Obituaries for Jan. 31, 2008)
Thomas Dresser
Thomas E. Dresser, 37, of Alfred died Jan. 20 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough following a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born with his twin brother, March 9, 1970 in Quincy, Mass., to Kenneth P. and Donna V. (Cadger) Dresser. His family moved to Sanford in 1973 and Dresser graduated from Sanford High School with the class of 1989. He was known to be quite a flirt with the girls and enjoyed taking art and drawing classes. He grew up with his mother’s homemade cooking, long before micro waves and processed food out of a bag. He began a lifelong passion for cooking and entertaining with food. His adult life was spent in the food industry and he worked at Mulligan’s in Sanford for three years.
Dresser loved the outdoors and spending time camping at Province Lake near Laconia, N.H. Fishing took up a good part of his day with the rest of the time swimming, exploring and being close to his animals. He admired eagles, their majestic nature and sense of freedom. He took comfort and strength from these beautiful birds. He enjoyed playing board games, Yatzee, Scrabble and Poker. Country music would be his choice of music playing in the background.
He was active in his children’s lives, participating with the Sanford-Springvale Youth Athletic Association. It didn’t matter the season, for each one kept them busy and happy. He was a tried and true Red Sox and Patriots fan. He was non-judgmental and he cared for his family and others. Within those deep, piercing blue eyes, you could see a man who wanted to fight to win… Thomas, you fought with courage and conviction – we will never forget you.
He is survived by his mother, Donna Dresser of Alfred; his identical twin brother, James Dresser of Sanford; his children, Derek, Brandon and Alexandria; his niece, Jessica Marie Dresser of North Berwick and his nephew, James Dresser, Jr. of Saco; and many friends and “adopted family members.” He was predeceased by his brother, Kenneth Dresser, Jr.
To leave a message of condolence for the family, please visit www.autumngreenfuneralhome.com
Memorial donations may be made to the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House, 11 Hunnewell Road, Scarborough, ME 04074.
The Autumn Green Funeral Home is respectfully handling arrangements.
Carole Sumner
“Cookie” Carole Marianne Sumner, 60, of North Berwick, died Jan. 23 at her home in North Berwick. Born Feb. 23, 1947 in Montague City, Mass., Carole was a daughter of William and Elinore Peloskey. She graduated from Greenfield High School class of 1965.
She was a communicant of St. Thérèse of Lisieux- Holy Family Church and was a past member of the choir. She was active in several local groups including the Sanford Elk’s Lodge, Sanford Emblem Club and the Wolf’s Club. She also enjoyed the beach, cruising in her convertible, kayaking, Harley riding with her husband, going to the Caribbean and Jimmy Buffett. She had been formerly employed as an X-ray technician at the Portsmouth Hospital, as well as Wal-Mart and finally at Hussey Seating.
Anyone who ever met Cookie will say that her energy lit up the room she was in, that her smile brought a smile to your own face. Her laughter was contagious and large enough to fill an entire room. She was outspoken and never let a moment slip by where she could fill you with warmth from a comment or a tease. She will be sadly missed by everyone that she ever touched in her life.
Those left to cherish her memories are her husband of 36 years, Ronald Sumner of North Berwick, daughter, Mandy and her husband, David Scharfen of Las Vegas, Nev., son, Eben Sumner of North Berwick, a sister, Janis and her husband, Ed Bullock of Slana, Alaska, her parents, William and Elinore Peloskey of Greenfield, Mass., a brother in law, Richard Sumner of Welaka, Fla., and sister in law, Cynthia Clark and her husband, Leonard of Irving, Mass.
Arrangements made by Carll-Heald & Black Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, Cookie wishes that you make a donation to the Jimmy Fund to further the research and care for cancer patients: www.dana-farber.org, 1(800) 52-JIMMY (54669) Dana-Farber Cancer Institute 10 Brookline Place West, sixth floor, Brookline, Mass., 02445-7226. Att: Contribution Services.
Condolences may be expressed at www.blackfuneralhomes.com.
George Young, Sr.
George B. Young Sr., 70, of Lebanon, died Monday, Jan. 21 at the H.D. Goodall Hospital in Sanford.
Young was born in Livermore Falls Nov. 7, 1937, the son of Carlton and Leah Pelletier Young. It was in Livermore Falls that he attended schools, graduated from high school, and enlisted in the Army National Guard.
He liked to play his guitar and sing with his family, especially at family cookouts and campfires.
He is survived by his wife of more than 46 years M. Gail Yates Young of Lebanon, six children, Lawrence Young of Wells, Dorothy Harrington of Kennebunkport, Michael Young of Kennebunk, George Young Jr. of Kennebunk, Judith Johnson of Biddeford, Wendy Cantara of Lyman, 12 grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren. Also surviving are three brothers, Arthur, Thomas, and Joseph Young, all of Livermore Falls, and a sister Jane Keene of Turner.
In lieu of flowers, the Young family suggests memorials be made to the Lebanon Fire and Rescue, PO Box 430, Lebanon, ME 04027. To leave messages of condolence, please visit www.blackfuneralhomes.com.
Services for the Young family have been arranged by the Carll-Heald & Black Funeral Home of Springvale, ME.
Dorothy Carlisle
Dorothy Mae Webber Carlisle, 91, of Scarborough died Jan. 25 after a brief period of declining health.
She was born Dec. 14, 1916 in Stoneham, Mass., to Fernard Everett Webber and Rose Ann Gay Webber. She grew up in Stoneham Mass. and eventually moved to Sanford where she lived for over 45 years.
Survivors include her daughter, Donna Carlisle Applebee and her husband Jerry; a son, Stephen Roland Carlisle and his wife Betty; a daughter-in-law, Jean Hazelton Carlisle; five grandchildren, Jessica Carlisle Buckley, Sarah Carlisle Huntington, Daniel Allan Carlisle, Stephanie Carlisle Milliken and Jamie Carlisle Gauvin; eleven great-grandchildren, Jonas Buckley; Emily, Seth and Noah Huntington; Alyssa, Meghan and Nicole Carlisle; Adam, Zachary and Scott Milliken; and Kyle Gauvin; two sisters-in-law, Gertrude Gowen of Sanford and Ruth Gross of Stoneham, Mass.
Thomas E. Dresser, 37, of Alfred died Jan. 20 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough following a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born with his twin brother, March 9, 1970 in Quincy, Mass., to Kenneth P. and Donna V. (Cadger) Dresser. His family moved to Sanford in 1973 and Dresser graduated from Sanford High School with the class of 1989. He was known to be quite a flirt with the girls and enjoyed taking art and drawing classes. He grew up with his mother’s homemade cooking, long before micro waves and processed food out of a bag. He began a lifelong passion for cooking and entertaining with food. His adult life was spent in the food industry and he worked at Mulligan’s in Sanford for three years.
Dresser loved the outdoors and spending time camping at Province Lake near Laconia, N.H. Fishing took up a good part of his day with the rest of the time swimming, exploring and being close to his animals. He admired eagles, their majestic nature and sense of freedom. He took comfort and strength from these beautiful birds. He enjoyed playing board games, Yatzee, Scrabble and Poker. Country music would be his choice of music playing in the background.
He was active in his children’s lives, participating with the Sanford-Springvale Youth Athletic Association. It didn’t matter the season, for each one kept them busy and happy. He was a tried and true Red Sox and Patriots fan. He was non-judgmental and he cared for his family and others. Within those deep, piercing blue eyes, you could see a man who wanted to fight to win… Thomas, you fought with courage and conviction – we will never forget you.
He is survived by his mother, Donna Dresser of Alfred; his identical twin brother, James Dresser of Sanford; his children, Derek, Brandon and Alexandria; his niece, Jessica Marie Dresser of North Berwick and his nephew, James Dresser, Jr. of Saco; and many friends and “adopted family members.” He was predeceased by his brother, Kenneth Dresser, Jr.
To leave a message of condolence for the family, please visit www.autumngreenfuneralhome.com
Memorial donations may be made to the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House, 11 Hunnewell Road, Scarborough, ME 04074.
The Autumn Green Funeral Home is respectfully handling arrangements.
Carole Sumner
“Cookie” Carole Marianne Sumner, 60, of North Berwick, died Jan. 23 at her home in North Berwick. Born Feb. 23, 1947 in Montague City, Mass., Carole was a daughter of William and Elinore Peloskey. She graduated from Greenfield High School class of 1965.
She was a communicant of St. Thérèse of Lisieux- Holy Family Church and was a past member of the choir. She was active in several local groups including the Sanford Elk’s Lodge, Sanford Emblem Club and the Wolf’s Club. She also enjoyed the beach, cruising in her convertible, kayaking, Harley riding with her husband, going to the Caribbean and Jimmy Buffett. She had been formerly employed as an X-ray technician at the Portsmouth Hospital, as well as Wal-Mart and finally at Hussey Seating.
Anyone who ever met Cookie will say that her energy lit up the room she was in, that her smile brought a smile to your own face. Her laughter was contagious and large enough to fill an entire room. She was outspoken and never let a moment slip by where she could fill you with warmth from a comment or a tease. She will be sadly missed by everyone that she ever touched in her life.
Those left to cherish her memories are her husband of 36 years, Ronald Sumner of North Berwick, daughter, Mandy and her husband, David Scharfen of Las Vegas, Nev., son, Eben Sumner of North Berwick, a sister, Janis and her husband, Ed Bullock of Slana, Alaska, her parents, William and Elinore Peloskey of Greenfield, Mass., a brother in law, Richard Sumner of Welaka, Fla., and sister in law, Cynthia Clark and her husband, Leonard of Irving, Mass.
Arrangements made by Carll-Heald & Black Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, Cookie wishes that you make a donation to the Jimmy Fund to further the research and care for cancer patients: www.dana-farber.org, 1(800) 52-JIMMY (54669) Dana-Farber Cancer Institute 10 Brookline Place West, sixth floor, Brookline, Mass., 02445-7226. Att: Contribution Services.
Condolences may be expressed at www.blackfuneralhomes.com.
George Young, Sr.
George B. Young Sr., 70, of Lebanon, died Monday, Jan. 21 at the H.D. Goodall Hospital in Sanford.
Young was born in Livermore Falls Nov. 7, 1937, the son of Carlton and Leah Pelletier Young. It was in Livermore Falls that he attended schools, graduated from high school, and enlisted in the Army National Guard.
He liked to play his guitar and sing with his family, especially at family cookouts and campfires.
He is survived by his wife of more than 46 years M. Gail Yates Young of Lebanon, six children, Lawrence Young of Wells, Dorothy Harrington of Kennebunkport, Michael Young of Kennebunk, George Young Jr. of Kennebunk, Judith Johnson of Biddeford, Wendy Cantara of Lyman, 12 grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren. Also surviving are three brothers, Arthur, Thomas, and Joseph Young, all of Livermore Falls, and a sister Jane Keene of Turner.
In lieu of flowers, the Young family suggests memorials be made to the Lebanon Fire and Rescue, PO Box 430, Lebanon, ME 04027. To leave messages of condolence, please visit www.blackfuneralhomes.com.
Services for the Young family have been arranged by the Carll-Heald & Black Funeral Home of Springvale, ME.
Dorothy Carlisle
Dorothy Mae Webber Carlisle, 91, of Scarborough died Jan. 25 after a brief period of declining health.
She was born Dec. 14, 1916 in Stoneham, Mass., to Fernard Everett Webber and Rose Ann Gay Webber. She grew up in Stoneham Mass. and eventually moved to Sanford where she lived for over 45 years.
Survivors include her daughter, Donna Carlisle Applebee and her husband Jerry; a son, Stephen Roland Carlisle and his wife Betty; a daughter-in-law, Jean Hazelton Carlisle; five grandchildren, Jessica Carlisle Buckley, Sarah Carlisle Huntington, Daniel Allan Carlisle, Stephanie Carlisle Milliken and Jamie Carlisle Gauvin; eleven great-grandchildren, Jonas Buckley; Emily, Seth and Noah Huntington; Alyssa, Meghan and Nicole Carlisle; Adam, Zachary and Scott Milliken; and Kyle Gauvin; two sisters-in-law, Gertrude Gowen of Sanford and Ruth Gross of Stoneham, Mass.
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