COOPER – Carleton Samuel Cooper, 81, passed away Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008, after a long illness. He was born May 19, 1926, in Cooper, to the late Samuel Drake and Corice Ella (Creamer) Cooper. Carleton was a lifelong resident of Cooper. He attended Cooper schools and worked in the family blueberry fields until the last few years of his life. Carleton married Lida M. Southard, Sept. 22, 1947. He loved to plow snow, hunt, fish, and spend time telling stories with family and friends. Carleton enjoyed attending as many fairs as he could get to and could always be found at his favorite event, the horse pulls. He especially enjoyed the Blue Hill Fair and attended the Fryeburg Fair faithfully for 29 years. Carleton worked at St. Croix Paper and then Georgia Pacific for a total of 41 years. He was a lifetime member of the Pulp and Paper Makers Union, Local 27, and the Down East Blueberry Co-Operative. Carleton belonged to the Breakneck Mountain ATV Riders and was a member of the Draft Horse and Ox Association. Carleton was predeceased by his beloved wife of 56 years, Lida; and four sisters, Eva Perkins, Effie Scott, Mildred Higgins and Leota Aubrey. Surviving are his son, Gerald C. Cooper and his wife, Sharon, of Alexander; and one grandson, Carleton J. Cooper and friend, Crystal Rousell, of Alexander. Carleton was known to many as the “Greatest Uncle” and was extremely proud to be a great-great-great-great-great-uncle, and leaves behind many special nieces, nephews and friends. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13, at Mays Funeral Home, 26 Church St., Calais. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with Pastor Chip Howell officiating. Burial will be after at Alexander Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Carleton’s memory may be made to Church of the Open Bible, 1222 Airline Road, Alexander, ME 04694. Friends may pay tribute at www.maysfuneralhome.com.
CARLETON S. COOPER
