PLANTATION 21 – Andrew J. Cunningham, 86, went to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, March 20, 2009, at Calais Regional Hospital. Andrew was born Oct. 1, 1922, in San Jose, Calif., son of the late Jonathan and Lottie (Gunther) Cunningham. Andrew was proud to have played right tackle for the San Francisco 49ers in 1946. He worked for many years as a lineman for Pacific Gas & Electric, then later as a consultant for numerous electrical companies. Andrew was a non-denominational ordained minister and was a member of Princeton Congregational Church and also attended Bethel Chapel, Talmadge. He enjoyed reading and discussing the Bible, gardening, car rides and the outdoors. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his son, Maurice Polk Sr. Surviving are his loving wife, Elsie (Laughton) Cunningham; 11 grandchildren, Carmen Small and her husband, George, of Robbinston, M. Andrew Polk and his wife, Patricia, of White House, Tenn., Lorrie Johnson of Baileyville, Philip Polk and his wife, Cindy, of Princeton, Shelly Childress and her husband, Vernon, of Robbinston, Michael Polk of Baileyville, Darlene Ward and her husband, Lee, of Virginia, Maurice Polk Jr. and his wife, Addie, of Baring, Zelda McLain of Minto, New Brunswick, Angela Nesbitt and her husband, Raymond, of Baileyville and Byron Polk and his wife, Kim, of Benedicta; numerous great-grandchildren; a brother-in-law, Reid Camic and his wife, Carol, of Brunswick; and a sister-in-law, Agnes Drost and her husband, Perry, of Parsonsfield. Visiting hours will be held 1-2 p.m. Monday, March 23, at Princeton Congregational Church, Main Street, Princeton, where a funeral service will begin 2 p.m. with Pastor Ray Morse officiating. A spring burial will be held at Lakeview Cemetery. Arrangements by Mays Funeral Homes, Calais and Eastport. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.maysfuneralhome.com.
ANDREW J. CUNNINGHAM
