EDWIN C. GRASS PRESQUE ISLE – Edwin C. Grass, 77, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2009, at a Bangor hospital. He was born Feb. 2, 1932, in Ashland, the son of Benjamin and Florence (Conley) Grass. Ed served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He worked for Maine Experimental Farm, Presque Isle, for many years as a farm tech and enjoyed his time working there. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, was a very good cook, liked country music, watching westerns and helping out friends. He was also very active in local VFW Hayward Frazier Post No. 2599 and Ray Goding Post No. 88 American Legion. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Anne (Blanchard) Katt Grass of Presque Isle; four children, Susan Charette and her husband, Michael, of Cambridge, Vicki Baxter and her husband, Shane, of Sangerville, Jeff Grass and his girlfriend, Aletta, of Galax, Va., and Laurie McPherson and her husband, Elvin, of Mapleton; a stepdaughter, Denise Racki and her husband, James, of Danvers, Mass.; as well as six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He also leaves behind a brother, Jerry Grass and his wife, Leah Rae, of Virginia; a sister, Anna Brigman of Mapleton; as well as several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Ronald Grass. A graveside service with military honors will be conducted 2:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3, at the Northern Maine Veterans’ Cemetery, Caribou, with the Rev. Ron Chaffee officiating. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make donations in his memory to the American Cancer Society New England Division, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA. 01701, Ray Goding Post No. 88 American Legion, P.O. Box 83, Presque Isle, ME 04769 or VFW Hayward Frazier Post No. 2599, 6 State Road, Presque Isle, ME 04769. Arrangements in care of Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, 30 Church St., Presque Isle. Condolences may be expressed at www.duncan-graves.com.
EDWIN C. GRASS
