FALMOUTH - Philip Gemmer, 79, passed away on January 19, 2010 after a short illness. A native of the Portland area, Philip was the son of Mary Wheeler Gemmer and S. Earle Gemmer. He attended Governor Dummer Academy and Proctor Academy for his secondary school education. He then studied at Wabash College before being graduated from Babson College. He went on to serve in the US Naval Reserve and was promoted to LTJG.
He was President and owner of Forest City Chevrolet/Saab, the former Forest City Motor Co., started by his father. Philip was chosen to be a Director of the American International Dealer Association, and in 1996 received the Time Magazine Quality Dealer Award. He was very active in the civic, school, and business communities of greater Portland as a Director and Trustee of several boards.
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PORTLAND - Ramona Dawn (Rines) Taliento, 91, died peacefully on Monday, Jan. 4, 2010, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Portland, the daughter of the late Alton and Mini Rines. Mona grew up on Willard beach and graduated from South Portland High School class of 1936 and Northeast business college class of 1938. Mona worked for 25 years as Administrative Assistant for her husband at Tally Brothers Inc.
Mona was avid reader and traveled extensively; she particularly loved her many trips to Europe. Mona married her high school sweetheart, Neil J. Taliento, and enjoyed nearly 70 years together.
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PORTLAND - Beatrice (Bea) Emma Poole, 89 of Portland, passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at the Barron Center, due to complications of Alzheimer's Disease. Beatrice was born on December 15, 1920 in Nobleboro Maine, the daughter of the late Arthur and Helen (Getchell) Benner. Beatrice was a graduate of Lincoln Academy in Damarascotta Maine. Beatrice worked in the produce department at Shaw's' supermarkets for many years retiring in 1982. She was a member of Woodfords Congregational Church for over 40 years and was known by her everlasting endearing smile. Her best friend was her daughter Sheila.
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PORTLAND - Gloria (Gagne) Smith age 81 of Alder St. Portland died December 25, 2009 surrounded by her loving family at Maine Medical Center. She was born in Lewiston, Maine on May 18, 1928 the daughter of Napoleon and Dorothy LeClaire Gagne. She married Ashley L. Smith on December 5, 1947.
She is survived by four sons Robert, Doug, Tom, and Edward, five daughters Jeannie, Judy, Diane, Cathy, and Mary, two sisters, Gertrude and Muriel plus several grandchildren, great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren.
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PORTLAND - Philip H. Palamountain, 78, of Northwood Drive, passed away on December 25, 2009. He was born in Ware, MA, a son of Philip R. and Gladys (Harden) Palamountain. He attended grammar school in Ware, Peddie School in Hightstown, NJ, Brown University in Providence, RI, Boston University in Boston, MA and USN OCS in Newport, RI. He married Geraldine Nichols on December 19, 1953 at Boston University Chapel. His extensive employment history from 1954 to present included LTJG USNR, National Security Agency in Fort Meade, MD, General Radio Co. in Concord, MA, Independent Lock Co. in Fitchburg, MA, Bank of America in Augusta, ME, Milliken Tomlinson Co. in Portland and most recently at Maine Medical Center in Portland.
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PORTLAND - Gladys E. Ringenback, 59, died on Friday, Dec. 25, 2009, at Maine Medical Center from a brief illness. She was born in Portland, the daughter of Harold and Catherine Chadwick. She attended Portland Schools, living her whole life in Portland.
She worked and volunteered and was a member of Amistad and loved by many there. She loved crosswords, music and Bingo. She enjoyed reading and knitting. She enjoyed her family and friends. Most important to her were her kids. Her predeceased family are her father Harold Chadwick; and her sisters Alfreda Buck and Sherri Lowell.
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