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JOHN SULDEN STARBIRD

SANGERVILLE, John Sulden Starbird passed away at his home on August 11, 2002 following a long illness. He was blessed with a loving family who helped care for him throughout his illness. He was born on March 22, 1929 in Sangerville, the fifth son of Myrtie and Carroll Starbird. He attended schools in Dexter, Maine. He held numerous jobs during his life. He spent years as a machinist at Fay Scott, Keyes Fiber, and Cooper Weymouth. He was a long time member of the North Dexter Grange, the Oddfellows, and the Abner Wade Masonic lodge in Sangerville. He enjoyed snowmobiling and was a member and volunteer worker of the Wassookeag Snowmobile Club. He was devoted to his children and proud of their accomplishments. He enjoyed many friends and will be remembered as a good neighbor always ready to lend a helping hand.
He is survived by his wife, Dolores, of Sangerville; three sons, John Jr. and wife Jayne of Arrowsic; Jeffrey and wife Sheila of Dexter, Jere and wife Kathy of Sangerville; stepson Rev. Dr. Richard Hughes of North Haverhill, Mass; stepdaughter Sandra St. Louis and husband Maurice of Abbot; and stepson Daniel Hughes and wife Jackie of Brockton, Mass. He was blessed with eight grandchildren who brought much joy into his life, including a special relationship with grandson Barrett. His latest joy was a great grandson born in July.
Graveside services will be held at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Dexter on Thursday, August 15th at 1:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Abner Wade Lodge, c/o John Greenleaf, Treasurer, P.O. Box 251, Monson, ME 04464. Arrangements are by Crosby & Neal Funeral Home, Guilford.²

BERNICE R COWING

BANGOR — Bernice R. Cowing, 95, wife of the late Leland W. Cowing, died Dec., 2 1995, at a Bangor hospital. She was born in Ellsworth Oct. 28, 1900, the daughter of Fred and Harriet (McGown) Starkey. She was predeceased by a daughter, Harriet Cowing. Mrs. Cowing was a member of Essex Street Baptist Church. She was known to her many generations of family and friends simply as Nannie. Mrs. Cowing will long be remembered for her unique sense of humor and her strong convictions about living a good life. She was especially proud of her lovely home and gardens at 311 Birch St. After her husband's death in 1962 she spent many years as a companion to elderly people caring for them in their homes. Surviving are one daughter, Elizabeth Elias of Bangor; one son Phillip Cowing of Cheshire, Conn; five grandchildren Jacquelyn and her husband Richard Doll of Bangor, John Elias of Bangor, Richard Elias of Portland, Phyllis and her husband Ronald Carusillo of Cheshire, Conn., Leland and his wife Marie Cowing of Union City, Conn; six great-grandchildren Shawn Doll of Camden, Joy Elias of Brewer, John Elias II of Brewer, Kimberly Ballolli of Naugatuck, Conn.l Ronald Carusillo Jr. of Waterbury, Conn., Stephen Carusillo of Lake Plymouth, Conn; five great-great-grandchildren a special sister-in-law, Nettie Starkey of Damariscotta. Friends may call 2-4 and 7-9 pm Monday at Brookings-Smith, 133 Center St., Bangor, where funeral services will be held 1 pm, Tuesday with the Rev. Richard Reynolds, pastor of the Essex Street Baptist Church officiating. Interment will be in North Ellsworth Cemetery. Gifts in her memory may be sent to the Essex Street Baptist Church Memorial Fund, 94 Essex St., Bangor 04401.² '

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