WHITEFIELD – Jerry “Bernal” Lothrop, died Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2007, at MaineGeneral Medical Center, Augusta, after a short illness. He was born Jan. 12, 1940. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Dolly “Dolores” Lothrop. He has one brother, Eaton Lothrop and his wife, Nancy, of Lee; and his aunt and uncle, Edwina and George Thompson of Alexander. His mother, Frances Gamage and father, Denzil Lothrop, predeceased him. Jerry enjoyed hunting and fishing. He and Dolly snuck away often and enjoyed the great outdoors. The one thing he wanted the most was to get a moose permit and that never happened. He was one of the founding fathers and mothers of the Whitefield Athletic Association. He loved coaching peewee basketball and farm league baseball. He was a man for discipline, but the kids loved him. He then graduated to coaching adult softball, women’s league and men’s league, and tried to assist in co-ed softball. Jerry was an A.S.A. umpire in the Capitol Area Umpires Association for several years. With his quick wit, he always had a joke to tell for any occasion. Some were even funny. Jerry enjoyed gardening and raising green mountain potatoes. He said he enjoyed raising ones that were so big that he didn’t have to lie about them. He mostly enjoyed giving all he vegetables away to who ever came along. There will be a graveside service in the spring. Arrangements are under the care of Staples Funeral Home, 53 Brunswick Ave., Gardiner.
JERRY ‘BERNAL’ LOTHROP
