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Elizabeth D “Bette” Davis Gregoire

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Birth	:	9 Apr 1929 Dexter, Penobscot County, Maine, USA
Death	:	14 May 1988 Bangor, Penobscot County, Maine, USA
Burial	:	Rural Grove Cemetery, Dover-Foxcroft, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate	:	45.1794780, -69.2674710
Description	:	Elizabeth D. 'Bette' Gregoire, 59, founder of the International Seaboard Majorette Association, died unexpectedly May 14, 1988, at a Bangor hospital. She was born in Dexter, April 9,1929, daughter of Ralph and Vera (Delano)Davis. She was a graduate of N.H.Fay High School in the class of 1947. Mrs. Gregoire was a baton twirling instructor for many years, starting her first school in 1944. After organizing the Seaboard Majorette Association she actively served as president until 1986 when her daughter, Debrah-Ann Albee took over the position. Mrs. Gregoire required a heart operation early... Read More	Elizabeth D. 'Bette' Gregoire, 59, founder of the International Seaboard Majorette Association, died unexpectedly May 14, 1988, at a Bangor hospital. She was born in Dexter, April 9,1929, daughter of Ralph and Vera (Delano)Davis. She was a graduate of N.H.Fay High School in the class of 1947. Mrs. Gregoire was a baton twirling instructor for many years, starting her first school in 1944. After organizing the Seaboard Majorette Association she actively served as president until 1986 when her daughter, Debrah-Ann Albee took over the position. Mrs. Gregoire required a heart operation early in 1985. The community responded by naming February 1985 a month-long special campaign to raise funds to help finance her anticipated surgery. A total $15,000 was raised through special events and donations. She was a member of the Chadbourne-Merrill Post, American Legion Auxiliary, and St. Thomas Catholic Church. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Galen (Katheryn) Costigan of Dover-Foxcroft and Debrah-Ann Albee of Cape Elizabeth; a stepdaughter, Charlene Finney of Portland; one foster daughter, Nancy Carter of New York City; one grandson, Anthony Costigan of Dover-Foxcroft, and two grand- daughters, Angela Costigan of Dover-Foxcroft, and Damianne Albee of Cape Elizabeth; three stepgranddaughters, Lynn, Donna, and Karen Finney, all of Portland; two brothers, Wendell Davis of Skowhegan and Roger Davis of Dex- ter; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Francis "Frank" Gregoire, on April 14, 1988, and her brother, Keith Davis on March 24, 1988. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Tuesday morning at St. Thomas Catholic Church with the Rev. Marcel Robitaille officiating. Burial was in the family lot in Rural Grove Cemetery. Bangor Daily News 5/1988

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Elizabeth D “Bette” Davis Gregoire's memorial is located at: Rural Grove Cemetery, Dover-Foxcroft, Piscataquis County, USA.
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Elizabeth D “Bette” Davis Gregoire death on 14 May 1988 in Bangor, Penobscot County, Maine, USA
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Latitude: 45.1794780
Longitude: -69.2674710

Family Members:

Parent

Ralph Robert Davis

(1893 - 1967)

Vera May Delano Davis

(1898 - 1961)

Spouse

Frank W. Gregoire

(1910 - 1988)

Siblings

Rodney Ralph Davis

(1930 - 1930)

Keith Delano Davis

(1935 - 1988)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Rural Grove Cemetery
Dover-Foxcroft, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1794780, -69.2674710

2. Gray Cemetery
Dover-Foxcroft, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1813740, -69.2556380

3. Jefferds Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.2027390, -69.2606230

4. Knowlton Mills Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.1575900, -69.2843800

5. Dover Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.1823690, -69.2130780

6. McAllister Cemetery
Dover-Foxcroft, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1455080, -69.2331010

7. Brawn Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.2247850, -69.3040540

8. Guilford Center Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.1939200, -69.3426800

9. Foxcroft Center Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.2208600, -69.2147300

10. Town House Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.1337100, -69.3209400

11. Lee Cemetery
Dover-Foxcroft, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.2000000, -69.1871700

12. Village Cemetery
Sangerville, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1684800, -69.3598330

13. East Dover Cemetery
Dover-Foxcroft, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1841960, -69.1651150

14. Bailey Cemetery
Sangerville, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1048600, -69.2729000

15. Isaac Royal Farm Cemetery
Dover-Foxcroft, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1769800, -69.1554800

16. Gilman Cemetery
Sangerville, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.0944000, -69.2684600

17. French’s Mills Cemetery
Sangerville, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.0945200, -69.2956000

18. Parsons Cemetery
Dover-Foxcroft, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.2441300, -69.1822400

19. Elmwood Cemetery
Guilford, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1667700, -69.3923300

20. Lawn Cemetery
Guilford, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1653600, -69.3979500

21. Foss Cemetery
Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1982994, -69.1352997

22. Pine Grove Cemetery
Dover-Foxcroft, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1084330, -69.1768040

23. Bowerbank Cemetery
Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.2710200, -69.2230900

24. Brown Cemetery
Sangerville, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.0950100, -69.3390200