[6539] Ruthie is daughter of Lloyd Arey and Marie Clements. A W. Lloyd Arey, b. 23 May 1918, d. 27 April 2010 in the Penobscot nursing home, resided in Bucksport, ME. "Bangor Daily News, 18 November 2011": "Ruth M. Farnham, 69, died Nov. 16, 2011, at a Bangor hospital. She was born Jan. 18, 1942, in Bangor, daughter of Wilber Lloyd and Marie (Clements) Arey. Ruth graduated from Bucksport High School, class of 1960. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She worked many hours with Sylvia and Bob at their greenhouse. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Dennis I. Farnham of Penobscot; four children, Skip Farnham and significant other, Jody Reynolds, of Penobscot, Teresa Higgins and husband, Kevin, of Stockton Springs, Debbie Brown and husband, Roger, of Prospect, and Linda Gray and significant other, Rick Gray, of Penobscot; 13 grandchildren; one brother, Robert Arey and wife, Sylvia, of Penobscot; two sisters, Jean Chambers and husband, Larry, of Bucksport, and Carol LaDeau of Columbia; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21, at Mitchell-Tweedie Funeral Home, 28 Elm St., Bucksport, with Pastor Peter Remick officiating. After the service there will be a gathering at the Higgins home in Stockton Springs. Burial will be at Bay Cemetery, Penobscot."
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[61401] "The Bangor Daily News [Bangor, Maine]," 3 February 2026: "Bangor, Maine - Ellen Emma Spox, 73, of Bangor, passed away peacefully January 29, 2026, surrounded by her loving partner and family. She was born February 22, 1952, in Bangor, the daughter of Walter Jr. and Alberta Batson. Ellen was the proud matriarch of a large family, survived by her five sons, Mark (Christina Craveiro), Bret (Shelly Wright), Chris (Julie), Casey, and Charles Burke. She also leaves behind a granddaughter, Courtney Doughty, who was a source of immense joy in her life, along with many other grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Ellen's quiet spirit will be remembered by her siblings, William Batson, Donna Smith, Elliott Batson, Thomas Batson, Joan Call, Ruth Johnson, Cindy Campbell, Theresa Wilbur, and Adrian Batson. She was preceded by her beloved daughter, Cathy Doughty; husband, John Spox; siblings, Gloria Frisbee, Jimmy Batson, Walter Batson III, and Frank Batson. Ellen's journey through life was one of resilience and determination. At the age of 56, she secretly earned her high school diploma, a testament of her unwavering spirit and desire for personal growth. Throughout her life, she held various jobs, including factory work, caregiver, raking blueberries, and making wreaths. Beyond her work, Ellen found joy in many hobbies that brought her happiness. She loved dancing and exploring yard sales with her partner, Don Hallett, where she often discovered treasures that she would share with her family and friends. Ellen had a special love for dancing at the Eagles Club and many other clubs. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Northern Light Hospice Team for their compassionate care, to Mark Burke for his loving 24/7 care, and to all those who visited, cooked, and prayed during Ellen's final days. Your kindness has been a source of comfort during this difficult time."
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[8912] James m. June 17, 1960 at Charleston, SC Uldene Avalone Hill and had Breck Allen DeGroff (a midshipman at the U. S. Naval Academy in 1984) and Dain Flagg DeGroff (b. July 24, 1967 at Norfolk, VA). James graduated from the Naval Academy in 1955 and had a distinguished career in the submarine service, retiring as Captain Dec. 31, 1979 - see "Briner Family History," pp. 247-48.
[42561] This person is from an unverified file in Ancestry.com in 2017; did Anne really live 99 years?
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[24933] The Chadbourne Family Association (http://develop.nmdg.com/virtualhosts/communities/chadbourne/4thgen.html in 2006) states Ephraim "died before 22 Aug 1714 when his wife was called widow Sarah Joy at son Samuel's baptism; married first before 1699 _____ Goffe, daughter of James and Elizabeth (Crawford) Goffe; married second 22 Feb 1703 Sarah Nocke, born 4 May 1680, died after Oct 1723 (LND, 393, 116), daughter of Sylvanus and Elizabeth (Emery) Nock. Sarah married second after Oct 1723 (LND, 393, 116) John Brawn or Brown of Biddeford." This web site contains further information conerning Ephraim.
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[58432] "The Bangor Daily News [Bangor, Maine]," 8 January 2025: "Limestone - Neal Harry Leighton Jr., 95, passed peacefully on January 3, 2025, surrounded by his family at home on his farm in Limestone, Maine. Born on December 21, 1929, in Limestone, Neal Jr. was the beloved son of Neal and Carrie Jane Leighton. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Jean Arlene; his children, Carla Hudson and spouse, Donald, Della Leighton-Shaw, Chuck Shoaff and spouse, Lisa, Stephen Leighton and partner, Claudette Bell, Jeffrey Leighton and his spouse, Robin, Jim Leighton and his spouse, Debi, and David Leighton and his spouse, Tina; 14 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Neal is reunited with his parents, Neal and Carrie; his son, Neal Harry Leighton III; his brother, James Leighton; and sisters, Alene Thompson and Shirley Orr. He graduated from Limestone High School in 1948, and married Jewel Kelly that fall, raising three children, Carla, Della, and Neal. In 1979, Neal married Jean Churchill, raising four sons, Steven, Jeffrey, Jim, and David. Family was the most important thing in his life. His eight children blessed Neal and Jean with new generations of grandchildren and great-grandchildren - his greatest pride and the focus of his life. He was surrounded, supported, and loved by his large family his entire life. Neal dedicated 45 years to Loring Air Force Base, starting with nearly a decade of seasonal work, including the base's construction, followed by 35 years in supervisory roles across most operational areas. His final position was foreman of the heat and cogeneration plant. Neal retired on September 29, 1994. He served as a Limestone town selectman and spent 38 years on the Limestone Water District board, including 26 as chairman. His legacy includes spearheading nearly $30 million in grants for new groundwater wells, a water treatment plant, a storage tank, major sewer upgrades, replacement of 80% of sewer lines, and solar capabilities to sustain the community's future. Neal was an avid sportsman - spending many years hunting and fishing in the Allagash, then three decades fishing on Eagle Lake, where he and Jean summered for nearly 30 years. Neal and Jean were one of the founding members of Loons Echo at Eagle Lake, where Neal served on the Board of Directors, Grounds Committee, and Boat Committee. Neal was a passionate competitor, racing boats and snowmobiles for many years, and for ten years, hosted racers from across New England and Canada at Leighton's Moto Cross. While he loved boat and motocross racing, he was passionate about snowmobiles and snowmobile racing, winning countless races and championships in the U.S. and Canada. Godspeed to this legendary man who lived large, leaning into life with gusto, enthusiasm, optimism, and spirit."
[52766] Mary is said to be daughter of William Lord (1682-1756) & Patience Abbott (1678-1728; m. in October, 1705, in Berwick, York Co., ME). She and Ebenezer had Joshua Hilton (1723-1747), Mary Hilton (1723-1825), Sarah Betsy Hilton (1725-1748), Moses B. Hilton (1728-1820), William Hilton (1729-1790), Abigail Hilton (1730-1771), John Hilton (b. in 1731), Ebenezer Hilton (1733-1814), Daniel Hilton (1736-1747), Joseph Hilton (b. in 1738), Benjamin J Hilton (1740-1802), Joseph Hilton (b. in 1742), Hannah Hilton (b. in 1744) & Joshua Hilton (1747-1811).
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[49532] Mabel m. 2 November 1937 in Maine Robert E.Allen (b. ca. 1898).
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