Ocean Point Column
February 15,2018
By Maryellen Bertrand
The old adage” If you don’t like the weather in New England,
just wait a few minutes” certainly applies this year. The weather has
consistently been erratic; one-day snow and freezing cold temperatures and the
next almost spring-like temperatures with completely melting snow.
Ocean Point has had its share of high winds as well. Mary
Fuller sent pictures of damage to their cottage caused by forceful winds;
fortunately the damage was contained to one side of the exterior.
Exciting news in the Fischer family, Annie (Fischer) and
Matt Berg gave birth to a beautiful baby boy. Lennart (Lenny) Jacob Berg was
born January 30 weighing 9 lbs.4 oz. Annie and Matt are excited to introduce
Lenny to the Ocean Point community this summer! Congratulations to new grandmother
Joan and to Matt’s parents Eric and Claudia.
Unfortunately, the Ocean Point Community has been dealt
another piece of sad news; beloved Ocean Pointer Jim Brown has recently died.
Jim passed away February 2 with his family by his side.
In his early
years Jim served in the Army, graduated from Kent State with both a Bachelor’s
and Masters Degree in Education and met and married his late wife Barbara which
in turn led to his introduction to Ocean Point.
Jim had the
good fortune of spending summers at Ocean Point with Barbara and their 4 children
Betsy, Bob, Barry and Bill for many years. When Jim and Barbara were no longer
able to spend the entire summer, they continued to return for several weeks of
the season.
Jim embodied the spirit of Ocean Point and it’s residents;
he was kind, caring and thoughtful, with a great sense of humor. He loved his
family, church and community.
His dedication and service to the Ocean Point community was
never ending .Not only did Jim serve in the role of MC for the 4th
of July Parade for many years but he also served as President of the Wilson
Chapel for 20 years; and what youngster didn’t learn the game of softball from
Jim Brown? Under his guidance and coaching Jim would be on the mound every
Wednesday evening for kid’s softball, never missing the opportunity to
volunteer his time and talents to the community.
Jim will surely be missed and we offer our condolences to
his daughter Betsy and son in law Bruce, his son Bob and wife Mary, his son
Barry and wife Kim and his son Bill and wife Rhoda and Jim’sgrandchildren:
Nicole, Matthew, CJ, Sara, Carolyn, McKenna, Rio and Kai. A celebration of
Jim’s life will be held on July 8th at the Wilson Memorial Chapel,
Ocean Point Maine. Donations may be made in Jim’s name to the Wilson Memorial
Chapel, Ocean Point Colony Trust or the charity of your choice.
The Cumberland Woodbank recently held their banquet
celebrating 10 years of providing heat to keep Mainers warm. A portion of the
money raised this year was given in memory of Ted Kern who was a longtime
volunteer to the organization; there was a nice picture in the local paper of
John Hankinson and his daughter Audrey who also volunteer for the organization.
“What’s Nude in Boothbay Harbor?” exhibit is currently being
held at Studio 53 Art Gallery with 2 Ocean Pointers participating in the event,
Mary Lou Lazos of Decker Reef Rd. and Dick Alden both have their work on
display at the event.
Belated Happy Birthday to 2 special Ocean Pointers
celebrating their birthday recently, Holly Honor and Lanny Whitehouse, hope you
both enjoyed your special day!
Have a great week!
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