INDUSTRY – Daniel P. Chandler, 83, of Farmington, died at his camp on Clearwater Lake in Industry Wednesday morning June 2, 2004. He was born May 2, 1921, in Temple, a son of Andrew Jackson and Hester (Prescott) Chandler. He received his education in Strong schools and graduated from the University of Maine, Orono, Class of 1941. He married Beatrice Whitney on Dec. 5, 1943, in Wilton. Dan was employed for many years by the Town of Farmington and when he retired was superintendent of the Farmington Wastewater Treatment Plant. He loved the family camp at Clearwater Lake, where many family reunions were held and many leisurely days were spent. A hard worker, Dan was found on many occasions working the 43-acre parcel of land on the shore of the Sandy River, where the UMF Athletic Fields are located. A not too serious hunter and fisherman, he was most often found tending the campfire and acting as chief cook. Dan was a longtime member and past master of Maine Lodge No. 20 AF & AM of Farmington, a member of Kora Temple and Scottish Rites of Lewiston, an honorary life-member of the Farmington Grange, a life-member of the Farmington Chapter No. 143 O.E.S., and a member of the Pilgrim Com’d’y No.19 and Knights of Templar. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Beatrice “Bea” Chandler of Farmington; three sons, Adrian Chandler and his wife, Marilyn, of New Sharon, Bruce Chandler of Ellsworth and Barry Chandler of Jay; two daughters, Cherrilynn Chandler of Monmouth and Candice Leland and her husband, David, of Abbott; one brother, Colby Chandler and his wife, Jean, of New York state; one sister, Thirza Wass of Southwest Harbor; 12 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Public Masonic graveside services will be conducted 10 a.m. Saturday, June 5, 2004, by Maine Lodge No. 20 AF & AM of Farmington at Riverside Cemetery, Farmington. Family and friends are invited to call 6-8 p.m. Friday at the Wiles Funeral Home, Cremation Service and Remembrance Center, 137 Farmington Falls Road, Farmington. Gifts may be given to the charity of one’s choice.
DANIEL P. CHANDLER
