Obituaries were reported for Willine Twombly, 84, of Standish, Maine, Esther Cavalieri, 79, of North Attleboro, Lucille Zwicker, 91, of Norton, Gerald Dugan, 79, of North Attleboro, Robert Aucoin Sr., 75, of Foxboro, Barbara Jean Zuzick, 48, of Oakland, Calif., Flora Mitchener of Attleboro, Ann Kane, 77, of Ft. Pierce, Fla., and Edna Lyon, 83, of Norton.

Willine Twombly, 84

STANDISH, MAINE - Mrs. Willine Twombly, 84, of Standish, Maine, died Sunday, May 4, 2008 at Cobb Memorial Hospital in Royston, Ga., where she was visiting with her daughter Bonilyn.

She was born May 23, 1923 in Freedom, N.H., the daughter of the late William and Ethel Perkins of Eaton Center. She was a graduate of Kennett High School in Conway, N.H., Class of 1942.

Willine's philosophy of life was "Where there is a will, there is a way." She emulated this by hard work and sheer determination. Willine and Al moved to their family farm in Standish in 1950.

Willine was an active leader with the Bonny Eagle Beavers 4-H club from the early 1950s through the late 1960s. She taught sewing, canning, gardening, gun safety, and many other useful skills to the youth of Standish. She was a natural teacher, spending years as a Sunday School teacher at Buxton Methodist Church in Chicopee, Maine.

In the early 1960s, she began her formal education at Gorham State Teachers College. Willine raised seven children, gardened, harvested crops, and worked full time, while pursuing her formal education. It took seven years to complete her bachelor's of science degree in special education. She taught at the Cerebral Palsy Center in Portland, Maine. She continued her education, receiving a master's degree as a reading specialist. She taught in the Sanford School District and taught children to read at White Rock School in Gorham, Maine.

She always sought more education and personal enhancement. She became a lay leader in the Methodist church. Willine and her husband Al were active in the church community. Where she saw a need, "they" would lend a helping hand. She had a kind and generous spirit that touched many people's lives.

Using her talents of sewing, baking and gardening, she raised funds for special church projects. Annually, she baked thousands of cookies for the Christmas bazaar. It was important to her that people had plenty of food. She raised money to donate to the Heifer Project; she started the food ministry program at the School Street Methodist Church in Gorham. She also served as a board member of the Eunice Frye Home in Portland.

She was an avid gardener and had a passion for flowers. During the summer, she arranged bouquets for several churches and weddings. She enjoyed spending time with her large extended family, as well as quilting and reading.

She was predeceased by Albion Twombly, her husband of 63 years, and a son, Bruce Wayne, whose body was donated to Tufts Medical Center in 1967.

Survivors include two sons, Timothy and his wife Linda of Nashua, N.H., and Terry and his wife Andrea of Attleboro; four daughters: Rebecca Rogers and her husband Raymond of Standish, Roxann Twombly and Kobi of Standish, Bonilyn Rand and her husband Robert of Bowman, Ga. and Kristin Brooks and her husband Stephen of Colebrook, N.H.; two sisters, Nathalie and her husband Edward of Hendersonville, N.C. and Mary Grey of Conway, N.H.; her sisters-in-law, Rita Botting of Madison, N.H., Faith Twombly of Chatham, and Marie Twombly of Belfast, Maine; and a brother-in-law, James Twombly of Tamworth, N.H. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Please join family and friends in a celebration of Willine's life Saturday, May 17 at 2 p.m. at Cressey Street United Methodist Church in Gorham, Maine, followed by a graveside service at Maplewood Cemetery in Standish. A reception will follow at her home.

Esther Cavalieri, 79 NORTH ATTLEBORO - Esther Mae (Cameron) Cavalieri, 79, of Elm Street, North Attleboro, died on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 11, 2008 at her residence surrounded by the love and affection of her family.

She was the beloved wife of the late Anthony F. "Tony" Cavalieri Sr., former founder, owner and operator of the Patsy Cavalieri & Sons Construction Company from 1946 to 1997, to whom she was married on Oct. 22, 1945 and who died on Oct. 13, 2002.

Born in Barth, Miss., on Feb. 14, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Calvin and Dora (Noble) Cameron. She later moved to North Attleboro, where she remained a resident for most of her life.

She leaves joyous memories to her adoring family as a caring wife, dedicated mother and nurturing grandmother and great-grandmother. Her time was spent with great joy as a wonderful homemaker to her family as well as assisting the family business, Patsy Cavalieri & Sons Construction Company as a clerk for 55 years.

Mrs. Cavalieri was a member of St. Mary's Church in North Attleboro.

Purchasing and redecorating vacation homes were of great interest to her, as well as decorating her own home. Her favorite pastimes included sewing, crocheting and knitting. She also enjoyed accomplishing puzzles and adored the sight of the ocean at the beach. But her most treasured moments were times spent with her family.

She leaves four children: Steven F. Cavalieri of Plainville, Anthony F. Cavalieri Jr. of Warwick, R.I., Gregory F. Cavalieri of Attleboro and Beth Ann Cavalieri of Pawtucket; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was the mother of the late Paul D. Cavalieri, and the sister of Horace Cameron, Earl Cameron, Alvin Cameron and Luke Cameron.

Relatives and friends are cordially invited to visitation on Wednesday, May 14 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Memorial Chapel of the Dyer-lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Ave. (exit 5 off I-95 N or S, go right at end of ramp, 3/4 mile on left), Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro.

Relatives and friends are cordially invited to the funeral services on Thursday, May 15 at 8:45 a.m. from the Memorial Chapel of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Ave. (exit 5 off I-95 N or S, go right at end of ramp, funeral home 3/4 mile on the left), Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Mary's Church, Park Street, North Attleboro, with the Rev. David A. Costa, pastor, officiating.

Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Attleboro Falls.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Mrs. Cavalieri's name may be made to the Community VNA Hospice Care, 10 Emory St., Attleboro, MA 02703.

To send the family a written expression of sympathy, please visit an online guest book at www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Ave., Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro, 508-695-0200.

Lucille Zwicker, 91

NORTON - Lucille A. (Clapp) Zwicker, 91, a lifelong resident of Norton, died on Sunday, May 11, 2008 at the Epoch Senior Care Center in Norton. She was the beloved wife of the late Howard L. Zwicker, who passed away on Dec. 6, 1997.

Born on Clapp Street in Norton on July 29, 1916, she was a daughter of the late Alfred W. and Ethel M. (Innes) Clapp.

The home she grew up in was built by her father in 1908. She lived at the family homestead until 1951, and in 1963, the home became the present Norton Memorial Funeral Home. Lucille still remained a lifelong resident of Clapp Street, which bears her family name.

Lucille was educated in the Norton public schools and was a 1933 graduate of Norton High School. She went on to become a 1937 graduate of Wheaton College.

Mrs. Zwicker taught in the Norton public schools from 1937 to 1945. In 1955, after starting a family, she resumed teaching of English in Plainville and Norton public schools, until retiring in 1974 after 28 years of service.

She was a member and clerk of the Congregational Parish in Norton (Unitarian), the first church established in Norton in 1710. Her other memberships included the Norton Grange, of which she was a member for over 75 years and served as a past master. She was a former member of the Norton School Committee, was a member of the National Education Association, the Bristol County Retired Teachers Association and was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, an international organization of women educators.

A true New Englander, Lucille was always interested in town affairs and was a strong supporter of maintaining the many features of town history. A member of the Norton Historical Society, she had also served for 25 years as a member of the Norton Historic District. Mrs. Zwicker also served for over 50 years as a director of the Daggett-Crandall-Newcomb Home in Norton.

She was a member of several national and local antique car clubs, and along with her husband, son and daughter-in-law had participated in many activities with regards to antique cars, and in 1971 she and her husband appeared with one of their vintage automobiles in the filming of "The Great Gatsby" in Newport, R.I. Her other interests included reading and spending time with her loving family.

She is survived by her very devoted son, Dean A. Zwicker and his wife Patricia of Norton; her loving niece, Lydia J. Fales-Tatro of Norton; her lifelong friend, Natalie Gorczyca; and numerous cousins and other nieces and nephews.

She was the sister of the late Charles M. Clapp, Alfred Avery Clapp, Marion E. Fales and Eileen A. Clapp.

Funeral services, to which relatives and friends are cordially invited, will be held on Thursday, May 15 at 10 a.m. at the Norton Memorial Funeral Home, 19 Clapp St. (off Route 140, Taunton Avenue), Norton. Burial will follow in the Norton Center Cemetery, Norton.

Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, May 14 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Norton Memorial Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Lucille's memory may be made to the Unitarian Church of Norton, 13 Pleasant St., Norton, MA 02766.

For additional information, please visit www.nortonmemorial.com.

Gerald Dugan, 79

NORTH ATTLEBORO - Gerald F. Dugan, 79, died at home surrounded by the comfort of his loving family on Sunday, May 11, 2008. Gerald was the son of the late M. Madalaine Dugan.

Gerald was born on May 11, 1929 in Braintree.

Gerald proudly served his country in the U.S. Army.

He was employed as a lineman at the North Attleboro Electric Department for 32 years.

Gerald loved to tinker and could fix anything. He enjoyed helping friends and fishing with his grandchildren. He also enjoyed playing cards with his Sunday morning card group.

He was the loving husband of Patricia Ann Dugan; the beloved father of David S. Dugan and his wife Irene of North Carolina; the brother of Jane Roche of Nantucket, Jayne Wagstaff of Falmouth, the Rev. Jay T. Maddock of Taunton, and the late James Maddock, John Maddock and Paul Maddock; the adoring grandfather of Thomas, James, Kellie and Alyson; and the great-grandfather of Jared.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend calling hours on Thursday, May 15 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Roberts and Sons Funeral Home, 30 South St., Foxboro.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, May 16 at 11 a.m. at St. Mark's Church, North Attleboro, with U.S. Army military honors.

For additional information, please call 508-543-5471. To light a special candle in his memory, please visit our Web site at www.robertsandsonsfuneral.com.

Donations in Gerald's memory may be made to Caritas Good Samaritan Hospice, 3 Edgewater Drive, Norwood, MA 02062.

Barbara Jean (B.J.) Zuzick, 48

OAKLAND, CALIF. - Barbara Jean "B.J." Zuzick, an Oakland, Calif., resident, passed away unexpectedly from a heart attack on Saturday, May 3, 2008.

B.J. was born in Milford, Conn., and raised in Walpole. She was a graduate of the University of Massachusetts. After graduation, B.J. moved to California and resided happily in the San Francisco Bay Area ever since.

B.J. was a computer consultant who worked in several firms in the Bay Area, earning respect and friendships wherever she went.

B.J. easily made new close friends while cherishing her old friends. Everyone who met B.J. wanted to spend more time with her, enjoying her vibrancy, kind heart and gift for telling a good anecdote.

B.J. lived life to the fullest and never wasted a minute of it. She enjoyed traveling, hiking, biking and playing with her dog, Rocky. She also loved music and especially music festivals like Reggae on the River. B.J. was blessed with a close family and many friends who loved her.

B.J. is survived by her father and stepmother, Paul and Joan Zuzick, and her sister and brother-in-law, Kathy and Rick Mallett, all of Attleboro; her brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Deborah Zuzick of Plainville; her sister, Karen and her aunt Barbara (Aunt "B") of Brockton; her nieces and nephews, Timothy, Todd, Jeffrey, Richelle, Kati Rae, Brian, Christopher and Paige; her grandniece, Delilah and grandnephew Liam, as well as two stepsisters, Hollie and Dianne; and two step-nephews, T.J. and Matthew.

B.J. leaves behind numerous friends and a beloved family. Her humor, generosity and kindness touched us and enriched all our lives. She will be missed and always remembered.

Memorial services will be held Friday, May 16 at 11 a.m. at St. John's Evangelist Church, corner of North Main Street and Peck Street, Attleboro.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Humane Society in your local area.

Robert Aucoin Sr., 75

FOXBORO - Robert R. Aucoin Sr., 75, died Sunday, May 11, 2008 at his home surrounded by the comfort of his loving family. He was the son of the late Delphin and Elizabeth Aucoin.

Bob was born on July 12, 1932 in Waltham. He was a graduate of Waltham High School, Class of 1950.

He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War.

He and his wife Joan were married at St. Agnes Church in Arlington on Oct. 29, 1955.

Bob worked for the American Can Company in Needham for 22 years as a mechanic. He retired in July 1997 as a shipper for Texas Instruments of Attleboro.

He was a member of the Foxboro VFW and was a former Little League, hockey and Pop Warner football coach in Foxboro. He was an avid bowler and loved to work on cars.

He was the beloved husband of Joan M. (Hanrahan) Aucoin; the loving father of Robert R. Aucoin Jr. and his wife Elizabeth, and Michele and her husband Robert Cutler, all of Foxboro, Jack Aucoin and his wife Linda of South Attleboro, Michael Aucoin and his wife Joan of Plainville, and Suzanne and her husband Michael Reardon of Attleboro; and the brother of William Aucoin of Waltham, Edward Aucoin of Florida, Mary Forman of California and the late Ralph Aucoin. He was the adoring grandfather of Christopher Cutler, Emily Aucoin, Jenna Cutler, Steven Aucoin, Jake Aucoin, Michael Reardon, Matthew Aucoin, Kristen Aucoin, Shawn Reardon, Patrick Aucoin and Brandon Aucoin.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend calling hours on Wednesday, May 14 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Roberts and Sons Funeral Home, 30 South St., Foxboro.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, May 15 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, Carpenter Street, Foxboro. Interment will follow at Knollwood Memorial Park, Canton, with U.S. Air Force honors.

For additional information, please call 508-543-5471. To light a special candle in his memory, please visit our Web site at www.robertsandsonsfuneral.com.

Donations in Bob's memory may be made to SNCARC - Family Autism Center, 789 Clap Board Tree St., Westwood, MA 02090.

Flora Mitchener

ATTLEBORO - Flora B. (Yates) Mitchener of Attleboro, formerly of Saugus, died on Sunday, May 4, 2008.

Born in Everett, she was the beloved wife of the late Barton W.; and the mother of Joan C. Loring of Georgia, Donald of Maine, and the late Barbara.

She is predeceased by three siblings.

She is also survived by seven grandchildren: James, Joseph and William Loring, Susan McBrayer, and Kimberly, Rebecca and Joshua Mitchener; and eight great-grandchildren.

A funeral was held from the Salvatore Rocco & Sons Funeral Home, 331 Main St., Everett on Thursday, May 8. A prayer service was held in the funeral home. Relatives and friends were invited. Visiting hours were held Wednesday, May 7. Interment was in Glenwood Cemetery, Everett.

Rocco-Carr-Henderson Funeral Service, 1-877-71-ROCCO, www.RoccoFuneralHomes.com.

Ann Kane, 77

FT. PIERCE, FLA. - Ann V. (Jackson) Kane, 77, of Ft. Pierce, Fla., died on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at home. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph P. Kane, who passed away on Dec. 7, 2002.

Born in Taunton on Aug. 28, 1930, she was a daughter of the late David F. Jackson Sr. and Thelma (Nickerson) Jackson.

Ann grew up in Greenfield and was educated in the Greenfield public schools.

Mrs. Jackson had worked for the International Telephone and Telegraph Co. in New Jersey; after 35 years of faithful service she retired as the executive assistant to the company's president.

She had made her home in Florida for the past six years and was formerly of Westwood, N.J., and Mansfield.

She was the sister of the late David F. Jackson Jr., who passed away in 2002, and was the aunt of the late David C. Jackson, who passed away in 2001.

Surviving is her sister-in-law, Hilda A. (Bernardo) Jackson of Hingham, as well as many cousins.

Her funeral Mass, to which relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend, will be celebrated on Friday, May 16 at 10:30 a.m. in St. Mary's Church, 330 Pratt St. (Route 106), Mansfield. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Mansfield.

Visitation will be held prior to the funeral Mass on Friday beginning at 9 a.m. at the Sherman & Jackson Funeral Home, 55 North Main St., Mansfield.

For additional information, please visit www.shermanjackson.com.

Edna Lyon, 83

NORTON - Mrs. Edna A. (Gray) Lyon of Norton died Feb. 8, 2008 at her daughter's residence following a lengthy illness. She was the wife of the late Oswald E. Lyon.

She was born 83 years ago in Scotland, the daughter of the late Thomas Gray and Catherine (Lowe) Gray-Roberge. She had been a United States resident for most of her life.

Mrs Lyon enjoyed ballroom dancing, knitting and needlework, traveling, was a master bridge player and had many friends worldwide.

She leaves two sons, Roy A. Lyon and his wife Noella of San Diego, Calif., and Dale M. Lyon and his wife Annette of Lakeforest, Calif.; one daughter, Kathryn M. Danforth and her husband Paul of Norton; one brother, T. McKenzie Gray of Cape Cod; five grandchildren: Hana-Rose Dufresne and Jenna Dufresne, both of Rehoboth, and Mairead Pratt, Haleigh Danforth and Shaelyn Danforth, all of Norton; and many nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Lyon was also the sister of the late Herbert Gray of Scotland.

A celebration of her life will be held Friday, May 16 at 6 p.m. at the Florence Hayward Sweet House, Peck Street, Attleboro. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.

Expressions of sympathy in her memory may be made to either Community VNA Hospice, 10 Emory St., Attleboro, MA 02703, or to the San Diego Hospice and Palliative Care, 4311 Third Ave., San Diego, CA 92103-1407.

The Riendeau-Mulvey Funeral Home of Taunton is assisting Mrs. Lyon's family with the arrangements. For online guestbook and obituary information, please visit www.r-mfh.com.