Maurice F. "Chib" Clukey

DEXTER- Maurice F. "Chib" Clukey, 81, died Jan. 6, 2008, at a Dexter health care facility. He was born Sept. 17, 1926, in Dexter, son of Francis and Juanita (Dulac) Clukey. After Chib graduated from N.H. Fay High School, he served for two years in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He attended Arnold College, Milford, Conn., and Farmington State Teachers College, graduating in 1951 with a Bachelor of Science degree.

At Farmington he participated in intramural programs and varsity basketball and baseball. During his senior year, he was elected president of Kappa Delta Phi fraternity and was also a member of other organizations on campus. After college Chib played semi-pro baseball for two years in Aroostook County and several years in the Dexter area. An avid sports fan, he enjoyed baseball, basketball and the New York Yankees.

He worked for many years as director of the Summer Recreational Program and held different positions in local organizations. He taught grade 6 at Abraham Lincoln School, Bangor, for three years and completed his educational career in Dexter and SAD No. 46, retiring at the age of 57, after 32 years in education as a teacher and principal. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the American Legion. He was taken care of by long time companion and best friend, Marilyn Bolduc of Dexter. He is also survived by nine wonderful stepchildren, 26 grandchildren, three great- grandchildren; and his daughter-in-law, Kathy Clukey of Kennebunk. He was predeceased by his wives, Marilyn (Martin) Clukey and Faith (Skilling) Clukey; his son, Robert Clukey; and a sister, Alma Lessard. Graveside services will be held in the spring at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Dexter.

Kappa Delta Phi Brother Jon Lowery, pledged 1988 at Mu chapter at UMaine Presque Isle, was Killed in Action in Iraq.

He took the lessons he learned as brother, service to God, Country and his fellow man and applied them as service in the Army.

Brother Scott Harriman remembers Brother Lowery's service.

This was Jon's sixth tour in Iraq, including Desert Storm.
I remember when he came home from Desert Storm he drove up to PI and he and I hit the bar.......we just reminisced and talked about old times. He would not talk about Desert Storm in any great detail.
I then took a couple of days off around the 4th of July and went down to his camp on Drews Lake in Houlton and spent 5 days with him while he decompressed from his tour.
He was a good man, a good soldier, and a great Brother!

from bangornews.com

HOULTON, Maine - A 38-year-old soldier with ties to Maine was killed in Iraq on Friday when his unit was attacked by small-arms fire, according to a statement from the U.S. Department of Defense.

Army Sgt. 1st Class Jonathan Allen Lowery, who originally was from Houlton, died in Mosul, Iraq, on Dec. 14 when enemy forces attacked his unit.

Lowery was assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, III Corps, Fort Hood, Texas.

Gov. John Baldacci said he was "saddened" to learn of Lowery’s death Sunday.

"He was a dedicated soldier and a brave man who made a career out of the military," said Baldacci. "He was also a father, a brother and a son. While we honor his memory and his service, we will also keep his family in our prayers as they cope with this terrible loss."

Baldacci added that Lowery’s father resides in Houlton.

David Farmer, the governor’s spokesman, said Sunday afternoon that Baldacci had spoken with Lowery’s father, but the governor’s office was not authorized to give out additional information about the family.

Rep. Michael Michaud and U.S. Sen. Susan Collins also expressed sadness upon hearing of Lowery’s death.

"I am deeply saddened by the death of Sergeant 1st Class Jonathan Lowery who died serving our country in Iraq," Michaud said in a written statement. "He has given the ultimate sacrifice and he will never be forgotten. My prayers are with his family and friends during this very sad time."

Collins offered her condolences to Lowery’s family and friends, saying the 38-year-old "served his country selflessly and his bravery and courage will not be forgotten."

"I join my fellow Mainers in honoring his legacy," she added.

Funeral arrangements had not been announced as of Sunday. Baldacci said flags around the state would be flown at half-staff on the day of Lowery’s funeral.

from sunjournal.com

AUGUSTA (AP) - A career soldier from Houlton has died in Iraq, Gov. John Baldacci said Sunday.

Sgt. 1st Class Jonathan Allen Lowery, 38, was killed Friday in Mosul. Lowery was serving with the 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, III Corps, based in Fort Hood, Texas.

Lowery died of wounds he sustained when enemy forces attacked his unit using small arms fire, said U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe, R-Maine, who joined the other members of Maine's congressional delegation in offering their condolences.

Lowery's father lives in Houlton, Baldacci said. Flags will be ordered flown at half-staff on the day of Lowery's funeral.

"While we honor his memory and his service, we will also keep his family in our prayers as they cope with this terrible loss," Baldacci said.

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Monday, September 10, 2007

Westbrook - Brother of Kappa Delta Phi, Chi Chapter at Southern New Hampshire University, Agustin "Tino" Figueroa, 29, a resident of Allen Aveue in Portland, died early Saturday morning as a result of a motorcycle accident on Warren Avenue.

He was born Oct. 15, 1977, in Hartford, Conn., the son of Tomas and Amneris (Hernandez) Figueroa. Tino was a graduate of Monmouth Academy and continued his education in earning his bachelor's in business administration at New Hampshire College. He was a member of Kappa Delta Phi Fraternity while he was in college, he also held several offices. He was employed by Portland Marketing Group in Portland. He enjoyed playing baseball, he played in Little League, at Monmouth Academy and at New Hampshire College. He also enjoyed playing pool, animals, fishing, skiing and the outdoors.

He is survived by his parents, Tomas and Amneris Figueroa of Monmouth; two brothers, Jose Vega of Monmouth (Brother of Kappa Delta Phi, Lambda Chapter at Husson College), and Tommy Figueroa of Puerto Rico; nieces and nephews, Xavier J. Vega, Rhetta M. Vega and Isaac R. Vega.

He will be sadly missed by his friends and family.

Funeral Arrangements here:
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LEWISTON - Dennis Andrew Counemanche, 60, of Lewiston, passed away peacefully on Oct. 2, at his home in his sunroom, surrounded by his family, after courageously battling leukemia (AML) for the past seven months.

David Yates became a Brother in the early 1950's, back when USM was Gorham State Teacher's
College.

THE VILLAGES, FLA. AND BRIST0L'- David M. Yates, 70, of The Villages, Fla., formerly of Bristol, died Saturday, Sept. 23,2006, after a courageous battle with cancer.

A Maine native, David, was born October 8, 1935, in Round Pond, son of Edmund M. and Alice E. Yates. He attended Portland schools, and excelled in track and basketball while at Portland High.

Rho Brother Dave Farnham passed away unexpectedly this fall. Dave was very active at
Iota, and was instrumental in re-activating the chapter in '96, as well as in the founding ofthe Iota Alumni Association.

We said goodbye to Dave at his funeral on October 27th, with a strong showing of 20
Brothers and several NAS Sisters. Brother murk Tschamler provided a eulogy on behalf
of the Fraternity. Dave's obituary follows:

Brother Dan Morrell suffered a heart attack on 12/12/06 while playing hockey. Dan pledged at Omicron chapter, North Adams State College, during the Fall semester of 1994.