WASHBURN – Arthur L. Easler, 61, died Friday afternoon July 30, 2004, at his residence after a long illness. He was born Dec. 13, 1942, at Washburn, the son of Miles and Helen (Carman) Easler. He had a short military career, most of his life he worked in steel construction. He is survived by his life partner, Jeanette Ayotte of Westfield; two stepchildren, Kenneth Ayotte of Presque Isle and Terry Craig of Waterford; two sons, James and Troy Ayotte, both of Presque Isle; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. He was one of 14 siblings and is also survived by his father, Miles Easler; six brothers, Duane “Alfred,” Gerald, Roger, Harold, Dale, and Earl Scott Easler; five sisters, Lavina Corey, Janice Brooks, Mary Easler, Beth Thibodeau, and Margaret Hartsgrove. He was predeceased by his mother, Helen; a sister, Joyce Howlett; and a brother, Willard Easler. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday at Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, 30 Church St., Presque Isle, with the Rev. Kenneth Fox officiating. Friends may call 12 noon until time of service at the funeral home. Interment will be on Wednesday at Crouseville Cemetery, Crouseville.
ARTHUR L. EASLER
