04071-0388 Animal Refugee League P.O. Box 336 Westbrook, Maine 04098 or Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals P.O. Box 10 South Windham, Maine 04082-9989
In Memorium:
The Bar Mills Post 130 Charter shall be adorned with a drape until the next regular meeting,
in remembrance of George Edward Durkin, 87,
a member of this post, who died on
November 4th, 2008 in Scarborough, ME. A page shall be entered into the
official post records.
The following was excerpted from the Portland Press Herald Notices.
George Edward Durkin, 87 WWII Veteran of The United States Air Force BUXTON- George Edward Durkin, age 87, of Squire Libby Road, was called home peacefully, to rest in the presence of his Lord and Savior on Nov. 4, 2008 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. George was born in Brighton, Mass. on April, 2, 1921, son of Edward and Bertha (Crowell) Durkin. During WWII, George proudly served his country from 1942 - 1944, by enlisting in the U.S. Air Force. While serving, George was Staff Sergeant and Engineer Gunner, who served as a tail gunner on a B-25 type aircraft bomber, flew 60 missions and received many medals for his bravery and service. George worked for Raytheon in Quincy, Mass., and retired after 30 years of service. George's passions were many. He loved sports. He was the driving force as well as inspiration to his son, Donald, throughout his son's High School and College years of playing Football. He was part of his son and friend's pit crew during the 80's at Beech Ridge Motor Speedway in Scarborough. George struck up a friendship with a young girl, in the early 90's who babysat his grandson, Kyle, her name, Sonia, who had invited and introduced George to her High School (BEHS) Field Hockey team and coaches, Faith Littlefield and Flossie Smith. He continued to follow the girls games right up until this past year, for the past 15 plus years. He also began following the girls Lacrosse Team. The teams had designated him their mascot and #1 Fan. George received love, respect, and many unexpected blessings from the girls and coaches over the years. George had a love for horses, dating back to his younger years, where he worked at a hotel during the summer months. He made the time, during his breaks, to exercise the horses at the hotel's riding stables. George spent a lot of time at Scarborough Downs and became close friends with two of the horse's owners, Elmer Ballard of Gorham, and Tom Minervino of So. Portland. He helped tend their horses each George Edward Durkin week, as well as many others. In 2007, he cut out some wooden plaques, routed the names of each horse and meticulously painted each one and hung them over the horse's stalls at the stables. His friends at the track had a great comradeship and shared many conversations and stories. His favorite horses were, 'Elgin' and 'Wind Swept'. One of George's lifelong dreams was to own and race his own horse. George was a member of the NRA & SAMS Alliance of Maine. George is predeceased by his beloved wife, Noella Marie (DesRoberts) Durkin, of Buxton, Feb., of 2005; his parents; a brother, Robert (Bob) Durkin, his wife, Arlene; and a nephew, Scott Jeffrey, all from Massachusetts. He is survived by his son, Donald, daughter-in-law, Joyce; and grandson, Kyle Durkin, in whom he loved dearly, of Buxton; two sisters from Massachusetts, Dorothy Jeffrey, husband, William (Jeff) and family, Claire Russo, husband, Richard (Dick) and family; many nieces, nephews and friends. A special thank you from grateful hearts go out to all of George's medical staff, caregivers and Doctor Kasmi from New England Rehab in Portland, the folks at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarboro, and to all who sent cards, made visits and lifted prayer, thank you. Visitation will be held on Saturday morning, Nov. 15, from 10 -11 a.m. at the Dennett, Craig & Pate Funeral Home, located on the corners of Rts. 202 and 4A (13 Portland Road) in Buxton. A celebration of life service will follow at the funeral home at 11 a.m. with Pastor Tony VaFiades officiating. Burial will follow with USAF honors at South Buxton Cemetery. www.dcpate.com In lieu of flowers, those who wish to make donations in George's memory: The Bar Mills Community Church P.O.Box 424 Bar Mills, Maine 04004 or The Little Falls Baptist Church 746 Main Street Gorham, Maine 04038
In Memorium:
The Bar Mills Post 130 Charter shall be adorned with a drape until the next regular meeting,
in remembrance of Reginald W. Groder,
a member of this post, who died on
August 24th, 2008 in Scarborough, ME. A page shall be entered into the
official post records.
The following was excerpted from the Portland Press Herald Notices.
-- Reginald W. Groder, 75, of Buxton, passed away at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough on Aug. 24, 2008, after a brief illness. Reg was predeceased by his son Jeff. He will be sadly and lovingly missed by his wife of 52 years, Marilyn; daughters, Wendy Budzko and her husband Matt, Julie Fox and her husband Jeff; granddaughters, Amber, Aimee, Hayley and Hannah; brother, Leo and his wife Joanne; along with many relatives and friends. A private graveside service will be held at a
later date. Donations in memory of Reg may be made to: The Gosnell Memorial Hospice House 11 Hunnewell Rd. Scarborough, Maine 04074
In Memorium:
The Bar Mills Post 130 Charter was adorned with a drape until the next regular meeting,
in remembrance of Charles Robert Butler,
a member of this post, who died on
Monday March 3rd, 2008 in Portland, ME. A page shall be entered into the
official post records.
The following was excerpted from the Portland Press Herald Notices.
Charles Butler, 78, a Mr. Fix-it with a soft spot for his family
March 5, 2008
HOLLIS — Charles Butler used to stop by his nephew's business for an hour or so to talk or just watch him work. "I liked having him there," said Glen Butler, who owns Auto Glass Plus in Hollis. "I knew it was good for him. It was part of his routine to go visiting. ... When I was busy, he wouldn't talk, and let me do my work. I might turn around and he would be gone."
Mr. Butler, who died Monday at age 78, was a retired construction worker with a knack for fixing engines.He worked for local contractors for about 30 years, doing projects throughout Maine and New Hampshire. His nephew said he built his homes in Hollis and Guilford, and was part of the crew that worked on the Cumberland County Civic Center. "He liked working with his hands," his nephew said. "He had 'Yankee ingenuity,' as he called it. When he ran into a snag, he could figure out how to fix it."
Mr. Butler grew up in Hollis and entered the Navy in 1950. He re-enlisted after four years, then subsequently retired after more than 20 years of service. He was a boiler technician for most of his career and retired as a chief petty officer. "He lived like a military man," said his great nephew, Benjamin Butler of Buxton. "He was very particular about his things. The tools in his garage were neat."
Mr. Butler was described by his family Tuesday as a good man with an interesting sense of humor. He had no children, but was close to his nieces and nephews, said Donna Shepard of Buxton. "When I was a kid, I spent a lot of time in Hollis with him," said Shepard, his niece. "My grandmother lived in the trailer next to his. He took care of her for quite a few years. We went over and hung out in his garage. He had a big old tricycle that was my grandmother's, and he let me ride it."
Mr. Butler enjoyed spending time at a camp on Davis Pond in Guilford. While in the Navy, he frequently came "home" to the camp on weekends or leave from as far away as Norfolk, VA. "It was a really a nice place to be. (He enjoyed) the serenity," Glen Butler said. "There was no traffic or phone. There were gas lights and a wood stove. It was just a very peaceful place to be. Most of us have been there at one time or another with him."
Uncle Charles Butler left an impression on his family. His nephew said he will miss his uncle's stories and his presence in their lives. "It was nice to hear him continually tell his story," his nephew said. "I don't think we listened as often as we could. There is a lot of wisdom in the older generation. ... I used to tell him I was sorry that I couldn't spend more time with him. I think he understood. We loved him."
In Memorium:
The Bar Mills Post
130 Charter shall
be adorned with a drape until the next regular meeting,
in remembrance of
Kenneth F.
Gardner,
a member of this post, who died on
Friday February 23rd, 2007 in Biddeford, ME. This page shall be entered into the
official post records.
The following was excerpted from the Biddeford Journal Notices.
Kenneth F. Gardner
Kenneth F. Gardner, 77, a resident of Old Orchard Beach, passed away after a lengthy illness on Friday Feb. 23, 2007, at Southridge Living Center in Biddeford.
He was born in Biddeford on Nov. 16, 1929, a son of Phebe M. and Chester G. Gardner. Ken served his country in the United States Navy from 1948 to 1952. In 1965 he married his wife Elizabeth. Rogers Fiber employed Mr. Gardner for many years. He also was a volunteer firefighter for the Town Buxton for 36 years.
Ken was a member of the North American Hunting Club, the National Rifle Association for over 20 years and a member of the American Legion, Post 130 in Bar Mills, for 16 years. His wife Elizabeth Drew Gardner predeceased him on September 11, 2006. Two brothers, Marshall and Lewis Gardner, also predeceased him.
He is survived by two sons, Michael K. Gardner and his wife Sonia of Old Orchard Beach and James Gardner Sr. and his wife Cathy of Hiram; one grandson, James Gardner Jr. of Buxton and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
A Graveside Service will be held in the spring in South Buxton Cemetery. Arrangements are by Cote Funeral Home, Saco.
Those planning an expression
of sympathy are asked to consider donations to Buxton Fire Department,
185 Portland Rd. Buxton, ME. 04093
In
Memorium: 
The Bar Mills Post 130 Charter was adorned with a drape at the November 13th 2006 regular meeting, in remembrance of Kibby Raymond Porter, a member of this post for over 46 years, who died on Thursday October 26, 2006 in Biddeford, ME. A copy of this page shall be entered into the official post records.
The
following was excerpted from the Portland Press Herald Notices.
HOLLIS -- Kibbey Raymond Porter, 83, of New County Road, died on Thursday
evening at the Southern Maine Medical Center. He was born in Meductic, New Brunswick, Oct. 20, 1923, a son of Jerome and
Josie (Patterson) Porter. As a child he attended grammar school and graduated
from high school in Skowhegan.
During World War II, Kibbey proudly served his country by
enlisting into the U.S. Army. During the war he served in the Pacific Theatre
and served as a mechanic. Kibbey was a member of the Bar Mills Post 130 of
the American Legion for over 45 years. He served as Finance Officer for many of those years.
For over 40 years, Kibbey worked for Yudy's Tire Company in Westbrook and
retired as a district manager. Later, he worked for MSAD #6 as a van
driver. Mr. Porter was known for his love of the outdoors. He enjoyed
gardening, fishing, snowmobiling, and picking berries. He was a member of
the American Legion, the Lions, the South Hollis Fire Department, and coached
baseball in Hollis for many years.
He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Marguerite (Skillings) Porter, in
2005. He is survived by two sons, Ronald Porter and his wife Jill of
Gardiner, and Tim Porter and his wife Norma of Hollis; two daughters, Gail
Norrad of Hollis and Wendy Sargent and her husband Ron of Hollis; a sister,
Ellen Pinkham of Madison; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service was held on morning, 11/06/2006 at 11 a.m. at the Hollis Center Baptist Church, Rt. 202 in Hollis. Pastor Ron Sargent officiated. Arrangements were by Dennett, Craig & Pate Funeral Home- Buxton. www.dcpate.com
In Memorium:
The Bar Mills Post 130 Charter shall be adorned with a drape until the next regular meeting, in remembrance of Lesley Parker Moulton, a member of this post, who died on Tuesday August 29, 2006 in Portland, ME. This page shall be entered into the official post records.
The following was excerpted from the Portland Press Herald Notices.
Lesley Parker 
Moulton,
87
BUXTON -- Lesley Parker Moulton, 87, of Haines Meadow Road, died on
Tuesday Aug. 29, 2006, at the Maine Medical Center in Portland. He was born
in Gorham on Sept. 12, 1918, the son of Charles Emery and Zora (Pease)
Moulton. As a boy he attended schools in Gorham and Buxton and graduated
from S.D. Hanson High School in 1936.
Lesley proudly served his country during WWII by enlisting in the U.S. Army and served in the American Theatre of Operations as a small arms repairman.
In the mid to late 1940s, Lesley worked at the South Portland Shipyard as a welder. For many years, he worked in the maintenance and mechanical department at Rogers Fiber Mill. Later he worked at Knowlton Machine and C.E. Noyes Tire Co.
Throughout his life, Lesley owned and operated a small engine repair shop at his
home. He was a member of the Buxton Center Baptist Church, a longtime
caretaker of the Woodlawn Cemetery Association and other places around Buxton,
the Buxton/Hollis Historical Society, and recently a member of the one-room
schoolhouse committee, the Sokokis Riders Snowmobile Club, a lifelong member of
the Good Sam Club, a member of the Rock Hound Club, and American Legion Post
#130 in Bar Mills.
Lesley enjoyed caring and maintaining the grounds at Woodlawn Cemetery,
attending the Fryeburg Fair, especially Woodsman's Day, snowmobiling, hunting,
working on various mechanical projects, and attending family reunions.
He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Frances (Libby) Moulton; a daughter,
Nila Brooks; a brother, Maurice Moulton; and two sisters, Carolyn Marsh and Edna
Young.
He is survived by two sons; Lesley P. Moulton Jr. of Wytopitlock, and Kenneth E.
Moulton of Buxton; four daughters, Irene M. Starbird of Dayton, Betty Ann Weeman
of Buxton, Nancy A. Moulton of Springfield, Va., and Janice A. Roye of
Henderson, Nev.; one sister, Wayne Merrill of Cape Coral, Fla.; 13
grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
A graveside service was held on Saturday evening, Sept. 2 at 6 p.m., at Woodlawn
Cemetery- Groveville Road in Buxton. Pastor David Borger officiated. The
service was attended by many friends and family. Also present was that very
familiar specially equipped lawn tractor. A reception followed at the Buxton
Center Baptist Church.
Dennett, Craig & Pate Funeral Home- Buxton, was in charge of arrangements.
www.dcpate.com
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to:
The Buxton Center Baptist Church
938 Long Plains Road
Buxton, Maine 04093
In Memorium:
By order of the Post
Commander at a regular meeting of Hutchinson-Boulter Post 130 of The American
Legion in Bar Mills, Maine,
held on June 12, 2006.
The Bar Mills Post 130 Charter shall be adorned with a drape until the next regular meeting, in remembrance of Ivory Joseph Bradbury Jr., of Hollis, Maine, a member of this post, who died on June 4, 2006 in Biddeford, ME. This page shall be entered into the official post records.
The following was excerpted from the Portland Press Herald Notices.
HOLLIS -- Ivory Joseph Bradbury, Jr., 81, of Hollis, died June 4, 2006, at the Southern Maine Medical Center.
He was born in Hollis on March 25, 1925, a son of Ivory Sr. and Ethel (Knight) Bradbury. He attended Hollis Schools and went to High School in Walpole, Mass. In 1947, he married the former Edna F. Garside of Buxton. Ivory served from 1943-46 in the United States Army 67th Signal Battalion and holds decorations for the European, African, Middle-Eastern, Asiatic-Pacific, Philippine Liberation and American Campaigns and has a Good Conduct Medal. He worked for Central Maine Power for 36 years, starting his career in 1948 as a ground-man in Biddeford and progressed to become a line worker first class. He retired in 1984.
Ivory was a member of the Hollis Baptist Church; the Buxton Masonic Lodge 115 F and AM; and was a member of the Bar Mills American Legion Post 130. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and spending with time family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Edna Bradbury of Hollis; and children, Stephen Bradbury and his wife Jerrie of Hollis, Richard Bradbury and his wife Marlane of Hudson, Fla., James Bradbury and his wife Candy of Limington, and Jane Reynolds and her husband Bill of South Portland; along with eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. His brothers, Douglas Bradbury and Melville Bradbury; and a sister, Beverly MacDonald, all of Hollis, also survive him.
In
honoring his wishes, there were no visiting hours and a private graveside
service was at South Buxton Cemetery. A reception for family and friends was
held June 17, at 12 noon at the home of Stephen Bradbury, 134 Saco Rd., Hollis.
Arrangements by Dennett, Craig & Pate Funeral Home, Rt. 202, Buxton.
The family suggests that donations may be made in his memory to the:
Hutchinson-Boulter American Legion
P.O. Box 179
Bar Mills, ME 04004
or to the
Buxton Masonic Lodge #115
c/o Ronald Moore
31 Pleasant Hill Rd.
Hollis, Maine 04042