PRESQUE ISLE – Kenneth Miles Gilmour Jr., 80, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2009, at a Presque Isle hospital. He was born Dec. 18, 1928, in Presque Isle, the son of Kenneth and Ferne (Carter) Gilmour Sr. Ken was a professional truck driver for Sanborn/APA for 25 years before retiring in 1991. He drove millions of safe driving miles without any accidents and was recognized many times for his driving achievements during his career. He was a member of Teamsters Local No. 340, as well as an inactive member of the Elks Club. Ken was a devoted family man, who put his family first. He was very generous and giving to family and friends. He loved cars, trucks and NASCAR, and had a collection of replicas of each. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Christine (Bates) Gilmour of Presque Isle; two sons, Kerry and his wife, Colleen, of Sabattus and Kevin and his wife, Heather, of Presque Isle; a daughter, Sharon Saucier and her husband, Neil, of Presque Isle; six grandchildren, Tyler Gilmour of Sabattus, Bradley Gilmour of Orlando, Fla., Michelle Bragdon of South Paris, Shannon Lyford of Presque Isle and Kamryn and Karlyn Gilmour, both of Presque Isle; four great-grandchildren, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. He will be missed by all his family and friends. In addition to his parents, Ken was predeceased by two sisters, Ruth Murphy and June Staton. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, at Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, 30 Church St., Presque Isle, with Dana Hews officiating. Friends may call noon until the time of service at the funeral home. Interment will take place after the service at Fairmount Cemetery, Presque Isle. The family extends an invitation for refreshments in the reception area of the funeral home after the committal. Those who wish may make donations in Ken’s memory to the charity of their choice. Condolences may be expressed at www.duncan-graves.com.
KENNETH MILES GILMOUR JR.
