(Payson) Doucette passed away on December 21
Faye was the second daughter of 10 children born to Merrill W
(Moody) Payson and raised on Riverdale Stock Farm on Vaughns Neck in Warren
Graduating from Warren High School in 1950 with honors
she was active in most school functions – playing softball and basketball; then often walking five miles home after games
and became a caretaker to her younger siblings
a trait that she carried throughout her long life
During summer vacation and after graduating she worked several jobs: as a waitress
Faye worked at Tibbetts Industries (for 17 years)
she decided to change her path of life and took a CNA course
This led her to work for Home Health & Nursing Homes
and always looked forward to going to work
She found she was very fond of the elderly people; often she would say “If only I knew their lives before their deaths and not read it in the obituary.” After working in the nursing field for 40 years she retired
only because of her failing health; fully retiring at age 80
Over the years she was voted CNA of the month several times
She was recognized by the State of Maine Health Association for a report she did while working at Camden Health Care
She was always a caregiver and she found joy in making sure those around her were taken care of; from her own siblings
Eventually providing loving hospice care in her home for her mother in law
For 35 years she raised and sold flowers by the roadside at her home
as well as home-grown raspberries and Christmas wreaths; spending the earned money on her children
and later she bought savings bonds for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren
Faye provided endless acts of community and volunteering
hats and mittens; and braiding rugs to give away
She once made over 500 knit dolls for missionaries to give to children in Africa and other foreign countries
She married LeForest Doucette in 1951 (actually it was July 4
then moving to Rockport where they lived for 45 years
For 32 years they vacationed in Georgia at Tybee Island
Six of the years they took grandchildren with them until all 6 had been to Tybee Island
Twice they took all six grandchildren to Canada and Quebec for a week
She was active in school functions while her children were in school
She and a friend made candied apples which were sold at school carnivals to raise money for playground equipment at the West Street School right after it was built
She was a Den mother in Cub Scouts where they hiked
visited lots of places in and around the State Capitol
She was active in the Republican Party for many years
She was a ballot clerk in Rockport and Warren
She got a gold embossed invitation to President Reagan's Inauguration in Washington D.C
She had the opportunity to shake President Ford’s hand in Augusta
Senator who summered in Camden for two years
which she said was fun as he couldn’t sleep well and they would watch C-SPAN and he’d tell her all about the lives of many senators
She was a member of the Payson Park Committee in Warren
and worked hard with others to keep it nice
She was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Camden
often driving them to appointments; which kept her busy
She was predeceased by her parents; husband
Gayle (Taylor) O'brien; son-in-law Fred O’brien; and grandson Craig Doucette
and William “Joe” Doniel; and 13 great-grandchildren
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MI -- Oakland County prosecutors charged 12-year veteran Troy Police Officer Candace LaForest with driving under the influence with a blood-alcohol level greater than .17
A $1,000 bond was set during her arraignment Tuesday
The case has been transferred from Troy to Novi's 52nd District Court to avoid any possible conflict of interest in the officer's jurisdiction
Troy police pulled Laorest over after observing her strike the median curb twice on eastbound Big Beaver Road about 12:30 a.m
declined a breathalyzer and officers obtained a search warrant authorizing a blood test be conducted
State police forensic analysts determined LeForest had a blood-alcohol content of .27
three times the maximum allowed while driving in Michigan
A blood-alcohol level above .17 percent qualifies as "super drunk." Under Michigan's Super Drunk law
penalties increase from up to 93 to 180 days of possible jail time and nearly doubles the cost of court fines
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in her home surrounded by her loving family
Her number one priority in life was her family
She enjoyed family gatherings at her home and was happiest when she was cooking and serving them family meals
all from Berwick; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a niece and many nephews
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June 28 at Evergreen Cemetery in Berwick at a time that will be announced during calling hours and on our website
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South Korean media outlet Naver reported that BTS' Taehyung donated 200 million KRW to wildfire victims and firefighters
100 million KRW of V's donations will be used for emergency relief efforts and rehabilitation assistance for victims in wildfire-stricken areas
The other half will go towards the recovery and improved care given to firefighters who worked rigorously to put out the fires and rescue citizens on the scene
BTS' Taehyung also sent a message addressing the victims
Netizens appreciated BTS' Taehyung's act of charity to help the victims
his fans inundated the internet with praises for the idol
Many other fans lauded BTS' Taehyung for making donations
While one said the singer is truly admirable
others stated that the Winter Ahead singer is a "purest soul."
Some said BTS' Taehyung is kind and sincere
while others highlighted how he also contributed some part for the brave firefighters
is currently carrying out his compulsory military duties
The Layover maker was enlisted in the military in December 2023
They are both likely to be discharged sometime in June 2025
Additionally, Jungkook
and SUGA are also performing their respective military duties
They will also reunite in June this year after completion of their terms
Besides V, other members of BTS made significant contributions to wildfire victims. j-hope
Jungkook gave one billion KRW for the cause
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