DEXTER – Trueman L. Seamans, 69, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Aug. 17, 2009, surrounded by his family. He was born May 13, 1940, in Corinna, a son of Hollis and Margaret (Fogg) Seamans. He attended Corinna schools and graduated from Corinna Union Academy in 1958. Trueman married his high school sweetheart, Frances S. Martin, and had just celebrated 51 years together. He was an electrical contractor for more than 30 years, retiring in 2005. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed spending summers at Living Waters. He was a former member of First Baptist Church, Dexter, where he served on the board of deacons. His first and greatest love was his children and grandchildren, who all affectionately referred to him as “Papa.” In addition to his wife of Dexter, he is survived by his mother of Bangor; son, Peter and wife, Debra Seamans, of St. Albans; daughter, Melanie and husband, Scott Young, of Strafford, N.H.; seven grandchildren, Scott, Richard, Jameson, MacKenzie and Noah Young, and Terri and Jaime Seamans; four great-grandchildren, Alexia, Natalie and Sydney Young, and Jadin Ireland; siblings, Faye Parker of Dexter, Alden and wife, Joanne Seamans, of Avon, Conn., Richard and wife, Morita Seamans, of Dexter, David and wife, Sue Seamans, of Lee, Mass., and Jean and husband, Ted Mountain, of Corinth; several well loved nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son, Michael, in 2005; brothers, Robert, Shirley, and Darrel Seamans; a sister, Phyllis Godreau; and a brother-in-law, Archie Parker. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, at Crosby & Neal, 117 Main St., Newport. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, at New Hope Baptist Church, Dexter, with the Rev. Will Walters officiating. Burial will be at Higgins Cemetery, Corinna. Memorial donations may be made to New Hope Baptist Church Building Fund, 130 Spring St., Dexter, ME 04930. Those who wish may leave written tributes at www.CrosbyNeal.com.
TRUEMAN L. SEAMANS
