GREENBUSH – Edwin Will-ard Twitchell, 79, died July 28, 2006, surrounded by his loving family at his residence. He was born Oct. 16, 1926, a son of Harry and Blanche Twitchell. Edwin enjoyed gardening, picking berries; special times with his grandchildren and was always ready for a good joke. He was employed by the Sate Highway Department for 31 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Hattie B. Twitchell; four children, Billy and Debra Twitchell, Roxanne C. Twitchell, Rosemary L. Twitchell and Arthur and Robin Twitchell, all of Greenbush; five grandchildren, Mary and Bill Thomas, Amanda and Tedd Williams, Kevin W. Twitchell and fiance, Mariah Marceron, Jessica L. Twitchell, Joshua H. Twitchell; nine great-grandchildren, Austin, Earl, Dennis, Andrew, Matthew, Noah, Devin, Faith and Bethany; four sisters, Marguerite “Rita” Willis, Mary and Donald Flatt, Geraldine “Jean” Rollins and Joan Johnston; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents; a sister, Winifred E. Twitchell; and a brother, Walter F. Twitchell. A graveside service will be conducted 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Greenbush Cemetery, Route 2, Greenbush, with Pastor Carl R. Smith officiating. Immediately after the service there will be a celebration of life gathering at Billy Twitchell’s home, 941 Main Rd., Greenbush. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Eastern Maine, P.O. Box 404, Bangor, ME 04402-0404. Arrangements by Birmingham Funeral Home, 438 Main St., Old Town. www.birminghamfuneralhome.com
EDWIN WILLARD TWITCHELL
