CARIBOU – Michael David Doody, 62, died June 7, 2009, in Caribou, after a long illness. He was born Sept. 19, 1946, in Caribou, the son of the late Ivory and Lela (Langley) Doody. Mike attended Woodland school and was a 1964 graduate of Caribou High School. He served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was a life member of Lister-Knowlton Post No. 9389 VFW. Mike was a self-employed carpenter and was always available to help someone who had a need. He dearly loved the times when he could be one with nature, whether it was just riding through the forest or sitting in a fishing boat. He will be remembered for his gentle spirit, his acceptance of others, his extremely hard work ethic, and his love of family and friends. He is survived by a daughter, Michelle York of Caribou and her children, Keith Dickinson, Alan Dickinson Jr., and Alisha McClane and her husband, Mikel, and great-granddaughter, Savanah; his son, Justin Doody of Caribou and his children, Branden, Julie and Hayden; four brothers, Dana Doody and his wife, Ina, Wendell Doody and Frank Doody, all of Woodland and Evie Doody and his wife, Marie, of Bristol, Conn.; one sister, Linda McCrossin and her husband, Paul, of Presque Isle; a sister-in-law, Viola “Frenchie” Doody of Woodland; many nieces and nephews; and countless friends including Sandy, Jessie, CB and Murphy. Mike was predeceased by his wife, Connie (Bennett) Doody; two brothers, Malen and Ronald; two sisters-in-law, Gloria and Jane; a niece, Beth; and a great-niece, Nicole. A memorial service will be held noon Monday, June 15, at the Northern Maine Veterans’ Cemetery with the Rev. Roger Jewell officiating. Friends who wish to contribute in memory of Mike may do so through the Maine Veterans’ Home Memorial Fund or American Lung Association. Arrangements by Mockler Funeral Home, 24 Reservoir St., Caribou. For an online register, please go to www.mocklerfuneralhome.com.
MICHAEL DAVID DOODY
