Chandler Funeral Home

Hiltz, 67, of Turner, died early Thursday afternoon, Jan. 3, 2019, at the Maine Veterans Home, in South Paris.He was born on, June 9, 1951, in Livermore, a son of Wilton Richard and Rena (Castino) Hiltz and attended local schools.A veteran of the U.S. Army, he enlisted in 1968, proudly serving his country, in Vietnam.On, Nov. 10, 1975, he married, Carolyn Austin, in Turner.They made their home in Turner as he worked in maintenance in local manufacturing facilities including Gates Formed Fiber, Maine Poly, Purestat Technologies and Mountain Machine.Richard enjoyed working around the house, his Kubota and golf, but his pride and joy was his family. He had many amazing accomplishments and passions in his life. He was a skilled mechanic that would be willing to discuss his trade with anyone who listened. He used his hands and his brilliant mind to help so many when called upon or when he noticed they needed help. He was a person that would give the shirt off from his back to help others, always with a smile. He and his wife, Carolyn, built their home together from an old farmhouse to the building it is today. The magnitude of the work that he put into his home cannot be stated in writing, as it is too great. He raised his family in this home and was happiest sitting around the dining table for get-togethers and holidays, making jokes and harassing his grandchildren.He and the love of his life, Carolyn were married for 43 years. When he looked at his wife you could see the love he had for her, it was as if they were falling more and more in love as time went on. They, just like any marriage, had trials and tribulations but their love for each other would and will last a lifetime.One of his greatest accomplishments and sources of pride was adopting two children that were in need of a family. He raised them to be respectful, intelligent, and dignified men that also help others. He helped give them tools to become great fathers themselves. He welcomed into his home his granddaught...

She was born in Portland, on May 14, 1929, the daughter of the late, Clinton S. Stuart and the late, Wilma M. Briggs. Jacqueline gradated from Mechanic Falls High School and married Charles Ray Bunker. Together they had one son, Ronald R. Bunker. She was a homemaker for 21 years. In 1968 she went to work for Marcal Paper Mill and worked there, until their closing in 1982. In 1984, she went to work at Oxford marking, then Cornwall Wood Products. She retired in 1987. She enjoyed her home, working in her yard, family, and traveling in their motorhome. Jackie loved going to church, she attended the First United Pentecostal Church, in Lewiston. Both she and her husband agreed that you haven’t been to church until you’ve attended this church.Survivors include her son, Ronald and his wife, Evelyn, of Minot; a granddaughter, Katie Ramsey and her husband, James, their son, Benjamin and two daughters, Madelyn and Allison of Louisiana; a grandson, Charles Bunker, of Lewiston, his children Camren, Ciara and Brandon; one sister, Donna King and her husband, Elliot, of Maryland; several nieces and nephews.She was predeceased by her loving husband, Ray; her brother, Robert Stuart; and her parents.The family wishes to thank the staff in the Clare unit at Clover Manor and Margaret from Hospice for their professional and compassionate care during her stay there.A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, Jan. 11, at the First United Pentecostal Church, 715 College St., in Lewiston, at 2 p.m. A time of visitation will be held one hour prior to the service, from 1-2 p.m., at the church. Interment will be at Gracelawn Memorial Park, in the spring.Arrangements are under the care of Chandler Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 26 W. Dwinal Street, Mechanic Falls. Online condolences may be shared with her family at www.chandlerfunerals.com.In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to theFirst UnitedPentecostal Church,715 College St.,Lewiston, ME 04240.25%50%75%100%150%...