Susan Irene Parsons
, Maine
August 13, 2026
Susan Irene Sommers Parsons died on August 14, 2026, at the age of 77, from progressive supranuclear palsy.She was born on April 14, 1949, to Dorothy (Hiestand) and Harold Sommers in Logan, Ohio, where she attended the local public schools and graduated as salutatorian. Sue was an excellent student and talented musician, winning statewide awards for her achievements in Latin, Spanish, English, biology, and math. She played the clarinet and piano for the band, marching band, and various ensembles, while being a majorette and cheerleader. High school also marked the commencement of her lifelong career as a church organist.Sue earned her B.A. and M.A. degrees in French and French literature at Ohio University in Athens. During both her undergraduate and graduate programs, she studied abroad in France, which she greatly enjoyed. While studying for her master’s degree, Sue kept busy, continuing her vocation as an organist at St. Paul’s in…
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Amelia E. May
, Maine
August 14, 2026
Amelia Edwina May, passed away on August 15, 2026 at Stephen’s Memorial Hospital in Norway. She was born on August 10, 1940 to Harry Edward Damon and Jessie Bell Damon.Her first job was at Bates Manufacturing, she also worked at the race track. Amelia worked at Betty’s Laundry for 28 years- the last job she had. She enjoyed horses, going to the casino, feeding and watching the wildlife in her yard. She loved her family and friends and she enjoyed traveling with her friends when she was younger.She is survived by her son, Randy Ward and his wife Debbie; her daughter, Darcy Sawyer; grandchildren, Cory Sawyer, and Hunter Sawyer.She is predeceased by her husband, Robert May; sons, Edward and Kevin Ward; grandson, Edward Sawyer; and foster brother, Willard Brown.There will be a graveside service at a later date. Arrangements are under the care of Chandler Funeral Home, 45 Main St.,…
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