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and John Fitzpatrick. I saw Cheryl Derrah reports:
Jana Munroe Cote a couple of The Class of 1983 held its
times this summer. I also run 40th Class Reunion on July
into David Schools, Gloria 8, 2023, at Hidden Spring
Bown Austin, and Diane Winery in Hodgdon. Some
Pryor Winship quite often. of the classmates that were

I have not seen Lisa in town planned to gather
Henderson Mooers in ages on Friday night at Steve
but had the opportunity to Graham’s house for a bonfire,
spend time with her daughter but Mother Nature had other
Lindsay Hovey Stewart ‘05 and plans. Plan B was to go to
her adorable granddaughter The Downunder. We were
Front row: Karen Theriault Woodbury & Shelley London Martin Molly at a wedding reception able to spend some time with
Back row: Nancy Ketch & Diana Duran Grondin
this summer. I also have not Shawn Vantasel and Randy
I am going to miss some, so I saw or spoke with several seen Suzanne Russell for far Nickerson who weren’t able
again, I ask your forgiveness. classmates over the past few too long, but I had a lovely to stay for the gathering on
Lisa Perfitt Swimm lost her months. I see Shelley London visit with her mother Erlene Saturday. They were joined
dad Paul last December. Martin quite frequently and recently. It is nice to make the by Forrest (Flo) Lloyd, Class of
Robin Roy Cox’s mother I know she had a grandson connection however we can. 1984. Allison Baber was in
Violet passed away in August graduate from high school in I know there is more news to Houlton for the summer with
as did Toddy Peabody’s dad June. I have run into Dana share. I will try to gather more her mom and joined us. Pam
Walter “Wally.” Just as we were Jameson a couple of times for the next issue and please Hall and sister, Kelly, (Class of
going to print, we learned and saw Gretchen Prince feel free to share your info 1984) made their way from
that Joann Socoby Gilpin’s Fitzpatrick while shopping with me so I can pass it along. MA to attend the reunion. We
brother-in-law Steve London one day. Honestly, that is Happy Holidays to All! were so excited to see Pam
passed away unexpectedly. often where I see people. after so many years. We are
Additionally, Aimee Good lost We had a great impromptu Take care, so happy to have Steve back
her mom Rachel. Our hearts visit this winter with a few Nancy Ketch, ’82 Class Rep in Maine after spending many
go out to all our classmates classmates at the new Shire years in California.
struggling with loss. Ale House. Shelley London Class of 1983 Editor’s Note: See Class of ’83’s
Several of our classmates Martin, Karen Theriault Kelly Kingsbury Tidd 40th Class Reunion picture in
were out in full force at a Woodbury, and Diana Duran 68 Pleasant Street the reunion section on page 19.
benefit for our dear friend Grondin were all there. Diana Houlton, ME 04730 Karen Gilpin reports:
and classmate Walt Gilpin as and her husband had been (207) 532-4376 Tim and Karen Mailman
he is battling cancer. Among staying in the area during gwtidd@pioneercable.net Gilpin have moved back to
those attending were Patrick the winter. It was wonderful Maine after living in Arizona
Adams, Shelley London to see her after so many Cheryl Derrah for the past 24 years. Bought a
Martin, Karen Theriault years. We had another get 30 Fowle Rd house in Glenburn, Maine.
Woodbury, Bobby Smith, together at the Downunder Bangor, ME 04401
Randy McLaughlin, Lisa with Shelley, Karen and Nancy 947-4718 Kelly Kingsbury Tidd, Cheryl
Perfitt Swimm and I know I Anderson Putnam and we had kcderrah@aol.com Derrah, Roberta McIntosh,
am missing a few others. Walt lots of laughs! I also got to ’83 Class Reps
was at the door greeting every see Paula Lee on a couple of Roberta McIntosh
single person who entered. her visits to town. 1 Abraham Street
We all continue to keep Walt I still talk and text with Cheryl Houlton, ME 04730
in our thoughts and prayers. Coolong Erhart, Odie Gallop 538-1316
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