Phinney Obituaries
John Ashton Phinney Submitted by Heather Waddingham Added December 2007
Source: Humphrey's Funeral Home Webpage October 9, 2007
PHINNEY, JOHN A. At the Down East Community Hospital, Machias, Maine, U.S.A., on Monday , October 8th, 2007; John Ashton Phinney, husband of Sandra (Eyre) Phinney of Campobello, NB. Born in Lubec, Maine,he is the son of the late John Ashton & Lenora Grace (Townsand) Phinney.
John was veteran serving with the US Military Armed Forces as an MP between 1961 … 1964, serving in Utah and in Germany.He met his wife Sandra in Utah, married and had their first child in 1962, second child in 1967 and third child in 1968. In 1969 John entered into St. Andrews Trade School finishing second in his welding course. Took his wife and children to Utah in the early 1970’s. Those who knew Johnny always saw him in a pair of cowboy boots and hat. He loved the West and was well known and loved from east to west.Johnny had many talents as a welder, siener, truck driver, fish buyer, volunteer Ambulance Attendant with which he received the Lieutenant Governors Award for Bravery. He was a Commander of the US Legion. He owned and operated 2 businesses while residing on Campobello. Johnny was always willing to help anyone who needed it, thought of as being friendly and a smart man who could always get things done. He was never at a loss if anybody needed him. Johnny was noted as being the first in Canada to get the Deep Brain Stimulators, a pioneer of sorts, paving the path for all those with Parkinsons; a disease he suffered with for many years, never willing to give up on his giving of himself.
He had three children he was so proud of; always there for them, always worrying. A wonderful grampi who looked forward to their visits and hugs. A grampi who never found fault, loving unconditionally. All of his six girls, all different sizes made him a very happy grampi, filling his heart with much joy. John was sick a very long time but was where he wanted to be, at home with his loved ones.
Surviving in addition to his wife Sandra of 45 years, a sister Nellie Matthews (Winston) , daughter Sandy Kay, son John & Niki, daughter Candi & Greg, 6 granddaughters, Lacee Edwina, Dakota Joy, Chelsea Grace, Rylee Elizabeth, Baylee Kay and Sydney Nicole, two nephews, Leroy and Barry, many Utahrelatives and many special people in his life.
Resting at Wilsons Beach United Baptist Church on Friday, October 12th, 2007 from where a brief tribute will be held at 1:00 pm with interment following in the Head Harbour Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the church for a time of visitation on Friday from 11:00 am until 12:00 noon
Donations to the Head Harbour Cemetery Fund or Parkinsons
Foundation or charity of the donors’ choice would be
appreciated by the family.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care and direction of
Humphreys Funeral Home, 20 Marks Street, St. Stephen, NB
(506 … 466 … 3110)
On line condolences may be placed at www.humphreysfh.com
Lenora (Townsand) Phinney Submitted by Heather Waddingham Added December 2007
Source: July 1 2007 MacDonald Select Funeral Home Web Site
PHINNEY, LENORA G. … At her residence on Monday, June 25th, 2007; Nora Grace (Townsand) Phinney of Campobello Lodge, Campobello, NB; wife of the late Ashton Phinney.
Born in Eastport, Maine, U.S.A. she was the daughter of the
late Austin & Nellie (Hayden) Townsand. Nora was a member of
the Wilsons Beach United Baptist Church. Nora is survived by her
daughter Nellie Matthews (Winston) and son John (Sandra) all of
Wilsons Beach, NB,brother Austin of Calais, Maine and a sister
Pearl Miliano of Sears Port Maine, 5 grandchildren, 8 great
grandchildren, cousins, nieces and nephews. Nora was predeceased
by 2 brothers and 3 sisters.
Resting at the United Baptist Church in Wilsons Beach,
Campobello, NB, from where the visitation will be held on
Thursday morning, June 28th, 2007, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00
noon
The funeral service will follow that afternoon in the church at
2:00 pm followed by the interment in the Old Wilson’s Beach
Cemetery.
Memorial donations to the Old Wilsons Beach Cemetery or to the
United Baptist Church would be appreciated by the family.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care & direction of
MacDonald Funeral Home, 20 Marks Street, St. Stephen, NB.
(506-466-3110)
Hazel (Moores) Phinney Submitted by Heather Waddingham Added October 2008
Source: Portland Press Herald (ME) - September 21, 1996
HAZEL L. PHINNEY Hazel L. Phinney, 89, of Marion Avenue and formerly of Route 115, Windham, died Friday at a health care center here.
She was born in Lubec, a daughter of Henry and Lise Wilson Moores, and attended local schools.
Mrs. Phinney was a homemaker and a housekeeper in private homes. During World War II, she worked at Southworth Machine in Portland.
She was a former member of the Daughters of Pocahontas and enjoyed knitting.
A daughter, Rebecca Stetson, and two sons, Leroy and Carleton Phinney, died previously.
Surviving are a son, Ernest O. Phinney of Gray; a sister, Velma Rogers of Rumford; and 10 grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Arlington Cemetery, Windham. Arrangements are by Dolby Funeral Chapel, Windham.
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