Portland Press Herald (ME)
February 10, 2021TOPSHAM � Our mother, Ruby May Thompson, 95, a lifelong resident of Winter Street was called home into God's loving arms on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021 at her home.
She was born in Topsham at her lifelong home on May 21, 1925, the daughter of George and Bertha Preble Cotton.
Ruby enjoyed a long life surrounded by family and friends that are far too many to be listed in this writing. Ruby and her husband George spent their lives raising their family which went on to encompass the lives of so many that were always able to find a home within the walls of their love filled home. Ruby was a loving mother and a light in the lives of everyone she touched. She will be sadly missed by all of those who loved her.
Surviving are her children, Dorothy Graffam of Bath, Stanley Thompson and his wife Eva of Limington, Mary Holman of Bowdoin, Richard Thompson and his wife Barbara of Brunswick, Daniel Thompson and his wife Darlene of Topsham, Brenda Wilbur and her husband Steve of Gray, Teresa Smith of Gray, Patty Hess and her husband Brian of Lisbon Falls, Deborah Jackson and her husband Brian of Pittsburgh, George Thompson Jr. and his wife Bonnie of Bowdoinham. She is also survived by 29 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.
Evening Express
January 3, 1970East Harpswell - Floyd Lymen Alexander, 47. of Holbrook St., Cundy's Harbor, died unexpectedly Thursday evening.
He was born here, March 1, 1923, the son of Lymen amd Allegra Harley Alexander. He attended Phippsburgh and Harpswell schools and served in the U. S. Army during World War 2.
For several years he was employed by the Stuart Construction Co. and U. S. Gypsum. More recently he had been self employed.
Surviving are his wife, the former Lois Hershey of Portland; five sons, Floyd L. Jr. of Aberdeen, Md., Aubrey S. of Bath, William F., Lloyd A. and Brian L., all of Portland; three daughters, Mrs. Vernon Roderick Jr. of Bath, Marcia G. Lori A. Alexander, both of Portland; a brother, Aubrey G. Alexander of Cundy's Harbor; and two grandchildren.
The Sun (Lowell, MA)
January 15, 2018Melvin D. Whitney, of Billerica, MA
Melvin D. Whitney, January 11, 2018, age 94. Beloved husband of the late Lorraine C. (Tibbetts) Whitney. Devoted father of David G. Whitney.
Billerica Minuteman (MA)
May 21, 2009BILLERICA - Lorraine C. (Tibbitts) Whitney, 84, of Billerica, died May 11, 2009. She was the beloved wife of Melvin D. Whitney.
Survivors include her husband Melvin; a son, David G. Whitney of Billerica. She was the loving sister of the late Virginia and Ray Drew.
Bangor Daily News
February 22, 2023Dexter - Marian L. Carr, 96, wife of the late Clayton A. Carr, died February 21, 2023, at Pleasant Meadow Estates, Dover-Foxcroft. She was born May 16, 1926, in Atkinson, the daughter of Irving and Eva (Whitney) Woodward.
Marian attended local schools, graduating from Higgins Classical Institute. She worked for many years in the local woolen mills and Fayscott Landis; leaving those to be a stay-at-home Mom. She eventually returned to work at Plummer Memorial Hospital; retiring there as their dietician. She enjoyed spending time in the Sunshine Club and was one of the founders, with her husband, of the Bee Club.
She is survived by her sons, Lawrence Carr and his wife, Peggy, of Turner, and Gary Carr and his wife, Phyllis, of Baileyville; a daughter, Dawn Marsh and her husband, David, of Parkman; four grandchildren: Jason Carr, Mark Carr, Matthew Carr, and Carl Marsh; ten great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband, Clayton; a grandson, Peter Marsh; and a sister, Virginia.
Published on February 22, 2023
Bangor Daily News
June 20, 2011DEXTER - Clayton A. Carr, 83, died June 18, 2011, at Mayo Regional Hospital, Dover-Foxcroft. He was born April 26, 1928, in Dexter, son of Maurice and Jessie (Page) Carr.
He worked for Fay Scott Landis Machine Shop, Dexter, for 25 years, and later for St. Regis Paper Co., Bucksport, retiring from Champion Paper Co. He was a longtime member of Penobscot Masonic Lodge, Dexter.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Marian (Woodward) Carr of Dexter; two sons, Lawrence Carr and his wife, Peggy, of Livermore and Gary Carr and his wife, Phyllis, of Baileyville; a daughter, Dawn Marsh and her husband, David, of Parkman; four grandchildren; Jason Carr, Mark Carr, Matthew Carr and Carl Marsh; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Charlene "Kitty" Bretton and her husband, Norman "Mike," of Dexter and Helen LaCasse of Florida; nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a grandson, Peter Marsh; and four brothers, Louis, Merle, Dennis and Albert.
Providence Journal (RI)
January 5, 2001THE REV. LINWOOD CLIFTON BISHOP, 80, of East Winthrop, Maine, a retired pastor, died Wednesday at the Kennebec Long Term Care and Rehabilitation Center, Augusta, Maine.
Mr. Bishop was the husband of Helen (Miller) Bishop. They were married for 52 years. Born in Auburn, Maine, a son the late Lawrence and Gertrude (Whitney) Bishop, he served in the ministry for well over 50 years.
He graduated from Edward Little High School in 1938, from Providence Bible Institute in 1946, and from Gordon College in 1948. As a college student, he was called to serve the Paris Hill Baptist Church in Paris, Maine, and the West Paris Baptist Church simultaneously.
In 1950, he moved to Providence to work as director of alumni affairs for Barrington College, and in 1956, he became pastor of the Knotty Oak Baptist Church, Coventry, where he remained for 31 years.
In 1987, he and his wife retired to Winthrop, Maine. In recent years, Mr. Bishop served as part-time assistant pastor at Hope Baptist Church, Manchester, Maine. He loved leading worship services at several boarding and nursing homes in the area.
Besides his wife, he leaves a son, Stephen Bishop of Hightstown, N.J.; a daughter, Marilyn Webster of Peace Dale; a brother, Norman of Auburn, Maine; and several nieces and nephews.
He was the brother of the late Alberta and Donald Bishop.
66109. Norman Ledgewood Bishop
Sun Journal
September 19, 2004LEWISTON � Norman L. Bishop, 76, of Garfield Road in Auburn, died Friday evening, Sept. 17, at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston.
Norman was born in Auburn, Oct. 27, 1927, the son to Lawrence W. and Gertrude (Whitney) Bishop.
He was educated in Auburn schools and graduated from Edward Little High School with the class of 1945.
On March 6, 1977, he married the former Constance Dumont. Together they made their home in Auburn and later enjoyed their wintering together in Arizona.
Norman's passion in life was flying aircraft. He began his flying career as a member of the Civil Air Patrol. He then went to work as a Pilot with NorthEast Airlines in 1953. During the year of 1972, Delta Airlines merged with NorthEast Airlines and Norman continued flying commercially for Delta Airlines until his retirement in 1985.
While Norman wintered in Arizona, he enjoyed his membership with the Aerospace Club and Gun Club. Norman was also a member of the Court Street Baptist Church in Auburn.
He enjoyed golfing, playing pool and hunting in his younger days. His greatest pleasure in life, however, was the time he spent with his family. He will be sadly missed but never forgotten.
He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Connie Bishop, of Auburn; one daughter, Julie Diane B. Cuddy and her husband, Michael, of Portland; two sons, Norman L. Bishop and his wife, Debbie, of Auburn, and David G. Bishop, of Dallas, Texas; five grandchildren, Heather, Donald, Evan, Andrea, and Jordan; two great- grandchildren, Christina and Payton.
Norman was predeceased by one sister, Alberta Bishop, and two brothers, Donald and Linwood.