THEO B. MAY, 95
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Theo B. May
April 8, 1928 - November 23, 2023

https://obituaries.bangordailynews.com/obituary/theo-may-1089095700

Theo May's father, Ted Buswell (Theodore Roosevelt Buswell but known to family as "Pa") was born in the same little town as I was, Milo, Maine. His grandfather, Stewart Buswell, was Milo's last-living Civil War veteran. Pa was very good natured and remarkably photogenic. I like to say that a person could drop a camera on the floor and snap a great picture of Pa. Theo May's mother, Alberta Buswell (Alberta Sprague Buswell, known to family as "Marm") also possessed plentiful good nature. Marm was something of a timeless hipster, working early twentieth century slang, such as "the cat's meow," into contemporary conversations.

According to the Bangor Daily News obituary, Theo May worked for a time at one of Swan's Island's hotspots, Morrison's Restaurant.

Theo May contributed reminiscences to Buswell family and Swan's Island history.

http://www.swansisland.org/simp/At_Work/Entries/2010/5/26_THE_BUSWELL_FAMILY_FARM_-_THEO_MAY.html

Swan's Island has its own historical society.

http://swansisland.mainememory.net/page/2585/display.html

I have posted a link to Etta Morrison's obituary in this hashtag-SwansIsland forum.

It was my good fortune to once meet Leona Buswell (known to family as "Onie") of Swan's Island, who is named in Theo May's obituary; and prominent mention is made of my former sister-in-law, Linda Morrison.

Swan's Island is a heavenly piece of Maine geography.

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ETTA CLARA BUSWELL MORRISON
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https://www.stronghancock.com/obituary/Etta-Morrison

Above is a link to Etta Morrison's obituary. Information came to me that Etta did not want material about her posted online after I wrote a quick comment attached to her obituary. Since the cat is out of the bag, I am posting my comment here:

Alan Lewis

Etta Morrison's most charming quality, to my experience, was her cheerfulness. She was a delight to be around. Morrison's Restaurant on Swan's Island, Maine, served food, of course, but also hospitality. Etta was just the right spirit for the establishment. A devoted and nurturing mother to a large family and an all around wonderful person, she will always be missed.

History-minded Swans Island folk likely will take an interest in this posting. Mertic and Etta Morrison ran quite a diverse and substantial business on Swans Island, from the island community of Atlantic, for many years.

Swans Island and the ferry trip there are beautiful. The island is a place that is well worth visiting.

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IAN TYSON, 89
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After a spell offline, the very first item of any sort that I saw this (Saturday) morning was a message letting me know that Ian Tyson (1933-2022) has died.

By the mid-1960s, I knew Ian and Sylvia by the group's excellent reputation. Then a couple University of Maine friends played me some of the duo’s music.

A man involved with the group spent some summer time on Swan's Island, Maine, and gave a copy of "Best of Ian and Sylvia" to the management of Morrison's Restaurant. The location is no small thing. Paul Metivier, also known by the pseudonym Paul Roberts, wrote the lyrics for the first certified gold country music hit, of World War II vintage, “There’s a Star Spangled Banner Waving Somewhere.” Metivier’s wife was a native of Swan’s Island, where the two eventually settled and operated a store. Anyway, the Morrison’s Restaurant copy of “Best of Ian and Sylvia” fell into my hands; and I instantly became a very big lifelong Ian and Sylvia fan.

It was my very good fortune to hear two Ian and Sylvia bands. The first was a trio, featuring Ian and David Rae on amplified acoustic guitars playing busy double leads. There was never a finer folk power trio. It was a music listening experience beyond belief. The second time featured the most legendary Ian and Sylvia band of them all, the Great Speckled Bird. I lucked out big time!

Ian and Sylvia each were types of heroes to me. I am totally devastated and heartbroken over this news of the death of Ian Tyson. It is like losing a brother. May Ian rest in peace.

Stars in the night like salt on black velvet
The beaches for dreaming of how it could be.....

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