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HALL Islesboro - Maynard J. Hall, 85, from Islesboro, passed away Wednesday, August 30, after a brief battle with cancer. Maynard was born August 29, 1938, to Jeff Hall and Margie Richards in Belfast, Maine. He was a middle brother in a large family with many siblings. In 1957 he married Priscilla Leach from Islesboro, with whom he shared his four children, Joe, Pam, Tim and Kim. In 1966 Maynard married Marie Coombs with whom he spent twenty years and remained lifelong friends. In 2000 he married Lydia (Wise) Hicks of North Carolina, and spent his golden years traveling with her between Maine, North Carolina, and Florida.
In the late fifties, Maynard joined the Navy and served aboard the submarine USS Dogfish where he served his country. After he left the service, Maynard made his home on Islesboro, where he spent many years working as a Master Plumber and building homes around the island. Despite "retiring" and spending his winters in warmer climates, Maynard always returned to the island where he could be found tearing things up in his beloved "trackhoe" and building and renovating houses.
If there was anything Maynard loved more than his family and friends, it was Sprague's beach. If he was not out on the water, lobstering, fishing or just enjoying the day, he was onshore, clamming or quahogging. His family will always cherish the "quahog tides" spent with him, that are without a doubt the best at Sprague's; second only to the sunsets.
Maynard leaves behind his four children and their spouses, Joe and Alcinda Hall, Pam Hall, Tim and Dee Hall, and Kim Hall; as well as 13 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and many friends that feel like family.
A family service will be held at a later date. Please remember Maynard the next time you pause for a sunset at Sprague's Beach.
SHULER Bill Shuler is known for his faith, generosity, love, charm, and indomitable spirit. To know Bill is to love him. His sparkling blue eyes that always hold a twinkle and his penchant for quirky idioms will certainly be missed. William Herron Shuler was born in Nashville on June 7, 1953 to Cecil Moran and Sarah Dorcas Shuler as the middle child, with his two brothers Jim (Diana) and Bob (Ronnie) surviving him. Memories of life on his grandparents’ farm were constant companions for the rest of his life, which he affectionately shared with his loved ones. After a brief period of time in Salt Lake City, Bill enlisted in the US Navy and would quip that his short stature led to his assignment to the submarine service. Around this time, Bill’s sons Paul Edward (deceased shortly after birth), and later Christian Moran were born. Bill and Chris share blue eyes and the ability to elucidate on many topics. After graduating from Tennessee Technological University with a Bachelor’s in History, Bill became a Vice President for Diversified Storage Systems. He was known for his mechanical prowess and traveled throughout his career. The mechanical side of his mind was always active and Bill’s fascination with planes, trains, and automobiles lasted his whole life. It was at a charity event that he asked out the love of his life, Carolyn Burnett-Shuler. They were together for a wonderful 3 years of dating, married on February 12, 2022, and enjoyed a blissful year and a half of marriage. They formed a large happy family that includes Christian Shuler, Paul Apisa, Luke Apisa, and Christy Apisa. Bill loved his family dearly and they love him deeply and he will be missed beyond measure. Anyone who met Bill in the past 5 years heard of his deep love for Carolyn. Together they lived in Lakeland, Florida and went on many adventures. They were members of Highlands Church of Christ, patrons of the Polk Museum of Art, supporters of Parker Street Ministries, and traveled to visit family and friends across the country. Bill knew what he loved and was a regular at several local restaurants. In retirement, he enjoyed golfing with his brother, cooking for his family, and being with those he loved. With a total of 8, Bill fostered a love for dogs for many years and was known as a friend to all canine companions throughout his life. His gentle way and caring spirit complemented his generosity to all. While it is impossible to fully describe all of the people whose lives Bill touched and to convey the number of people who will deeply miss him; this loving, funny, faithful, generous man has left an indelible mark on the hearts of those who knew him. We love you and miss you so much. A celebration of life memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 9th at 10:30am at the Highlands Church of Christ, 5730 Lakeland Hughlands Road, Lakeland, FL, 33813 The service will be live-streamed via the Highland Church of Christ YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@highlandschurchofchrist9903/streams)
WALTERS Ryan James Walters has passed from this life in San Diego where he was living. Ryan was born in March 1982 in Fort Smith. He attended Fort Smith schools throughout and graduated from Southside in 2000. Ryan was a proud veteran of the US Navy as an advanced nuclear technician and sailor on the Trident submarine U.S.S. Louisiana. Ryan was an outstanding soccer player and remained passionate about the game, along with playing chess, and our Arkansas Razorbacks. He is survived by his father, R J Walters, and his sister, Molly Clark, both of Fort Smith. Ryan was proceeded in death by his mother, Margaret Deahl. A memorial service for Ryan will be held at the National Cemetery in Fort Smith on Friday, September 15th, at 11 a.m.
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