Recent Obituaries and Guest Books

PASSADUMKEAG - A graveside service for Marilyn A. Aarrestad, who passed away Jan. 29, 2013, will be held 10 a.m. Friday, May 24, at Gould's Ridge Cemetery. Family and friends are invited back for lunch afterward at the home of Calvin Innes and Marilyn Aarrestad, 210 Gould's Ridge Road. In the event of poor weather, lunch will be at Passadumkeag Community Building, Pleasant Street.

BANGOR - Antonio "Tony" Andrade Sr., 83, died May 19, 2013, after a long illness. He was born June 13, 1929, in Maderia, Portugal, son of Manuel Sr. and Isabel (Freitas) Andrade.

Tony served in the Portuguese armed forces. In 1954 he and Leontina (Coelho) were married. In 1969 he moved his family from the Azores Islands, Portugal, to the U.S. Tony was a mechanic for AJ Cole & Sons where he worked until his retirement. His accomplishments are on display at Cole Land Transportation Museum.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Manuel Jr. Tony is survived by his wife of 59 years, Leontina; brothers, Joao and David; sisters, Martina, Dulce, Feliz-Bella and Maria-Jose; sons, Antonio Andrade Jr. and wife, Beverly, of Hudson, and David Andrade and partner, Linda Rand, of Bangor; grandchildren, Joseph Andrade, Kristina Falls and husband, Aaron, and Darcy Andrade; and great-grandchildren, Isaac and Miranda Falls.

The family welcomes guests for a celebration of life reception 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, at Chopsticks, 167 Center St., Bangor. Donations in Tony's memory can be made to CancerCare of Maine Lafayette Family Cancer Center, care of Healthcare Charities, P.O. Box 931, Bangor, ME 04402-0931 or online at www.emmc.org/donate. Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.BrookingsSmith.com.

CAMBRIDGE - Louise Mary (Ham) Bailey, 98, died May 21, 2013, at a Dover-Foxcroft health care facility. She was born Aug. 21, 1914, in Cambridge, daughter of Andrew and Mabel (Page) Ham.

She graduated from N.H. Fay High School, Dexter, class of 1933. Louise was a member of Cambridge Baptist Church for many years. She worked in the local school system as a school bus driver and janitor. She ran the school lunch program in Cambridge for 35 years before retiring at age 79. She was also an honorary member of the University of Maine Ladies Extension.

She is survived by three sons and wives, Raymond and Florence, Donald and Anna and Robert and Paula, all of Cambridge; daughter, Barbara Lengefeld of Crowley, La.; a sister, Winifred Bane of Canaan; 17 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and 18 great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Clair; daughter, Joan Tilton; brother, Stanwood Ham; sister, Elizabeth Bailey; two grandchildren, Linda and Laura Bailey; and great-grandchild, Natasha Bailey.

Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Friday, May 24, at Cambridge Baptist Church with the Revs. Sam McKeen, Paul Gant and Chris Viera officiating. Friends may call 9 a.m. until the time of services. Burial will be at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Cambridge. Arrangements are by Crosby & Neal, Newport. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Cambridge Baptist Church, P.O. Box 40, Cambridge, ME 04923. Those who wish may leave written condolences at www.CrosbyNeal.com.

PEMBROKE - A graveside service for Vera L. Barnes, who passed March 26, 2013, will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, May 25, at Clarkside Cemetery, Pembroke. Arrangements by Mays Funeral Home, Calais & Eastport.

VAN BUREN - Paul Belanger, 98, died May 21, 2013 at his Fulton Street residence. He was born May 9, 1915, in Wallagrass, the son of Joseph and Jeanne (Guimond) Belanger.

Paul was employed by the state Department of Transportation as a truck driver of 30 years.

He is survived by one son, Ronald Belanger and his wife, Rejeanne, of Van Buren; one sister, Laura Ouellette of Biddeford; four grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife, Loretta (Boucher) Belanger; his second wife, Leona (Langlais) Belanger; and by three sons.

There will be no calling hours. A funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Bruno-St. Remi Catholic Church. Committal service and interment will be in the Grande Riviere Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are a service of Ouellette-Thibault Funeral Home, 118 High St., Van Buren. To leave on-line condolences, please visit www.ouellettefuneralhome.com.

MACHIAS - Charles E. Berry, died May 17, 2013, in Bangor. He was born July 24, 1927, in Machias, son of Ralph A. and Verna M. (Dowling) Berry.

Charles was a 1946 graduate of Machias High School. He was a member of the Maine State Guard during World War II. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, 1950-1952. He was a life member of Machias Fire Department, Machias Valley Sportsman's Club, Sportsman's Alliance of Maine, SAM, and was a registered Maine Guide. He was a member of Harwood Lodge No. 91, AM & FM, Machias, and Royal Arch Commandry No. 18. He received a 50 year Veteran's medal from the Grand Lodge of Maine. He went to work for Mawhinney Motor Company in 1948 and in 1957 for Gordon Marston at the Esso station, the management of which he took over in 1960. When he decided to step down from that position in 1982 he worked for awhile at the same place for Donald Johnson and after that, for R.H. Foster.

He is survived by sisters, Faye Miller and husband, John, of Rockford, Mich., Imogene Martin of Orono and Dorothy Gardner and husband, Harlan, of Marshfield; brother, Dwight and wife, Mary, of South Portland; nieces, Cynthia Kurz, Cathy Dent and husband, David, and Janet Miller; and nephews, Gary Martin and wife, Patty, Stephen Berry, Gregory Berry and wife, Sharon, and Jeffrey Berry; and special nephew who was like a son to him, Dana Martin and wife, Marcella, of Stillwater.

At Charles' request, there will be no funeral. Those who wish to honor Charles' memory with donations may send them to Machias Fire Department Volunteers, P.O. Box 418, Machias, ME 04654. Arrangements by Bragdon-Kelley Funeral Homes, Machias.

DOVER-FOXCROFT - Nathan R. Blockler, 74, passed away May 17, 2013, unexpectedly in Monson. He was born April 6, 1939, in Sangerville, son of Fern Brooker Wakeum Edwards and Beecher Embelton.

He was raised in Sangerville by his grandmother, Georgia McPheters. Throughout his life he worked as a farm hand, general laborer and carpenter. He worked in his father-in-law's carpentry business, Bonsey Brothers, and later owned his own business, Nate Blockler & Sons. During his retirement he found enjoyment through learning to play the guitar and joining the Monson Jammers group. Nate also spent time restoring and driving antique cars with the Duster's Club. He dedicated many hours to his kids with activities and held office in Dirigo Horseman's Association and was a leader and supporter of the local 4-H club.

Nate was predeceased by his loving wife of 50 years, Sharon A. Blockler; and brothers, Richard Edwards and Beecher Embelton Jr. He is survived by fiancée, Margaret Ullrich; sister, Susan Edwards; brother, Hank Embelton; children, Lorrie, Richard and friend, Cathie, Gerald and wife, Shelley, Daniel, and Patricia Nutter and husband, Derrick; grandchildren, Michael, Nathaniel, Scott and wife, Amber, Matthew and wife, Kristi, Morgan Blockler and Hailey Nutter; great-grandchildren, Brooklynne, Ezra, Elijah, Emmett and soon-to-be baby boy; sister-in-law, Dian Bonsey; nephew, Michael Bonsey; nieces, Gayle Bonsey, Debra Hayes and husband, Scott, Pamela Richardson and husband, Kenneth, and Melissa Ware and husband, Doug; and many other beloved great-nieces and great-nephews. Nate will be remembered for his love and dedication to his family and community.

Visitations will be held 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, with prayers offered at 7:45 p.m. at Lary Funeral Home, Dover-Foxcroft. A graveside memorial service will be conducted 1 p.m. Friday, May 24, in the family lot at Rural Grove Cemetery, Dover-Foxcroft. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Center Theatre, 20 East Main St., Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426. Messages of condolence and memories may be expressed at www.laryfuneralhome.com.

OLD TOWN - Priscilla Marie (Ouellette) Bouchard, 91, died peacefully with her family by her side May 20, 2013, at a Bangor hospital after a brief illness. She was born Sept. 18, 1921, in St. Agatha, to Elzear and Laura Ouellette.

Priscilla was raised in Orono and spent her married life with husband, Clarence "Blondie" Bouchard, living in Old Town. Priscilla enjoyed music, dancing and reading. She also liked to make the quilts that each family member will treasure along with the memories of "Grammy's" famous Sunday chicken dinners and chicken soup supper. Many very special summers were spent at the Bouchard camp on Pushaw Lake with family and friends.

She is survived by children, Joyce Magnan and husband, Gilbert, Doreen McLaughlin and Ron Bouchard and companion, Irene Cobb; grandchildren, Deborah Street and husband, Art, Scott Magnan and wife, Tracy, Barbara Morley and husband, Chris, Kelly Harris and companion, Mike Walker, Heidi McLaughlin and companion, Daniel Engstrom, Alan McLaughlin and companion, Heather Richards, and Nick Bouchard; great-grandchildren, Dustin, Jessie, Rachel, Jack, Alisha, Dustin, Drew, Isabel, Kaycie and Angela; great-great-grandson, Landon; sisters, Lucille Breau, Dolores Ouellette and Rose Dube; brother, Ed "Junior" Ouellette; and many nieces and nephews. Priscilla was predeceased by her husband, Clarence in 2006; parents, Elzear and Laura; brothers, Roland, Ferdinand and Joseph; and sister, Theresa. A special thank you goes to her "family" of caregivers at Westgate Manor for their loving care and kindness. Thank you also to the Grant six and Palliative Care staff at Eastern Maine Medical Center for their compassion and understanding. Priscilla was a loving, caring, tender yet strong woman who will be sadly missed by all. "Que Sera, Sera."

Graveside services for Priscilla and Clarence will be held 2 p.m. Friday, May 24, at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Old Town. Gifts in her memory may be made to Westgate Manor Activities Fund, 750 Union St., Bangor, ME 04401.

HERMON - Committal services, with military honors, for Richard Montgomery Burnett, 84, who died Jan. 15, 2013, will be held 3 p.m. Friday, May 24, at Evergreen Cemetery, Diesel Shop Road, Hermon, with the Rev. Timothy Nadeau, pastor of St. Paul the Apostle Parish, officiating. A service of Brookings-Smith, 133 Center St., Bangor.

BANGOR - Adelia Josephine Caputo, 94, died May 21, 2013 at a local healthcare center. She was born July 24, 1918, in New Brunswick, Canada, the daughter of Thomas W. and Grace L. (Cox) Hannington.

Adelia loved to do crafts of any kind, was an avid gardener and an artist specializing in oil paintings and pastels. She enjoyed life to its fullest particularly her summers at Phillips Lake and winters in Ormond Beach, Fla.

Surviving are two sons, Warren Dwelley of Oklahoma and Winford "Wynn" Dwelley and his wife, Linda, of Bangor; a special grandson, Troy McHugh and his wife, Susan, of Portland and other grandchildren; loving great-grandchildren, Danika and Travis Frechette, also of Portland; one sister, Ethel of Bangor. Adelia was predeceased by her first husband, Warren Dwelley, second husband, Arthur Caputo; a daughter, Janice Dwelley; several brothers and sisters and a close friend, Edward Ching. The family extends special thanks for the exceptional staff at Westgate Manor.

A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 28, at Mount Pleasant Catholic Cemetery, Bangor, with the Rev. Dr. Rex H. Garrett, director of chaplaincy services, EMMC, officiating. Relatives and friends are invited to meet at the Cemetery Office of Mount Pleasant Catholic Cemetery, 449 Ohio St., Bangor, at 10:45am Tuesday. A service of Brookings-Smith, Bangor. Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.BrookingsSmith.com.