MILLINOCKET – Douglas Lewis Farquhar, 83, died peacefully Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007, surrounded by his family at a Bangor health care facility. He was born Aug. 15, 1924, in Millinocket, the son of John “Jack” and Helen (Lewis) Farquhar. Douglas worked at Great Northern Paper Co., Millinocket, for 44 years, retiring without having used any sick time. He was a veteran of World War II, where he served in the Navy on the USS Haraden, DD585 and survived a Japanese kamikaze attack. Douglas enjoyed hunting and fishing with his brothers and nephews at the family camp known as “Mouse Haven.” He was an aviator for 60 years, flying his last flight in June 2007. Douglas is survived by his wife of 62 years, Carrie (Robinson) Farquhar of Millinocket; his son, Douglas Lloyd Farquhar and his wife, Norma, of Ambejejus Lake; two grandchildren, Paul Farquhar and his wife, Pamela, of Millinocket and Julie Mayer and her husband, Daren, of Bangor; four great-grandchildren, Danielle and MacKenzie Michaud, and Sidney and Benjamin Farquhar; two great-stepgrandchildren, D’Anna and Zachary Mayer; a sister, Marjorie Moore; three brothers, John, Donald and Stewart, all of Millinocket; several beloved nieces, nephews and cousins. He will also be sadly missed by his best fishing buddy and brother-in-law, Earl Robinson and his wife, Janet, of Holden. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Gordon “Deed” Farquhar Sr. Friends are invited to visit with the family 3-6 p.m. Tuesday at Lamson Funeral Home, 11 Tamarack St., Millinocket, where funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, with the Rev. Carolyn Bradley officiating. Interment, with military honors will be after at Millinocket Cemetery. Gifts in memory of Douglas may be sent to Katahdin Area Support Group, 10 Field St., Millinocket, ME 04462. Messages of condolence may be expressed at www.lamsonfh.com.
DOUGLAS LEWIS FARQUHAR
