KENDUSKEAG – Grayson David Wentworth, infant son of Christopher and Erika (Rose) Wentworth, died peacefully in his Daddy’s arms May 12, 2006. He was born April 23, 2006. Grayson was so brave and fought so hard, but God needed him for something more. He touched so many people in his short life, and he will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by his parents Chris and Erika; grandparents, Grayson Wentworth and special friend, Jeri-Lyn Shoro, David and Cheri Rose, and Barbara and Dale Wallace; several aunts, uncles, cousins; and great-grandparents, Philip and Gloria Ketch. He was predeceased by a brother or sister who was also taken before his or her time. A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Monday, May 15, at the Kenduskeag Village Cemetery, with the Rev. William Preble, assistant pastor of the Charleston Pentecostal Church, officiating. Arrangements in the care of Brookings-Smith, Bangor. Gifts in his memory may be sent to the Eastern Maine Charities, NICU, Eastern Maine Medical Center, P.O. Box 404, Bangor, ME 04402-0404 or a donation to the family. A special thanks to Dr. Leigh Bretta, Dr. Murray Lebouitz and to all the wonderful doctors, nurses, and support staff in the EMMC NICU, where Grayson spent his short time with us. Also many thanks to our family and friends who supported us and prayed for us. Grayson, our hearts are broken, and our arms will forever ache to hold you again. We have comfort knowing that you are with the Lord in Heaven. You are our most precious angel. We are so proud of you. Your tiny body may not have been able to fight your illness, but you’ve won the real battle. Jeremiah 29:11 – For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
GRAYSON DAVID WENTWORTH
