Author: Beth (Purinton) Gamache

Beth Purinton lives in Lisbon Falls, Maine with her husband Jack Gamache. They have two children Loni Beth and Derek. Beth is from South Durham, Maine. She brings her enthusiasm for ancestry research and a local, Maine perspective on each story.
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Re: FYI

 
Sat 12/19/2020 11:44 PM
 

John,

Yes, I’ve thought about being a volunteer for FindAGrave at Hillside.  Unfortunately, there’s a lady in Durham who has posted many of them, and I believe I wouldn’t be able to do that, at least that’s what Earl at the HS has told me.  Not only that, it’s a huge cemetery, one I haven’t walked entirely, and it would take a long time to take all the pictures.  I have all I can do to take family pictures.  I’d love to do it, but I can’t justify doing so at this time.  
Yes, I noticed the 3 graves that need the “Beth” touch.  That, too, will have to wait until Spring.  Not only that, I don’t remember which ones they are.  I’ll need to look at the pictures again and WRITE THEM DOWN!!  My memory isn’t always my best friend!!!
Jack loves popcorn but NOT movies, so that idea is out of the question!
Beth
Sun 12/20/2020 12:21 AM
 
Beth,
 
So, will it be poker or blackjack?  Do you guys play pool? Lol.
 
John, IV
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Re: Merry Christmas

 
Sat 12/26/2020 3:14 PM
 
John, IV,

 
Yes, we had a wonderful celebration on Christmas Eve with our children and 1 grandchild for a total of 5 people.  We have 2 other grandchildren, but they were with their mother’s family.  
 
Surviving a Cuban Christmas sounds barbaric, and I’m sure my stomach couldn’t handle it.  Interesting how different cultures celebrate the Christmas holiday!!  
 
I’m happy to be just a plain ‘ole Mainah’!!!
 
Beth
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Historical Society

Sat 12/5/2020 5:18 PM
John, IV,
I’m forwarding you 4 obits from my friend at the HS.
  • Mary A. Elcik, 87
  • John P. Elcik, 73
  • John P. Elcik, 76
  • Mary Anna Elcik
My friend at the Historical Society is AWESOME!!!
Beth
Dr. John Elcik
Sun 12/6/2020 3:21 AM
I agree! Beth, these obituaries are wonderful additions.  Obituaries are one of the best sources we get for narrative family history. Thank you! And thanks to the mysterious friend. He or she is nameless. Lol.
John. IV
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Re: Ancestry.com DNA Testing


Fri 1/8/2021 5:57 AM
John,

 
I have found DNA results to be confusing at best.  Mine has me linked to people I already know are relatives and many who are distant relatives, sometimes 2-3x removed and more.  It also depends on who has done their DNA. 
 
I was excited at first about the findings, but I’ve recently given up trying to figure out who’s who.  That’s just me.  
 
Good luck with your search. 
 
Beth