Passages
- January 10th 2025
- Passages/Obituaries
Compiled by Rev. Susan Murphy
Jean Doliber, 69, of Sanford, died peacefully at her residence on Dec. 23, 2024. Jean was born on May 6, 1955, in St. Albans, VT, and she married Dana Doliber on April 17, 1987, at St. George’s Episcopal Church in Sanford. She worked for several companies but enjoyed working at the Malden Mills as a weaver. Jean was very skilled and could thread the looms faster than any of the supervisors. She enjoyed doing arts and crafts, gardening, collecting Fenton glassware and stuffed bears, and listening to music. Jean was very dedicated to her family and friends. She is survived by her husband, Dana, son Sam Doliber, daughter Sarah Doliber, and siblings Raymond, Bernard, Barbara, and Sue. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister Norma. Burial of the cremated remains will take place in the spring at the Southern Maine Veterans Cemetery in Springvale.
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Stephen F. Gilpatrick (Uncle Steve) of Sanford went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Jan. 1, 2025. He was born in Limerick on May 31, 1940, to Forrest and Ada (Picken) Gilpatrick. He grew up in Limerick and graduated from Limerick High School in 1959. Shortly after graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Army. After he returned from the Army, he worked many jobs including plowing roads for the state of New Hampshire and working for the fire department before finding a more permanent position at the Sanford Water District. He worked for the water district as a pump operator for over 40 years. No matter what he did, he always worked hard. Stephen found joy in serving the Lord alongside his church family at First Baptist Church of North Berwick. He had a heart for children and was lovingly referred to as Uncle Steve. He could always be found standing at the back of the church greeting everyone as they came in. Stephen enjoyed building doll chairs and cribs and child-sized chairs in his garage. If he knew of anyone who was having a baby, he would make sure they were given one of his creations, even if he did not know the person directly. He also gave chairs out at North Berwick’s Mill Field Festival, which became a highlight for many of the children who came. He hosted many Thanksgiving dinners and a yearly Christmas party for family members and friends. Stephen is survived by his wife of 55 years, Janice Gilpatrick, his daughters Rebecca Gilpatrick of Sanford and Karen (Frank) Luther of North Berwick, his granddaughter Adaline Luther, his sisters Eleanor O’Meare, Phyllis Gilpatrick, and Mary Craig, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and sister Dorothy. A memorial service will be held at First Baptist Church of North Berwick on Saturday, Jan. 11, at 11 AM, with a reception to follow. https://blackfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Stephen-Gilpatrick.
Sandra A. Houston (Rouillard), 65, passed away on Jan. 3, 2025, after a brief illness. A lifetime resident of the Sanford/Springvale area, she was born on April 2, 1959, to Maurice and Pauline Rouillard. She graduated from Sanford High School. She worked many local jobs throughout her life and was most recently employed as a manager at Reny’s in Wells. Sandra met and made many friends over her decade-plus with the company. Her interests included tending to her gardens, exploring and “glamping” in the most scenic areas of Maine and New Hampshire, knitting and spending time with all her siblings and her immediate family. She was a woman of simple tastes and a simple life. She was predeceased by both her parents, and a sister and spouse, Doris (Rod) Johnson. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Mike Houston, her daughter, Amber, (Cory) Brozeau, her only grandchild, Connor Brozeau, who she loved dearly, and her dog Molly. She is also survived by her sister Claire (Bob) Creteau and her brothers Paul (Maria) Rouillard, Roland (Linda) Rouillard, Richard (Lisa) Rouillard, Mark Rouillard, and several nieces and nephews. A private family ceremony has already been held. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
https://blackfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/sandra-houston.
