CARIBOU – Edward J. Trombley, 85, died Dec. 9, 2009, in Caribou. He was born Jan. 10, 1924, in Caribou, the son of Frank and Mary (Michaud) Trombley. He was educated in the Caribou school system. Ed served with the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a custodian for the Limestone school department for several years until his retirement. He was a life member of Lister-Knowlton Post No. 9389 VFW and was a lifelong resident of Caribou. He is survived by four sons, Nathan Ewer of Bangor, Philip Trombley, Steven Trombley and Jeff Trombley, all of Caribou; two daughters, Judy Trombley of Presque Isle and Karen Mriss of Delaware; one brother, Harold Trombley of Scarborough; one sister, Gertrude Wright of Caribou; 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a sister, Rose Trombley. Friends may call 11 a.m. until time of services Monday, Dec. 14, at Mockler Funeral Home, 24 Reservoir St., Caribou, with military services beginning 11 a.m. by the officers and members of Veteran’s of Foreign Wars. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Monday in the chapel of the funeral home with the Very Rev. Jean-Paul Labrie; and Edward’s oldest son, Nathan, officiating. Spring interment will take place at Old Holy Rosary Cemetery. For an online register, please go to www.mocklerfuneralhome.com.
EDWARD J. TROMBLEY
