HOULTON – Clayton Francis McCue, 92, died Dec. 22, 2009. Clayton was born May 4, 1917, in North Amity, the son of William and Lulu McCue. Clayton loved the Maine woods. He attained the rank of Eagle Scout at an early age and became a certified Maine Guide during his high school years. He later became a scout leader. He treated the land and all living creatures with respect and admiration. He taught this to his scouts, his children and his grandchildren. Clayton worked 35 years for Bangor and Aroostook Railroad. He worked his way through various positions, but enjoyed many years working as a civil engineer. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, National Guard and was a World War II veteran. Clayton was predeceased by his beloved wife, Faye, less than two months ago. He is survived by his daughter, Lulu and her husband, Richard Howland; his daughter, Mary and her husband, Vaughn Putnam; his son, David and his wife, Mary; his son, William and his wife, Emerald; his daughter, Kathryn and her husband, John Moulton; his 19 grandchildren, his 31 great-grandchildren and his three great-great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his daughter, Welthy McCue Varney; and great-grandson, Elijah Putnam Flewelling. Funeral and burial services will be held June 2010 in Houlton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Clayton’s honor to The Moffitt Cancer Center Foundation, 12902 Magnolia Drive, UTC-FOUND, Tampa, FL 33612.
CLAYTON FRANCIS MCCUE
