Obituaries

2024 Obituaries

Dennis C. Tome

Tome BOWDOINHAM- Dennis C. Tome, 68, of River Road, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Sunday, January 21, 2024.

Dennis was born in Damariscotta, Maine to Harry and Pauline (Colby) Tome. He lived most of his life on River Road, across the street from his high school sweetheart, Rachelle Mateyko. In 1975 they married and began a life of 48 years together. Dennis graduated from Brunswick High School in 1973. In August of that fall, he began a 45-year career at Bath Irons Works. During his time there, he worked as a welder, pipefitter, and deck plate planner, and developed many long-lasting friendships.

Dennis loved being near his family and in 1978 he built a home next door to his parents and across the street from Rachelle’s. Later, in preparation for retirement, Dennis built a welding shop called Cathance Creations. He provided welding and fabrication services to many locals around the area.

Dennis was a loving husband and devoted father. He treasured his grandchildren and enjoyed attending their activities, including soccer, softball, football, and cheering, and would travel across the state to support them. He was excited to take the family to Disney World in 2022.

Dennis enjoyed hunting and fishing. His favorite memories included hunting in Bowdoinham with his family and ice fishing trips up north with friends. He loved boating in the bay and treasured the summers spent on his boat, Mission Impossible, with the Merrymeeting Bay Yacht Club. Most recently, he enjoyed golfing with many of his buddies from BIW. He also loved spending time in his shop, Cathance Creations, where many stopped by to visit.

Dennis loved his hometown of Bowdoinham and collected many treasures representing its history. As a young man, he was a member of the Bowdoinham Volunteer Fire Department and also served as a town constable for several years. As his children grew, he spent several years as a coach for Bowdoinham’s Little League and Babe Ruth teams. He was especially proud of his work on the first Bowdoinham Waterfront Committee, which worked with the Army Corp of Engineers to create the park we have today. He was a strong advocate of the Town Hall restoration efforts and spent many hours volunteering for early improvement projects. Most recently, he has been an avid supporter of the Bowdoinham Food Pantry. He spent several years working with wife, Rachelle, packing and delivering for the student backpack program.

Besides his wife, Rachelle, he is survived by their son, Michael, daughter, Kelli Noyes and her husband, David, and six grandchildren, Makenzy, Jennifer, Emily, Jacob, Kaiden and Makayla. He is survived by a sister, Lorrie and her husband Dwain Swindler, a niece, Jessica Bleau and her family, and a nephew Nicholas Frizzle and wife Haley. He is also survived by his stepmother, Carlyn Tome, and step-sisters, Debra Tait and husband Greg, Sherry Colville and husband Cliff, and their families. Dennis always felt blessed to be surrounded by family, including several aunts, uncles and cousins, as well as many dear friends.

Special thanks to CHANS, the New England Cancer Center in Topsham, Dr. Kathleen Trapp and all of the family and friends who provided support throughout this journey.

Visiting hours will be at Kincer Funeral Home on February 9^th from 5-8pm, with a time to celebrate memories and stories beginning at 7pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Ambrose Church, in Richmond at 10am on February 10^th, with a gathering to follow in the parish hall.

Memorial donations may be made to the Bowdoinham Food Pantry, 9 Main Street, Suite C, Bowdoinham, ME 04008, c/o Jennifer Stonebreaker, or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Leo Pinette

pic Pinette Leo Pinette, 71, of Georgetown, passed on Dec. 29, 2023 at Mid Coast Hospital with family by his side.

Leo was born in Bath, the son of Alfred and Gloris (Pertell) Pinette.

Leo’ work history included being a woodcutter, a clammer, federal distribution truck driver, Pierce & Hartung lumber yard, carpentry work, and over 50 years of lobstering.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, 4-wheeling with his friends, feeding the deer, being at camp (his happy place) with all his buddies, watching westerns, and football.

Leo was predeceased by his parents, his brother Anthony, and 3 long-time friends Ken Gibb, George Clough, and Hammy Staples.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years Dolores (Barter) Pinette, his daughter Tracie, son Dale, three grandchildren Sophia Moore, Addison, and Andrew White, sister Phyllis Coombs an husband Walter, brothers Jeffrey and wife Lori, James and wife Becky, sister-in-law Joy Pinette, half-brothers Fred and Mark Peterson, sister-in-law Diane West and husband John and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, and nieces.

Join us for a Celebration of Leo’s life on January 27, 2024 at 2pm at the Georgetown Community Center, 19 Old Schoolhouse Rd, Georgetown, ME 04548.

Arrangements are under the care of Kincer Funeral Home, 130 Pleasant St., Richmond, ME 04357.

Janice "Janny" Lilly

Richm Lilly ond- Janice (“Janny”) Edith Wagg Lilly of Richmond, Maine passed away peacefully on January 3^rd, 2024, after a sudden illness, aged 69, with her loving family by her side.

She was born on July 12^th, 1954, in Bowdoin, Maine. She graduated from Lisbon Falls High School and lived in Maine throughout her life, in Bowdoin, Litchfield and Richmond.

Janny was preceded in death by her parents; John Wilbur Wagg and Geraldine Theresa Whitney Wagg, her daughter Christina Rea Tarr, her brothers John Wilbur Wagg II and Leon Gerald Wagg.

Janny is survived by her husband Gilbert Mitchell Lilly Sr., of Richmond, ME, her sons Gilbert Mitchell Lilly Jr., of Wales, ME, and Justin Whitney Lilly of Columbus, OH, her siblings Emery William Wagg of Pahrump, NV, Kathryn Shirley Wagg Bernier of Bowdoin, ME, Thomas James Wagg of Bowdoin, ME, Ava Caroline Wagg Ricker of Nashua, NH, Burton A. Wagg of Madison, NC, Geraldine Evelyn Wagg Beirne of Brunswick, ME, and Joseph Alfred Wagg of Bowdoin, ME, and many nieces and nephews.

Janny had numerous hobbies, among them card design, scrapbooking, knitting, cross stitching, Diamond Dot and jewelry collecting (earrings and lapel pins). She also had a tremendous love of hats and wore them with style. Janny’s great passion was reading- some of her favorite authors were Steven King and Nora Roberts. Her favorite books included Little Women. Her favorite movies were Gone with the Wind and It’s a Wonderful Life. Elvis Presley and Sam Elliot were her favorite performers. She will be sorely missed. May she rest in eternal peace.

Burial will be in the Spring.

Arrangements are under the care of Kincer Funeral Home, 130 Pleasant St., Richmond, ME 04357

Francis E. Yeaton

Yeaton Richmond- Francis E. Yeaton, 88, of Richmond, passed away on January 03, 2024, at his home in Richmond.

Francis was born on March 08, 1935, the son of Chester L. and Marion L. (Martin) Yeaton.

Francis enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and doing carpentry work. He owned the Richmond Dairy Bar for 10 years, worked as a wood cutter, a trash hauler with his nephew Kevin Smith, construction worker, delivered milk and his favorite job was as an over-the-road truck driver for St. Johnsbury.

Francis was predeceased by his first wife Shirley, daughter Karen, and his son Greg., and brother Robert. He is survived by his wife Louise, daughter Vicki, stepson David and wife Rebecca, Stepdaughter Mary and spouse Frank, and several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. He is also survived by his two sisters Elizabeth (Betty) and Carol.

A celebration of Francis’ life will be held at the Richmond Nazarene Church on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at 11am

The family would like to send a special thank you to the staff at Chans, Richard & Elizabeth, Pamela Hetland, Kevin Smith, and Darlene & Bill.

Arrangements are under the care of Kincer Funeral Home, 130 Pleasant St., Richmond, ME 04357.

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