EDDINGTON – Frederick C. Derau Sr., 76, beloved husband, father, brother and papa, passed away May 30, 2008, surrounded by his loving family at his home. Mickey was born Dec. 30, 1931, in Dedham, Mass., the son of Frederick M. and Evelyn (Bickford) Derau. He married his beloved wife, Charlotte (Bryant), Aug. 6, 1954, and together they built their home in Eddington, where they raised their family. Mickey worked at Eastern Fine Paper, Footman’s Dairy, the University of Maine and Brewer High School, where he made many lasting friendships. Mickey was a Korean War veteran, having served his country aboard the GM LSMR 522 from 1950 to 1954. He loved to hunt and fish, and recently shared many stories of his trips to Frank Tardiff’s camp, where many lasting memories were made with his special friends, Frank and Tori Tardiff. Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Charlotte Derau “Princess Pine”; his loving children and their significant others, Susan Derau and Kent Libby and Frederick “Mickey” Derau Jr. and Dennis Hunt. He is also survived by one sister, Marion Touhy of Dedham, Mass., and her daughters, Marion and Martha and their families; a special niece, Ellen Plissey and family of Georgia; “adopted” granddaughter, Terri Boulier “Porkchop”; special “adopted” family, the Bouliers; his wife’s brothers and sisters, several nieces and nephews. Mickey’s family and friends meant the world to him. He was predeceased by his parents; his brother-in-law, Jack Touhy; and his niece, Elizabeth Touhy. The family thanks Hospice of Eastern Maine for their excellent care, support and compassion for Mickey and his family. A special thank you to Connie and Erin. A graveside service will be celebrated 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 4, at Meadowbrook Cem-etery, Route 9, Eddington, with Pastor Roger Tracy officiating. Gifts in Mickey’s memory may be made to Hospice of Eastern Maine, care of Healthcare Charities, P.O. Box 931, Bangor, ME 04402-0931. Arrangements entrusted to Hampden-Gilpatrick Funeral Home, 45 Western Ave., Hampden. Messages of condolence and memories may be shared through www.hampdengilpatrick.com.
FREDERICK C. DERAU SR. ‘MICKEY’
