May Lia Hebert

May Lia Hebert, 78, of Biddeford, died Sunday, March 28, 2010, at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough after a lengthy illness.

She was born May 23, 1931, in Biddeford to George and Anna Bill Turgeon Cabana and was educated at St. Joseph School.

On July 2, 1955, she married Paul A. Hebert at St. Joseph Church. She was employed at Pepperell Manufacturing Co. for 23 years and at Biddeford Textile for 22 years. She retired in 1973. 

She was a member of St. Joseph Church and was a Eucharistic minister who brought Communion to homes of the elderly.  Mrs. Hebert also was a member of the AARP, VFW Auxiliary, Biddeford Senior Citizens and American Legion 8/40 Club.

She enjoyed playing bingo, crocheting and knitting.

She was predeceased by her husband, Paul Hebert, on July 7, 1993.

She is survived by her sister, May Lina Tardif of Biddeford, and several nieces and nephews.

Arrangements were by Hope Memorial Chapel, Biddeford.

Kimberly R. Roberts

Kimberly R. Roberts, 44, of Saco, died Saturday, March 27, 2010, at Maine Medical Center in Portland after a long illness.

She was born Oct. 6, 1965, in Portland to Dr. Robert J. and Charlotte J. Adriance Bolduc Sr. She was educated in Saco schools, graduated from Thornton Academy in 1983 and attended Bauder Junior College in Atlanta, Ga.

Ms. Roberts was a caring and loving mother and friend. She loved children and gave the gift of her organs so others might live. She enjoyed cooking, walking at the beach and her cats.

Survivors include her three daughters, Alexandria Roberts, Christianna Roberts and Olivia Gendron, all of Saco; her her parents, Dr. Robert and Charlotte Bolduc of Saco; two brothers Robert J. Bolduc Jr. and his wife, Nancy, of Saco, and Alan T. Bolduc and his wife, Joan, of Waterboro; two sisters, Debra Stetson and her husband, Lloyd, of Saco, and Lynn Clark of Sarasota, Fla.; her maternal grandmother, Ruth Adriance of Westbrook; and several nieces and nephews.

Arrangements were by Hope Memorial Chapel, Biddeford.

Raymond G. Bisson

Raymond G. Bisson, 49, of Cocoa, Fla., and formerly Biddeford, died Thursday, March 25, 2010, in Cocoa Beach, Fla., after a long illness.

 He was born July 24, 1960, in Biddeford, to Emile and Eva (Robida) Bisson. He graduated from Dehon Seminary of Great Barrington, Mass., and attended college in western Massachusetts.

In 1980, Mr. Bisson enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. He served for 10 years before his honorable discharge in 1990.

He married Frankie Salyers in Cocoa, Fla., in 2003.

Mr. Bisson loved spending time with his wife and visiting places in and around northern Florida. He also enjoyed playing with his dog.

He was predeceased by his mother in 2003 and his sister, Rachel L. Bisson, in 1996.

Survivors include his wife, Frankie Bisson of Cocoa, Fla.; his father, Emile A. Bisson of Biddeford; his brother, the Rev. Andrew Bisson of Kennebunkport; his sister, Rita E. Letendre and her husband, David, of Biddeford; a niece and three nephews.

Arrangements were by Hope Memorial Chapel, Biddeford.

R. Clifford Kelsey

R. Clifford Kelsey, 86, of  Saco, died Tuesday, March 23, 2010, at home surrounded by his family.

He was born May 26, 1923, in Park Falls, Wis., to Janet R. and R. Clifford Kelsey.

During World War II he served in the 8th Air Force, 100th Bomb Group, Square D, flying in B-17s from Thorpe Abbotts, England. He received his PhD from the University of Wisconsin. Dr. Kelsey’s career in biology included Smith, Kline & French Laboratory, Drexel University in Philadelphia and East Stroudsburg University.

Survivors include his wife, Peg; his daughter, Janet; his son, Leonard and daughter-in law Jaqueline; two grandchildren; his sisters, Gwen Farris of Chicago, Ill., and Enid Waddell of Tahlequah, Okla.; his brother, Helmer Kelsey and his wife, Barbara, of Carlinville, Ill.

Arrangements were by Cote Funeral Home, Saco.

Arthur J. Miller Jr.

Arthur J. Miller Jr., 63, of Biddeford, died Thursday March 25, 2010, at the Veterans Administration Togus Hospital in Augusta.

 He was born Aug. 11, 1946, in Portland to Arthur J. and Rachel L. Cote Miller Sr.

He was educated in Biddeford schools, graduated from the former St. Louis High School in 1964 and attended Ft. Lewis College in Durango, Colo., where he played football.

Mr. Miller served four years with the U.S. Army as a helicopter pilot in Vietnam and received 33 air medals. He later worked as a helicopter pilot in Maine, Alaska and Rhode Island.

He enjoyed traveling and skiing, and was a member of St. Andre Church in Biddeford.

Survivors include his daughter, Dr. Tabitha Werblud and her husband, Marc, of Seattle, Wash.; his son, Arthur J. Miller III of Biddeford; two sisters, Marilynn Morel and her husband, Michael, of Biddeford, and Dr. Maureen Pelletier and her husband, Roger, of Cincinnati, Ohio; three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Arrangements were by Hope Memorial Chapel, Biddeford.

Germaine Tardiff

Germaine Tardiff, 95, of Biddeford died Tuesday March 23, 2010, at Southridge Living Center in Biddeford after a long illness

She was born Sept. 16, 1914, in St. Helene, Quebec, to Ephrem and Lydia LeBlanc Tardiff and was educated in Biddeford schools.

Ms. Tardiff worked 46 years at Kesslen Shoe Shop in Kennebunk.

She was a member of St. Joseph Church of the Good Shepherd Parish in Biddeford and Biddeford Senior Citizens.

She was predeceased by two brothers, Herve and Gerard Tardiff and a sister, Diana LeBlond.

Survivors include her brother, Leo Paul Tardiff and his wif,e Wanda, of Winter Haven, Fla.; two sisters, Rita Lafortune and her husband, Paul, of Biddeford and Rachel Goulet and her husband, Ivan, of Biddeford; and several nieces and nephews.

Arrangements were by Hope Memorial Chapel, Biddeford.

Marie V. Richard

Marie V. Richard, 95, of Biddeford and Greenville, S.C., died Sunday, March 21, 2010, at Southridge Living and Rehabilitation Center.

 She was born July 28, 1914, in Walpole, Mass., to Frank and Victoria Poirier Perry.  She came to this area as a child and was educated in local schools.

She married Joseph E. Richard on Nov. 24, 1934, in Biddeford.

Mrs. Richard enjoyed family gatherings and outings.  She loved cooking – her specialties were fried chicken, crepes, pork pie and creton.  Spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren gave her great joy.  For the past several years her daily companion was her dog, Princess.

She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph Richard; and by a son, Joseph A. Perry, her daughter-in-law Angela Perry, and brothers John and Francis Perry.

Survivors include two sisters, Ruth Lemelin of Saco and Theresa Metayer and her husband, Larry, of Roanoke, Va.; a brother, Gerard Perry and his wife, Margaret, of Greenville, S.C.; eight grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Arrangements were by Hope Memorial Chapel, Biddeford.

Gisele R. Fecteau

Gisele R. Fecteau, 83, of Biddeford, died Saturday, March 20, 2010, after a long illness.

 She was born April 8, 1926, in Thetford Mines, Quebec, to Donat and Marie Rose Pinette Roy. She attended Canadian schools and moved here when she was 16.

On May 3, 1947, she married Albert A. Fecteau Jr. at St. Andre Church in Biddeford. She worked at the Pepperell Mills for many years and when they closed she was employed by Morningstar Manufacturing In Kennebunk. She retired in 1987.

Mrs. Fecteau was a member of St. Andre Church. She enjoyed knitting, reading, making crossword puzzles and bowling.

She was predeceased by her husband, Albert, in 2004 and by her brother, Royal Sevigny, in 2008.

Survivors include two daughters, Jeannine Pageau and her husband, Roger, of Biddeford, and Barbara A. McCormack and her husband, John, of Gray; her son, Richard M. Fecteau of Biddeford; five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Arrangements were by Hope Memorial Chapel, Biddeford.

Annette D. Montpas

Annette D. Montpas, 74, of Biddeford, died Friday, March 19, 2010, at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. She was born July 28, 1935, in Biddeford to Oscar and Cecile Labrecque Montpas and was educated in Biddeford schools.

As a young girl Ms. Montpas took care of the children of relatives and friends. She then worked 10 years in area shoe shops and 24 years at Pepperell Manufacturing Co. in Biddeford. She retired 1998 and in retirement she worked at Hannaford Bros.

She enjoyed bowling, traveling to Atlantic City, the beach at Old Orchard and New England professional sports.

She was a member of St. Joseph Church of the Good Shepherd Parish in Biddeford where she sang in the church choir for many years.

She was predeceased by a sister, Lucille Normand, in 1996.

Survivors include her uncle, Lucien Lamontagne of Biddeford, and several nieces and nephews.

Arrangements were by Hope Memorial Chapel.