Washburn Memorial Library Memorials & Gifts
2023
Thank you to everyone who has given so generously to our
Memorial Fund. These gifts are listed by year.
2023
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In loving memory of Rosalvo “Ross” Delbert McKenna. Given by Auntie Kate, Uncle Andrew, Carson, and Abby Lou:
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I'll Love you Till the Cows Come Home, by: Kathryn Cristaldi
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Goodnight, Tractor, by: Michelle Robinson
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This Farm is a Family, by: Dan McKernan
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Garden Time, by: Jill McDonald
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First Christmas on the Farm, by: Holly Berry-Byr
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Big Red Barn, by: Margaret Wise Brown
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Farm Friends, by: Jack Redwing
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Thank you Farm, by: Jade Orlando
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A Christmas Wish, by: Beatrix Potter
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A donation was given by Rita Kingsbury of a one-year subscription to:
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The Love of Quilting Magazine
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A memorial donation was given by Rita Kingsbury in loving memory of Jessie & Jeremy Fox:
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The Little Book of Backyard Birdsongs, by Andrea Pinnington
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How to Feed Backyard Birds, by Chris Earley
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Rooty the Rutabaga, by Steven Megson
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Mingo the Flamingo, by Pete Oswald
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A Backyard Birding Adventure: What's in Your Yard? by Kermit Cummings
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Little Book of Woodland Bird Songs, by Caz Buckingham
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Everywhere with You, by Carlie Sorosiak
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Dalmatian in a Digger, by Rebecca Elliot
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A memorial donation was given by Gene & Londa Brown in loving memory of Kay Brown:
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The Guest Book, by Sarah Blake
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Killers of a Certain Age, by Deanna Raybourn
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Encore in Death, by J.D. Robb
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Abandoned in Death, by J.D. Robb
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Secrets in Death, by J.D. Robb
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Echos in Death, by J.D. Robb
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Apprentice in Death, by J.D. Robb
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Golden in Death, by J.D. Robb
A memorial was given by Jackie O'Clair and family in memory of the following:
In memory of Eric Thibodeau:
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A Saucer Full of Secrets, by Pam Henry
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Loki: Where Mischief Lies, by Mackenzi Lee
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Gamora & Nebula: Sisters in Arms, by Mackenzi Lee
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The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches, by Sangu, Mandanna
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In memory of Linda & George Seward:
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Good Dog, Bad Cop, by David Rosenfelt
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In memory of Bob & Gwen Thompson:
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The London Séance Society: A Novel, by Sarah Penner
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In memory of Calvin O'Clair:
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Trust, by Hernan Diaz
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Hello Beautiful: A Novel, by Ann Napolitano
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We All Want Impossible Things, by Catherine Newman
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Construction Site, (Children Goodnight, Goodnight Construction series), by Sherri D. Rinker
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Mediterranean Air Fryer Cookbook, by Joseph S. Baylor
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Maame, by Jessica George
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A generous memorial donation was given by Gene & Londa Brown and Family in loving memory of Kay Brown. The donation granted two raised garden beds and seedlings for the Children's Library outdoor area! It is a wonderful project for the children to enjoy, planting flowers and tomatoes and watching them grow!
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A memorial donation was given by Warrena & Carol Bragg in loving memory of Lucky L. Bragg:
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The Total Outdoorsman Skills & Tools Manual (Field & Stream), Hardcover, by T. Edward Nickens
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A memorial donation was given by Elaine & Billy Churchill in loving memory of Lucky L. Bragg:
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ATVs, Horsepower, by Matt Doeden (Author), Mandy R. Marx (Author)
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A generous donation was given by Jeff McBurnie.
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A memorial donation was given by Mildred Bennett in memory of Rosalvo McKenna:
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Just in Case You Ever Wonder, by Max Lucado
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In the Image of God: A Story of Identity and Value, by Joe Caruso
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A Is for Ark, by Crystal Bowman
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A generous donation was made by Andrea & Nicholas Pesut, Jr. This donation was given towards the Scholastic Book Fair so that children could experience the joy of summer reading!
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A generous memorial was granted by Matthew & Mackenzie McKenna and their loving family. They dedicated a beautiful shelf with a bounty of books to the precious memory of their child, Rosalvo Delbert McKenna. Washburn Memorial Library gives a heartfelt thanks to this family who gave the gift of "Reading with Rosalvo."
A donation by the Washburn Memorial Library Board was given in memory of Laurie Blackstone's Mother, Nancy Langley and her love for gardening:
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We Are the Gardeners, by Joanna Gaines (Children's book, hardcover)
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The Cut Flower Sourcebook: Exceptional perennials and woody plants for cutting, by Rachel Siegfried (Hardcover)
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A donation by the Washburn Memorial Library Board was given in memory of Joyce Blackstone and her appreciation for large print, Amish novels:
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The Bridge to Belle Island, by Cindy & Erin Woodsmall (Large print, hardcover, Christian Historical Fiction)
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A Christmas Haven: An Amish Christmas Romance, by Julie Klassen (Large print, hardcover)
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A book donation was given by The Washburn Rotary Club, Rhoda's Rescue, by Barbara Walsh & Abby Grieg.
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A memorial book was given by Carol White in memory of Rosalvo Delbert McKenna:
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The Newborn Child, by Jackie Morris
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A memorial book was given by The Pierce Girls in memory of Rosalvo Delbert McKenna. Note: "For a special little friend, that we can't wait to meet one day." - Matthew 19:14
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On the Night You Were Born, by Nancy Tillman
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The following books were donated by Natalia Bragg in memory of her father, George Henry Howe, Sr:
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I Felt Awesome, by Moxie
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The Complete Book of Natural & Medicinal Cures, by Prevention Magazine Health Books
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The Complete Book of Essential Oils & Aromatherapy, by Valerie Ann Wormwood
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The following books were donated by Cynthia Churchill, in memory of her dear friend, Sharon Deeves:
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The Secret Recipe of Ella Dove, by Karen Hawkins
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The Five-Star Weekend, by Elin Hilderbrand
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Chickens, Gin, and a Maine Friendship: The Correspondence of E. B. White and Edmund Ware Smith, by E. B. White and Edmund Ware Smith
The following books were donated by Shirley Umphrey in memory of Margaret Allen:
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Poodle Draws Doodles, by Russell Punter
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Flamingo Plays Bingo, by Lesley Sims
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Unicorns in Uniforms, by Russell Punter
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Cockatoos on a Cruise, by Russell Punter
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Yeti Cooks Spaghetti, by Russel Punter
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Trampus and Cara Davis donated a book in memory of Gary Boone in honor of his love for Maine, mountain climbing, nature and geology:
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Maine Mountain Guide: AMC's Quintessential Guide to the Hiking Trails of Maine, Featuring Baxter State Park and Acadia National Park, by Cary Michael Kish
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The following books were donated by Joyce Doody in memory of Snuffy Pinette and his love for fly fishing:
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The Total Fly-Fishing Manual: 307 Essential Skills and Tips, by Joe Cremele
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Fly Fishing Maine: Local Experts on the State's Best Waters, by Bob Mallard
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