ROCKPORT – Henry “Hub” Holt Hubbard Jr., 86, died Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2007, surrounded by his loving family, at Pen Bay Medical Center. He was born Oct. 2, 1921, in Bronx, N.Y., the son of Henry Hold Hubbard Sr. and Frances Lett Hubbard. Beginning his senior year in high school, Hub played semi-pro baseball for the Bronx Mohawks until he enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard. He served during World War II from 1942 to 1946. After the service, he attended night school to become a journeyman and, eventually, became a master plumber. He worked for Michael C. Harmony & Sons for many years as superintendent of large projects, including Indian Point Atomic Energy Plant and West Point Academy. Upon moving to Maine in 1970, he was a self-employed plumber and then worked for L.O. Gross & Sons, Camden, before retiring in 1986. He was married 63 years to Marjorie (Hetrick) Hubbard, who predeceased him Nov. 14, 2006. Hub was an accomplished artist and woodworker. His family members proudly display many of his fine works of art. He was also an avid reader and loved doing word puzzles. He recently became a member of the American Legion. His dog, Nana, was his constant companion during his later years. His family will miss his unwavering love and his great sense of humor. He is survived by his daughter, Pamela Stone and her husband, Richard, of Rockport; sons, William Hubbard at the Katherine Brown Home, Hope and Kevin Hubbard and his wife, Karen, of Turks and Caicos Islands; sister, Elizabeth Smith of New York; sister-in-law, Jane Field of Florida; granddaughters, Marjorie Christie and her husband, Charles, of Rockport, and Heidi Vigue and her husband, John, of Thomaston; great-grandchildren, Margaret (Bella) Christie and Mary Frances Christie of Rockport, Cassandra Webber of Bangor, Drew Webber and Sophia Vigue of Thomaston. A private family graveside service was held at Village Cemetery, Thomaston. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Coastal Workshop, P.O. Box 637, Camden, ME 04843. Arrangements are entrusted to Hall & Bibber Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 78 Main St., Thomaston.
HENRY HOLT HUBBARD JR.
