WEST ENFIELD – Franklin Carl Cloukey, 67, beloved husband of Ederle (Ludden) Cloukey, died peacefully at a Bangor hospital, Monday, May 24, 2004, lovingly surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with aplastic anemia. Carl was born Jan. 6, 1937, in West Enfield, the son of Frank and Pearle (McKenney) Cloukey. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Ederle (Ludden) Cloukey of West Enfield; one son, Timothy Cloukey and his wife, Patty, of West Enfield; two daughters, Carlene Cloukey of Bangor, and Jill Smith and her husband, Eric, of Howland; four grandsons, TJ Cloukey, Travis Cloukey and his fianc?e, Alicia Drost, Justin Cloukey and his girlfriend, Jessica Young, and Kevin Levesque; two granddaughters, Jessica Simon, and Krystal Levesque and her boyfriend, TJ Tracy; one sister, Dallas Nash and her husband, Clifford of West Enfield; his mother-in-law, Lucy Ludden of West Enfield; a brother-in-law, Dalton Ludden and his wife, Edwina of Howland; a special cousin, Wayne Clukey and his wife, Ethel Clukey; nieces and nephews; and his loyal and faithful dog, Rocky. He was predeceased by his parents, a brother; Francis Clukey, and his father-in-law, Edmund Ludden. Carl graduated from Howland High School in 1955 after which he attended Husson College. In 1957 he joined the U.S. Army and served his country for two years. As a member of both the Board of Directors for the town of Enfield and the MSAD No. 31 School Board, Carl was always very active in community affairs. He was extremely proud of his work and very dedicated to his job. Carl owned and operated Carl’s Auto Parts for 12 years after managing Darling’s Inc., for more than 25 years. He looked forward to each day and greeted every person with a bright smile on his face. Carl’s smile could certainly light up a room. He was an avid NASCAR fan and his favorite driver was No. 18, Bobby Labonte. He loved sports and enjoyed attending all of his grandchildren’s athletic events. Family barbecues and trips to his camp in Grand Falls were also among his favorite activities. He recently converted to Catholicism and was very devoted to his faith. He was a communicant of St. Leo’s Catholic Church. His family was the single most important thing to him. Carl always gave unconditional love, support, and guidance to his family and friends and for this we are eternally grateful. Visitation will be held 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, May 26, at Clay Funeral Home, 7 Lee Road, Lincoln. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Leo’s Catholic Church, Howland, with Fr. Andre Houle, OMI officiating. Interment will be held immediately following at the West Enfield Cemetery. Donations may be made in Carl’s name to Cancer Care of Maine and left at the funeral home. www.clayfuneralhome.com.
FRANKLIN CARL CLOUKEY
