APRIL 23, 2009
Theodora C. Hanley
Theodora (Teddie) Hanley, 82, died at the Gregory Wing Nursing Home at St. Andrews Village, Boothbay Harbor, where she resided for the past two months. She died Sunday, April 19 after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. Over the years, Teddie’s husband, Bob, lovingly cared for her.
Born and raised in Schenectady, N.Y., she was the youngest of six children of Theodore and Mary (De Marco) Cassella. After graduating from Nott Terrace High School at the age of 16, she attended the Mildred Elly School in Albany where she learned secretarial skills. In 1947 she was serving as an executive secretary at the General Ice Cream Co, in Schenectady when she met her future husband, Robert A. Hanley, Jr. He was finishing his degree requirements at Union College in Schenectady upon his de-mobilization from the U.S. Navy.
A 61-year romance began the first night they met when Bob proposed to Teddie. They were married in December 1948 at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris where Bob was serving in the Foreign Service at the U. S. Embassy. Bob and Teddie’s first child, Timothy, was born January 1950 in Paris. Upon completion of this assignment at the Paris Embassy, they were transferred by the State Department to the Embassy in Baghdad. A daughter, Christine was born there in April 1951. After two years in Baghdad, with a growing family, Bob resigned from the Foreign Service in order to "settle down" and "have roots" on U. S. soil. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey hired him shortly after the birth of their second daughter, Ramone, in 1953.
In 1957 the Port Authority tapped him to manage its participation in the Brussels Worlds Fair. The Brussels assignment turned out to be a highlight of their peripatetic lives. Teddie played an important role as hostess to the many visiting dignitaries they entertained on behalf of the Port Authority. Upon their return voyage to America, the family enjoyed a Christmas holiday skiing in Austria.
Once home, a new assignment sent them packing to the Port Authority’s Cleveland Trade Development office shortly after the birth of their third daughter, Maria, in New York in 1961.
In 1963, the family returned to New York to finally (they thought) "settle down" in Haworth, N.J. Bob was assigned to the preliminary planning group entrusted with the development and construction of the New York World Trade Center, which became the focus of his career until his retirement in 1993.
During their years in Haworth, Teddie enjoyed raising her family, gardening, tennis, and bridge and took up golf. Active in community and church affairs, she established a reputation as an excellent cook and loved entertaining their many friends from far and near. She even found time to participate in the local amateur theater group as an actress.
Bob and Teddie accepted one more assignment abroad on behalf of the World Trade Center as "Owners Representative, Europe" out of Port Authority’s London office in 1992. The next year, upon their return to their home in Haworth, Bob retired as Alzheimer’s began its slow and deadly course through Teddie’s mind and body. In 2005, they moved to St. Andrews Village to be near their children.
She is survived by her devoted husband, Bob; her loving children, Tim and Mary Hanley of Southport, Tina and Mike Warren of Oquossoc, Ramone and Mark Warren of Edgecomb, and Maria and Tim Poosikian of Ridgefield, Conn.; her grandchildren, Kyle Warren and his wife Samantha, Christian Hanley and his wife Lisa, Tara and her husband Scott Cunningham, Shana Hanley, Erin Warren, Brittany Warren and her husband Corey Crommet, Gabe Warren, Cole and Reid Poosikian; and a great-grandson, Ashton Theodore Cunningham.
Visiting hours will be held from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, April 23rd at Simmons, Harrington & Hall Funeral Home, 975 Wiscasset Road, Boothbay. A requiem mass will be celebrated at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, 82 Atlantic Avenue, Boothbay Harbor on Friday, April 24 at 2:30 pm. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery in Boothbay.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in Teddie’s memory to The Alzheimer’s Association, Maine Chapter, 170 U.S. Route 1, Suite 250, Falmouth, ME 04105.
Arrangements are entrusted to Simmons, Harrington & Hall Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 975 Wiscasset Road, Boothbay, Maine.
Gladys Arlene Lambert
Gladys Arlene Lambert, 79, of Strong, formerly of Farmington, died of natural causes at home in Strong on Sunday morning, April 19, 2009, with loving family at her side.
She was born Aug. 30, 1929 in Boothbay, one of six children of Cleveland and Mary Elizabeth (Orchard) Barter. She graduated from Boothbay High School and on Oct. 23, 1948, married Eugene H. Lambert.
When she moved to Farmington and in the early years of her marriage, she was a telephone operator for New England Telephone. When she became a mom, she devoted her time to being a homemaker. Together, she and her husband raised four daughters whom they loved dearly. Family time was a priority and they always enjoyed spending time with the next generation of Barter/Lambert offspring. Her beloved husband predeceased her on May 19, 2002.
Arlene, (as she was most often referred to by name) attended Trinity United Methodist Church. She enjoyed sewing, baking, working on crossword puzzles, shopping and going out to eat. A native of the Maine Coast, she was partial to lighthouses, as they always reminded her of "home." She was fortunate to have been able to make a family trip to the Coast earlier in the weekend, where she was able to enjoy her family and close friends.
She is survived by four daughters: Susan Kennedy and her husband, Jeff of Strong; Sharon Gilbert and her companion Rick of Bryan, Texas; Sonja Walker and her husband Randy of Strong and Sheryl Bourgault of Farmington; one sister, Alta Greenleaf of Barter’s Island, Boothbay; nine grandchildren: Kendra Baker and her husband, Kenneth; Jamie Jackson and her husband, Joel; Sarah Ryan and her husband, Lance; Shannon Williams and her husband, Jason; Katelyn Walker, Logahn Walker, Amber Bronish and her husband, Blaine; Bethany Bourgault and Caleb Bourgault; 10 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by four brothers: Ross, Malcolm, Elwell and Warren.
Public memorial graveside services will be held Friday morning, April 24 at 11 a.m. at Fairview Cemetery, Rtes. 2 & 27, Farmington. Those who desire may give gifts in her memory to Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice, 284 Main St., Suite 290 Wilton, ME 04294. Condolences may be sent to the family via email to
info@wilesc .com. Arrangements are in the care of the Wiles Remembrance Center, 137 Farmington Falls Rd., Rtes. 2 & 27 Farmington.
Alvin D. Stockford
Alvin D. Stockford, 59, of Alna Road died Sunday, April 19, 2009 at Miles Memorial Hospital in Damariscotta.
He was born at the Morris Farm in Wiscasset on March 1, 1950, a son of Edwin G. and Beatrice M (Morris) Stockford.
He attended Wiscasset High School with the class of 1969 and graduated from SMTC in 1997. On February 13, 1971 he married Jayne E. Sherman and was employed at Bath Iron Works for over 22 years as supervisor of piecework. In 1995 he resigned from Bath Iron Works and went back to college and earned his plumbing and heating licenses. He was a member of Phi Theta Kappa High Honors Society. He owned and operated his own heating and plumbing company for 10 years.
He
loved farming mushrooms, cooking, training dogs and enjoyed
spending time with his dogs, Bud and Rudy.
He is survived by his wife, Jayne E. Stockford of Alna, one son Toby D. Stockford and his girlfriend Kacey E. Parquette of Wiscasset, one daughter, Tina L. Pinkham of Edgecomb, one brother, Edwin G. Stockford Jr. and his wife Constance of Wiscasset, one sister, Charlotte G. Dorr and her husband Robert of Dresden, three grandchildren, Rebecca L. Giles, Grant D. Giles and Drew G. Pinkham, and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday at the United Congregational Church UCC of Wiscasset. In lieu of flowers monetary contributions are appreciated and payable to, Alvin D. Stockford Memorial Fund, to support further education, and can be sent to Savings Bank of Maine, PO Box 409, Wiscasset, 04578.
Arrangements are by Daigle Funeral Home, 40 Federal Street, Wiscasset. Condolences may be expressed at www.daiglefuneralho me.com
Barkley Demers Arrington
Barkley, 8, of Barter’s Island and Mama D’s in Boothbay Harbor died unexpectedly Wednesday, April 1 after a diagnosis of inoperable cancer.
In his short life, Barkley brightened the lives of two families and every friend he could find. After a short stint in the local shelter as a puppy, he lived with his first family for three years before coming to spend the rest of his happy life with Lorie Demers and Noel Arrington.
Barkley worked as official greeter and host at Lorie and Noel’s coffee shop, Mama D’s. His silken black fur, huge dark eyes and gentle ways made him irresistible. He loved belly rubs and could even offer up a doggie smile when so moved. A sensitive soul, he always knew when to approach a potential friend and when to hang back. If he read a person as being a dog lover, he would lie down near them. If there were ever any doubt, he would give them their space, but stay close enough to help should food be dropped or offered.
Black Kofe, Lorie’s SUV, was Barkley’s break room when he was at work. When things got hectic, or he’d had a few too many handouts, he’d ask to go to his dogmobile retreat. There, secure with his trusty blanket, he could be close to his friends and catch up on his napping.
Routines were important to Barkley. In the afternoons after work, he loved his daily runs around Barter’s Island, occasionally including a dip in a pond. He would always save his post-swim shake until he was close enough to Lorie or Noel to share the fun. Yearly vacations at Moosehead with Lorie, Noel, Lorie’s sister, Donna, and his Corgi cousins Britt and Monty, were especially joyful times. He loved to throw himself in the river, ride in the currents, then come out, shake off and do it all over again. Another favorite routine was helping Noel with his singing. Barkley’s enthusiasm more than made up for any limits to his vocal talent.
Lorie and Noel are grateful for the support and care Barkley, and they, received from the staff at the Boothbay Animal Hospital and the gentle hands of Susan Giglia of Damariscotta Chiropractic. They are grateful for the loving environment at Maine Veterinary Referral Center in Scarborough and for their passionate care at the end of his life. They are grateful to Barkley for being such a wonderful part of their lives. And, they are grateful to all of Barkley’s friends who enjoyed him and made his short life so happy.
Courageous to the end, not a whimper, not a cry, tail still wagging, the gentle giant passed from the world to sunny skies, blue waters and green fields of doggie heaven. All who knew him will miss Barkley, this canine good citizen and loyal friend, Lorie and Noels’ "best buddy." Farewell to our four-footed friend. He will never be forgotten.
Donations can be made to the Lincoln County Animal Shelter in Barkley’s memory.
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