BRUNSWICK – Frank “Sonny” Bishop Jr., 80, formerly of Fort Fairfield, died Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, at Mid Coast Hospital, Brunswick. He was born Sept. 6, 1929, in Presque Isle, a son of Frank and Violet Hersey Bishop Sr., and attended schools in Easton and Fort Fairfield. He left Aroostook County earlier in his lifetime to pursue his trade. Frank was a master mechanic for International Union of Operating Engineers Local No. 4. This took him to several different cities throughout his 40-year career. He returned to the Brunswick area in 1969. “Sonny” was a member of Acacia Lodge No. 121 AF & AM of Durham, and Maine Antique Power Association. He also enjoyed motorcycling, snowmobiling and restoring antique engines. He was predeceased by a brother, Russell Bishop; and a sister, Betty Maynard. Surviving are his wife, Chrystal Miller Bishop of Brunswick; his son, Randy M. Bishop and his wife, Debbra, of Newport News, Va.; two daughters, Beverly Fisher and her husband, Don, of Henderson, Nev., and Sylvia Matthews and her husband, Jim, of Rochester Hills, Mich.; a brother, Donald Bishop of Fort Fairfield; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Visiting hours will be 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, at Brackett Funeral Home, 29 Federal St., Brunswick, where a Masonic ritualistic service will begin 7 p.m. A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home with the Rev. Marvin Milbury officiating. Burial will be 1 p.m. Friday at Estes Cemetery, Easton. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to American Heart Association, 51 U.S. Route 1, Scarborough, ME 04074. Condolences can be expressed at www.brackettfuneralhome.com.
FRANK ‘SONNY’ BISHOP JR.
