BANGOR and DANFORTH – Curtis “Sock or Soc” Mailman, 81, died a hero Dec. 19, 2004, at the Maine Veterans Home in Bangor, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s and diabetes. He was born July 14, 1923, in Danforth, the son of Archie and Zella (Spinney) Mailman. He was predeceased by his wife of 46 years in 1995, LaVanche “Sitty” (Hayman) Mailman; and one son in 1959, Timothy Searle Mailman. Curtis was a very hard worker. He worked in the woods most of his years driving truck and as a cook for the woodsmen in the camps. He was most proud of his service in World War II. He proudly and bravely served in the U.S. Army as a Technician Fifth Grade in World War II from 1943-1946 in Battery A, 733rd Field Artillery Battalion & 118th Infantry Regiment. He heroically helped liberate Normandy, North France, Rhineland and Central Europe. Curtis was hired at Georgia Pacific in 1963 of which he retired after 25 years of service in 1988. He and LaVanche relocated in Bangor, in 1992. After the death of his wife in 1995 he lived with his daughter in Bangor. He then resided at the Maine Veterans Home in Bangor, due to advancing stages of Alzheimer’s disease and diabetes. He is survived by his nine children, Harold “Rocky” Hayman, Sheila and Bill More, Shauna and Jim Harvey, Barry and Patty Mailman, Peter and Sharon Mailman, Sherry and Ken Williams, Terry Mailman, Keith and Missy Mailman, Sheena and Robert John Stoddard. He has 18 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Curtis was predeceased by one sister, Julia Wetmore of Massachusetts; and three brothers, Horatio “Daig” Mailman, Dellanore “Pop”, Newton “Newt”. He is survived by two sisters, Wauneta “Neat” and Robert and Mary and Eli Lee; and one brother, Roger and wife, Audrey; several nieces, nephews, cousins and special long time friends. Friends may call 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2004, at Clay Funeral Home-Bartlett Chapel, 24 Houlton Road, Danforth. Military Services will be held at graveside in the spring of next year at the Danforth Cemetery. My Dad, My Hero, You have made me and our country very proud! You will be greatly missed. You are my hero today and forever. “You are one of a few good men” In my memory and heart forever and always. I Love You! Sherry (daughter)
CURTIS MAILMAN – AKA ‘SOCK OR SOC’
