Mildred (Guerriere) Snedeker SNEDEKER, Mildred (Guerriere) Mildred (Guerriere) Snedeker, 77, of Plainville, beloved wife of William Snedeker, passed away on Thursday, (November 18, 2004). She was born in Plainville on February 24, 1927, daughter of the late Nicholas and Attila Guerriere. A lifelong resident, Mildred worked for Peck Spring for 40 years. She was a member of Our Lady of Mercy Church and the Ladies Guild, the Plainville Senior Center, and was a former member of the Plainville Little League Auxiliary and Plainville Athletic Backers Club. Mildred was a health conscious woman, who enjoyed exercising in her spare time, though her greatest joy was her family, and the times they shared together. She leaves her husband of 55 years, William of Plainville; her daughter, Gail Pugliese of Plainville; her son and daughter-in-law, Keith and Janet Snedeker of Bristol; four loving grandchildren, Joseph Pugliese, III and his wife, Rose, James Pugliese and his wife, Jacci, and Kelly and Sarah Snedeker; as well as two great-grandchildren, Katelyn and Marissa Pugliese. She also leaves her sisters, Lena Charbonneau of Farmington, and Mary Weed of Plainville, and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two brothers and three sisters. Funeral services will be held on Monday at 9 a.m. from Bailey Funeral Home, 48 Broad St., Plainville, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Mercy Church. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Plainville. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, from 3-6 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the Connecticut Breast Cancer Coalition Foundation, P.O. Box 1297, Weston, CT 06883 or to the Alzheimer's Association, 96 Oak St., Hartford, CT 06106. Published in the Hartford Courant on 11/20/2004. Guest Book . Funeral home info . Flowers . Gift Shop

Reginald "Reggie" Labbe Jr. LABBE, Reginald "Reggie" Jr. Reginald "Reggie" Labbe, Jr., of Plainville, passed away on his 60th birthday, surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, (November 18, 2004). Reggie was born in northern Maine on November 18, 1944, son of the late Reginald Labbie, Sr. and Rose (Saucier) Labbie. A longtime resident of Plainville, he was employed at General Electric for 35 years, where he leaves many friends and co-workers. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps for over four years during the Vietnam Era, and was included as part of the honor guard for John F. Kennedy's funeral. He took pleasure in attending car shows with his best buddy, Steve Shields, and made a hobby out of restoring his 1967 LeMans. His family meant the world to him, and he cherished every moment they shared together, including their yearly family vacations. Reggie was a friend to all who knew him, and will be remembered most for his warm-hearted, yet manly personality, and always having a kind word for everyone. He leaves his beloved wife of 40 years, with whom he shared a special bond, Janet (Stitcher) Labbe of Plainville; his son and daughter-in-law, Reginald J. and Kelly Labbe of Southington; two daughters, Krista Labbe and Robin Arens and her husband, Lawrence, all of Plainville. He was affectionately known as 'Poppy" to his four grandchildren, Paris J. Labbe, Lindsay M. Cestone, and Jenna and Jillian Arens. He also leaves a brother, Adrian Labbie of Southington; two sisters, Arline Shappy of Southington and Maryetta Beinkowski of Plainville; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins; and his faithful companion, Greenlee, who enjoyed many rides in the LeMans. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday at 10 a.m. at St. Dominic Church, Flanders Rd, Southington. Committal services with Military Honors will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Bristol. Bailey Funeral Home, Plainville is assisting the family with arrangements. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Bone Marrow Transplant Unit, c/o Dr. Kenneth Miller, 330 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA 02215. Published in the Hartford Courant on 11/20/2004. Guest Book . Funeral home info . Flowers . Gift Shop

Fernand Joseph Dagesse DAGESSE, Fernand Joseph Fernand Joseph Dagesse, 82, of Hartford, died Wednesday, (November 17, 2004). He was the beloved husband of Rachel (Belanger) Dagesse His funeral services will be held Monday, 9:15 a.m. from Fisette-Batzner Funeral Home, 20 Bonair Ave., Newington, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, 10 a.m. at St. Lawrence O'Toole Church, Hartford. Interment will be held Tuesday, 1 p.m. at St. Joseph Cemetery, Biddeford, ME. Relatives and friends are invited to call Sunday from 4-7 p.m. at Fisette-Batzner. Memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Assoc., 45 Ash St., East Hartford, CT 06108. Published in the Hartford Courant on 11/20/2004. Guest Book . Funeral home info . Flowers . Gift Shop

Dorothy Ann (Constantino) Coutu COUTU, Dorothy Ann (Constantino) Dorothy Ann (Constantino) Coutu, 72, of Stafford Springs and formerly of Manchester, wife of the late Maurice E. Coutu, passed away Friday, (November 19, 2004) at an area convalescent home. She was born November 14, 1932 in Hartford, beloved daughter of the late Giuseppe and Vincenza Constantino and grew up in Hartford and moved to Manchester in 1968. Mrs. Coutu had been a resident of Stafford Springs for the past five years. She had worked at the former Meadows Convalescent Home in Manchester for over 25 years before her retirement in 1996. Dorothy was loving person who touched many lives and will be fondly missed by all who knew her. Her survivors include her son, Patrick Tanasi Sr. and his wife Denise of Manchester; three daughters, Diana L. Sullo and her husband Donald of Canton, Mona G. Trask and her husband Bruce of Somers, Maurica Lombardo and her husband Rick of Stafford Springs; ten grandchildren, Gina Marcoux and her husband Chris, Patrick Tanasi Jr. Kevin Sullo, Sean Trask, Jonathan Trask, Amy Sullo, Jamie Parrish, Katie Trask, Ricky Tanasi, Sara Lombardo; four great grandchildren, Tre', Adrianna, Brandon, Christina and several nieces and nephews, Dorothy was predeceased by a brother, and five sisters. Funeral services will be held Monday, November 22, at 11:15 a.m. at the Holmes Funeral Home, 400 main St., Manchester. Followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 12 Noon at St. Bridget Church, 80 Main St., Manchester. Burial will be in St. James Cemetery. Calling hours will be held Sunday from 3-6 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Assoc. of CT, 45 Ash St., East Hartford, CT 06108. Published in the Hartford Courant on 11/20/2004. Guest Book . Funeral home info . Flowers . Gift Shop

Holly M. Bodycoat BODYCOAT, Holly M. Holly M. Bodycoat, beloved wife of George S. Bodycoat Jr., died on Thursday, (November 18, 2004) at her home in Colebrook. Born in Bristol, on December 24, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Margaret and Albert Mongeau. A graduate of Lewis Mills High School, Holly worked for 22 years at Southern New England Telephone Company, and for eight years with the United States Postal Service, including an appointment as Postmaster of Colebrook. Most recently, Holly served as the Tax Collector for the Town of Colebrook. She supported her community as Treasurer of the Colebrook Associates, President of the Colebrook Women's Fellowship, a member of the Republican Town Committee, Trustee of the Colebrook Land Conservancy, and member of the Colebrook Historical Society. Her volunteer work with these organizations was but one of her many contributions to the Colebrook community. Her artistic pursuits and gardening also brought her much joy. As a thoughtful and loving wife, she devoted much time to her family. Besides her husband, Holly is survived by her three sons, George Bodycoat and his wife Debra, Peter Bodycoat and his wife Kristine, and David Bodycoat; and her three brothers, Joseph Mongeau, Richard Mongeau and his wife Linda, and Kevin Mongeau and his wife Allison. In addition, Holly leaves several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A memorial service in Holly's memory will be held at St. Joseph's Church in Winsted on Saturday, November 27, at 10 a.m. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family. Montano-Shea Funeral Home, 922 Main Street, Winsted has care of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Colebrook Associates, PO Box 118, or the Colebrook Women's Fellowship, PO Box 27, Colebrook, CT 06021. Published in the Hartford Courant on 11/20/2004. Guest Book . Flowers . Gift Shop

Monique A. Crabtree 1946 - 2004 LEWISTON - Monique A. Crabtree, 58, of 2 Second St., Lisbon Falls died Thursday evening, Nov. 18, at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center after a long illness. Born in Canada April 14, 1946, the daughter of Auguste and Noella (Bouchard) Pelletier. She was a member of Holy Trinity Church in Lisbon. She enjoyed flowers and gardening around her house and she loved being with her family especially her grandchildren. She worked for many years for Acorn Products. She is survived by two daughters, Pauline Morin and Susan Gilman, both of Lisbon Falls; three brothers, Maurice and his wife, Juanita Pelletier, Gerard Pelletier and Paul Pelletier, all of Lewiston; one sister, Mona and her husband, Normand Thibault, of Lewiston; three grandchildren, Carmen and Sara Morin and Ian Gilman; a godson, Kenneth McCoy; a goddaughter, Monica Thibault; and nieces and nephews. Besides her parents she was predeceased by a son, Michael Cyr, May 8, a brother, Leo Pelletier, and a sister, Madeleine Martin. Click here to send flowers Click here for today's Funeral Notices

Selina M. Cunningham 1918 - 2004 RUMFORD - Selina M. Cunningham, 86, with her family by her side, went home to her Lord Friday, Nov. 19, at the Rumford Hospital. She was a resident of Penobscot Street in Rumford. Born in Rumford, on May 20, 1918, she was a daughter of the late John and Lucy (Buotte) Gallant. She attended Rumford schools. She worked for Diamond National Corp. for several years and then for Oxford Paper Co. in the finishing room for a short time prior to raising her family. She was a communicant of St. Athanasius - St. John Church. Her greatest joy was her family and grandchildren and she was devoted to her husband. She was married in Rumford, on May 29, 1948, to William J. "Baldy" Cunningham who survives of Rumford. Other survivors include two daughters, Marie Curato and her husband, Michael "Dane," of Rumford, and Gloria Aron and her husband, Michael, of Harpswell; four grandchildren, Tracy Curato, of Atlanta, Ga., Cara Curato of Rumford, Lani Bisson and her husband, Jeff, of Casco, Patrick Aron, of Brunswick. Click here to send flowers Click here for today's Funeral Notices

Roland G. Levesque 1957 - 2004 BOOTHBAY HARBOR - Roland G. Levesque, 47, of 25 Rosewood Ave., Lewiston, died suddenly Nov. 18, upon arrival at St. Andrew's Hospital. He was doing the thing he loved to do, playing golf with his friends. He was born in Lewiston on Feb. 16, 1957, the son of Roland E. "Joe-Pete" and Bernadette (Turcotte) Levesque. He attended Lewiston schools and graduated from Lewiston High School Class of 1975. For many years he owned and operated Levesque & Daughters Masonry and in April of 1982, he joined the Lewiston Fire Department as a firefighter where he was currently employed. He was a proud member of the International Firefighters Association Local 785 where he served as Station Representative. He was a sports enthusiast who loved to play softball, golf, and bowling. He also enjoyed fishing, watching the Oakland Raiders and Notre Dame football teams, woodworking, and most recently, four wheeling. He enjoyed spending many nights watching the campfires with his family at their camp on Androscoggin Lake in Leeds. He will be missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Elaine (Ricker) Levesque, whom he married on Oct. 28, 1977; his three daughters, Stacey Boulet and her husband, Jesse, Melissa Levesque, and Allison Levesque, all of Lewiston; his father, Roland "Joe-Pete" Levesque, of Lewiston; his three sisters, Connie Silva, of Louisiana, Patricia Mathieu and her husband, Richard, of Lewiston, and Madeline Levesque and her husband, Edward Comeau, of Lewiston; a sister-in-law, Kathy Bolduc and her husband, Bob, of Lewiston; his father-in-law, William Ricker, of Lewiston; his nieces and nephews that he loved to tease; and his extended family and friends. He was predeceased by his mother, Bernadette in 1989, his mother-in-law, Patricia Ricker, and his two brothers-in-law, Richard Silva and James Ricker. Click here to send flowers Click here for today's Funeral Notices

Rita A. Marcotte 1921 - 2004 BIDDEFORD - Rita A. Marcotte, 83, of Pool St., died Saturday, Nov. 13, at St. Andre's Health Care Facility following a long illness. She was born March 2, 1921, in Sabattus, a daughter of Henry and Matilda Fortin Gladu and was educated in Sabattus schools. She was a homemaker, enjoying summers at Thompson Lake and skiing with her family and friends at Sugarloaf Mountain. She made her home on College Street in Lewiston, wintering in Florida, later in life. She was a kind woman who will be remembered for her compassion for others, her love of life and laughter, her caring nature and gentile soul. She never had a harsh word for anyone; was always accepting, generous and forgiving. This is the legacy and example she leaves for her children. Her love was there, steadfast, through all of life's ups and downs. She will be missed and we will keep her with us in our hearts and in our memories always. Surviving are two sons, Ron Marcotte, of West Palm Beach, Fla., Daniel Marcotte, of Wakefield, Mass.; one daughter,Janice Marcotte, of West Palm Beach, Fla.; two sisters, Yvette Beaule, of Sabattus, Edna Woodbury, of Lewiston; and four grandchildren. Mrs. Marcotte was predeceased by her husband, Bertrand Marcotte in 1999. Click here to send flowers Click here for today's Funeral Notices

Carmel Melanson November 19, 2004 PROCTORSVILLE - Carmel Melanson, 91, died peacefully in his sleep at the Gill Home in Ludlow Monday evening, November 15, 2004. He was born and brought up in St. Francis, Maine, the son of Charles and Elise (Jandreau). He became a logger at a young age which became a career which spanned more than 70 years. That career was interrupted during World War II. He was an expert welder who helped build destroyers at the Bath (Maine) Ironworks shipyard. He and his family moved to Vermont in 1946. He was a foreman for the International Pulp and Paper Company. He built and managed a lumber camp on Terrible Mountain in Weston. He established a reputation as an honest, hardworking logger who had a deep respect for nature. He was forced into "an early" retirement by health problems at age 86. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Rolande "Roly" (Brunelle). She devoted herself to his care during his declining years. He is survived also by three children, Carmen (Citro), Claude and Rene. Rene is also a logger and he was instrumental in extending his father's career. Also surviving are six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. The family is grateful to the people at the Gill Home for their compassion and caring. We also wish to thank Dr. Mitchell Miller. Donations can be made in lieu of flowers to the Gill Home or the Holy Name of Mary Church. Calling hours will be Friday, Nov. 19, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Holy Name of Mary parish hall in Proctorsville. A funeral service will be held at that church on Saturday at 11 a.m. Internment will be private at the family's convenience.

Yvonne R. Gosselin November 19, 2004 SPRINGFIELD - Yvonne R. Gosselin, 93, died Nov. 18, 2004, at Springfield Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born Nov. 17, 1911, in Weathersfield Center, the daughter of Arthur and Emma (Quintal) Rabideau. She attended schools in Weathersfield. She married Onesime Gosselin on May 30, 1928 in Springfield. He died in 1986. Mrs. Gosselin was a member of St. Mary's Church, its Altar Society and church choir. She was active with the Springfield Senior Center, the Senior Songsters and its RSVP for many years. Survivors include three sons, Raymond Gosselin of Essex Junction, Edward Gosselin of Weathersfield and Ronald Gosselin of Winooski; two daughters, Lorraine Archambault of Framingham, Mass., and Loretta Otis of Springfield; a sister, Eva Knight of Springfield; 22 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by a daughter, Janet Routhier; a brother, Ernest Rabideau; and a sister, Viola Bishop. The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Church in Springfield. The Rev. Peter Williams, pastor, will officiate. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. There will be no calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's Building Fund, 40 Summer St., Springfield, 05156. Arrangements are under the direction of the Davis Memorial Chapel.

Angeline L. Fortier November 20, 2004 BRATTLEBORO - Angeline Lillian "Angie" Fortier, 86, died Nov. 18, 2004, at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital. She was born Aug. 30, 1918, in Dorset, Quebec, the daughter of Onesime and Rose-Anna (Rancourt) Hallie, and attended local schools in Dorset. She married Fernand Fortier on June 9, 1947. He died in 1986. Mrs. Fortier worked at the Putney School as a pastry chef from 1957 to 1980, and previously worked at Basketville and Putney Converting Plant. After her retirement, she worked part-time at Green Mountain Orchards in Putney. She was a communicant of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Brattleboro, and a volunteer with RSVP, assisting with Rescue Inc.'s annual appeal. She enjoyed cooking and playing cards. Survivors include two sons, Jean'Pierre Fortier and Raymond Fortier, both of Putney; three daughters, Nicole Wood of Sanford, Fla., Diane Cleveland of West Brattleboro and Michelle Grover of Dummerston; 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Michael's Catholic Church. Burial will follow in St. Michael's Parish Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Atamaniuk Funeral Home in Brattleboro. Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to Rescue Inc., P.O. Box 593, Brattleboro, 05301.

Kenneth G. Boyea, 90, of Pine Street, Plattsburgh, died Thursday, Nov. 18, 2004, at the CVPH Medical Center. He was born in Ellenburg Center, on April 16, 1914, the son of Gilbert and Dorothy (LaBombard) Boyea. Arrangements are incomplete with the R.W. Walker Funeral Home in Plattsburgh.

Teresa A. Henry Canton, N.Y. - Teresa A. Henry, 72, of 2206 Cty Rt. 143, Canton, N.Y., died Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2004, in Palmetto, Fla. She was born April 25, 1932, in Madrid, N.Y., the daughter of the late Floyd and Margaret (Garner) Gonyea. She was a graduate of Canton Central and Ogdensburg Business School in 1953. She married Ross Henry in St. Mary's Church in Canton on June 16, 1956; he died Jan. 25, 2003. They lived in Plattsburgh for over 30 years, before moving back to Canton in 1994. Teresa worked for the Clinton County Soil and Water Conservation Department as a secretary. She was a member of St. Mary's Church in Canton, a life member of the Plattsburgh Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary and the Plattsburgh American Legion. She and her husband had spent their winters in Palmetto, Fla., for the past several years. She is survived by two sisters, Barbara Irish of Morley and Jane and her husband Ronald Darou of Cortland; a nephew, Mark Darou of Canton; and a niece, Melani Beyea of Madison, Miss. Calling hours will be held at the O'Leary Funeral Home, 32 Park St., Canton, on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St. Mary's Church at 11 a.m. on Monday, with Rev. Timothy Canaan officiating. Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery in Canton.

Friday, November 19, 2004 Margaret M. (Melanson) Wescott HAVERHILL -- Margaret M. (Melanson) Wescott, 88, died Wednesday at Penacook Place. She worked at Hunt Memorial Hospital in Danvers before retiring in 1977. Born and educated in Lynn, Mrs. Wescott graduated from Lynn English High School in 1934 and lived in Danvers and Barrington, N.H., before moving to Haverhill in 1978. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Parish and the Marrivista Women's Club, both in Haverhill. She leaves her husband of 65 years Elmer M. Wescott; son Donald M. and his wife Eileen B. of Swampscott; daughter Donna M. Panarello of Haverhill; sisters Rita M. Rose of California and Helen M. LeBrun of Danvers; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. She was the mother of the late Dorothy W. Cormier. ARRANGEMENTS: Calling hours are tomorrow from 3 to 5 p.m. with funeral services at 5 p.m. at C. Frank Linnehan & Son Bradford Funeral Home, 52 Salem St., Haverhill. Burial will be Monday in Linwood Cemetery, Mill Street, Haverhill. Next Story: Back to headlines

Deaths Back FENOFF: Stanley W., of Danville Saturday November 20, 2004 FENOFF: Stanley W., of Danville, died Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2004, at Mass General Hospital, Boston, Mass., at the age of 54. He was born in St. Johnsbury, Oct. 9, 1950, the son of Kenneth K. and Lorraine (Gammell) Fenoff. Stan had worked for Verizon for over 20 years throughout this area as an equipment installer. Stan had a great love for his family. For many years, he raised and showed Morgan horses and he was also a great supporter of Trent's motorcycle racing. His free spirit gave him the love of his motorcycles and snowmobiles. He and his wife Kathy took great pride in creating landscaping designs of which his favorites were stone steps and walls. Survivors include his wife, Kathy (Patenaude) Fenoff; and son, Trent and his wife Amanda Fenoff, all of Danville; grandmother, Lorraine Gammell of St. Johnsbury; two brothers and their wives, Steven and Joanne Fenoff of Danville, and Scott and Sue Stuart of Monroe, N.H.; three sisters and their husbands, Sandra and Gordon Ward of Monroe, N.H., Shirley and Pat Gillander of Danville, and Tammie and Tim Bijolle of Waterford; a grandson, Riley W. Fenoff of Danville; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents. There will be a memorial service today from 2-4 p.m. with a remembrance of his life at 3 p.m. at the Queen of Peace Church Hall, Danville, Vt. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family. Contributions in his name may be made to the St. Johnsbury Kiwanis Club, Inc., P.O. Box 204, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819. Sayles Funeral Home, 525 Summer St., St. Johnsbury, VT 05819 is in charge of arrangements.

Saturday, November 20, 2004 Alice M. Lettre 1921-2004 AUGUSTA -- Alice M. Lettre, 83, of Gray Birch Drive and formerly of Townsend Road, died Friday, Nov. 19, 2004, at MaineGeneral Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center at Gray Birch Drive, following a brief illness. She was born in Augusta on May 27, 1921, a daughter of the late Delphis G. and Mary Louise (Couture) Poulin. Mrs. Lettre had attended Augusta schools and was a communicant of St. Augustine Catholic Church. She was a homemaker for most of her life. Mrs. Lettre was an avid beano player and was a member of the Ladies of St. Anne Society and a life member of Cushoc Senior Citizens. She was predeceased by her husband, Lionel E. "Pete" Lettre; five brothers; six sisters; a grandson, Richard A. Lettre; and a great-grandson, Robert Lettre III. Mrs. Lettre is survived by five sons, Robert Lettre and his wife, Audrey, of Sheboygan, Wis., Donald Lettre and his wife, Carmen, of Augusta, Victor Lettre and his wife, Louise, of Augusta, Michael Lettre and his wife, Susan, of Palermo and Dennis Lettre and his wife, Julie, of Augusta; three daughters, Arlene Davis and her husband, Timothy, of Augusta, Susan Daniels and her husband, Thomas, of Augusta and Debi Gray and her husband, Scott, of Sidney; two brothers, Adrien "Pop" Poulin and Gerard Poulin, both of Augusta; three sisters, Lucille Dostie and Simone Dumont, both of Augusta, and Germaine Morrissette of South China; 15 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. There will be no public visiting hours. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Northern Avenue, Augusta. Burial will be in Maine Veterans' Memorial Cemetery, Mount Vernon Road, Augusta, at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to MaineGeneral Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center, Gray Birch Residential Care Activity Fund, 40 Gray Birch Drive, Augusta 04330. Arrangements are under the care of Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta. Condolences to the family may be expressed via the funeral home Web site at http://www.plummerfh.com.

Saturday, November 20, 2004 Simone Lessard 1924-2004 WINSLOW -- Simone Lessard, 80, of Clinton Avenue, went to be with the Lord Thursday, Nov. 18, 2004, after a long illness. She was born in Winslow on Aug. 28, 1924, the daughter of William and Clara (Paradis) LaFlamme. She attended St. John's School, Mount Merici Academy, and was a Winslow High School graduate with the class of 1942. She married Reginald Lessard on June 28, 1947, and was devoted to her family. She was one of the first members of St. John the Baptist Church in Winslow. Mrs. Lessard was a role model to her family and friends through her strong faith and courage. She is survived by her husband, Reginald Lessard, of Winslow; a son, Paul Lessard, and wife, Anne, of Winslow; three grandchildren, Sara Poulin of Winslow, Paul Lessard Jr. and fiancZe, Rachel Hadsell, of Waterville, and Amanda Lessard of Winslow; a great-grandson, Logan Poulin, of Winslow; a nephew, William LaFlamme, of Concord, N.H.; sisters-in-law, Gladys Shorty and husband, Luke, of Zephyrhills, Fla., and Rose Lessard of Ft. Worth, Texas; a brother-in-law, Francis Lessard, of Skowhegan; and by several nieces, nephews and friends who loved her. She was predeceased by her parents; her stepfather, Vital Quirion; brother Rosaire LaFlamme; and by her dear friend, Rita Giguere. There will be no hours of visitation. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24, at Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm St., Waterville with the Rev. Philip Tracy officiating. Burial will follow in St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, Grove Street, Waterville. Memorial donations in her memory may be made to St. John the Baptist Church Memorial Fund, 47 Monument St., Winslow, ME 04901. Friends unable to attend services may sign an online register book and send condolences to http://www.gallantfh.com.

LeRoy Russell Sawyer, 73 PORTLAND - Early Sunday morning, Nov. 14, 2004, LeRoy 'Lee' Sawyer went with the angels peacefully at his home surrounded by his family after a short but courageous battle with lung cancer. He was born the son of Julian and Dorothy Walker Sawyer on Jan. 29, 1931 in Auburn. He attended Portland schools and graduated from Portland High School in 1948. Shortly thereafter, he joined the Navy and served during the Korean War. He also later graduated from Bliss Business School. On Feb. 1, 1958, he married Jeannine Francoeur, of Lewiston. Together they raised five children. For 32 years they lived in Cumberland Center and he was involved with the Lions Club. He enjoyed outdoor work at his home, fishing and being with family, especially his grandchildren. Lee worked for most of his life as a salesman and retired from A.B. Dick in December 2000. He is survived by his wife, Jeannine, of 46 years; children, Karen Thurlow and her fiance, Jeff Kinder of South Portland, David Sawyer of Fayette, Gregory Sawyer of Yarmouth, Beth Stees and her husband, William of Falmouth, and Laura Lee Sawyer (his 'Pumpkin') of Portland; and his grandchildren, Eric Thurlow, Kelly and Courtney Sawyer, Alexander and Christopher Stees. He is also survived by two children of a previous marriage, Thomas Sawyer of Readfield, Mass, and Brenda Sawyer of Gardiner. Thomas has two children, Christopher and Emily Sawyer. There will be a Celebration of his Life at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Route 88, Falmouth, on Saturday, Nov. 20 at 4 p.m. The family wishes that donations be made to Maine Lung Association or Maine Cancer Society in his name, in lieu of flowers. They also encourage cigarette smokers to quit. Arrangements are by Dignified Cremation and Funeral Services. LeRoy Russell Sawyer

Rinette Raymond Labbe Feb. 4, 1932 - Nov. 16, 2004 SCARBOROUGH & FORT KENT - Our Mom went home peacefully to be with her Lord surrounded by her loving family. She fought her battle with lung cancer with courage, dignity and grace. Her proudest accomplishments and greatest pleasure in life were her children and grandchildren. Her family was always first and God blessed her with her wish to see her children become adults along with her seven oldest grandchildren. Adding to her blessings are four young grandchildren that she adored. Rinette was a devoted elementary school teacher in the SAD 27 School District. The investment she made in her students is still evident today. She loved working in her gardens, spending time with her girlfriends, and was an avid reader. She moved to Scarborough in 2001, embracing her new life and took joy in helping to care for her triplet grandchildren and Baby Caleb. Family gatherings were plentiful. She made her children proud in her devotion to them, to her grandchildren, in her attitude and way she lived her life this past year, not letting her cancer take away from her happiness. She continued to teach us to embrace life, one day at a time. Rinette has joined her father, Albert Raymond; stepfather, Ernest Pinette; brother, Jack Raymond; sister, Yvette Picard; in-laws, Aimee and Veronique Labbe; and a granddaughter. Mom will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by her mother, Mary Raymond Pinette; her children, Vernon and Joyce Labbe of Frenchville, Ruth Labbe Pelletier of Fort Kent, Vera Labbe Saucier and husband, Dean of Scarborough, Carl and Linda Labbe of Falmouth, and Luke and Ellen Labbe of Falmouth. 'Memere Legs,' 'Big Memere,' and 'Mimi,' will forever be treasured by Amy Saucier Delano and husband, Brandon, Heather Pelletier and fianc , Jefferson Oranellas, Danielle Pelletier Johnson and husband, Ed, Sarah Saucier, Hannah Labbe Voisine and husband, Jamie, Jeremy Labbe, Lindsey Pelletier, triplets Willem, Reece, and Madeleine Labbe and Caleb Labbe. Sadly she will miss the birth of grandchild Labbe, great-grandson, Gavin Voisine, and great-grandchild, Delano. She will also be missed by her sister, Mae Raymond Drake; brothers, Lucien and Norman Raymond, the father of her children, Emery 'Legs' Labbe; brother-in-law, Ellery 'Arms' Labbe, their spouses, her many nieces and nephews, and her friends. A celebration of her life will occur on Saturday, Nov. 27. Family and friends will gather at 9 a.m., at the Daigle Nadeau Funeral Home, followed by a celebration service at 11 a.m., at St. Louis Catholic Church in Fort Kent. Family and Friends are also welcomed to gather at the KC Hall for lunch. In lieu of flowers, book donations in her honor can be made to the school library or public library of your choice. Rinette Raymond Labbe