Ralph C. Bailey Sr., 85
SACO -- Ralph C. Bailey Sr., 85, of the Heath Road, passed away on Nov. 17, 2009, at the Maine Veteran's Home in Scarborough.
He was born in Portland on Nov. 26, 1923, the son of Ralph and Gertrude (Briggs) Bailey. He graduated from Deering High School and Maine Maritime Academy. He served in the Merchant Marines in World War II. For over 30 years, he worked at S.D. Warren, retiring as the head of the Utilities Department in 1979.

Ronald A. Lisee, 66
Oct. 9, 1943 - Nov. 17, 2009
PORTLAND -- Ronald A. Lisee, 66, of South Portland, died Tuesday after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family at the Maine Medical Center. He was the beloved husband of Margaret (Peggy) Lisee. They were married Dec. 4, 1987.
Ron was born Oct. 9, 1943, in Putnam, Conn., the son of Celia M. Lisee and the late Gideon A. Lisee. Ron was raised in Rogers CT and graduated from Killingly High School.

RUPARD, JAMES L. "LENNY" - 71, of Portland, Nov. 16, 2009. Visitation, Nov. 19, 2-4 & 6-8 p.m., Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St., Portland & funeral services, 11 a.m., Friday. Interment, Brooklawn Memorial Park, Portland.

SHOREY, GEORGE WESLEY - 96, Nov. 13, 2009, in Saco. Burial private, Laurel Hill Cemetery. Memorial service, Nov. 18, 1 p.m., OLD ORCHARD BEACH FUNERAL HOME, 36 Portland Ave.

SMALL, YVETTE BERNADETTE PICARD - 92, Nov. 13, 2009, in Bath. Visiting hours, 2-4 & 6-8 p.m., Nov. 20, David E. Desmond & Son Funeral Home, 638 High St., Bath. Mass of Christian Burial, 10 a.m., Nov. 21, All Saints Parish St. Mary's Church, 144 Lincoln St., Bath. Reception in the church hall. Burial, Oak Grove Cemetery.

THOMPSON, EDITH JANE HYDE - 84, of New Harbor, Nov. 15, 2009. Service of remembrance, Strong-Hancock Funeral Home, 612 Main St., Damariscotta, Nov. 22, 1 p.m.

THOMSEN, LEONARD A. - 94, Nov. 13, 2009, in Falmouth. Memorial service & reception, Nov. 23, 11 a.m., First Parish Unitarian Church, 425 Congress St., Portland. Independent Death Care, 471 Deering Ave., Portland.

TOMLIN, PATRICIA PEABBLES - 87, of South Portland, in Westbrook, Nov. 13, 2009. Graveside service, 11 a.m., Nov. 21, Seaside Cemetery, Cape Elizabeth. Reception, E. Hobbs Hospitality Center, 230 Cottage Rd., South Portland.

WEBSTER, KENNETH G. "BEN" - Nov. 13, 2009, in Portland. Memorial service, Nov. 21, Gracelawn Memorial Park, Auburn.

WILLIAMSON, JOHN R. "JACK" - 78, of Scarborough, Nov. 16, 2009, in Scarborough. Mass of Christian Burial, 1 p.m., Nov. 19, St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, 150 Black Point Rd., Scarborough. Interment at a later date.