In memoriam:

Ruth (Davis) Hersey, 87

New Gloucester- Ruth Harriet (Davis) Hersey, 87, of New Gloucester, died Wednesday February 16, 2005 at Ledgeview Living Center in West Paris.
She was born in Tuftonboro, N.H. on February 7, 1918, the daughter of Harry and Sarah (Gilman) Davis.

She married Robert S. Hersey November 19, 1933 in Tuftonboro, N.H. He died October 22, 1978. She was always a homemaker and very active in the New Gloucester Bible Church. She is survived by her son John and wife Shelia Hersey of North Norway, daughters Marylou Shattuck and husband Allen of Auburn and Bonnie Hersey of Mechanic Falls, one granddaughter Kimberly Hersey of North Norway, one sister, Eleanor Knights of Exeter, N.H. and several nieces and nephews and grandnieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband, two sisters, Beatrice Davis and Mildred Dore and two brothers, Albert Davis and Arthur Davis.

There was a visitation from 1 to 3 p.m. last Sunday at Wilson Funeral Home, 24 Shaker Road, Gray, and a funeral service immediately followed. Burial will be in Lower Gloucester Cemetery in the spring. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 162 Lancaster Street, Portland, Maine 04101. Arrangements under the care of Wilson Funeral Home.

Elizabeth Merrill Berry Caswell, 81

New Gloucester- Elizabeth Merrill Berry Caswell, 81, passed away February 15, 2005. She was born in New Gloucester on September 30, 1923, daughter of Henry True and Ina (Haskell) Merrill. Elizabeth graduated from New Gloucester High School in 1942 and graduated from Dr. Leighton's Hospital in Portland as an LPN working in the field of gynecology and obstetrics until she was married in 1945 to Ronald Walter Berry of New Gloucester who died in 1966.

Elizabeth enjoyed cooking, knitting, crocheting and was a 60 year member of the Sabbathday Lake Grange. She loved her grandchildren and enjoyed family gatherings. Elizabeth was predeceased by two brothers, Blynn and Henry Merrill. She is survived by her daughter, Althea Driscoll and her husband Stephen, her two sons, Walter Berry and his wife Rena and Stephen Berry and wife Bonnie. Seven grandchildren, Leesa and Jennifer Driscoll, Mitchell Berry, Cindy and Patricia Berry, Tim Lewis and Angie George, one brother, True Merrill and wife Mary, and many nieces and nephews.

There was a period of remembrance from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday evening, February 18th at Wilson Funeral Home, 24 Shaker Road, Gray. A graveside service will be announced in the spring. Memorial donations may be made to: New Gloucester Rescue, P.O. Box 82, New Gloucester, Maine 04260. Mrs. Caswell's family would like to thank the staff at Clover Manor for the wonderful care they provided.