2005-11-17
Norman Brewer
Norman Brewer, 51, of Edgecomb, died Saturday, November 12, at the Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick. Born May 15, 1954, in Boothbay Harbor, he was the son of Norman and Evelyn Greenleaf Brewer Jr. In 1972, he graduated from Boothbay Region High School. After graduation he, worked as a sternman for Donald Brewer, and his Uncle Robert "Flash" Brewer lobstering. He also enjoyed scalloping and ground fishing. Andrew Taylor was his last employer. Mr. Brewer was an avid hunter and NASCAR fan. He loved to travel up north, to the Forks, Ashland and Greenville. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was predeceased by his father, Norman Brewer Jr. in 1995; and his brother, Wayne P. Brewer in 1978. Survivors include one son, Mike Hawkins of Boothbay Harbor; his mother, Evelyn Brewer of Booth-bay; two sisters, Karen Flaherty and her husband Steve of Standish and Laurie Brewer and her friend Ron Martell of Trevett; two brothers, Mike Brewer of Southport and John Brewer and his wife Andrea of Boothbay; best friends, Suzanne La Placa of Edgecomb and Angela Haskell and husband Christopher of Boothbay Harbor; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many special friends. At his request, there will be no services. Arrangements were entrusted to Simmons Harrington and Hall Funeral home of Boothbay.
2005-11-17
Teresa S. Richardson
Teresa Senier Richardson died Friday, November 11, in Alabama, just six days shy of her 95th birthday. She was born on November 17, 1910 in Clifden, Ireland. "Tree'' as she was called by those who knew and loved her, came to America where she met and married George Dewey Richardson Sr. They lived on Jewett Cove on the southern end of Westport Island. Known to thousands for her ability to make pies and pastries, she began working in the restaurant trade at the young age of 62. She was featured in The Yankee Traveler and Connoisseur magazines, in the Wiscasset Newspaper, on a baking segment of Channel 6 in Portland, and a full-page article in the Anniston Star. At the age of 94, she retired as the head baker at Le Garage in Wiscasset. For the past 33 years, she had shared a home with daughter Dianne and son-in-law John. During her southern excursions, in her spare time, she volunteered to read two days a week to the Alexandria Elementary school with stories of Ireland, Maine, and almost a century of experiences. Mrs. Richardson survived the passing of her mom and dad, Richard Senier and Bridget O'Halloran of Clifden, Ireland; and her husband of 39 years, George Dewey Richardson; brothers, Thomas of Boston, William of Montreal, and Richard of Boston; sisters, Mary (Molly) Campbell, Eileen Campbell and Kathleen (Kay) Ritterhouse Survivors include her three children, George D. Richardson Jr. (Marcia) of Westport Island, Dierdre Dunlop (David) of Westport Island, and Dianne R. Roberts (John) of Anniston, Ala.; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, November 20 at Chapel Hill Funeral Home Chapel in Anniston, Ala.; visitation from 2 to 3 p.m. and service at 3 p.m. with Pastor Scott Prater officiating. Grandsons will be honorary pallbearers. After the memorial service in Anniston, a memorial service for family and friends residing in Maine will be held Saturday, December 3 at the First Congregational Church of Wiscasset, with visitation at 10 a.m., and service at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Maine next to her husband. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alabama Head Injury Foundation, 3100 Lorna Rd., Suite 226, Hoover, AL 35216.
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