Compiled by Rev. Susan Murphy
Beatrice (“Bebe, Bea”) Clark Brown, 101, passed away on July 10, 2025, in Silver Spring, MD after a long illness. She was born in Piqua, Ohio, the second of three daughters of Florence and Horace Clark of Alfred. The three sisters were called “the Clark Girls” and they loved spending time walking, finding shells on Maine beaches and, in later years, playing cards. During the Great Depression, the family moved to Sanford, where their father took a position as the superintendent for the Sanford Water District. Bebe graduated from Sanford High School, and the University of New Hampshire. She married Howard W. Brown, in 1946 and they were married for 62 years. Her beloved husband died in 2014. Bebe built a life both around family and a professional career. Her first job was in the accounting department at Sanford Mills, later a middle school math teacher, a Fortran programmer for General Electric, and a system analyst at a bank. What she enjoyed most was teaching calculus and statistics at Nasson College in Springvale. Her hobbies included volunteering, knitting hats for the Maine Medical Center’s “Hats for Kids with Cancer,” sewing, baking, playing cards, entertaining, walking on the beach, reading and church. She was a member of Daughters of the American Revolution and treasurer of its Exeter, NH, chapter. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Annie Brown (Paul Gawchik), along with Kirsten Enzinger (Larry), their daughter Sandy Sanders (David); Richard M. Moroney, Anne Moroney and Jean Binswanger (Harry); nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A memorial service will be held at the Interfaith Chapel at Leisure World, Silver Spring, MD in late September. Burial service will be held at the Oakdale Cemetery in Sanford in early October. Dates for these services will be confirmed by July 31. https://conroytullywalker.com
Polly Ann Bryant, 76 of Sanford, passed away on July 16, 2025, at Maine Medical Center. She was born in Georgetown, MA, the daughter of Alfred and Carloine (Bevelaqua) Pontbriand. Polly dedicated much of her life to raising her children and caring for others as a stay-at-home mom and babysitter. She could be found watching her shows and yelling at the TV, which brought laughter to those around her. Whether she was crocheting, crafting, or enjoying games with her family, Polly brought warmth and fun. She cherished time spent with her grandchildren and especially adored her great-grandchildren. Her generous heart and joyful spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Polly is preceded in death by a son, Romeo Thompson; her brothers Norman Pontbriand, Richard Pontbriand, Mark Pontbriand; sister-in-law Sandra Pontbriand; brother Ernest Pontbriand and brother-in-law Robert Wasson. Survivors include her children Nelson Thompson and Cindylou Ouellette; brother Melvin Pontbriand; her sisters Carole (Max) George, Jane (Kenneth) Archambault, Jeannette (Kenneth) Adams, and Brenda Wasson; nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and many beloved friends. Services will be held at the Nottingham Cemetery at a later date. https://conroytullywalker.com
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