LINCOLN – Ernest E. Ireland, 83, died Sept. 3, 2004, at a Howland health-care facility. He was born in Woodville, Oct. 8, 1920, the son of William and Annie (Chesley) Ireland. Ernest grew up in Woodville. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. After the war, he worked as a millwright at Lincoln Pulp and Paper for more than 40 years. He was an avid outdoors man, enjoying hunting, fishing and snowmobiling. He also loved watching the Red Sox. He is survived by a brother, Robert Ireland; four sisters, Leona Murchison, Charlotte Marsh, Elsie Crabtree and Helen Murchison; several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by six brothers, Charles, Walter, Roscoe, Edwin, Ralph and Nathan Ireland; and a sister, Irene Gordon. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2004, at the Woodville Cemetery with Bill Chesley officiating. There will be a gathering at Mike and Tracy Fleming’s home after the service. Those who wish may donate in his memory to the Ronald McDonald House, 654 State St., Bangor, ME 04401. Arrangements with Clay Funeral Home, 7 Lee Rd., Lincoln. For an online register book please visit www.clayfuneralhome.com.
ERNEST E. IRELAND
