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Our Dearly Departed by Bob Anastasoff |
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Muriel C. Blanchard, 86, widow of the late Newman
T. Blanchard, passed away on Dec. 17, 2012, at her home in Scarborough. She was born in South Portland on Aug. 25, 1926. Muriel grew up in the Pleasantdale area of South Portland and was educated in local schools. Muriel worked at Unum for 30 years, retiring as a supervisor of customer services and pensions. A celebration of life was held Dec. 29, 2012, at the West Scarborough United Methodist Church Scarborough. Donations in Muriel's memory may be made to: The West Scarborough United Methodist Church 2 Church St. Scarborough, Maine 04074 |
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Paul Edward Brooks, 54, a resident of Pine Point,
Scarborough, died unexpectedly of a massive coronary on New Year's eve in North Conway, N.H. Born on Jan. 2,1958, he grew up in Cape Elizabeth. After graduating from Cape Elizabeth High School, he completed his baccalaureate studies at the University of Southern Maine with a major in business administration. He worked at Unum in the long-term disabilities group. He was a generous contributor to his community and in 2011 was recognized as Unum's Volunteer of the Year, in part because of his efforts for the American Heart Association, the Beach to Beacon 5K race, and the Susan B. Komen Foundation. A memorial service was held Jan. 5 at the State Street Congregational Church, Portland. The family held visiting hours on Jan. 4, at Jones, Rich, Hutchins Funeral Home, Portland. For those who wish to make a donation in Paul's memory, please consider contributing to: Equality Maine 550 Forest Ave., Suite 201 Portland, Maine 04101 or to Preble Street Resource Center P.O. Box 1459 Portland, Maine 04104 |
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John Grogan, 77, Manager of the New York Sales Office for many years and resident of New Canaan, died November 4 after suffering a stroke. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Kay Grogan. He was born in Manhattan on Aug. 16, 1935, and graduated from Manhattan College. He later received an MBA from New York University. He spent his career in the insurance industry where he spent 40 years as an executive at Union Mutual, The Equitable and MetLife. Visitation was Nov. 8, at Hoyt Funeral home in New Canaan. A mass of Christian burial was celebrated at St. Aloysius Church. A burial followed at Lakeview Cemetery. In his memory, donations may be made to Lapham Senior Center, Waveny Park, New Canaan, CT 06840 or the New Canaan Library, 151 Main St., New Canaan, CT 06840. |
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Mark S. Harmon, age 61, of Westbrook left us and
embarked on his next journey at his home with his wife and children by his side, as he had wished. He was born on Dec. 31, 1950 and grew up in Portland. Mark attended Portland schools and graduated from Deering High School in the class of 1969. He was student at the University of Southern Maine, from which he graduated in 1973, with a degree in History and Elementary Education. Mark's life took an unexpected turn in October of 1975, when a motorcycle accident left him paralyzed from the shoulders on down. However, he did not let the accident prevent him from making the world a better place. Among his many endeavors, Mark worked at Unum from which he retired in the late ‘90s. Mark will be terribly missed by Odilia, his wife of 25 years. Visiting hours were held Dec. 21 at the A.T. Hutchins Funeral and Cremation Services, Portland. A memorial service was held Dec. 22, at Prides Corner Congregational Church, Westbrook, ME. Mark believed we could stamp out hunger in the world. To that end, please donate to a food pantry in your community or to the Good Shepherd Food Bank at 111 Pine Tree Industrial Parkway, Unit C, Portland, ME 04102 |
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Ray Hill
wrote concerning Theo Hill who was his step-mother.
Theo passed away on July 12th 2012 in Arizona where she resided since 2009.
She retired from Unum on 12-26-86. She
went to work for Unum in 1948.
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Boyd
'Bucky' Parker Jr., 76, of Center Ossipee, passed away at his home on Jan. 6,
2013.
He was born in Winchester, Mass. on April 12, 1936. He
grew up in South Portland,
where he played all sports throughout his school years. He graduated from
Dartmouth
College in 1958 and Northeastern University Management Development in 1978.
Bucky retired from Unum Insurance and moved to Center Ossipee to enjoy his love
of
golf and the Indian Mound Golf Course.
The family includes his wife of 50 years, Sandra (Clark) Parker of Center
Ossipee.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorial donations
may be made to: Central NH VNA and
Hospice 780 North Main St.
Laconia, New Hampshire 03246