Obituaries

Phil Humphrey, 68
Norridgewock-Phil Humphrey, 68, died April 1, 2004 at his home. Born in Gray, September 30, 1935, the son of Gerald and Harriet Russell Humphrey Sr. he graduated from Pennell Institute in 1953.

Phil worked as an ironworker for local # 496 for over 25 years retiring as a result of a back injury in 1986. During the 1970's, while still working for local # 496, he opened Charlonate Corporation, an ironworking company. He had many sideline entrepreneurial endeavors over his lifetime including: Phil Humphrey Tack Company horse equipment; a snowmobile business; a saddle and leather shop; and an overnight cabin business.

Phil's overnight cabin business and horse equipment businesses, coupled with his personality, lead him to meet and associate with movies stars, country musicians, and sports stars including Joan Crawford, Dick Curless, Marty Milner, Glenn Corbett, Pam Tillis, and Richard Petty. Phil even helped with the production of an episode of Route 66, filmed in Poland Springs, by providing them horses.

Phil enjoyed hunting, stockcar racing, target shooting, agricultural fairs, and family activities. When grandchildren arrived into his life they became the focus of his attention. He enjoyed taking them on shopping sprees to Wal-Mart, loved going to their baseball and softball games, and to be present when they showed their animals at the Cumberland Fair. Phil spent his winters in Oklahoma, which suited him well because he was a cowboy at heart.

He married Charlotte Cole who died in 1990.

He is survived by two sons; Lonnie and his wife Pam Humphrey of New Gloucester, and Nate and his wife Beth Humphrey of Gray. Grandchildren Brittany, Danielle, and Cody. Three Brothers; Buzzy (Gerald), Charlie, Timothy. Sisters: Arvilla Lachance and Eleanor Wiston.

A memorial visitation period was be held on Sunday, from 1 to 3:30 p.m., at Wilson Funeral Home, 24 Shaker Road, Gray. A Remembrance Ceremony took place at 3:30 p.m. immediately following the memorial visitation period.
Memorial donations maybe made to Gray Fire & Rescue, 125 Shaker Road, Gray, Maine 04039

Kathleen Hope Liberty, 54
Cumberland- Kathleen Hope Liberty, 54, of Cumberland, daughter of the late Carl and Hilda Burrows, died at Maine Medical Center, after her short, but courageous battle against cancer. Kathy, a life long resident of North Yarmouth and Cumberland, graduated from Greely High and 35 years ago married her high school sweetheart, Dick Liberty, also a life long Cumberland resident. She worked at MSAD 51 in food service. She looked forward to going to work every day to be with her friends.

Kathy was a devoted and beloved wife, mother, nana, sister and auntie. One of her favorite pastimes was writing poetry for all family occasions. Her great cooking was sought after by everyone, especially her famous chocolate chip cookies. Cook outs on Sunday afternoons at Kathy's were memorable family times.

Kathy found peace and joy at the ocean. A day of waves, sand and children filled her with satisfaction. Kathy's loving spirit and nurturing soul made her an extraordinary person.

Kathy was pre-deceased by Sisters Sylvia and Ruth Burrows and brother Dan Burrows.

Kathy will forever be in the hearts of her husband Dick, her three daughters, Andrea Liberty of Falmouth, Alison Liberty of Cumberland, and Lindsey Liberty of Cumberland, her grandchildren, Anthony Liberty, Carl J. Fulda, and Michelle Liberty, her siblings Elizabeth Bendixon and Joyce Perry of Gray, Gerald Burrows, Dottie Cormier, and Paula Slipp of Cumberland, Robert Burrows of Sanford, Phyllis Courbron of West Newfield, Bill Burrows of West Kennebunk, Dora Figur and Anita Wiers of Durham and Larry Jewett of Standish, two sisters in-law Rosemary Liberty and Brenda Liberty, 33 nieces and nephews, 32 great nieces and nephews and 1 great grand niece. She will be deeply missed by them all.

The family extends their deepest gratitude for the care Kathy received during her illness from her loving niece Becky Bendixon and the staff at Maine Medical Center.

Visiting time will be held at The Bible Believing Baptist Church, 92 Center Road, Gray from 3:00 to 5pm. Thursday, immediately followed by a funeral service at 5:00 PM. Burial will be in the Walnut Hill at a later date. Pastor Darwin Vail of the Bible Believing Baptist Church will officiate. Memorial donations made to: Maine Cancer Foundation, P. O. Box 553 Portland, Maine 04112 Arrangements under the care of Wilson Funeral Home, Gray.