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▰ David P Becker

Died December 01, … More Information
David P Becker, of Maine, born in Albany, New York, entered the Kingdom of Heaven December 1, 2010. David was 63.
Obituary published: December 02, 2010 in "Times Record"

▰ David Pillsbury Becker

Died January 26, … More Information
David Pillsbury Becker, born October 15, 1947 passed away peacefully January 26, 2010 in Portland, Maine. David was 62. Tags: #Albany #Taft #Bowdoin #York #Chester #Fellowship #Metropolitan #David #University #Virginias #Book #Boston #Fine #Pamela #Peter #Curator #Prints #Drawings #Imprint #Place #Maine #History #Print #Graphic #Bates #Nature #Haymarket #Fund #Working #Funding #Issues #National #Grantmakers #Lesbian #Community #Foundation #Brunswick- #Land #Museum #Bowdoins #Service #Council #Davids #Visiting #Collections #Association #Becker #Gallery #South #Scholarship #Lectureship #Political #Equality #Great #Award #Golden #Philanthropist #Astraea #Proud #Youth #Southern #John #Pittsboro #Katherine #Philadelphia #England #Studzinski #Hall #Brunswick #Donations #Hunnewell
Obituary: David Pillsbury Becker
Museum Curator, Philanthropist, Dies in Scarborough

SCARBOROUGH -- David Becker died on Nov. 26, 2010, at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice in Scarborough.
He was born in Albany, N.Y., on Oct. 15, 1947, and educated at The Albany Academy, the Taft School, and Bowdoin from which he graduated in 1970 with a degree in history. While there, he discovered the Bowdoin Museum of Art and began developing an interest in art and especially printmaking. In 1983 he received a master of arts degree from New York University. In addition to receiving a Chester Dale Fellowship at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, David did coursework at the University of Virginias Rare Book School in 1999 and 2009. David was most recently employed at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts where he was the Pamela and Peter Voss Curator of Prints and Drawings.
David demonstrated exceptional organizational and political abilities in his professional career as a collector and curator of prints, drawings, and rare books. His publications include The Imprint of Place: Maine Printmaking 1800-2005 and numerous scholarly articles. He lectured on many subjects and taught Art History, History of Print Making, and the History of Graphic Design at Bowdoin and Bates and the Maine of Art.
David was a trustee of the Maine Chapter of the Nature Conservancy and a board member with the Haymarket Fund, the Working Group on Funding Lesbian and Gay Issues of the National Network of Grantmakers, and the Lesbian and Gay Community of Boston. While on the board of the Maine Community Foundation, David was instrumental in establishing the Maine Equity Fund whose mission is to provide funding for further development of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender organizations in Maine. David was founder of OUT-A Fund for Gay and Lesbian Liberation. He also served as a member of the Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust.
David was a steadfast supporter of Bowdoin , its Museum of Art and other Bowdoin organizations. In 2010, David was the recipient of Bowdoins Alumni Service Award,
the highest honor given by the Bowdoin Alumni Council. The award was presented in recognition of Davids four decades of service to the , including as an overseer (1986-96); as a trustee (1996-98); as a member of the Visiting Committee and Collections Committee for the Museum of Art (1992); and as a member of the Bowdoin Gay and Lesbian Alumni Association. The award also recognized Davids enormous generosity to the , including a gift to establish the Becker Print Gallery in memory of his parents; donations to support Museum of Art renovations; and endowed funds and projects in support of the Museum, Bowdoins Library, photography, music, the South African Scholarship Fund, and the Lesbian and Gay Lectureship Fund.
Davids activist philanthropy in the greater community was recognized by The Maine Lesbian/Gay Political Alliances (now Equality Maine) Great Pioneer Award in 1994 and by Maine Initiatives Golden Grower Philanthropist Award in 2001. David also financially and politically supported many other progressive social change organizations including the Astraea Foundation and the Proud Rainbow Youth of Southern Maine (PRYSM).
David is survived by his brother, John J. Becker of Pittsboro, N.C., his sister, Katherine B. Finney of Philadelphia, Pa.; and 10 nieces and nephews. David leaves many friends and professional colleagues around New England, the U.S. and beyond.
A celebration of Davids life will be held on , Dec. 11, 2010, at 2 p.m., in the Studzinski Recital Hall at Bowdoin in Brunswick.
Donations in honor of David may be made to:
Hospice of Southern Maine
11 Hunnewell Rd.
Scarborough, Maine 04074
or to a lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender organization of your choice.

▰ Harold Beckelman

Died April 14, … More Information
Harold Beckelman, age 85 of South Portland, Maine, went into the presence of the Lord on April 14, 1998.
Obituary published: April 15, 1998 in "Portland P H"

▰ Waldo Ansel Beck

Died July 22, … More Information
Waldo Ansel Beck, age 95 of Maine, born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, passed from this world into the next July 22, 2009.
Obituary published: July 23, 2009 in "Kennebec J"

▰ Thelma L Beck

Died November 16, … More Information
Thelma L Beck, born September 26, 1923 left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home November 16, 2015 in Millinocket, Maine. Thelma was 92. Tags: #Freeman
Obituary: Thelma was born on 26, 1923 and passed away on , 16, 2015. Thelma was a resident of Millinocket, Maine at the time of passing. Thelma was married to Freeman.

▰ Robert W Beck

Died February 01, … More Information
Robert W Beck, age 79 of S Paris, Maine, joined the Lord February 1, 1998.
Obituary published: February 02, 1998 in "Sun Journal"

▰ Richard A Beck

Died July 13, … More Information
Richard A Beck, of Sanford, Maine, entered the Kingdom of Heaven July 13, 2011. Richard was 59.
Obituary published: July 14, 2011 in "Worcester T-G (MA)"

▰ Patrick J Beck

Died April 07, … More Information
Patrick J Beck, born November 22, 1946 entered into eternal rest April 7, 2014 in Maine. Patrick was 67. Tags: #Amsterdam #Charles #Muriel #Beck #York #Maine #Fryeburg #Rusty #Bath #Works #Shop #Masonic #Lisbon #Dept #Selectman #State #England #Rudy #Cindy #Leeds #Larry #Sumner #Chuck #Stephanie #Cassidy #Randi- #Langelier #Lacey #Arsenault #Meredith #Tania #Brian #Hours #Celebration #Methodist #Hillside #Crosman #Cremation #Monument #Main #Falls
Obituary: LISBON: Patrick Rusty J. Beck, 67, of Lisbon, passed away night at his home in Lisbon. He was born on 22, 1946 in Amsterdam, NY a son of the late Charles and Muriel (Bedard) Beck. He spent a short time as a child in New York before moving to Maine. He attended schools in Maine and was a graduate of Fryeburg Academy, class of 1964. high school, Rusty took some college courses and worked as a chef for several years. In the mid 1970s, he went to work at Bath Iron Works in the Tin Shop Dept. 17 for over 35 years until his retirement in 2010. Rusty was a member of the Masonic Order as well as a volunteer fire fighter for the Lisbon Fire Dept. He served the town of Lisbon as a Selectman and even ran for State Representative. He will always be remembered for his joy of harness racing and all New England sports. He also loved spending quality time with his family and enjoyed cooking very much. He is survived by his five children; Rudy Langelier and his wife Cindy of Leeds, Larry Langelier of Sumner, Chuck Hessel of Mt. Vernon, OH, Stephanie Hessel and Jay Beck of Lisbon. He will also be deeply missed by his grandchildren Cassidy and Randi-Anne Langelier, L.J. and Lacey Langelier and Amy Arsenault as well as his 3 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife Meredith Beck, a daughter Tania Russell and a brother Brian Beck. You are invited to share your thoughts, condolences and fond memories of Rusty through his guestbook at www.crosmanfuneralhome.com

FUNERAL NOTICE:

BECK---Patrick Rusty J., 67, of Lisbon, died 7, 2014. Visiting Hours will be held on 10 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm at the funeral home. A Celebration of his life will take place on 11 at 10am at the Lisbon United Methodist Church in Lisbon Falls. Interment will be at Hillside . are under the care of Crosman , Cremation and Monument Services 40 Main St. Lisbon Falls, 353-4951

▰ Patrick " Rusty " J Beck

Died April 07, … More Information
Patrick " Rusty " J Beck, born November 22, 1946 died on April 7, 2014 in Lisbon Falls, Maine. Patrick was 67.
Family members and close friends: , Dian Bourgoin, Pastor Ray Nolan, Peter Lauze, Pamela Fisher

▰ Mildred (King) Beck

Died December 26, … More Information
Mildred (King) Beck, age 87 of Maine, born in Brooklyn, New York, passed from this life on December 26, 1998.
Obituary published: December 27, 1998 in "Meriden R-J (CT)"

▰ Methel Althea (Pollister) Beck

Died December 29, … More Information
Methel Althea (Pollister) Beck, age 95 of South Portland, Maine, went to be with the Lord on December 29, 2002.
Obituary published: December 30, 2002 in "Portland P H"

▰ Meredith C (Merrill) Beck

Died September 28, … More Information
Meredith C (Merrill) Beck, age 56 of Lisbon, Maine, died on September 28, 1997.
Obituary published: September 29, 1997 in "Times Record"

▰ Meredith C (Merrill) Beck

Died September 28, … More Information
Meredith C (Merrill) Beck, 56 of Lisbon, Maine, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master, September 28, 1997.
Obituary published: September 29, 1997 in "Sun Journal"

▰ Meredith C (Merrill) Beck

Died September 27, … More Information
Meredith C (Merrill) Beck, age 56 of Lisbon, Maine, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before she September 27, 1997.
Obituary published: September 28, 1997 in "Sun Journal"

▰ Mary L (Mcdonald) Beck

Died April 02, … More Information
Mary L (Mcdonald) Beck, of Waterville, Maine, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord April 2, 1999. Mary was 77.
Obituary published: April 03, 1999 in "Portland P H"

▰ Mary E (Lawlor) Beck

Died March 07, … More Information
Mary E (Lawlor) Beck, age 94 of Maine, entered into eternal rest March 7, 2005.
Obituary published: March 08, 2005 in "Telegraph Journal (NB)"

▰ Linwood C Beck

Died April 09, … More Information
Linwood C Beck, age 85 of Waterville, Maine, went to be with the Lord on April 9, 2006.
Obituary published: April 10, 2006 in "Sun Journal"

▰ Linwood C Beck

Died April 09, … More Information
Linwood C Beck, a resident of Waterville, Maine for decades, died April 9, 2006 in Waterville, Maine at the age of 85.
Obituary published: April 10, 2006 in "Portland P H"

▰ Linwood C Beck

Died April 08, … More Information
Linwood C Beck, age 85 of Waterville, Maine, gained his wings on April 8, 2006.
Obituary published: April 09, 2006 in "Morning Sentinel"

▰ Linwood C Beck

Died April 09, … More Information
Linwood C Beck, age 85 of Waterville, Maine, left us to live with the Father in his new eternal home April 9, 2006.
Obituary published: April 10, 2006 in "Morning Sentinel"

▰ Linwood C Beck

Died April 08, … More Information
Linwood C Beck, age 85 of Waterville, Maine, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord April 8, 2006.
Obituary published: April 09, 2006 in "Kennebec J"

▰ Linwood C Beck

Died April 09, … More Information
Linwood C Beck, 85, of Waterville, Maine departed this life April 9, 2006.
Obituary published: April 10, 2006 in "Kennebec J"

▰ Katherine M (Brewer) Beck

Died September 21, … More Information
Katherine M (Brewer) Beck, of Maine, departed this life Sunday September 21, 2000. Katherine was 93.
Obituary published: September 22, 2000 in "Bangor D-N"

▰ James William Beck

Died March 24, … More Information
James William Beck, born December 25, 1934 entered eternal life March 24, 2016 in Bath, Maine. James was 81.

▰ Harriette I "Chris" (Christe) Beck

Died October 23, … More Information
Harriette I "Chris" (Christe) Beck, age 83 of Maine, born in Washington, District of Columbia, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home October 23, 2000.
Obituary published: October 24, 2000 in "Bangor D-N"

▰ Dorothy Elizabeth "Tw" (Toomey) Beck

Died June 13, … More Information
Dorothy Elizabeth "Tw" (Toomey) Beck, age 89 of Maine, born in Trenton, New Jersey, entered Heaven's gates on June 13, 2007.
Obituary published: June 14, 2007 in "Bangor D-N"

▰ Barbara W (Wilson) Beck

Died August 09, … More Information
Barbara W (Wilson) Beck, age 76 of Maine, born in Berlin, New Hampshire, entered the Kingdom of Heaven August 9, 2011.
Obituary published: August 10, 2011 in "Times Record"

▰ Adam N Beck

Died March 23, … More Information
Adam N Beck, age 83 of Maine, born in Brooklyn, New York, passed away peacefully March 23, 2000.
Obituary published: March 24, 2000 in "Bangor D-N"

▰ A Mae (Scruton) Beck

Died October 16, … More Information
A Mae (Scruton) Beck, age 101 of Maine, born in Vermont, entered into eternal rest October 16, 2006.
Obituary published: October 17, 2006 in "Portland P H"

▰ Jersell (Mcdaniel) Bechtel

Died January 01, … More Information
Jersell (Mcdaniel) Bechtel, age 67 of Maine, born in Michigan, entered into eternal rest January 1, 2006.
Obituary published: January 02, 2006 in "Times Record"

▰ Eric Stafford Bechtel

Died October 15, … More Information
Eric Stafford Bechtel, of Maine, born in Newark, New Jersey, passed from this world into the next October 15, 2005. Eric was 51.
Obituary published: October 16, 2005 in "Sun Journal"

▰ Charlie Bechler

Died May 09, … More Information
Charlie Bechler passed away May 9, 2007 in Damariscotta, Maine.
Obituary published: May 10, 2007 in "Lincoln CN"

▰ Rita R Bechard`

Died October 27, … More Information
Rita R Bechard`, born April 17, 1927 was anxious to meet her Maker and Master October 27, 2010 in Lewiston, Maine. Rita was 83. Tags: #Roseanne #Thomas #Lewiston #Joseph #Bechard #Bates #Hillcrest #Jeannette #Paul #Susan #Gary #Gloucester #Arlene #Alison #Doug #Sabattus #Jessica #Monica #Darcy #York #Armand #Rene #Muriel #Jacqueline #Frappier #Lena #Gert #Cecile #Kelli #Paula #Maine #Memorial #Androscoggin #Hospice #Fortin #Cremation #Monument #Horton
Obituary: .Auburn - Rita Rose (Lebel) Bechard, 83 of Lewiston passed away at the Hospice House of Androscoggin and Hospice with family by her side, 27, 2010. The daughter of Roseanne Moreau and Thomas Lebel, she was educated in Lewiston schools. She married Joseph Armand Bechard on 4, 1945 and worked briefly at Bates Mill and Hillcrest then was a stay at home mom. She liked to play cards, go for walks and do jigsaw puzzles.



She is survived by her two daughters, Jeannette Duchette and husband Paul of Lewiston and Susan Bennett and husband Gary of New Gloucester; six grandchildren, Arlene Pride and Alison Hill of Lewiston, Doug Bronk of Sabattus, Jessica Cartier, Monica Sackett and Darcy Cartier all of New York. 18 great grandchildren, and 2 step grandchildren and 3 step great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.



She was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, both parents and 2 brothers, Armand and Rene Lebel and 6 sisters, Muriel Hall, Jacqueline Whitehouse, Pat Frappier, Lena Frappier, Gert Crowley and Cecile Brown.



The family extends a special thank you to AHCH and Kelli and Paula from homecare.






.Relatives and friends are invited to attend a graveside service on , Nov. 3 at 10 AM at Maine Veterans Memorial , Mt. Vernon Rd., a, Maine. Those wishing may make donations in her memory to Androscoggin & Hospice Foundation, P.O. Box 819, Lewiston, Maine 04243-0819. A service of The Fortin Group , Cremation and Monument Services, 70 Horton St. 784-4584

▰ Virginia C (Stanwood) Bechard

Died December 20, … More Information
Virginia C (Stanwood) Bechard, of Augusta, Maine, went to be with the Lord on December 20, 2006. Virginia was 90.
Obituary published: December 21, 2006 in "Bangor D-N"

▰ Virginia C (Stanwood) Bechard

Died December 20, … More Information
Virginia C (Stanwood) Bechard, of Augusta, Maine, joined the Lord December 20, 2006. Virginia was 90.
Obituary published: December 21, 2006 in "Kennebec J"

▰ Rosaire A Bechard

Died April 03, … More Information
Rosaire A Bechard, of Auburn, Maine, passed away peacefully April 3, 2006. Rosaire was 78.
Obituary published: April 04, 2006 in "Sun Journal"

▰ Roger F Bechard

Died December 28, … More Information
Roger F Bechard, age 75 of Lewiston, Maine, passed from this life on December 28, 1998.
Obituary published: December 29, 1998 in "Sun Journal"

▰ Rachel Bechard

Died September 29, … More Information
Rachel Bechard, born July 21, 1930 died September 29, 2017 in Madawaska, Maine. Rachel was 87.

▰ O'Neil J Bechard

Died December 27, … More Information
O'Neil J Bechard, age 67 of Augusta, Maine, passed away peacefully December 27, 2009.
Obituary published: December 28, 2009 in "Kennebec J"

▰ Mercedes (Mercier) Bechard

Died February 04, … More Information
Mercedes (Mercier) Bechard, age 97 of Maine, gained her wings on February 4, 2009.
Obituary published: February 05, 2009 in "Kennebec J"

▰ Lillian L (Coulombe) Bechard

Died March 11, … More Information
Lillian L (Coulombe) Bechard, of Lewiston, Maine, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home March 11, 2009. Lillian was 73.
Obituary published: March 12, 2009 in "Kennebec J"

▰ Lillian L (Coulombe) Bechard

Died March 10, … More Information
Lillian L (Coulombe) Bechard, of Lewiston, Maine, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master March 10, 2009. Lillian was 73.
Obituary published: March 11, 2009 in "Kennebec J"

▰ Emile J Bechard

Died October 29, … More Information
Emile J Bechard, born April 5, 1933 passed from this world into the next October 29, 2016 in Bar Harbor, Maine. Emile was 83.

▰ Edward "Lucien" Bechard

Died February 02, … More Information
Edward "Lucien" Bechard, age 72 of Lewiston, Maine, entered eternal life February 2, 1999.
Obituary published: February 03, 1999 in "Sun Journal"

▰ Donna Marie (Grotton) Bechard

Died April 22, … More Information
Donna Marie (Grotton) Bechard, age 51 of Jefferson, Maine, joined the Lord April 22, 2010.
Obituary published: April 23, 2010 in "Kennebec J"

▰ Siena Nichole Bebout

Died April 11, … More Information
Siena Nichole Bebout, 0 of Blue Hill, Maine, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master, April 11, 2007.
Obituary published: April 12, 2007 in "Ellsworth Am"

▰ Siena Nichole Bebout

Died April 10, … More Information
Siena Nichole Bebout passed away peacefully April 10, 2007, at her home in Blue Hill, Maine. She was 0.
Obituary published: April 11, 2007 in "Bangor D-N"

▰ Rolande A (Pinette) Beaver

Died March 03, … More Information
Rolande A (Pinette) Beaver, age 90 of Augusta, Maine, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before Rolande March 3, 2008.
Obituary published: March 04, 2008 in "Kennebec J"

▰ Elizabeth M (Smith) Beaver

Died September 14, … More Information
Elizabeth M (Smith) Beaver, 67, of South Portland, Maine, entered the Kingdom of Heaven September 14, 1997.
Obituary published: September 15, 1997 in "Portland P H"

▰ William Dr Beautyman

Died September 06, … More Information
William Dr Beautyman, of Maine, departed this life Sunday September 6, 2000. William was 80.
Obituary published: September 07, 2000 in "Norristown TH (PA)"
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