MALCOLM WILLIGAR

CRYSTAL – Malcolm Willigar, 79, died Oct. 29, 2008, with his family at his side at home. He was born Oct. 15, 1929, in Patten, the son of John and Mary (Van Wart) Willigar. Mac was a very dedicated loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, for more than 60 years. He enjoyed hard work, working in the outdoors and spending time with his family. He was a good listener and gave his family sound advice. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Nora (Socia) Willigar of Crystal; seven children, Charlene and her husband, John Brownlee, of Crystal, Sharon and her husband, Gerry Cullins, of Sherman, Randy and his wife, Cindy Willigar, of Crystal, Richard and his wife, Kelly Willigar, of East Millinocket, Darlene and her husband, Kent Ordway, of Patten, Julie and her husband, Dale McNally, of Stacyville and Melissa and her husband, Tim Driscoll, of Presque Isle; 14 grandchildren, Travis Brownlee, Craig Cullins, Jamie, Jason and Nathan Willigar, Sonya Deveau, Sarah Jamo, Dwayne Willigar, Michaela and Cody Watts, Liza Stroudt, Laura Ordway, Jarod and Ashley McNally; 12 great-grandchildren; 11 siblings, Kathleen Brown of Washburn, Clarence Willigar of Miami, Reba Wiggins of Houlton, Robert Willigar of Crystal, Cora Savage of Patten, Jane McNally, Ruth Lane and Judy James of Sherman, Elsie Campbell of Georgia, Donis Willigar of Patten and Gail Campbell of Crystal; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents; and brothers, Wesley, Clayton and Roland; and a sister, Carol. The family thanks Diane Lane and Michelle Perrin. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Friday at Bowers Funeral Home, Island Falls, where funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday with the Rev. Peter Main officiating. Interment will be at Crystal Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Katahdin Area Support Group or Visiting Nurses of Aroostook, care of Bowers Funeral Home, P.O. Box 579, Houlton, ME 04730.