Marsha W. Planting, Clayton Dean Jones, Stetson Henry Everett
Sep 07, 2025
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Marsha W. Planting
Northeast Harbor
On the evening of Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, Marsha Planting died in the presence of her daughters and husband. Marsha was generous, smart, funny, beautiful, compassionate, devoted to her family, and loved her friends.
Marsha is survived by Charles Scott, her husband of 50 years; daughter Mercer Fannon and husband Francis, and their children, Madeline, Charlotte, and Margaret Phoebe; daughter Hadley Powell and her husband Alexander, and their children Garrett and Aster; sisters Debbe Lopez-Balboa; Catherine Frank and her husband Neil; Belle Gutschick and her husband Scott; and brother Clyde and his wife Diane; and many nieces and nephews.
Marsha was born June 4, 1950, in Bethesda, Md., the daughter of Marshall and Margaret Garrett. She grew up in Chevy Chase, Md., and attended Beauvoir School and graduated from National Cathedral School in 1968. After high school, Marsha graduated from Pine Manor Junior College and Mt. Holyoke College.
Marsha married Scott on June 7, 1975, at the Washington National Cathedral, and they moved to Farmington, Maine, where they lived for 35 years and raised their family in a strong and supportive community. Alongside business partners who became friends, Marsha built two successful downtown businesses: The Calico Patch, a lovely gift shop; and Devaney, Doak, and Garrett Booksellers, a bookstore which is still operational today. Marsha also served on the Farmington Planning Board and Gould Academy’s Board of Trustees in Bethel, Maine. She was active in the life of Fairbanks Union Church and had many friends throughout the community.
In 2010 Marsha and Scott moved to Northeast Harbor, Maine, where she was on the vestry of St. Mary’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church and the board of the Northeast Harbor Library. As in Farmington, Marsha’s home in Northeast Harbor was graced by beautiful gardens. Marsha created a lovely home where her children and grandchildren spent summers. She was an accomplished cook and host. With her grandchildren, Marsha delighted in exploring tidal pools, making blueberry pancake breakfasts, and hiking on trails in Acadia National Park.
Three years ago, diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, Marsha moved to Silverado Memory Care Community in Alexandria, Va., near her daughter Mercer. All the strength of character she possessed in good health was apparent by the kindness she showed to her memory care neighbors and the caregivers who loved her. Marsha brought fun to Silverado with dance parties, jokes, and wisecracks. She was active and engaged in her community until the end of her life. Marsha’s family is deeply grateful to the caregivers and staff at Silverado, and the doctors, nurses, and techs at Virginia Hospital Center for the care and support they gave Marsha.
Marsha gave us so much. She made us laugh. She was honest and saw the world so clearly. She was our mother and grandmother, sister and aunt, our best friend. If you would like to remember Marsha with a gift, in lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Land and Garden Preserve, gardenpreserve.org/donate or the Bar Harbor Food Pantry, barharborfoodpantry.org/give-food-1A
A funeral service is planned for Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, 2 p.m., at Bethlehem Chapel, Washington National Cathedral, followed by a reception at Columbia Country Club, Chevy Chase, Md. A second memorial service is planned in Northeast Harbor, Maine on, Oct. 18, 2025, at 1 p.m. at St. Mary’s by-the-Sea.
Clayton Dean Jones
Mount Desert Island
A Son of the Island
Clayton Dean Jones, 75, of Pretty Marsh, passed away at home on August 26, 2025. Known for his gruff exterior, sharp wit, and deep love for animals and the island he called home, Clayton was a beloved figure to all who knew him.
Born in Northeast Harbor in 1950 to Haline and Dean Jones, Clayton grew up with the sea always within reach. His mother, Haline, worked as a housekeeper in one of the grand summer homes of Northeast Harbor, and his father, Dean, was a skilled cabinetmaker, known for his fine interior finish work at Hinckley. Clayton often spoke fondly of summer days spent playing on the beaches near his mother’s work, or rowing out to Greening Island with his father to lend a hand with carpentry jobs. These memories shaped his love for craftsmanship, nature, and the quiet magic of island life.
For over 30 years, Clayton worked as a caretaker in Pretty Marsh, looking after dozens of homes and properties across Mount Desert Island. More than just a job, caretaking became a way of life — built on loyalty, trust, and the no-nonsense dependability he was known for. He could fix anything and was often described as a man who got things done with quiet skill and directness.
Before becoming a caretaker, Clayton worked for the Town of Mount Desert, where he shared, with characteristic dry humor, harrowing tales of plowing the winding roads of Sargent Drive and Cooksey Drive during fierce winter storms — always with a glint of pride in his eye.
Clayton had a deep respect for history, especially World War II. He spent years lovingly restoring a 1944 Willys Jeep, which he proudly drove in local parades, often giving rides to veterans. He believed in honoring those who served — and did so in both word and deed.
A true lover of animals, Clayton and his wife shared their home with a dozen good dogs over the years and several miniature ponies that became local icons in Pretty Marsh. He was known for going out of his way to help injured wildlife; for many summers, he diligently fed orphaned baby foxes until they were ready to return to the woods.
Clayton carried a treasure trove of island stories and history — from how Northeast Harbor was dredged into the harbor it is today, to the names and lives of those who built the island’s iconic stone bridges. He vividly recalled being driven to Echo Lake by the chauffeur from his mother’s summer house job, spending the day swimming, then being treated to an ice cream cone “as big as your head.”
He loved the sea and was often seen exploring the islands off Bartlett in his Whaler, swapping stories and sharp-witted commentary with lobstermen and fisherman at the landing. In the summertime, he drove his beloved 1953 Ford pickup truck — a vehicle he cherished, not just for its history, but for the conversations it sparked with fellow car lovers.
He was a true character — gruff, yes, but endlessly good-hearted.
Clayton is survived by his wife of 48 years, Joan Jones; his daughters, Alissa (Jones) Wetherbee and her husband Mike; Debra Estep and her children, Luke and Grace; Nancy Estep-Critchett and her husband Chris and daughter Claire; and Art Estep, along with his wife and children. He is also survived by his faithful black lab, Henry.
A memorial and celebration of Clayton’s life will be held in late October. Details will be shared by the family at a later date.
Clayton Dean Jones was truly a son of the island — a man shaped by the rugged beauty of Mount Desert, a life built on joyful memories, hard work, and quiet strength. He leaves behind a legacy of laughter, loyalty, and great heart. He will be deeply missed.
Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com
Stetson Henry Everett
Hancock
Stetson Henry Everett, 83, died unexpectedly on August 28, 2025. Born in Boston, MA on August 23, 1942, the son of Story B and Janet R. (Hersey) Everett.
Stetson graduated from Gardiner High School, Class of 1960. He married Marjorie Jean Abbott and recently celebrated 65 years of marriage in August. Stetson and Marjorie moved to Hancock in 1972 and owned Eastern Seaworm Company for 50 years.
Stet enjoyed many years of traveling with friends and playing golf around the world. He was a long-time member of Bar Harbor Golf Course and Kebo Valley Golf Club.
Stetson is survived by his beloved wife Marjorie (Abbott), his daughter Maureen Tolley and husband David of Kingsport, TN; son Stetson Everett II and wife Pam of Green Bay, WI; son Gregory Everett and wife Michelle of Alexandria, VA; and daughter Shelly Jacoby and husband Blake of Merrimack, NH; sister Crystal Jones of Wiscasset, ME. He is also survived by his grandchildren Richard Everett, Nicole Giordano, Bradlee Rollins, Kayla Poulin, Erika Everett, Gregory Everett II, Story Everett II, Jolie Jacoby, Jordan Jacoby, six (6) great grandchildren and beloved dog Blue. Stetson is preceded in death by his son Christopher Everett, granddaughter Rachel Rollins and sister Mavis Everett.
Stetson’s wishes were for no memorial service. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity.
Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com
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