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Earl Carlisle, 78, Bath, died Dec. 28, at Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick. He was born in Dresden on May 8, 1922, the son of James and Lula (Moody) Carlisle. He attended Dresden schools and married Rose Nickerson. In 1948 he moved to Bath and was employed at Bath Iron Works for 35 years, retiring in 1984 as a tool keeper. He was an active member of the Masonic Lodge #103 in Dresden, and honorary member of the Polar Star Lodge of Masons in Bath and of the Masonic Lodge in Wiscasset. He was also a member to the Odd Fellows in Bath. He was predeceased by his wife Rose Carlisle on December 31, 1983, one brother, Harry Carlisle, two sister, Susie Lilly in 1988 and Jessie Skillin on September 12, 2000. He is survived by his longtime companion, Florence E. Seigars of Bath, one stepdaughter, Barbara A. Ruby of Topsham, two grandsons, Norman G. Goben Jr. of Manhattan, NY and Roland G. Goben of Richmond, one great granddaughter, Christal Stroud of Turner, one great great granddaughter, Taylor Stroud of Turner and one nephew, Carroll E. Skillin of Wiscasset. Visiting hours Dec. 29, at Mayo, Curtis & Hill Funeral Home, 819 High Street, Bath, Masonic Funeral Service Dec. 30. Spring burial will be held at Oak Grove Cemetery in Bath. Memorial contributions may be made to the Odd Fellows, 488 Washington Street, Bath.
Joan Elizabeth Bunker, 65, Vinalhaven, died on the morning of Dec. 26, at her home after a long illness. A daughter of Arthur and Marion (Rathburn) Tootell, she was born Jan. 3, 1935 in Norwich, Conn. She graduated from North Providence High School, in the class of 1952. And shortly after came to Maine. For many years she cooked at Miles Memorial Hospital, Damariscotta and was a CNA in the region. After moving to Vinalhaven she owned and operated Island Crafts and served as the Choir Director at the Union Church. She enjoyed her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and loved quilting. She was a member of the Union Church and the American Legion Auxiliary. Joan leaves her husband of 17 years, Woodrow of Vinalhaven, her daughter, Annette Cash of Vinalhaven, her son Arthur Prentice of Sarasota, Fla., Stepson, Michael, her brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Marion Tootell of Andover, Conn., her sister Virginia Reilly of Vinalhaven, three grandchildren, three step-grandsons, Michael, Loreen and Wilbur Bunker and three step great-grand children, as well as several nieces and nephews. Funeral services Jan. 3, at the Union Church, Vinalhaven. She will be laid to rest in the spring. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Union Church, Vinalhaven, in her memory. Arrangements are under the care of Strong Funeral Home, 612 Main Street, Damariscotta.
Patricia Frances Farrell, 72, Monhegan, died Dec. 20, at Somerset Residential Center, Madison. She was born in Providence R.I. Feb. 3, 1928, a daughter of Edward Cullen and Marion Humphrey Farrell (Cundy). She was a 1945 graduate of East Providence High School and a former resident of Monhegan. Survivors include two sisters, Dorothy V. Gifford of Willimantic, Conn., and Elizabeth T. Peterson of Barrington, R.I.; a brother, Donald D. Cundy of Monhegan; two stepsisters, Ellen Davol and Marjorie Baker, and a stepbrother, William Cundy, of East Providence R.I. There will be no visiting hours. Memorial service Dec. 30 at Davis Funeral Home, 35 Knox St., Thomaston. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Outreach Home Care and Hospice, 251 North Ave., Skowhegan 04917.
Emma Louise Norton Hall Frisbie, 86, Wiscasset, died Dec. 31, at Winship Green Nursing Center in Bath. She was born in Bath on Jan. 23, 1914, the daughter of Nathaniel Edwin and Emma E. (Southard) Norton. She graduated from Harding High School in Bridgeport, Conn. She was employed as a nanny from 1932 to 1935. She was then employed as a personal assistant for the Alderman Family in South Hadley, Mass. On Nov. 21, 1939, she married John Albert Hall. She was employed for 20 years as a medical assistant to Dr. William Goldkowski in Holyoke, Mass. For 10 years she was employed as a health care worker at the Holyoke, Falls and Buckley Nursing Homes in Holyoke and South Hadley, Mass. On Nov. 21, 1970, she married Earle Teeple Frisbie and returned to Wiscasset, in 1982. She was a member of St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, and the Huntoon Hill Grange both in Wiscasset. She is survived by her husband Earle T. Frisbie of Wiscasset; sons, David N. Hall of Westboro, Mass., Rev. Dr. Richard H. Hall of Wiscasset and Douglas A. Hall of Wiscasset; three step sisters, Priscilla (Norton) Benedict of Florida, Norma (Norton) Pontz of Florida and Natalie (Norton) Tierney of Conn.; seven grandchildren, Andrea Hall, James Hall, Matthew Hall, Sarah Hall, Julie Belbin, Maureen Gatti and Susan Walsh; 2 great grandsons, David Belbin, Peter Belbin and several nieces and nephews. Visiting hours 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., Fri., Jan. 5 at Mayo & Daigle Funeral Home, 40 Federal Street, Wiscasset. Funeral service 10 a.m., Sat., Jan. 6, at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, Hodge Street, Wiscasset with Rev. John P. Miller officiating. Spring interment will be held in Greenlawn Cemetery in Wiscasset. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 316, Wiscasset, 04578.
Leona K. Stetson, 88, Wiscasset, died Dec. 30, at Winship Green Nursing Home after a long illness. She was born in Fairhaven, Mass., a daughter of Leon and Daisy Whittaker Kelly. She graduated from Fairhaven High School and studied at the Lady Chamberlain School of Art in Boston for a year. She married George A. Stetson of Fairhaven. They lived throughout New England in the 17 years her husband worked for the T.W. Woolworth Co. In 1949 the family moved to Wiscasset. Mrs. Stetson studied art under several local artists, and had her work displayed in the Farnsworth Art Museum and other museums. Mrs. Stetson was called into the ministry in the 1960’s. She became a lay preacher in the former United Church of Christ, Congregational, now the First Congregational Church of Wiscasset, and at other churches as an interim minister. She was pastor of the Old South Church in Belgrade. She worked in the healing ministry for the Order of St. Luke, based in Portland, conducting services at Woodfords Congregational Church and at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church in Wiscasset. Mrs. Stetson did weekly sermons on local radio stations. Mrs. Stetson organized prayer groups in her home. This led to the “Encircling Arms Chapel,” where she conducted prayer meetings until her retirement in the early 1990’s. Mrs. Stetson was a member of the First Congregational Church of Wiscasset. A son, Bancroft Stetson, died previously. Surviving are her husband; a daughter, Marcia Snow of West Bath; three sons, David of Alna, George III of Bullhead City, Ariz., and James of Edgecomb; 12 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and a great-great grandson. Visiting hours Jan. 2 at Mayo and Daigle Funeral Home, Wiscasset. Funeral service 2 p.m., Wed., Jan. 3 at the First Congregational Church of Wiscasset with the Rev. Stanley Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Wiscasset in the spring.
Jerry Lee Smalley, 54, formerly of Thomaston, died Dec. 29 at Portsmouth Regional Hospital, Portsmouth, N.H. unexpectedly. He was born at Billings, Mont. March 29, 1946 son of Benjamin W. and Helen (Skip) Samel Smalley, Jr. He attended Thomaston Schools and graduated from Cape Elizabeth High School class of 1964. He was a 1966 graduate of Southern Maine Vocational Technical Institute in automotive technology. He was employed by Volkswagen of America as an ownership and technical specialist in southern New England. He was a master registered technician and kept up his National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence Certification. His hobbies included boating, traveling, ballroom dancing, and roller skating. He was predeceased by his father, Ben Smalley, Jr., sisters Linda M. Smalley, and Janelle I. Smalley, both paternal and maternal grandparents. Survivors include his mother of Thomaston, a son, Jason Smalley of Barrington, N.H., daughter, Jacelle Smalley of Saco, brothers, Ron and wife Deborah Smalley of Portland, Ben and wife Betsy Smalley, of Nobleboro, several nieces and nephews. Visiting hours Jan. 1 at Davis Funeral Home 35 Knox St. Thomaston. Funeral service Jan. 2 at the funeral home with Rev. Wayne Sawyer, Thomaston Baptist Church, officiating. Spring interment will be at Village Cemetery, Thomaston. In lieu of flowers friends may make donations to their favorite charity or The Friends of Montpelier, P.O. Box 326, Thomaston, Me. 04861.
Jean L. Fraher, 50, of Boston, Mass., died Dec. 20 at Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston from complications of multiple sclerosis. Born on July 3, 1950 in New York City, she was the daughter of Mary and Edward Fraher. In the early 1950’s, the Frahers moved to Mt. Lebanon, Penn., where Ms. Fraher attended public schools. After high school, she went onto Allegheny College in Mcadville, Penn. There she completed a bachelor’s degree in speech therapy. After graduation, Ms. Fraher moved to Rochester, N.Y. There she worked for VISTA, and a state institute for the mentally disabled and severely emotionally disturbed, among other jobs. In 1983 she moved to Boston, where she completed a master’s degree in social work at Boston University. She found employment as a social worker at the Language and Cognitive Development Center, a school for autistic children, in Boston. In her younger years, Ms. Fraher enjoyed tennis, biking, camping, jogging and photography among other activities. After her disease progressed she still found enjoyment in many things, including the companionship of friends, forming a support group, following the Red Sox, and flowers. In her 15-year struggle with multiple sclerosis, Ms. Fraher was amazingly determined, and maintained great spirit. Mr Fraher was predeceased by her parents and is survived by her brother, Douglas Fraher of Boothbay Harbor. There will be a memorial service in the spring. Arrangements are by Simmons, Harrington & Hall Funeral Home in Boothbay.
Billie Ann Reed, of Edgecomb, died at Maine Medical Center in Portland on Jan. 1. She grew up and was raised in Kosciusko, Miss. She was a graduate of Kosciusko High School and Belhaven College in Jackson, Miss. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church. She was a devoted elementary school teacher for thirty-eight years. Her career included teaching in Gulfport, Miss., France, New Foundland (Corner Brook), New Orleans and Sidell, Louisiana. Mrs. Reed taught locally in East Boothbay and at the Boothbay Region Elementary School for nineteen years, retiring in 1998. She was a member of the Maine State Teachers Associations and the National Education Association. Billie Ann had a great love of family, teaching and of her colleagues and friends. She enjoyed her gardens, rock walls, decorating her home and dining out. She is survived by her husband of thirty-three years, Robert N. Reed of Edgecomb, daughter, Amy Rochelle Reed of Lanham, Md., sister, Mary Frances Allen of Kosciusko, Miss., nephew, Christopher Allen of Kosciusko, Miss. In lieu of flowers, her family requests donations be made in her memory to the Boothbay Region Elementary School - Billie Ann Reed Memorial Fund, 238 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor, Me. 04538. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Simmons, Harrington & Hall Funeral Home, 975 Wiscasset Road, P.O. Box 576, Boothbay, Me. 04537.
Lois A. Farnham, 85, Vassalboro, died Jan. 1, at her home after a long illness. She was born in Boothbay, May 22, 1915, the daughter of Ralph E. and Ruth E. (Adams) Wylie, and was a graduate of Boothbay Harbor High School. She was the owner of Moeller’s Hairdressing, in Damariscotta, for more than 15 years, and had more recently worked for the state at Augusta Mental Health Institute for 15 years. Mrs. Farnham was predeceased by her husband of 20 years, Isaac A. Farnham, and a brother, Clarence E. Wyle. She is survived by a son, William A. Farnham, of Somerville; a daughter, Ardath E. Wood, of Vassalboro; three sisters, Jenny Rittle, of Nobleboro, Della Cormier, of West Bath, and Marjorie Goodrich, of Edgecomb; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Relatives and friends may visit 2-4 p.m., Thurs., Jan. 4, at Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta. Committal service 1 p.m., Fri., Jan. 5, at Father Leonard LeClair Memorial Chapel, Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Old Belgrade Road., Augusta. Those who desire may make donations to American Cancer Society, New England Division, Inc., 52 Federal St., Brunswick, 04011-2194.
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