EDWARD A. LUMBERT

BANGOR – Edward A. Lumbert, 82, beloved husband of Priscilla (LeCours) Lumbert, passed away Nov. 4, 2008, in Bangor. Edward was born Sept. 11, 1926, at Moose River, the son of Charles P. Lumbert and Mae (Hall) Lumbert. He graduated from Jackman High School in 1943 and cum laude from Husson College in 1948. He also studied at Kings College, Halifax, Nova Scotia. Edward served in the U.S. Navy, Pacific Theater, as a quartermaster during World War II. He worked as an executive for Great Northern Paper Co., Woodlands Department, for 40 years, starting at Pittston Farm as supervisor of clerks, then to Bangor and Millinocket, where he retired in 1988 as manager of woodland services. Edward is survived by his wife of 57 years; brothers, Floyd and his wife, Marcelle and Perry and his wife, Gaetane, all of Moose River; sister, Jean and her husband, Arthur LaBelle, of Trenton; sister-in-law, Theda Lumbert; brother-in-law, Herman LaBelle; and a special uncle, George Hall. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Clinton; and sister, Florence LaBelle. Edward will sadly miss “The Depot”; and two very dear friends, Paul Linehan and Jeff Fayles. Private graveside services for the family will be held Thursday, Nov. 6, at Whipple Cemetery, Jackman. Memorial contributions may be made to Jackman Alumni Association, P.O. Box 235, Jackman, ME 04945. A service of Brookings-Smith, 133 Center St., Bangor.