CASCO – Frederick E. Meserve, 75, died July 15, 2009, at Maine Medical Center, after a brief illness. He was born March 17, 1934, in Gorham, the son of Roger and Cynthia (Flood) Meserve. He was educated in local schools and graduated from Pennell Institute, Gray, in 1952. He served in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1957, and was stationed in Germany during that time. He was a member of Sabbathday Lake Grange for more than 60 years, holding the office of master for many years. He was also a member of Androscoggin Pomona, State and National granges. He served as a State Grange deputy for a number of years. He enjoyed fixing cars, especially Chevy’s, and that’s what he always drove. He also liked to watch sports and was a big fan of the Red Soxs, Celtics and Patriots. He is survived by his children, Norma Meserve of Raymond, John and his wife, Barbara, of Casco, Susie Faulkner and her husband, Robert “Buzz,” Carol St. Lawrence and her husband, Darrell, all of Hudson, Jim and his wife, Judy, of Farmingdale, David and his wife, Kathy, of Auburn, Roberta Meserve of Raymond; a stepdaughter, Marie Brunell and her husband, Dale, of Raymond; his former wife, Aldine Meserve of Raymond; siblings, Robert Meserve Sr., Betty Pottle and Everett and his wife, Sharon; 18 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, July 25, at Wilson Funeral Home, Gray, where visitation will be 10 a.m. until the time of service. A gathering will be held afterward for all those wishing to attend at Sabbathday Lake Grange, New Gloucester. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice in Fred’s name.
FREDERICK MESERVE
