INDEX OF NAMES 1. Percy Joseph Whitmore 2. Clarisa Matilda (Louise New Mid. Name) Drost 3. Joseph L. Dean 4. William Gilbert Whitmore 5. FRANK WESLEY BURNS 6. Lavina Clara (Ouellette) Willett 7. William Bruce Burns 8. Ethel Whitmore 9. Adeline Baker 10. Elizabeth Nichols Slocomb 11. Caleb Edgar Slocomb OBITUTARIES 1. Percy Joseph Whitmore - FORT FAIRFIELD - Percy J. Whitmore, 75, a retired farmer, died Tuesday at his residence on the Greenridge Road, Fort Fairfield. He was born at Fort Fairfield, March 18 1888, son of Randolph and Clara (Drost) Whitmore. He was a member of the Greenridge Grange. Surviving are his widow, Ethel J. (Dean) Whitmore; three daughters, Mrs. Clara Cheney, Fort Fairfield , Mrs. Hazel Todd, New Haven, Conn., Mrs Millicent Johndro, Fort Fairfield; three sons, Harold of Fort Fairfield, Perry of Caribou, William of Gardiner; a foster son, Vinal of Hew Haven, Conn.; 25 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 P.M. at the Dorsey Funeral Home with the Rev. John Goodhart of the Bethel Baptist Church officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. Burial will be in the family lot at Riverside cemetery in Fort Fairfield. 2. Clarisa Matilda (Louise New Mid. Name) Drost - MRS. CLARA M. WHITMORE Mrs. Clara Matiltda Whitmore, 80, of Fort Fairfield, died at 3:00 P.M. Wed. Jan. 1. in a hospital in Bangor, where she had been 3 1/2 years. Mrs. Whitmore was born in Easton Feb. 22, 1866, her parents being the late Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Drost of Fort Fairfield. She lived most of her life in this town. She was married in 1883 in Caribou to Randolph Whitmore of Fort Fairfield, who died Mar. 17, 1937. Nine children were born, six of who survive: Mrs. Ivy Sprague, Fort Fairfield; Percy Whitmore, Caribou; Mrs. Addie Whitmore, Caribou; Sherman Whitmore, Fort Fairfield; Colby Whitmore, Caribou, and Mrs. Nellie Gibbins, Apponaug, Rhode Island. She also leaves one brother, Newman, Bangor; a half-brother, Ernest Drost, Presque; 41 grandchildren, 51 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. The body was brought to Fort Fairfield Thu. morning and the funeral was held at 2:00 o'clock Fri. afternoon at Bethel Baptist Church, Rev. T. A. Glendinning officiating. There were many beautiful flowers. Two selections, "Good Night and Good Morning" and "God Will Take Care of You," were sung by Mrs. Byron Black and Mrs. Jacqueiene Pearce, accompanied by Mrs. Leland Jones. The Pallbearers were: Guy Taylor, Wads Marshall, Loomis Stevens and Lewis Reynolds. The body was placed in the vault at Riverside Cemetery, to await burial in Union Cemetery, Harvey Hill, in spring. 3. Joseph L. Dean - Obituary from Fort Fairfield newspaper Joseph Dean of Presque Isle, who had made his home with his daughter Mrs. Charles Rand of Presque Isle the past two years, was found dead lying on the floor behind the horses in the Harvey McGlauflin stable at Presque Isle, Tuesday morning, January 22. Mr. Dean would have been 72 years of age the 13th of June. Mr. Dean was born in Fort Fairfield and lived here until about two years ago. His wife, who was Miss Millicent Cloney, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward Cloney, died over 23 years ago. Of the 13 children born of this union six are now living, as follows: Mrs. Ervin Johnston, Andover; Mrs. John McGarrigie, Easton; Mrs. Percy Whitmore, Fort Fairfield; and Mrs. Rand, Presque Isle. Mr. Dean is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Murray Foster of Easton, and by three brothers, Solomon of Goodrich, Fort Fairfield, Edward of Houlton, and Reuben of Caribou. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at 2:00 oclock at the Reformed Baptist church, Rev. Fred Wright, pastor of the church, officiating. The body was placed in Riverside Cemetery vault. Mr. Dean was a pleasant neighbor and friend. Sympathy is extended to mourning friends. 4. William Gilbert Whitmore - WILLIAM WHITMORE, 76 Caterer DAVENPORT - Mr. William G. Whitmore of Davenport died Wednesday (June 28, 2000) at Bishop Gray Health Care Center, Davenport. He was 76. Born in Caribou, Maine, on Aug. 25, 1923, he came to Davenport from Gardiner, Maine, in 1981. He was a retired caterer. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a past member of the VFW of Lake Wales and the American Legion Post No. 8 of Winter Haven. He was Methodist. He is survived by his, wife, Lois A. Whitmore; daughters, Karen Jacques, Thompson, Maine and Donna McKay, Whitefield, Maine; sons, Gilbert Whitmore, Augusta, Maine, and Randolph Whitmore, Charlotte, N.C.; sisters Millicent, Johndro, Fort Fairfield, Maine and Hazel Todd, East Haven, Conn.; brother, Perry Whitmore, Chestertown, Maine; eight grandchildren; several great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bishop Gray Health Care Center, 206 W. Orange St.,Davenport, FL 33837.Lane-Holt Funeral Home. 5. FRANK WESLEY BURNS - FRANK WESLEY BURNS Frank W. Burns, 63, died last Wed. on the Glenn Campbell farm, about a half-mile from Monson Pond. Born in Mars Hill Mar. 11th, 1913, a son of William B. and Cora White Burns, he was the first licensed ham operator in Maine. Frank joined the National Guard and studied at home nights to be commissioned first lieutenant and then rose to captain. He was a member of the 152nd Field Artillery National Guard unit serving from 1941 to 1945 in the Phillipines, Solomon Islands and New Guinea. Frank's awards and citations during World War II included the following: Nov. 8th, 1943, commendation for courage in the Munda Campaign: Apr. 17th, 1945, award of the Purple Heart Medal for wounds received at Luzon in the Phillipine Islands on Jan. 26th that year: June 2nd, 1945, award of the Bronze Star for "heroic achievement" in Luzon, the Phillipines, from Jan. 9th to Feb.15th that year: June 30th, award of a Bronze Oak-Leaf Cluster in lieu of a second. Frank Burns had much more than a usual interest in many things, and he could discuss them in a way that showed he had done his homework. His inquiring mind and his thirst for additional knowledge made him quite an avid reader, and it seemed to us like he was much of the time groping for even more. It can't be forgotten that Frank was one of Fort Fairfield's war heros. And, in passing, we also like to think of what a good road commissioner he was for many years. 6. Lavina Clara (Ouellette) Willett - LAVINA BURNS FORT FAIRFIELD, Dec. 19 - Mrs. Lavina Burns, 47, died Monday in a local hospital after a short illness. Mrs. Burns was born February 19, 1913, at Drummond, N.B., daughter of Paul and Clara (LaPointe) Willett. Survivors are her husband, Frank Burns, Fort Fairfield; three sons, David and Richard of Fort Fairfield and Ronald, Las Vegas, Nev.; three daughter, Irma Jean and Cheryle Lee, Fort Fairfield, Mrs. Lois Whitmore, Gardiner; three brothers, Eugene and Ozime, Waterville, Ovid, Demar, Del. Friends may call at the Dorsey Funeral Home, Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 o'clock. Funeral services will be held Wednesday in the chapel of the funeral home at 1:30 in the afternoon, the Rev. John Vander-Groff, pastor of the United parish Church, officiating. Interment will be in the family lot at Riverside Cemetery. Bearers will be Jack Burns, Cecil Doak, Mark Holton, Leonard Brooker, all of Fort Fairfield. 7. William Bruce Burns - William B. Burns William Bruce Burns, 78, of Hallowell, retired town manager of Mars Hill, Fort Fairfield, Masardis and Caribou, died this Wed. morning in a hospital in Augusta. He was born in Fort Fairfield Feb. 14, 1880, son of Frank W Burns and Eliza Solcomb Burns. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Cora White Burns of Hallowell, formerly of Fort Fairfield, four sons, W. Preston of the Hawaiian Islands, Kenneth B., Augusta, Robert, Kalamazoo, Mich., and Frank W., Fort Fairfield; two daughters, Mrs. Alice Libby, Bath, Maine, and Mrs. Barbara Homer, Augusta; two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Hacker, Fort Fairfield, and Mrs. Pearl Wilson, Bath; two brothers, Caleb and Albert of the Hawaiian Islands; a step-brother, Walter Collins, Caribou, and a step-sister Mrs. Fern Churchill, Houlton. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 oclock Sat. afternoon at the Dorsey Funeral Home, Rev. Lee C. Good of Monticello officiating, followed by the Masonic funeral service. The pallbearers will be Richard Burns, Robert Hacker and Harold Slipp of Fort Fairfield, Alfred Giberson, Presque Isle, and Dana Cushman, Caribou. Friends may call at the funeral home Fri. afternoon from 2:00 to 4:00 and in the evening from 7:00 to 9:00. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. Another Obituary Handwritten on copy 11/11/58 William B. Burns Hallowell - William Bruce Burns, 78, of 30 Union St. died in Augusta General Hospital Wednesday. He was born at Fort Fairfield Feb. 14, 1880, the son of Frank W. and Eliza Slocum Burns. He was town manager at Caribou for 13 years prior to his recent retirement. He was an honorary member of the Mars Hill Lodge of Masons. He is survived by his widow Mrs. Cora White Burns, Hallowell; four sons, W. Preston of the Hawaiian Islands, Kenneth B. of Augusta, Robert B. of Richland, Mich., and Frank W. of Fort Fairfield; two daughters, Mrs. Alice Libby of Bath and Mrs. Barbara Homer of Augusta; two brothers, Caleb S. and Alfred S., both of the Hawaiian Islands; two sisters, Mrs. Sara Hacker of Fort Fairfield and Mrs. Pearl Wilson of Bath, a stepbrother, Walter Collins of Caribou, a stepsister, Mrs. Fern Churchill of Houlton, several grand-children, nieces and nephews. Prayers will be given at 1 p.m., Thursday at 15 Flagg St., Augusta. Funeral services will be at Fort Fairfield at 1 p.m. Saturday. COUNTY DEATH 8. Ethel Whitmore FORT FAIRFIELD - Mrs. Ethel Whitmore, 81, widow of Percy J. Whitmore died Wednesday at the Community General Hospital, following a brief illness. She was born in Fort Fairfield Dec. 15, 1890, daughter of Joseph and Millicent (Cloney) Dean. She was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church and has been a life-time member. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Clara Cheney and Mrs. Millicent Johndro of Fort Fairfield; and Mrs. Hazel Todd of East Haven, Conn.; four sons, Harold and Vinal of Fort Fairfield, Perry of Caribou, and William of Randolph; one sister, Mrs. Laversa Rand of Presque Isle; 18 grandchildren, 79 great-grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren. Friends may call at the Dorsey Funeral Home Friday from 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel, with Rev. John Dunn, pastor of the Bethel Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in the family lot in Riverside Cemetery in the spring. 9. Adeline Baker SLOCOMB Aged and Respected Lady Dies Friday Afternoon The many friends of Mrs. Adeline Baker Slocomb were deeply grieved to hear of her death on Friday afternoon, April 7, at the home of her daughter Mrs. E.E. Scates. Mrs. Slocomb was born at Baker Brook, N.B., October 1, 1829. On October 5, 1846, she was united in marriage with C.E. Slocomb, whose death occurred May 18, 1893. Mr. and Mrs. Slocomb with their family came to Fort Fairfield about 45 years ago, and during all these years she has commanded the confidence and respect of all who knew her, because of her many virtues and her sterling character. During the last years of her life she and her son Havelock have made their home on Forest Avenue. Mrs. Slocomb was one of those sweet, lovable cahracters who gave her life to her home, her children and her friends. She was one of the best mothers, the truest of friends and the kindest of neighbors. Early in life she became identified with the church of her choice and has always been active in Christian work, teaching for years the primary department of the Congregational Sunday school, and was always exceedingly careful to practice in her daily living the christianity she professed. For several years Mrs. Slocomb has been failing in strength, beacuse of her advanced age, but she was able to be around the house until about a week before her death. Mrs. Slocomb leaves to mourn their loss four sons and two daughters - E. L. Slocomb and W. W. Slocomb of Boston, Mass., Mrs. Elizabeth C. Burns, Mrs. Emma Scates and Havelock Slocomb, all of this town, and John T. Slocomb of Providence, R.I., besides a large number of grandchildren and a host of sincere friends. The funeral services were held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Scates Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, the Rev. W. A. Richmond officiating. Mrs. H. C. Buxton rendered the solo "Jesus Lover of My Soul." The floral tributes were numerous and beautiful and gave evidence to the sincere esteem in which the deceased was held by her many relatives and friends. "Farewell, beloved, yet not for long, farewell! We're nearer heaven, perhaps, than we can tell. A moment's breath, or want of breath, and lo. Up through the golden gates we, too shall go. And greet the in thy garments white as snow. Ye are not far, Ah, nearer than we dream Thy place and ours - a tiny space between. When work is done and Heaven's bells ring noon. We'll fold our working clothes and hasten home. Clasp hands in glory, ne'er to part or roam" - Mrs. S.R. garham Clark 10. Elizabeth Nichols Slocomb FORT FAIRFIELD, MAINE, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 1904 OBITUARY Mrs. Frank William Burns Mrs. F. W. Burns of Fort Fairfield village died Sunday morning, August 7, at 10:30 o'clock. Her health had not been good for a number of years. Her fatal illness had been upon her for about two years, during the last half of which she was largely confined to her bed. Much of the time she was a great sufferer, but bore all with Christen fortitude, even cheerfulness. She was determined to be active most of the time, and up to within ten days of her death worked considerably at crocheting and other fancy work as she lay on her bed. Consciousness, clearness of mind, and speech remained hers almost to the last. The funeral occurred Tuesday afternoon at the Congregational church, Rev. C. H. Raupach, pastor of the Methodist church, officiating. The funeral was managed by C. H. Dinsmore; while H. N. Goodhue, Michael McLaughiln, A.E. Stevens and G.E. Childs tenderly bore the soul's wornout earthly garment to its last bed in Riverside Cemetery. The attendance at the obsequies was very large, and the procession one of the longest ever known here. We should not omit mention of the remarkably beautiful floral tributes of many friends. Nearly all of the places of business in the village were closed during the ceremonies. The deceased, whose full maiden name was Eliza Nichols Slocomb, was the third daughter and forth child of the late Caleb Edgar Slocomb, and Adaline Baker, the latter of whom survives. She was born June 26, 1854, in St. Francis, N.B., on the St. John river, some 12 miles above Fort Kent. At the age of 12 she came to Fort Fairfield with her parents. In her young womanhood she taught school most successfully. One of the most pleasant early recollections of the writer is his attendance upon his first term of school, taught by this kindhearted and lovable woman. In 1874 Miss Slocomb became the wife of Frank W. Burns, and has since always made her home in Fort Fairfield. Eight children blessed this union, all of whom are yet living in Fort Fairfield except the eldest, Edgar, who died when about four years of age. The eldest daughter is the wife of Rev. David L.. Wilson, pastor of the Fort Fairfield congressional church. Mrs. Burns was a woman peculiarly sunny and lovable in her disposition and was a model daughter, sister, mother and friend, unselfish giving her best efforts for others. One of the best of a fine family, she was respected and loved by an especially large number of neighbors and acquaintances who saw and appreciated the fine grain of her sweet and womanly character. Her early decline in fall leaves the deepest sadness hanging over her many devoted friends, all of whom did all that could possibly be done to keep her with them longer; but her Father had plans of his own for her preferment, and thus early reward her by giving her a place with him. 11. Caleb Edgar Slocomb Friday, May 19, 1893 Mr. Caleb E. Slocomb was born in Wilmorth county, Nova Scotia, Aug. 30th, 1824. In 1844 he came to the upper St. John and commenced working at his trade (blacksmithing), and two years later married Miss Adeline Baker. To them were born four sons and four daughters, all of whom are now living. In 1862 Mr. Slocomb removed with his family to our village. He continued to work at his trade, and became an active, influential citizen. About five years ago, after the death of his son-in-law, Mr. H. C. Collins, he took up his residence with his daughter, Mrs. M.E. Collins, and has since assisted her in carrying on the business of the Collins House. Mr. Slocomb was a member of the Baptist church, a worthy Christen, a devoted husband and father, a kind and obliging neighbor, a sympathizing friend and a good citizen. He leaves a widow and eight children, three brothers, and two sisters, with many close and intimate friends, to mourn his departure. Our worthy brother was taken sick the 2d of last August, and after these long and weary months of severe sickness, has passed over the dark river to that bright and sunny land, where there is no suffering or sorrow, and where God's own hand wipes away the falling tear. He was a worthy and influential member of Eastern Frontier Lodge Free and Accepted Masons, under whose direction the funeral will occur, at the Collins House on Sunday next, at 2 o'clock P.M.