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In Memoriam

 

Betty Ann Snider

 

CARIBOU – Betty Ann (Burtt) Snider, 74, Feb. 10, 2012, Betty followed her parents into a life of no more suffering. She passed with the sun on her face, her family and friends by her side and love in her heart. Betty was a daughter, sister, wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother and a dear friend. Her life began in the town of Presque Isle. Born the daughter of Sidney Carlton Burtt and Mildred Mureal (McLean) Burtt on a beautiful day, Jan. 26, 1938.

 

Betty lived her childhood days in Presque Isle living life to the fullest. Playing with relatives and friends out at the lake, riding the neighbor’s horses bareback through the mountains and getting into mischief as Betty was known for. Betty worked many years as a chef and manager for multiple local restaurants after getting married. She eventually put herself through nursing school and graduated with honors. This was a great accomplishment due to the fact that she was a single mom with three children at home. Three active girls who as she always claimed was her greatest accomplishment. Betty took great pride in her title as mother. She was so proud; all you had to do is ask. There was not a day that went by that she didn’t talk with "her girls." She cherished every moment with them reliving stories of her past and making new. She made being a mother look easy, instilling confidence and compassion in those who would continue in her place. Betty also worked at Cary Medical Center for over 20 years. Betty’s nickname at CMC was "Sarge." As those who had an opportunity to work with her knew why. She was a determined, hardworking woman and didn’t tolerate anything but the best for the patients during her shift. Many patients requested her upon admission. Why? Not because she had the most credentials but because she treated everyone with dignity. Regardless of their background, education or status in the community, everyone was someone. She retired from CMC and worked for many local families as a caregiver. Caring for others is what she thrived on, not selfish or judgmental, it was truly what she was meant to do. Betty’s life story is all about caring for others. She was always there with an encouraging word, a helping hand and most of all a kind soul. She will be sadly missed and never forgotten. She is now whole again, no more suffering, no more medications, no more struggling to breath. She is young and healthy, riding her horse bareback once again. We will see you again our daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and dear friend. Now I lay me down to sleep …

She was predeceased by her mother and father. Betty is survived by her daughters, Cindy (Compton) Morin and husband, Bob, of Caribou, Jeanna (Compton) Elwood and husband, Noah, of Dover, N.H., and Joelle (Snider) Rioux and husband, Chris, of Orono; grandchildren, Mindy Morin of Portland, Jennifer Waltman and her husband, Jessie, of Washburn, Tyler McNally of Dover, N.H., Kristen McNally of Dover, N.H., and Julia Rioux of Orono; and great-grandchildren, Oscar and Aurora Waltman of Washburn and Ava McNally of Dover, N.H. She also leaves behind her brother, James Burtt and his wife, Audrey, of Washburn; her sister, Jean Reed and her husband, Laco, of Ohio; and many nieces and nephews. Special thanks to Cheryl Newbegin, Dr. Sherri Dumont, staff at Cary Medical Center, and Caribou Rehab and Nursing Center for their exceptionally kind and loving care.

 

Funeral services were held Feb. 14, at Caribou United Baptist Church with Pastor Josh Burden officiating. Interment will take place in the spring at Fairmount Cemetery, Presque Isle. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Betty’s name to Shriner’s Hospital for Children at http://www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org or to the Halfway Home Pet Rescue, P.O. Box 488, Caribou, ME 04736. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at

www.lancastermorgan.com.

 

Barb ThompsonBarb Thompson

 

Members of the AFGE Local 294 union recently donated a memorial gift of $500 to Halfway Home Pet Rescue (HHPR) in honor of their co-member Barbara Thompson who died unexpectantly on April 18, 2011. Ms. Thompson was a dedicated animal welfare advocate. AFGE President, Mark Durinski gave the gift in her memory. The memorial funds will be used for the spay/neuter voucher program.

 

Mable TarrMable R. Tarr

 

CARIBOU and PERHAM - Mable R. Tarr, 94, wife of the late Edmund Tarr, died April 21, 2011, in Mars Hill, after a short illness. She was born March 2, 1917, in Caswell, daughter of the late Hans and Anna (Laursen) Rasmussen. Mrs. Tarr was a member of Dunntown Advent Christian Church, Wade, and was employed by the Birdseye Division of General Foods, Caribou, for more than 25 years. Mable is survived by her nephew and wife, Dwight and Elizabeth Stickles of Caribou, who were her caregivers for more than 15 years, and she will also be greatly missed by their dog, Koko I, whom she dearly loved. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Services were held Saturday, April 23, at Mockler Funeral Home, 24 Reservoir St., Caribou, and funeral services held 2 p.m. with Pastor Mary Lou Brown officiating. Interment will be at Maine Veterans Cemetery, Augusta. Mable had a great love for animals and while living in Perham, there were always dogs, cats, hens, ducks and other animals around her home and yard, with most having names and being treated as pets. Friends who wish to contribute in her memory may do so through Halfway Home Pet Rescue Building Fund, P.O. Box 488, Caribou, ME 04736.

 

Lucianne

Lucianne M. Belanger


CARIBOU - Lucianne M. Belanger, 78, died Nov. 17, 2010, in Presque Isle. She was born Sept. 1, 1932, in Caribou, the daughter of Salomon and Olive (Cyr) Belanger. She was a graduate of Caribou High School and Columbia University in New York with a teacher's degree. Lucianne taught school in New York City for 23 years, with the Caribou school system for 17 years and at the University of Maine at Presque Isle for 15 years. She was a member of Parish of the Precious Blood, Holy Rosary Catholic Church, and was a member of Kappa Delta Pi and National Honor Society in psychology. She is survived by a brother, Albert Belanger of Colorado; a sister, Sister Marie Pauline Belanger, O.S.U., of Dedham, Mass.; nine nieces and 10 nephews. Lucianne was predeceased by five brothers, Hortense Cyr, Toby, Gilles, Roger and Luc-Cyr Belanger; and two sisters, Geraldine Belanger and Theresa Ruey. A Mass of Christian burial was held Monday, Nov. 22, at Parish of the Precious Blood, Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Interment will take place at Old Holy Rosary Cemetery. Friends who wish to contribute in memory of Lucianne may do so to Halfway Home Pet Rescue. Arrangements are by Mockler Funeral Home, Caribou. For an online register, please go to www.mocklerfuneralhome.com.

 

Jean B. DurhamJean B. Durham


BANGOR and ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. - Jean B. Durham, 68, died Jan. 14, 2010, surrounded by her family at a Zephyrhills, Fla., hospital after a short illness. She was born March 2, 1941, in Westerly, R.I., the daughter of Randolph L. and Clarissa (Thompson) Bickford. Jean graduated from Bangor High School in 1959. Prior to her retirement in 2001, Jean had worked for the University of Maine for a number of years. Jean is survived by her husband, James Durham of Zephyrhills, Fla.; daughter, Laurel Cates and her husband, Brent, of Glenburn; son, Brian True of Bangor; sister, Ann B. Hall and husband, Charles, of Teaticket, Mass.; brother, Robert L. Bickford and wife, Joan, of Wiscasset; brother, David R. Bickford and wife, Ruby, of Etna; and grandson, Nick A. Cates and special friend, Alicia Bissell. She was predeceased by her father, Randolph in 1971; and her mother, Clarissa in 2009. Jean will always be remembered for her warm smile and outgoing personality. There will be a memorial service for Jean in the spring that will be announced at a later date. Gifts in her memory may be made to Halfway Home Pet Rescue Inc., P.O. Box 488, Caribou, ME 04736.