TRAPNELL, William Colston

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• Education: Attended Virginia Military Institute, Class of 1927
• Education: 1927, Virginia Military Institute

William married BARTLETT, Elsa Parma on 1 Sep 1931 in New York, NY. Elsa (daughter of BARTLETT, Oliver Perry and GRISWOLD, Harriet) was born on 4 Mar 1904 in Danielson, CT; died on 2 Jan 1989 in Portland, ME, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Obituary: From the Lincoln County News: Nancy Trapnell Holmes Jan. 7, 1934 - March 18, 2017 Nancy Trapnell Holmes, of Boothbay Harbor, passed away peacefully on March 18 in the loving hands of her children at St. Andrews Gregory Wing. Her death comes after a long struggle with various health issues that took her away from her life of love and service. Nancy was born in Glen Ridge, N.J., Jan. 7, 1934, the daughter of William and Elsa Trapnell. She grew up in Ardmore, Penn., where two of her lifelong passions developed: singing and figure skating. She sang in the school chorus and later in church choirs; music and song were always an integral part of her life. Nancy graduated with an associate’s degree in Childhood Education from Stephens College in Columbia, Mo. In 1954, she married Andrew Holmes of Fryeburg and began work as a nursery school teacher in Middletown, Conn. She raised her three children while serving as headmaster’s wife at North Yarmouth Academy, Oak Grove Coburn, and Berwick Academy, plus summers on the staff of Camp Ettowah in Fryeburg. In 1980 she and Andrew parted ways and Nancy moved to Waterville to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming a nurse. She graduated in 1982 with her LPN from Southern Maine Vocational Technical Institute. Nancy then worked at various physician offices and clinics, before becoming a pediatric nurse at Maine Medical Center. She worked at Maine Medical from 1987 through 1996 when she retired, but stayed involved by volunteering on the NICU, the lactation clinic, and the Ronald McDonald House. She also volunteered with “Family Friends,” a foster grandparent program serving families with young children, mostly newborns, with multiple medical needs. Nancy left the Portland area in 2012 and moved to Boothbay Harbor to be closer to her daughter. Life brought her many challenges, but through it all Nancy always tried to live by the “Golden Rule,” treating others as she would have wanted to be treated, which served her well. She was predeceased by brother, William Trapnell. She is survived by her children, Mark and wife Alaine of Keene, N.H., Peter and wife Gayle of South Berwick, and Deborah Holmes Beam and husband Jim of Edgecomb; grandchildren, Christopher Holmes, Melissa Michaud, Robert Holmes, Samantha Beam, and Rebecca Beam Kash and husband Jason; and great-grandchildren, Alivia Michaud, Emily Holmes, Ethan Holmes, and Josephine Jade Holmes. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Laura Vogel NICU Fund Development Office, Maine Medical Center, 22 Bramhall St., Portland, ME 04102. This fund helps support children and families (not medical equipment etc.) in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Maine Medical. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Sun., April 2 at the Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor.
• Occupation: Licensed Practical Nurse

Nancy married HOLMES, Andrew Compton in 1954, and was divorced in 1980. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Obituary: From CentralMaine.com William C. Trapnell Jr.  1938 - 2015 WINSLOW - William C. Trapnell Jr., 76, passed away at Lakewood Continuing Care Center on May 16, 2015, with family by his side. Bill was born on July 5, 1938, in Glen Ridge, N.J., the son of William Colston Trapnell and Elsa Parma Bartlett.  Upon graduation in 1958 from Germantown Academy in Pennsylvania, he enlisted in the ArmyReserves and was honorably discharged in 1964. He also attended York Jr. College in Pennsylvania and Lewis Hotel Training School in Washington, D.C.  From 1967-1982, Bill worked in managerial positions at Lafayette Town House in Portland, Singer Sewing Machine in Augusta, and Laverdiere's Drug Store and Montgomery Ward, both in Waterville. In 1982, he became a driver license examiner with the State of Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles, moving to commercial licenses (CDL) in 1990. After retirement in 1995, he served as the CDL coordinator at the Skowhegan Driving School for several years.  Bill was an avid reader of historical fiction, particularly military history, and had a keen ear for classical music. When he wasn't attending his daughters' sporting and musical events, or enjoying cookouts at camp with his family, he could always be found reading a book. Bill had an understated but warm sense of humor, and he equally appreciated quick wit and silly antics. He very much enjoyed reading up on politics and current events in the United States and abroad, particularly wherever his daughters travelled. Bill also loved playing cards with friends and travelling with his wife, Cecile. Together they went on regular road trips in New England, Quebec, and the East Coast, as well as a cruise to the Caribbean. He joined his annual Trapnell family reunion at Shrine Mont in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia as often as he could, and was delighted to hear news from his many cousins on the Trapnell side.  Bill was predeceased by his parents, William and Elsa. He is survived by his wife, Cecile (Carter) Trapnell; his daughter Cyndi Trapnell, his daughter Stephanie Trapnell and son-in-law Jesse Blaisdell; his sister Nancy (Trapnell) Holmes; his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law; and many cousins; nieces, nephews; and friends.  Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on May 29, 2015, at Notre Dame Church in Waterville. Burial to be performed at a later date at Maine Veterans' Memorial Cemetery.  Donations can be made in his honor to  American Legion Charities www.legion.org/donate/memorials 1-800-433-3318

Family/Spouse: CARTER, Cecile M.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: STEVENS, Vicki Lee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Alaine. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Gayle. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BEAM, Jim. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Stephanie married BLAISDELL, Jesse [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]