DEXTER – Bruce Alton Drake, 68, went to be with the Lord Dec. 18, 2005. He was born Nov. 8, 1937, at Dover-Foxcroft, a son of Bruce F. and Marie (Morin) Drake. He was a graduate of Foxcroft Academy and entered the Air Force at the age of 17, retiring after 23 years as a computer operator. Bruce was manager for Superior Fence Company for seven years and was employed by Crosby & Neal for three years, retiring this summer due to failing health. He was a member of the Chadbourne-Merrill Post No. 29 American Legion of Dover-Foxcroft and the Guilford Center Baptist Church. Bruce also attended the First Free Baptist Church in Dexter. He is survived by his wife, Sunnie (Easler) Drake of Dexter; a son, Patrick of Boonesboro, Md.; a daughter, Tess Anderson of Hudson; two stepsons, Kirt Lorom of Dexter and Lee Lorom of Anchorage, Alaska; a brother, Frank Drake of Crystal Falls; a sister, Mina Quirk of Ohio; 10 grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many friends. At his request, there will be no public visitation. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 22, at Crosby & Neal, 61 Main St., Dexter, with the Rev. Will Walters officiating. Spring interment will be at the Dow Cemetery, East Dover. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1 Main St., Suite 300, Topsham, ME 04086. For more information or to sign an online guest book go to www.crosbyneal.com
BRUCE A. DRAKE
