HAMPDEN – Robert Greenleaf Bacon, 82, formerly of Hampden, died of natural causes Wednesday, May 18, 2005, at Coldstream Pond, Enfield. Born Dec. 28, 1922 in Bangor, his parents were George and Georgia Bacon of Hampden. He was a World War II, U.S. Army Air Corps veteran, having been assigned to the 464th Bomb Group, 777th Squadron, and 15th Air Force flying B-24’s in combat over Europe. He was also assigned to the 15th Fighter Command where he flew numerous missions in P-38’s. After returning from World War II in 1945, he obtained the necessary ratings to become a civilian flight instructor, which he continued until 1995. He was an avid outdoorsman, and especially loved to fish. He also treasured his time with a very special group of friends, who were part of a World War II veterans support group. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Lincoln, the NRA, and EAA, and had been active in the on-going effort for an aviation museum/historical society for Maine. He was predeceased by his wife of 53 years, Mary C. Sewell Bacon. Survivors include his daughter, Dr. Judith W. B. Williams and her husband, Paul and her son, David, of Gainesville, Fla.; and his son, George S. Bacon and his daughter, Mary Ellen, of Beverly Hills, Fla.; and his adopted daughter, Gail Ruhlin Zuck of Bangor. He will be buried with his wife, Mary, in Lincoln. No services are planned. Arrangements with Clay Funeral Home, 7 Lee Road, Lincoln. For an on-line register book, please visit www.clayfuneralhome.com <
ROBERT G. BACON
