Shorey Nichols Funeral Home http://shoreynichols.com en Lloyd P. Morrison [09/22/1926 - 05/24/2013] Pittsfield-Lloyd P. Morrison, 86, died peacefully on Friday, May 24, 2013, in Pittsfield. He was born on September 22, 1926, in Wilton, Maine, the son of the late Percy and Annie (Holland) Morrison. Lloyd attended Wilton Academy and graduated from Maine Central Institute in Pittsfield. He proudly served our country in the United States Navy during World War II. He married Beverly Elliott and they shared 64 years of marriage. Lloyd was employed by the Franklin Journal for several years. He and his wife Beverly owned and operated several small grocery stores in Pittsfield until they retired. They enjoyed spending winters in Florida together for many years. Lloyd enjoyed tending to his grapes and repairing whatever needed fixing. He will be lovingly missed and remembered. He is survived by his children, Catherine Bernard and husband Ron of Fairfield, Robert Morrison and wife Debbie Wolozin of Sudbury, Massachusetts, Betsy Mace of Detroit and Rodney Morrison and wife Dawn of Red Hook, New York; grandchildren, Sarah Bernard, Elizabeth Wolozin, Will Morrison, Ross Morrison and Alec Morrison; and a sister, Gloria Farmer of Portland. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Beverly Morrison and a brother, Rodney Morrison. The family would like to say a sincere thank you to Paula and Heather who had taken special care of Lloyd at his home. They would also like to extend their gratitude to the staff at Sebasticook Valley Hospital and Pittsfield Rehab & Nursing for the care and compassion given to their dad in the last few weeks. A private service will be held by the family. To leave a message of kindness for the family, please visit www.shoreynichols.com. Care for the family has been provided by Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, Pittsfield.

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]]> Mia Jade Crosby [05/09/2013 - 05/09/2013] Pittsfield-Mia Jade Crosby, beloved infant daughter of Brian Cowan III and Brittany Crosby died on May 9, in Bangor. "Daddy please don't look so sad, momma please don't cry. Cause I'm in the arms of Jesus, and he sings me lullabies. Please try not to question God, don't think he is unkind. Don't think he sent me to you and then changed his mind. You see I'm a special child, I am needed up above. I'm the special gift you gave Him, a product of your love. I'll always be there with you, so watch the sky at night. Look for the brightest star and know that's my halo's brilliant light. You'll see me in the morning frost that mists your window pane. That's me in the summer showers, I'll be dancing in the rain. When you feel a gentle breeze from a gentle wind that blows. Know that it's me planting a kiss upon your nose. When you see a child playing and your heart feels a tug, Don't be sad mommy, that's just me giving your heart a hug. So daddy don't looks so sad and momma please don't cry. I'm in the arms of Jesus and he sings me lullabies! ~Unknown She is survived by her parents, Brian Cowan III and Brittany Crosby of Pittsfield; siblings, Kenzy Cowan and Brain Cowen IV; grandmothers, Linda Neal and Priscilla Gerry; grandfathers, Mike Crosby and Brian Cowan II; great grandparents, Wayne and Lorraine Neal; great grandmother, Merna Cowan; special uncle and aunt, Mike and Amy Crosby; great uncle and aunt, Scott and Susan Gerry; great aunt, Sheila Neal. She was predeceased by great grandfather, Brian Cowan I. Friends and family are welcome to visit from 2-3 p.m., Sunday, May 19, with a time of reflection at 2:45 p.m., at the Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, 191 Hartland Avenue, Pittsfield, with the Rev. Matthew Bagley officiating. To leave a message of kindness for the family, please visit www.shoreynichols.com. Care has been provided by Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, Pittsfield.

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]]> Alfred W. Washburn [01/17/1929 - 05/02/2013] St. Albans-Alfred W. Washburn Jr, 84, died peacefully on Thursday, May 2, 2013, in Palmyra. He was born on January 17, 1929, in Skowhegan, Maine, the son of Alfred and Etta (Stain) Washburn Sr. He attended High School in Skowhegan and proudly served our country in the United States Navy. Alfred was in the wholesale business for over 30 years. He enjoyed searching for antiques, attending auctions and going to yard sales in the summer. He spent many days hunting with both his sons and his brother Pete. He was an active member of the Church of Faith in Skowhegan and enjoyed singing specials for his church family. He will be lovingly remembered. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Hilda Washburn of St. Albans; his children, Judy Byler and husband Samuel, of Skowhegan, Alfred Washburn and wife Carol, of St. Albans, Vesta Page and husband Tobias, of Hartland and Wade Washburn of Hartland; grandchildren, Erica Page and companion, Carey Abbott, Tobias Page Jr and companion, Taylor Campbell, Adam Page, Samantha Byler and companion, Andrew Barker, Tabatha Byler, Joshua Washburn and companion, Brooke Knight, Nicholas Withee, Christopher Washburn and companion, Jackie McClure, Jon Washburn, Kaylee Washburn and companion, Matthew Moores; 11 great grandchildren; brother Pete Washburn of Skowhegan; sister, Phyllis Whittemore of New Sharon; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents; 3 sisters, Doris Boulette, Violet Luce, and Evelyn Merrill; and 1 brother, Francis Washburn. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 18 at the Church of Faith, Route 2 in Skowhegan, with the Rev. Peter Campbell officiating. A committal service will follow at the Pine Grove Cemetery in Hartland with military honors presented for his service to our country. To leave a message of kindness for the family, please visit www.shoreynichols.com. Care has been provided by Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, 191 Hartland Ave., Pittsfield.

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]]> Clifford "Bruce" Lovely [01/16/1944 - 04/20/2013] Pittsfield- Clifford B. Lovely, known by his friends and family as Bruce, 69, died peacefully on Saturday, April 20, 2013, in Orono. Bruce was born on January 16, 1944, in Hartland, Maine, the son of the late Ransford Lovely and Vada (Dorothy) Nelson. He graduated from Maine Central Institute and worked as an auto body technician and transmission mechanic for many years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing in the Maine woods. He is survived by his brother, Richard Lovely, of Maine; half sister, Susan Gerry and husband Scott, of Burnham; aunt, Deanna Tilton, of Pittsfield and special aunt, Myrtle Marble, of Hartland; several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father, Ransford Lovely; his mother and stepfather, Vada and Earle Nelson Jr; a brother, Bary Lovely; and a sister, Linda Lancaster. A private family committal service will take place in the spring at the Pine Grove Cemetery, in Hartland, Maine. To leave a message of kindness for the family, please visit www.shoreynichols.com. Care has been provided by Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, Pittsfield.

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]]> Laurence H. Vaughan [11/04/1932 - 04/15/2013] Pittsfield-Laurence H. Vaughan, 80, died peacefully on April 15, in Pittsfield. He was born on November 4, 1932, in Fort Fairfield, Maine, the son of the late Norval and Florence (Harris) Vaughan. Laurence married June Hunt on July 28, 1951 and together they raised three children. Laurence was a trapper by trade and spent most of his life outdoors living off of the land. He enjoyed watching things grow and always had a big garden, often giving away more vegetables than he sold. He had a strong work ethic of getting into the woods in the early morning hours and returning home by the end of day. Larry also spent many years in the race horse business raising and training many colts. He loved spending time with his family and watching his grandchildren and great children grow. He attended many basketball games and dance recitals! He is survived by his two daughters, Marion Peaslee and her husband Jeffrey, of Vassalboro and Sally Brann and her husband Wesley, of Pittsfield; five grandchildren, Jessica Sidelinger of Augusta, Bethanie Brann of Virginia, Meghan Brann and Erika Brann, both of Pittsfield, and Tyler Morgan of Rhode Island; three great grandchildren, Nicholas Sidelinger, Morgan Sidelinger and Owen Brann; his sister, Marjorie Saporita of Winslow; nephews Norval Sterling Vaughan III and wife Darlene, Mark Saporita and wife Susan and Jonathan Saporita. He was predeceased by his parents; his loving wife June; his son, Larry; and two brothers, Norval Vaughn II and Gilbert Vaughan. A committal service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, May 10, at the Village Cemetery, Troy Road in Burnham with the Rev. Scott Jones officiating. To leave a message of kindness for the family, please visit www.shoreynichols.com. Care has been provided by Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, Pittsfield.

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]]> Edna M. Chadbourne [12/03/1924 - 04/07/2013] Harmony-Edna Langley “Peg” Chadbourne, 88, died peacefully Sunday, April 7, 2013, in Skowhegan. She was born Dec. 3, 1924, in Natick, Mass., the daughter of the late Alfred and Gladys Kilcollins Langley. She attended Maine Central Institute and married George Chadbourne in 1963. She retired from New England Telephone & Telegraph as a telephone operator. After retirement, she was a sales representative for Avon. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren as well as her family and friends. She loved playing BINGO, crossword puzzles, crocheting, playing cards with the girls, and going on outings with The Silver Saints. She also loved to attend the annual Langley Family Reunion, the Harmony Free Fair and the Pittsfield Egg Festival. She was a member of the VFW Women’s Auxiliary and the Telephone Workers Pioneers. She is survived by her son, Tracy Chadbourne and his wife, Kristi, of North Yarmouth; grandchildren, Zachary and Joshua; sisters Ruth Walker, of Florida, Gloria Bilodeau, of Mechanic Falls, and Nicky Butler, of Bangor; brother Philip Langley, of Florida; and several brothers-and -sisters-in-law and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, George; sisters Barbra Langley, Anita McCormick, Pat Laney and Dee Madore; and brother Sonny Langley. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Harmony Ambulance, 37 North Road, Harmony, ME 04942. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m., Friday, April 12, 2013, at the Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, Pittsfield. A funeral service will be at 1 p.m., Saturday, April 13, at the Harmony Baptist Church in Harmony. Committal will take place in the spring at the Chadbourne Cemetery in Harmony. To leave a message of kindness for the family, please visit www.shoreynichols.com.

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]]> Ethel M. Cianchette [09/14/1924 - 04/06/2013] Pittsfield-Ethel M. Cianchette, 88, died peacefully on Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Pittsfield. She was born on September 14, 1924, in Millinocket, Maine, one of ten children of Daniel and Clara (Russell) Morrison. She graduated from Stearns High School and received her degree in education from Farmington Normal School. Ethel married Clair Cianchette and together they raised five children. Ethel operated a day care in her home on Lancey Street for several years. Many of the children that she had cared for have kept in touch with her over the years. She enjoyed reading and doing crossword puzzles. She was a member of the Tuesday Club, the Hospital Auxiliary and the First Baptist Church in Pittsfield. She is survived by her children, Melissa Cianchette of Pittsfield, Daniel Cianchette and wife Martha of St. Paul, Minnesota, Elizabeth Cianchette and husband Vernon Bradley of St. Paul, Minnesota and Robert Cianchette and wife Hillary Ginsberg of New York, New York; grandchildren, Christopher Mitchell of Winterport, Jenny Gironda and husband John of Gorham, Daniel Cianchette and Adam Cianchette, both of Baltimore, Maryland, Erik Cianchette of Portland and Heidi Cianchette of Westbrook; great grandchildren, Sophia Gironda, Eli Gironda and Mia Higgins; brother, Frederick Morrison and wife Leatha of Millinocket; daughter-in-law, Dorothy Woods of Portland; one brother-in-law; three sisters-in-law; several nieces and nephews; and many friends. She was predeceased by her husband, Clair Cianchette; son, Richard Cianchette; great granddaughter, Zoe Gironda; five sisters; and three brothers. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, April 11, 2013, at the First Baptist Church, 245 Main Street, in Pittsfield, with Pastor Bill Johnson officiating. A committal service will be held in the spring at the Village Cemetery in Pittsfield. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Sebasticook Valley Hospital, 447 Main Street, Pittsfield, Maine, 04967, in Ethel’s memory. To leave a message of kindness for the family, please visit www.shoreynichols.com. Care has been provided by Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, Pittsfield.

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]]> Donna Shibles [04/17/1941 - 04/06/2013] Hartland- Donna E. Shibles, 71, died peacefully at her home on Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Hartland after a long battle with diabetes and kidney failure. She was born on April 17, 1941, in Pittsfield, Maine, the daughter of Norwood and Myrtle (Dunton) White. She received her High School Diploma from Nokomis in 1979. She married Lawrence Shibles on November 9, 1957 and they shared 55 wonderful years of marriage. Donna had been an employee at Ames Department Store in Newport for several years but her favorite position was at Woodlawn Nursing Home serving as a dietician for over 15 years. She loved all kinds of crafts: sewing, quilting, ceramics, artex painting and making stained glass. She enjoyed attending the Senior Citizen Group in Hartland and was a member of the Church of Faith in Skowhegan since the 1970’s and was active in their choir and women’s group. She cherished her family and will be lovingly missed. She is survived by her loving husband, Lawrence Shibles; three children, Cheryl Shibles, Randy Shibles and wife Gail and David Shibles and wife Christine, all of Hartland; 15 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; a brother, Merlon White and wife Sandra of Pittsfield; four life-long friends, Shelby Searles, Stella Smith, Sandi McKay and Carlene Welch; several nieces and nephews; and her two Labrador dogs, Jimmy and Sandy. She was predeceased by her parents; and a son, Paul Shibles. A graveside service will be held at noon, Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at the Pine Grove Cemetery in Hartland, with the Rev. Peter Campbell officiating. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Church of Faith, PO Box 3020, Skowhegan, Maine, 04976 or to the American Diabetes Association, 330 Congress Street, 5th Floor, Boston, Massachusetts, in Donna’s memory. To leave a message of kindness for the family, please visit www.shoreynichols.com. Care has been provided by Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, Pittsfield.

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]]> Margaret A. Harding [09/20/1922 - 04/03/2013] Plymouth-Margaret A. Harding, 90, died peacefully on Wednesday, April 3, 2013, in Pittsfield. She was born on September 20, 1922, in Island Falls, Maine, the eldest of eight children of James and Lillian (Thorne) McKinnon. She went to the local schools and graduated from Mattawamkeag High School with the class of 1940. She attended the Maine School of Commerce and was employed as a secretary for Fay & Scott and also held the position of bookkeeper for both Walpole Woodworkers and Milmac. Margaret married Harold Harding in 1944 and together they shared 68 years of marriage. She was a communicant of St. Agnes Catholic Church since 1946 and was secretary of the Ladies Guild for several years. Her life revolved around her family. She loved spending time with them and enjoyed taking pictures, traveling and sharing of good food. She is survived by her loving husband, Harold Harding of Plymouth; five children, Leslie Harding and wife Carol of Plymouth, June Larson and husband John of Brunswick, Rosemary Harding of Plymouth, Jo-Ann Turner and husband Milton of Plymouth and Bruce Harding and wife Abby of San Antonio, Texas; 9 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; two sisters, Patricia Emery of Cheshire, Connecticut and Mary Stedman and husband Dick of Belchertown, Massachusetts; and a brother, David McKinnon and wife Mary of Pasadena, Maryland. She was predeceased by her parents; and siblings, Geneva Cartwright, James McKinnon, Theresa Klimczak and Philip McKinnon. The family will receive friends from 10-11 a.m., with a funeral service following at 11 a.m., Monday, April 8, 2013, at the Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, 191 Hartland Avenue, Pittsfield, with the Rev. Father Kent Ouellette officiating. A gathering will follow in the funeral home. A committal service will be held in the spring at the Sawyer Cemetery in Plymouth. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice in Margaret’s memory. To leave a message of kindness for the family, please visit www.shoreynichols.com. Care has been provided by Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, Pittsfield.

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]]> Doris P. Vicnaire [01/02/1924 - 03/25/2013] St. Albans-Doris P. Vicnaire, 89, died peacefully on Monday, March 25, 2013, in Bangor. She was born on January 2, 1924, in Guilford, Maine, the daughter of Albert and Zella (Gilman) Kimball of Parkman. She attended Manter School through the 8th grade. In 1940, she married Arthur Vicnaire and they began their lives together. Doris was a wonderful housewife who liked flowers, enjoyed canning and freezing vegetables from their garden and loved eating out at restaurants. In her younger years she did spring house cleaning and enjoyed picking potatoes in the fall. She was truly dedicated to her family and her children always came first. She loved to give a good, tight hug. Friday night and Sunday dinners with her family were the highlight of her week. She also enjoyed the yearly Ladies Christmas Coffee at the Bangor Baptist Church. She will be lovingly remembered. She is survived by her loving husband of 72 years, Arthur Vicnaire of St. Albans; her children, Linwood Vicnaire and wife Donna of St. Albans, Phyllis Johnston and husband Galen of St. Albans, Maynard Vicnaire and wife June of Macwahoc Plantation; 10 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; 7 great great grandchildren with another due to be born in April; several nieces and nephews; and 2 special friends, Anna Clark and Marjorie Weeman. She was predeceased by her parents; son, Roland Vicnaire; 3 brothers, Willie, Leslie and Eugene; and a newborn sister. The family will receive friends from 4-6 p.m., Thursday, March 28, 2013 at the Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, 191 Hartland Avenue, Pittsfield. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, March 29, at the funeral home with the Rev. Glenn Nichols officiating. A gathering will follow the service in the funeral home. A committal service will be held in the spring at the Maloon Cemetery, Grant Road in St. Albans. Should friends desire memorial donations may be made to a favorite charity in Doris’ memory. To leave a message of kindness for the family, please visit www.shoreynichols.com. Care has been provided by Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, Pittsfield.

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