Francis H Qualey Obituary

FRANCIS H. QUALEY, 85: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice

Portland Press Herald (ME) - Wednesday, March 1, 2000

Deceased Name: FRANCIS H. QUALEY, 85

Francis H. Qualey, 85, died Feb. 28, 2000, in Bangor.

He was born here, a son of Andrew and Elizabeth Rush Qualey.

Mr. Qualey worked in the potato industry. He was a past member of the Maine Potato Council, a charter member of the Agricultural Bargaining Council and participated on the Agway Committee. He also was on the board of directors of Farm Family Life Insurance.

He was a communicant of St. Benedict's Church, where he was a past member of the parish council. He was a member and past grand knight of the Knights of Columbus, and was a founder of the St. Benedict's Cemetery Committee. He served many years as a selectman and later as a school board member in Benedicta.

Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Margaret Brown Qualey of Benedicta; two sons, Peter of Sherman Mills and Andrew of Benedicta; three daughters, Mary Jalbert of Danvers, Mass., and Therese and Catherine Qualey, both of South Portland; three brothers, Arthur and Robert, both of Sherman Mills, and George of Benedicta; a sister, Margaret McAvoy of Benedicta; and 10 grandchildren and a great-granddaughter.

Visiting hours will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at St. Benedict's Catholic Church, where a funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday. Friar Fred Irving will be celebrant and Friar Frank Murray will be concelebrant. Burial will be in the spring in St. Benedict's Cemetery.

Edition: CITY
Page: 7B
Copyright (c) 2000 Guy Gannett Communications

Rita Lucille Qualey Obituary

Portland Press Herald

Rita Lucille Qualey PORTLAND -- Rita Lucille Qualey died Sept. 21, 2009, at Mercy Hospital with her family by her side. She was born in Benedicta on May 18, 1918, to parents Lewis and Flora MacDonald Qualey. She had six sisters and two brothers. She was educated in Benedicta schools, graduating from St. Benedicts High School in 1935. She received her nurses training at Madigan Memorial Hospital in Houlton with affiliation in New York, Rhode Island and Portland. She practiced nursing in Bangor, California, Florida and Portland. She worked for War Foods Administration briefly during World War II. She retired from Mercy Hospital in 1983 after over 30 years as head nurse. She was devoted to her patients and sought opportunities to update her skills. Rita was an active member of St. Patrick's Parish and its Women's Council. She served for many years as extraordinary minister of the Eucharist and visitor to the sick at a local nursing home. She was a member of the Madigan Memorial Hospital Alumni Association and was an honorary member of the Mercy Alumni Association. She was a past member of the American Nurses Association. Rita remained close to her family and was warmly welcomed into their homes. She enjoyed watching the children grow. She lived for many years with her sister Christina and her family. She made a home for her father after her mother's death. She moved to 75 State Street in 2002. She was an avid reader and enjoyed traveling to Europe, Ireland, Canada, Mexico and throughout the United States. She frequently visited and traveled with her sister Bernadette. She was predeceased by her sisters Marion Savard, Gertrude Conant, Teresa Hansen, Sr. Mary Luanus, RSM (Agnes) and brother Louis. She is survived by her brother Albert and wife Rowena of Benedicta, sister Christina Heskett of Portland and sister Bernadette Hunt of Auburn, Calif.; and numerous nieces and nephews and their families. Visiting hours will be held from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 23, at Conroy-Tully Crawford Funeral Home, 172 State St., Portland. Prayers will be recited on Thursday, Sept. 24, at 10:15 a.m. at the funeral home; followed by an 11 a.m. concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial at St. Patrick's Church, 1342 Congress St., Portland. Interment will follow at St. Benedict's Cemetery, Benedicta, at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 25. Online condolences may be expressed at www.ctcrawford.com. In lieu of flowers, donations in Rita's name may be made to: The Sisters of Mercy Retirement Fund 605 Stevens Ave. Portland, Maine 04103 Rita Lucille Qualey

Mary Ellen Qualey McAvoy Obituary

  Bangor Daily News Thursday, January 27, 1955 page 11

 Mrs. Mary Ellen McAvoy
 Benedicta, January 26 - Mrs. Mary Ellen McAvoy, 42, died Tuesday At a Island Falls hospital after a brief illness. She was born August 19, 1912, daughter of Albert Jay and Elizabeth (Gormley) Qualey. Mrs. McAvoy is survived by her husband, Everett; four sons, Albert of Norfork Virginia, Everett Junior Michael and Martin all of Benedicta; four daughters Mrs. in Cunningham, Ms. Mary Ellen McAvoy, Ms. Louise and Mrs. Esther Agnes McAvoy, all of Benedicta; three sisters, Mrs. Austin Gilbert of New Canaan, Connecticut, Mrs. Elizabeth Cignatta of Baltimore, Maryland, and sister Mary Agnes of St. Joseph's convent of Portland; one brother, Joseph Qualey of New Canaan Connecticut; many nieces and nephews. Remains are at the residence where friends may call until time of funeral. Funeral services will be held Friday morning at nine o'clock in St. Benedict Catholic Church with the Rev. Leo White, pastor, officiating burial will be in St. Benedict Cemetery in the spring.

Martha Qualey Willey Obituary

  Portland Press Herald August 25, 1993 P. 7B

 Martha E Willey
 employed by Francine Shoe Co., Norway

 Harrison - Martha E Willey, 55, died Monday a Lewiston nursing home after a long illness.  She was born in Casco, a daughter of Martin and Persis Nutting Qualey, attended schools in Harrison and Bridgton, and graduated from Bridgton High School in 1956. Mrs. Willey had been employed by Francine Shoe Co. in Norway.  Her husband, Stanley E Wiley Sr., died in 1977.  Surviving are a son, Stanley E. Wiley Jr., a daughter, Terri L Wiley, both of Harrison; two brothers, Reginald Qualey of Lymington and Joseph Qualey of Naples; three sisters, Sarah Gilkey and Mabel Heino, both of Harrison, and Theresa Heino of Waterford. A graveside service will be held at 1 PM Thursday and Oakdale Cemetery, Otisfield.  Arrangements are by Raymond-Wentworth Funeral Home, Bridgton.

Jean Qualey Meinders Obituary

    Jean Meinders: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice

 Bangor Daily News (ME) - Tuesday, November 5, 2013
 Deceased Name: Jean Meinders
 NEW VIRGINIA, IOWA - Jean Meinders passed away in the company of her family Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013, at the age of 62.
 Jean dedicated her life to service as a mother, Army Reservist, and a Registered Nurse. She was constantly caring for other people and bettering herself. She was the Manager at Unity Point Eye Laser Surgery Center.
 Jean is survived by her husband, Rob; sons, Jason and Erin; Erin's wife, Samantha Meinders; grandchildren, Dylan and Noah Meinders; and sisters, Rose Rush, Celeste Pare, and Beth Young. She was predeceased by her parents, Herbert and Veronica Qualey; and brother, Charles Qualey.
 A Mass of Christian burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, at St. Benedict's Catholic Church, Benedicta, with Father Joel Cyr celebrant. Interment will be in the St. Benedict's Cemetery. Arrangements by Bowers Funeral Home, Island Falls.
 Copyright (c) 2013 Bangor Daily News

Harold Stephen Qualey Obituary

    Harold Qualey Norwalk

Harold Qualey, 76, of 15 Rising Road, husband of Elizabeth Rush Qualey, died Monday in Norwalk Hospital.  Born on Oct. 31, 1914 in Benedicta, ME Mr. Qualey was the son of the late Andrew and Elizabeth Rush Qualey.  Mr. Qualey was a WW II veteran of the U.S. Army Signal Corps and was a retired foreman for Southern New England Telephone Co. In addition to his wife, Mr. Qualey is survived by a son, Robert Qualey of Ridgefield; two daughters, Diane Qualey of Bridgeport and Barbara Dorenzo of Upton, Mass.; five brothers, Arthur Qualey, Frank Qualey, George Qualey, Robert Qualey, and Gilbert Qualey, all of Maine; four sisters, Hazel Qualey of Stamford, and Nora Schaffer, Margaret MacAvoy and Catherine St. John, all of Maine; two grandchildren.  Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Matthew's Church on Scribner Avenue.  Interment will follow in St. John Cemetery on Richards Avenue.  Friends may call from 2 to 4  and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Franklin Hoyt Funeral Home, 199 Main St., New Canaan

Gilbert John Qualey Obituary

   
 Bangor Daily News February 22, 1993 Edition

 GILBERT JOHN QUALEY ROCKY HILL, CONN. and BENEDICTA -- Gilbert John Qualey, 74, died Feb. 20, 1993, at a Rocky Hill, Conn. nursing home. He was born Feb. 28, 1919 , in Benedicta, the son of Andrew and Elizabeth (Rush) Qualey. He was a resident of Old Saybrook for 34 years and was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He is survived by four sister, Hazel Qualey of Stamford, Conn., Nora Schafer of New Britain, Conn., Catherine St. Peter of Millinocket and Margaret McAvoy of Benedicta; four brothers, Francis and George, both of Benedicta, Arthur and Robert, both of Sherman Mills; many nieces, nephews and cousins; Friends may call at the Bowers Funeral Home, Sherman, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Benedict's Catholic Church in Benedicta with the Rev. Richard McLaughlin officiating. Spring burial will be in St. Benedict's Cemetery, Benedicta.

Gertrude Qualey Conant Obituary

  Portland Press Herald Monday, September 20, 1993 P. 5B

 Gertrude A Conant teacher, once helped run potato farm

 Gertrude A Conant, a retired schoolteacher, died Sunday at a local nursing home after a long illness. Mrs. Conant, who had lived on Whitney Avenue and 330 Forest Ave. was 84.  She was born in Benedicta, in Aroostook County, a daughter of Lewis H. and Flora E McDonald Qualey. Mrs. Conant attended Benedicta schools and was a graduate of the Normal School in Presque Isle.  The Normal School provided a two-year certificate that enables her to teach school while pursuing her four year degree.  Mrs. Conant began her teaching career in 1929 in Limestone and taught there for about five years. After her marriage to John S Conant, she left her teaching to raise a family.  The Conants had five daughters. "She was devoted to her family." Said a daughter, Luann Archer of Scarborough. "She left teaching to be with her family." The Conants were potato farmers in Fort Fairfield, and her duties included farm chores and looking after workers who labored on their farm.  "There were good years, but a lot of lean years, too." her daughter said.  "My parents loved Aroostook County, but there were many difficult years."  Mrs. Conant returned to teaching in 1957, teaching third grade in Fort Fairfield.  At age 65, she received a degree in elementary education at the University of Maine in Presque Isle. She retired in 1976. Mrs. Conant enjoyed reading and traveling. She spent many winters in Florida visiting daughters who had relocated there.  After her retirement, Mr. and Mrs. Conant moved to Portland.  Her daughter said a primary reason was to be closer to medical care. "She had cancer for many years, " her daughter said. "It was a very long battle, and during these years she had four different kinds. " But she never gave up. She said that where there was a will, there was a way. She rose to all the challenges of fighting the disease, and though she sometimes was discouraged, she never quit." Mrs. Conant was a member of the Maine Teachers Association.  She was a communicant of St. Patrick's Church, a member of its Woman's Council and was a Eucharistic Minister. She had been a member of the Daughter's of Isabella in Fort Fairfield . Mr. Conant died in 1981. Mrs. Conant is also survived by four other daughters , Carol M Conant of Orlando, FLa, Salley Dolley of Belize, Central America, Elaine Henris of Winter Park, Fla., and Mary Marquis of Pinnelas Park, Fla.; six sisters, Marion Savard, Sister Mary Luanus, R.S.M., Rita Qualey and Christine Heskett, all of Portland, Teresa Hansen of Bangor and Bernadette Hunt of Auburn, Calif.; a brother, Albert Qualey of Benedicta; 12 grandchildren, a great grandchild, and many nieces and nephews. Prayers will be recited at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday at the Conroy - Tully Funeral Home, 172 State Street followed by a funeral Mass at 11 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church.  Burial will be in the family lot in St. Denis Cemetery, Fort Fairfield.

George Benedict Qualey Obituary

  Bangor Daily News Friday, June 7, 2002 P. B7

 Sister Mary Agnes Qualey
 Portland - Sister Mary Agnes Qualey, RSM (nee Evangeline Rita), 86, died Thursday morning, June 6, 2002, at her home, St. Joseph's Convent, Stevens Avenue, Portland.  She was born in Benedicta, the daughter of Albert and Mary Gormley Qualey. The unexpected death of both parents, within one week, left five children, ages 1 1/2 years to nine years, to be cared for.  It was their Uncle Will Qualey who offered to care for the children and run their farm.  Sister always said that it was from her Uncle Will that she developed the deep desire to care for children.  As a Sister of Mercy, she could fulfill this desire.  Sister Mary Agnes was a graduate of St. Benedict's High School, Benedicta.  After entering the Sisters of Mercy in 1937, Sister attended St. Joseph's College and received a bachelor's degree in education. Sister served in several diocesan parochial schools, including St. Mary's, Biddeford, St. Mary's, Calais, where she was principal, St. Mary's, Houlton, St. Joseph's and St. Dominic's, Portland. Sister also ministered for a long time in the field of religious education in Brownsville Junction and was Superior of St. Michael's Home in Bangor. Within her religious community, Sister servedas Directress of Temporary Professed in was elected for a term in leadership as First Counselor in 1967. Upon retirement from active ministry, Sister generously contributed to work within the Motherhouse, assisting for a time as the bakery cook where her culinary skill shown and directed the Motherhouse clolding supply for the needy.  Sister Mary Agnes in 1997 celebrated her diamond Jubilee as a Sister of Mercy.  While illness in her later years prevented her from active ministry, Sister continued to remain attentive to the mission of the Sisters of Mercy through prayer, reading and conversation with those in active ministry.  Two brothers, James and Joseph; and one sister, Mary Ellen McAvoy, predeceased her.  She is survived by two sisters, Dora Gilbert, New Canaan, Connecticut and Elizabeth Cignatta, Baltimore, Maryland; a sister-in-law, Agatha Qualey of Connecticut; several nieces, nephews and cousins, and her Religious Community, the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, Portland.  Visiting hours will be held Sunday from 2 - 4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at St. Joseph's Convent, 605 Stevens Ave., where the wake service will be conducted at 7 PM.  A celebrated Mass of Christian Burial will be said 4:30 p.m. Monday, June 10, 2002, at St. Joseph's Convent Chapel, with the most, Michael Richard Cote, D.D., Auxiliary Bishop of Portland as principal celebrant. Interment will be 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, at New Calvary Cemetery, South Portland.  Arrangements are by Jones, Rich and Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford Street Portland

Evangeline Rita Qualey otherwise known as Sister Mary Agnes Qualey Obituary

  Bangor Daily News Friday, June 7, 2002 P. B7

 Sister Mary Agnes Qualey

 Portland - Sister Mary Agnes Qualey, RSM (nee Evangeline Rita), 86, died Thursday morning, June 6, 2002, at her home, St. Joseph's Convent, Stevens Avenue, Portland.  She was born in Benedicta, the daughter of Albert and Mary Gormley Qualey. The unexpected death of both parents, within one week, left five children, ages 1 1/2 years to nine years, to be cared for.  It was their Uncle Will Qualey who offered to care for the children and run their farm.  Sister always said that it was from her Uncle Will that she developed the deep desire to care for children.  As a Sister of Mercy, she could fulfill this desire.  Sister Mary Agnes was a graduate of St. Benedict's High School, Benedicta.  After entering the Sisters of Mercy in 1937, Sister attended St. Joseph's College and received a bachelor's degree in education. Sister served in several diocesan parochial schools, including St. Mary's, Biddeford, St. Mary's, Calais, where she was principal, St. Mary's, Houlton, St. Joseph's and St. Dominic's, Portland. Sister also ministered for a long time in the field of religious education in Brownsville Junction and was Superior of St. Michael's Home in Bangor. Within her religious community, Sister servedas Directress of Temporary Professed in was elected for a term in leadership as First Counselor in 1967. Upon retirement from active ministry, Sister generously contributed to work within the Motherhouse, assisting for a time as the bakery cook where her culinary skill shown and directed the Motherhouse clolding supply for the needy.  Sister Mary Agnes in 1997 celebrated her diamond Jubilee as a Sister of Mercy.  While illness in her later years prevented her from active ministry, Sister continued to remain attentive to the mission of the Sisters of Mercy through prayer, reading and conversation with those in active ministry.  Two brothers, James and Joseph; and one sister, Mary Ellen McAvoy, predeceased her.  She is survived by two sisters, Dora Gilbert, New Canaan, Connecticut and Elizabeth Cignatta, Baltimore, Maryland; a sister-in-law, Agatha Qualey of Connecticut; several nieces, nephews and cousins, and her Religious Community, the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, Portland.  Visiting hours will be held Sunday from 2 - 4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at St. Joseph's Convent, 605 Stevens Ave., where the wake service will be conducted at 7 PM.  A celebrated Mass of Christian Burial will be said 4:30 p.m. Monday, June 10, 2002, at St. Joseph's Convent Chapel, with the most, Michael Richard Cote, D.D., Auxiliary Bishop of Portland as principal celebrant. Interment will be 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, at New Calvary Cemetery, South Portland.  Arrangements are by Jones, Rich and Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford Street Portland

Edward T Qualey Obituary

  Bangor Daily News Thursday, January 15, 1970 page 20

 Edward Qualey

 Benedicta - Edward T Qualey, 58, died Tuesday at an Island Falls hospital after a long illness. He was born at Benedicta, April 8, 1911, the son of Charles and Mary (McAvoy) Qualey. Qualey is survived by two sisters, Mrs. John (Ruth) Powers of Cambridge, in Ms. Margaret Qualey of Benedicta; two nieces and several cousins. Friends may call at the residence in Benedicta anytime Thursday afternoon and evening. Funeral mass will be Friday at 10 AM at St. Benedict Catholic Church here with the Rev. Leonard Frechette, pastor, officiating. Spring burial will be in the family lot in St. Benedict Cemetery at Benedicta.

Dorothy Qualey Obituary

Bangor Daily News Mar. 14, 1964 P. 5

Sister Mary Qualey
Benedicta - Sister Mary Benedict Qualey, 61, died Saturday at a Houlton hospital after a short illness.  She was born at Benedicta, Aug. 25, 1902, the daughter of Charles and Mary (McAvoy) Qualey.  She was a member of the Sisters of Mercy of Portland.  She was a teacher in the parochial schools of Calais, Bangor, Bath, Old Town, Lewiston, Westbrook and Portland.  She is survived by a brother, Edward Qualey of Woburn, Mass; three sisters, Miss Margaret Qualey of Benedicta, Mrs. Mary Brewer of Presque Isle and Mrs. Ruth Powers of Cambridge, Mass., and two nieces.  A High Mass of Requiem will be celebrated Monday at 9 a.m. at St. Benedict's Catholic Church at Benedicta by the Rev. John Anderson, pastor.  Interment will be in the family lot at St. Benedict's Cemetery.

Charles S. Qualey Gone too Soon as the result of the frigid weather in Maine.

    Benedicta man found frozen to death in snow
 


 By Wayne L. Brown, BDN Staff

  This story was published on Jan. 16, 2002 on Page A1 in all editions of the Bangor Daily News




 BENEDICTA - A disabled man whose pickup truck became stuck in deep snow in his driveway froze to death sometime late Sunday or early Monday as he tried to walk back to his home.
 
 Charles S. Qualey, 53, was found less than 25 feet from his mobile home on the Benedicta Road shortly after 10 a.m. Monday by a neighbor who had come to offer his help in getting Qualey’s truck out of the snow.
 
 Qualey lived alone and had a disability that required him to use two canes to walk.
 
 He last was seen sometime between 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. Sunday by his sister as he drove by her house, Aroostook County Sheriff’s Deputy Rudy Levesque said Tuesday.
 
 The next morning, a neighbor saw Qualey’s truck off the driveway and stuck in the snow.
 
 The man was going to Qualey’s trailer when he saw something sticking out of the snow. He brushed it off and discovered it was the body of Qualey on his back.
 
 Levesque said it appeared that after Qualey’s truck got stuck, he attempted to walk to his trailer. While doing so he apparently either slipped or lost one of the two canes he needed, fell and could not get up.
 
 His body was found 162 feet from the truck, the deputy said.
 
 There were no signs of anything out of the ordinary that would lead police to suspect foul play, Levesque said.
 
 A local medical examiner attributed Qualey’s death to hypothermia

Andrew Francis Qualey Obituary

    Bangor Daily News February 1, 1955 Edition P. 16

 ANDREW F. QUALEY
 BENEDICTA - Jan. 31 - Andrew Francis Qualey , 74 died Saturday after a long illness. He was born in Benedicta February 27, 1880, son of Edward and Mary (Palmer) Qualey. Mr. Qualey is survived by his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth (Rush) Qualey; seven sons, Herbert, Francis, Arthur, George, and Robert, all of Benedicta, Harold of Norwalk, Conn., and Gilbert of New Canaan, Conn., five daughters, Miss Hazel Qualey of New Canaan, Conn., Miss Nora Qualey of Hartford, Conn., Mrs. Katherine St. Peter of Millinocket, Mrs. Irene McAvoy and Mrs. Margaret McAvoy, both of Benedicta; a brother, Lewis Qualey of Benedicta; one sister, Mrs. Rose Shannon of Prentiss; 30 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.          

Albert John Qualey Obituary

 Bangor Daily News
 Albert John Qualey
 BENEDICTA - Albert John Qualey, 88, passed away June 11, 2012. He was born Aug. 20, 1923, to Lewis and Flora (MacDonald) Qualey. He was a lifelong resident of Benedicta. Al grew up in a family of nine and was a parishioner of St. Benedict's Parish. He married Rowena Humphrey, whom he called "Coke," Jan. 3, 1949. In his youth he spent two seasons in Florida and on one trip helped paint the Orange Bowl, but his life's work was in Benedicta. While he had been a potato farmer, truck driver and papermaker, Al's favorite job was as caretaker of the family's farm and memories. Having lived on the Pond Road for 89 years, Al loved being a Qualey from Benedicta. He shared the things he loved with his family and friends: pie from apples in the orchard next to the house, pictures of earlier generations and a roaring fire in the Wash Room. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 63 years, Rowena (Humphrey) Qualey; his children and daughters-in-law, Alec and Mona Qualey of Benedicta, Patrick and Lynn Qualey of Rochester, N.H., and Dorothy (Qualey) Brooks of Island Falls; his grandchildren, Elizabeth Erickson of Lebanon, Joshua Qualey of Benedicta, Benjamin Qualey of Lisbon, Caleb Qualey of Portland, Lucas Qualey of Bangor, Martin Qualey of Sherman, Adam Qualey of Millinocket, Michael Qualey of Houlton and Dustin Brooks of Portland; his great-granddaughters, Abby, Sidney, Olivia, Grace and Josie; and sisters, Christina Heskett of Portland and Bernadette Hunt of California and Oregon. He was predeceased by his parents; his beloved son, Michael Qualey; his baby daughter, Janet; and six siblings, Marion Savard, Gertrude Conant, Teresa Hansen, Sister Mary Luanus "Agnes" Qualey, Louis Qualey and Rita Qualey. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 13, and 9-11 a.m. Thursday at St. Benedict's Church, Benedicta, where a Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. with Father Joel Cyr, celebrant. Interment will be at St. Benedict's Cemetery. For an online memory book and to leave condolences, please visit www.bowersfuneral.com.

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