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Mary 'Betsy' Dow (Nee Norton), 78, of Lumberton, N.J., passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2007.

Born in Portland, she was the daughter of the late Alfred M. and Elizabeth M. Norton. She grew up and went to school in Wiscasset and met her husband, Walter S. Dow there.

A resident of Lumberton Leas since 2001, she is formerly of Medford and Medford Lakes, N.J..

Mrs. Dow attended Endicott College in Beverly, Mass. and was a member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Medford, N.J. for 42 yrs. where she also served as the church secretary for 12 years. She was a volunteer for St. Vincent DePaul and for B-Thrifty II.

Survivors include her husband, Walter S. Dow of Lumberton, N.J.; two children, Nancy Carman and her husband Jack of Medford, N.J. and Scott Dow of Pearland, Texas; one brother, Alfred 'Fritz' Norton of Nashua, N.H.; five grand-children, Beth Kidd, Jesse Pomper, Scotty Dow, Josh Dow and Sean Dow; and a great-granddaughter, Catherine Kidd; and numerous friends and relatives of Wiscasset.

A memorial service was held on Thursday, Dec. 27, at the St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Medford, N.J. Interment was private and at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy the family requests memorial donations to the St. Vincent DePaul Society, Jones Road, Medford, NJ 08055.

Arrangements were by the Bradley & Stow Funeral Home in Medford, N.J.

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Patricia M. Haines, 83, of Wiscasset, died Saturday, December 29, at the Hill House Assisted Living in Bath.

Born in Akron, Ohio on April 21, 1924, she was a daughter of William F. and Juanita (Hossler) Ramsey.

As a young girl, she moved to Rochester, N.Y. and attended school there. In 1942 she graduated from John Marshall High School.

On January 30, 1949 she married Everett W. Haines and they moved to Wiscasset in 1951.

Mrs. Haines was employed for a few years at Sylvania in Waldoboro and for 11 years as a supervisor of data processing at the Brunswick Naval Air Station.

She enjoyed crocheting, cooking, using her computer and visiting with friends and family.

She was predeceased by her husband, Everett W. Haines on January 3, 2007; and by one daughter, Karen Cossette on March 26, 2001.

Survivors include four daughters, Patricia Connors of Woolwich, Wendy Goud and her husband Ed, and Sheila Sawyer and her husband David, all of Wiscasset, and Lorna Harrington and her husband Dwight of Alna; her dear friend Jean Sutter of Wiscasset; 13 grandchildren, Warren Cossette, Beth Smith, Chris Cossette, Jody Connors, Gail Holbrook, Steven Connors, Tim Love, Duane Goud, Liza Libby, Jon Sawyer, Jillian Burke, Bob Sawyer and Brooke Harrington; and 14 great-grandchildren.

There will be no services.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Bath Fire Department Driver's Benevolent Association, 864 High Street, Bath, ME 04530; or to Hospice of Mid Coast Maine, 45 Baribeau Drive, Brunswick, ME 04011; or CHANS Home Health, 50 Baribeau Drive, Brunswick, ME 04011.

Arrangements were by Mayo & Daigle Funeral Home, 40 Federal Street, Wiscasset.

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Rudolph J. (Rudy) Lukas, 91, of Boothbay Harbor, died Sunday, December 30, at St. Andrews Hospital, following a fall in his home.

Born June 23, 1916 in Schenectady, N.Y., he was the son of Stanislaw and Jennia Lukas.

At the outbreak of World War II he was employed at the Carney, N.J. shipyards building Liberty Ships. He returned to Schenectady toward the end of the war to work in the ordnance division of the American Locomotive Company (ALCO) developing specialty welding techniques for the production of M3 and M4 Sherman Tanks, and training the local force of Rosie the Riveters who worked on their production.

Following the war, Mr. Lukas moved to ALCO's locomotive division as a welding engineer developing specialty welding processes, an assignment that led to frequent travel to the Middle East as an international representative. Later he worked for the ALCO Thermal Products Division, Dunkirk, N.Y., also developing specialty welding techniques for high pressure vessels.

Mr. Lukas retired to Boothbay Harbor from General Electric in 1980 following 30 years employment with ALCO and 10 years with General Electric. During his term of employment he served as president of the American Welding Society's (then) Penn-Ohio District.

His hobbies included cabinet making and boating, and he was elected Commodore of the Schenectady Yacht Club in 1982. He was a 32nd Degree Mason in the Buekendaal Lodge No. 915, A.F. & A. M., Scotia, N.Y. He enjoyed building furniture for family and friends, and mentor anyone who wanted to learn the craft. With his wife, Margaret, he built several family homes, and he gave generously of his time and building skill to friends and neighbors in need.

He is predeceased by his two brothers, Gerard and Stephen Lukas of Scotia, N.Y.

Survivors include his wife of 67 and a half years, Margaret Schell Lukas of Boothbay Harbor; a son, Wayne Lukas and his wife Barbara Tidwell Lukas of Scotia, N.Y.; one daughter, Karen Lukas of Pittsburgh, Penn; and two granddaughters, Katie Lei Lukas and Olga Alexandra Lukas of Scotia, N.Y.

A memorial service for family and friends will be held in Scotia, N.Y. in the spring.

Should friends desire, memorial donations may be made to the Lincoln County Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 7, Edgecomb, ME 04556 in Mr. Lukas's memory.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Simmons Harrington and Hall Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Boothbay.

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Leona M. Parrish, 75, of Dresden, died Thursday, January 3, 2008 at the home of her son, Bobby Price.

Born in Iowa on January 1, 1933, she was a daughter of Velma and Raymond Roden and a lifetime resident of Wyoming.

On June 9, 1978 she married Leland "Bud" Parrish in Shoshoni. They later made their home in Riverton.

An avid reader, Mrs. Parrish also enjoyed crocheting, puzzles and spoiling pets.

She was predeceased by her husband, Bud Parrish in 2000; and one son, David Price in 2006.

Survivors include one son, Bobby R. Price and his wife Michelle of Dresden; one stepson, Richard Parrish and his wife Doretta of Idaho; one stepdaughter, Frances Parrish of Arizona; one brother, Joe Roden of Riverton, Wyoming; three grandchildren, Torrey Price, Melanie Price and Mykle Price; and many nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held in the spring at Mountain View Cemetery in Riverton. Davis Funeral Home will let the arrangements be known in the spring.

Memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans.

Local arrangements are by Daigle Funeral Home, 40 Federal Street, Wiscasset.

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Wesley Umphrey, 80, of Hallowell, died Saturday, January 5, 2008 at his residence.

He was born in Seattle, Washington. During World War II, he served his country in the United States Navy and later graduated from Stanford University.

Before moving to Maine Mr. Umphrey was a college administrator and later became a management consultant specializing in executive recruitment. He was based in Nigeria as representative to West Africa for the international Executive Service Corps.

Mr. Umphrey moved to Maine in 1989. He enjoyed buying and renovating older homes in the Hallowell area. For seven years he worked for Health Reach Network as a case manager for Daysping AIDS Support Services. He was a member of Hallowell's Community Development Committee and was also on Senior Spectrums Advisory Board serving as a Liaison in helping to develop the Cohen Community Center.

Survivors include his sister, Martha Doulgas of Seattle, Wash.; several nieces and nephews; and by two special friends, Allen Strickland of Hallowell and Susan Stedman of Westport Island.

At his request there will be no visitation and no funeral service.

Donations in Mr. Umphrey's memory are suggested to Row House Inc., P.O. Box 3, Hallowell, ME 04347; or Morris Farm Trust, P.O. Box 136, Wiscasset, ME 04578; or the charity of one's choice.

Arrangements were under the care of Funeral Alternatives, 198 Western Ave. Augusta, ME 04330.

Elizabeth Whitehouse, 91, educator, mother and grandmother, died at her home in Lynchburg, Va. on Thursday, January 4.

The daughter of Thomas Gordon and Elizabeth Watts and oldest of five girls, she was raised in Bryan, Texas.

In 1938, she graduated from the University of Texas with a B.A. in English and stayed on to complete her Masters in English in 1941. Elizabeth's teaching career as an English professor began at Sullins College, continued at Queens College and led her to Lynchburg and Randolph-Macon Women's College in 1946.

Throughout her college and working years, she was a soprano soloist and pianist for numerous churches.

She met and married Frank Whitehouse in 1948 and her next career as wife, mother and grandmother began.

While raising five children, she was an active member of First Presbyterian Church, the Fine Arts Center and the Lynchburg Woman's Club. Her lifelong interest in history guided her to serve many years as board member and chair of the Atkinson Museum, Hampden-Sydney College. Her dedication to the welfare and education of children called her to serve on the board of trustees for Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Plantations.

Predeceased by her daughter, Sarah Elizabeth, she will live in the memories of her husband Frank; children (and grandchildren), Frank and Donna Richardson Whitehouse (Ben and Bennett) of Lynchburg, Thomas and Jenifer Bacon Whitehouse (Sarah Jane and Abigail Catherine) of Stanford, Ky., Catherine and Richard Greene (Sean, Anna and David) of Lynchburg, and Robert and Sophie Desprez Whitehouse (Alexandre and Eve) of North Reading. Mass; two sisters, Sarah Watts of Bryan, Texas and Virginia Watts Baker of Haddonfield, N.J.

To truly honor Elizabeth's life, put on your hat and gloves, joyfully sing, go to lunch with your best friend and take an afternoon nap.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Plantation, P.O. Box 1398, Brookneal, VA 24528; or The Lynchburg Academy of Fine Arts, 600 Main Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504.

A celebration of Mrs. Whitehouse's life was held Monday, January 7 in First Presbyterian Church with the Revs. Walter Smith and Megan Farwell officiating. A private interment at Spring Hill Cemetery will follow the memorial service.

Diuguid Funeral Service-Wig-gington Chapel (385-8900) is serving the family. On-line condolences may be sent to www.diuguidfuneral service.com .

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Bernice M. Whitfield of Wiscasset, died Sunday, January 6, at Cove's Edge, Damariscotta.

Born October 2, 1919 in Palmer, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of Joseph and Mabel (Keith) Slattery. In 1938 she graduated from Monson (Mass.) High School as valedictorian.

After graduation, she worked teaching ballroom dancing at prep schools in the central Massachusetts area. She later worked for Better Brushes during World War II aiding the war effort. During this time, she won the Women's Golf Club Championship at Monson Country Club.

On October 18, 1947 she married William B. Whitfield. She lived in a number of states while her husband served in the U.S. Navy. In 1963 they moved to Wiscasset where they co-owned both Whitfield Drug Store and Whitfield Motel and Cabins. They retired in 1991.

Mrs. Whitfield enjoyed ballroom dancing, knitting, sports cars, traveling, basketball, and spending time with her family. She especially enjoyed following her son's and granddaughter's sports careers even into adulthood.

On June 7, 2004, she was predeceased by her husband.

Survivors include her daughter, Debra J. Bergeron and her husband Maurice of New Smyrna Beach Florida; her son, Stephen L. Whitfield and his wife Janet of Wiscasset; a sister, Barbara J. Kowal of Winchester, Massachusetts; granddaughters, Samantha J. Bishop and her husband Roy of Edgewater, Florida and Sarah M. Whitfield of Wiscasset; a great-granddaughter Alexis M. Bishop of Edgewater, Florida; a niece, Beverly J. Kennedy and her husband Gerard of Winchester, Massachusetts; and two great-nieces.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, January 19, at 10 a.m. at The First Congregational Church of Wiscasset with Reverend John Potter officiating. A gathering of friends and family will follow after at the Church Fellowship Hall. Burial will be at Greenlawn Cemetery in Wiscasset in the spring.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the First Congregational Church of Wiscasset, P.O. Box 350, Wiscasset, ME 04578.

Arrangements are by Daigle Funeral Home 40 Federal Street, Wiscasset, Maine.