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Alice Dorman Obituary
Alice was born in Hallowell to parents William and Mary (Norton) Woodside. She attended Hallowell schools and graduated from Hallowell High School.
A devoted mother and homemaker, she loved knitting, chair caning and, especially, gardening. While raising five children, she worked for a number of years at the Exeter Town Offices in Exeter, N.H.
In retirement, she was a loving grandmother, always ready to baby-sit or lend a hand, to listen and offer encouragement. Her yearly trip to the Norton Reunion was one of her favorite times and to bring a raspberry pie and to see her family.
Alice was predeceased by her husband, John P. Blake, formerly of Hallowell, in 1949; her second husband, Michael Sherbak, formerly of Lisbon Falls, in 1963; and her last husband, Theodore Dorman, formerly of Exeter, N.H., in 1978; her eldest daughter, Linda (Blake) Forbes; her sister, Francis Burgess; and her brothers, Maurice, William and John Woodside.
Surviving are her children, John P. Blake and his wife, Kathleen, of Nottingham, N.H., and Louisbourg, Nova Scotia, Michael J. Sherbak and his wife, Karen, of Kalamazoo, Mich., Timothy Sherbak and his wife, Dianne, of Stratham, N.H., and Mary Bumstead, of Las Vegas; 11 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and many loving nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to thank her caregivers at Rockingham County Nursing Home, Woodlands of Hallowell and Oak Grove Rehabilitation in Waterville.
A memorial service will be held at 9 a.m. on April 6 at Sacred Heart Church in Hallowell.
In lieu of flowers, please give time and donations to any Alzheimer's studies and research facilities in Alice's name. Arrangements are under the care of Direct Cremation of Maine, 182 Waldo Ave., Belfast.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Alice Dorman
Carmen Stratton
April 5, 2008
To all of Aunt Alices' family and friends,
Aunt Alice was my godmother and I have very fond memories of her from the past. Though I have lived in Virginia for over 30 years, I tried to keep up with where she was was and how she was. John and I are the same age, so I have many fond memories of the family gathering up at Nana's on Chestnut Street and the noise level getting louder and louder as everyone kept on talking! It was always a fun and crazy family gathering. I know John and Kate cared for Alice for some time and I have always had great admiration for them for them doing that. I had gotten to see her in Hallowell the last couple of times I had come to Maine and she still seemed to be the sweet and loving person she was. I know her family was everything to her. May we all remember the wonderful memories we have of her and our other deceased parents. Those 5 Wooside children of Nana's were a great bunch! Her life was a true celebration of happiness and joy! Love, Carmen Woodside Stratton
Gram's fridge. Just about says it all. "Love! Love! Love!"
April 2, 2008
Gram and Alex reading.
April 2, 2008
Baking cookies!!
April 2, 2008
Aaron and Gram. When this was snapped, Aaron was giving a beatiful and touching testimonial about his Gram to about 100 people in the room.
April 2, 2008
Christmas Eve photo with Mike, Tim, Diann, Caileigh, Colby, and Alex
April 2, 2008
Gram with Rachel, Susan, Natalie, and Emma.
April 2, 2008
Gram with Aaron. Gram with Max. Gram with Alex.
April 2, 2008
Random photo from the kitchen of 7 Chestnut St. You never knew who was going to be there but there was certain to be a crowd.
April 2, 2008
Mom and Sherm on a trip to Nova Scotia. Beautiful smile.
April 2, 2008
Gram and Granddaughters Dec-2007
April 1, 2008
Rachel Sherbak
April 1, 2008
I am glad to say that Alice Dorman was my Grandmother and I only hope that I can carry her spirit with me and impart her goodness in my children. I just wish that she could have "brained" me one more time. I am going to miss you Gram.
Tim Sherbak
April 1, 2008
Thanks to everyone for your support. I've posted a few photos in the online photo album this morning. I will post some additional photos later today of Gram being Gram.
Mom on a cruise in the early 80's.
April 1, 2008
Mom with Aunt Norma and Uncle John in Paris. It was the swinging '70's. Not sure who is the 4th person. By my recollection, Mom travelled to England, Ireland, France, The Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Hungary, and Austria.
April 1, 2008
Mom and Uncle Jake. A great photo.
April 1, 2008
Mom with Aunt Grace, Aunt Bub, Uncle Wilkie, Aunt Evelyn, and Priscilla Wilkins.
April 1, 2008
Mom and Ted's wedding day. Bucky and Joan Rowe were best man/maid of honor.
April 1, 2008
Mom and Mike's wedding day. There is an 8mm film transferred to video of this day. It is beautiful.
April 1, 2008
An early family portrait. Phil, Mom, and Linda.
April 1, 2008
Mom and siblings (sans Maurice). Uncle John, Mom, Nana, Aunt Frances, Uncle Bill
April 1, 2008
Summer of '86. Mom and her offspring (all but those yet to be born).
April 1, 2008
A high school portrait
April 1, 2008
Sandra & Dale Rackers
March 31, 2008
Although I have never met Alice, I have the pleasure of knowing her son, Michael Sherbak. He is a dear man, with kind ways. Anyone who can rear a son with those qualities has to have been a dear person.
Maureen Dorman
March 31, 2008
We haven't seen Alice in many years but have thought about her often. Shannon and Greg knew her as "Grammy D". She always came to JoAn's when we were in Exeter to see the kids. We will miss her!
Agnès COPPOLA Segond
March 31, 2008
Send all my friendly and loving thoiughts to John, Kate and John's family, also Alice's friends. Impressed to read all about Alice I knew only through John's & Kate's words. Hard to think you loose your mummy for ever.Think of you very much. Agnès (Valensole, Provence FRANCE)
Mary Jane Young
March 30, 2008
My most cherished moment, was when Gram was my birthing coach 24 years ago when my first son Matthew was born. I can remember the nurses telling her to "stop pushing, that's your grandaughters job. Gram and I laughed many times over that day. Gram will be deeply missed in my life. I am so thankful to have had such a wonderful and caring Grandmother.
Susan Clark
March 30, 2008
My Mom's (Elaine Hargreaves) cousin Alice was a good friend to our family. When we first moved back to Exeter,NH IN 1969,we lived in our travel trailer in her driveway. Years later my Mom was to also live on Washington Street. A kind heart and a beautiful smile.
Walt and Sally Anderson
March 30, 2008
Alice was my godmother and a very special aunt. We have always had a great bond and relationship. My husband, Walt, always told her she was his "favorite aunt" and she would have a smile from ear to ear when he told her that. We will cherish our fond memories of Alice and will miss her dearly.
Peggy Lane
March 30, 2008
My Mom, Dorothy Moody, would like to send prayers to Alice's family. Alice was my Mom best childhood friend, and growing up she shared many funny memories with me. God Bless. Peggy Lane
Kate Blake
March 30, 2008
My favorite memories of Alice are going “thrift” shopping with her. We shared the love of hunting for a bargain, especially clothing. She loved buying purses and costume jewelry and had quite a collection! She especially liked finding clothing or toys for her grandchildren. Alice and I “hit it off” from the moment we met. She was a lovely kind generous woman with a great smile and laugh and I miss her a lot.
- her daughter-in-law Kate
John
March 30, 2008
A brunch gathering for friends and family will be held after the memorial mass on Sunday April 6th at Bill and Liz Burgess' in Augusta. 48 Rodrigue Heights Tel 622-3570 for details
Peggy Lane
March 29, 2008
My Mom has shared many memories of her friend Alice with me over the years. Prayers are with her family
Peggy Lane
March 29, 2008
Alice and I had many fun times growing up together. She will be missed. Sent by Dorothy Moody
Alice Mary Woodside
March 29, 2008
Dave Clark
March 29, 2008
Alice was my mother's (Elaine Norton Clark Hargreaves) cousin. Though I was born in Augusta, much of my younger years was in Newmarket NH, where Alice and her family (in Exeter) were the "closest" relatives I had. She was a warm and loving person and she shall be missed. Alice, God be with you.
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