CALAIS and BAILEYVILLE – Norman R. Kneeland, 77, died April 11, 2010, with his wife and family by his side at his home. Norman was born Aug. 9, 1932, in Princeton, to Norris and Elizabeth (Shirley) Kneeland. He attended local schools and married Ida Barnard, Oct. 23, 1952. Norman worked in Baileyville for more than 30 years at the pulp and paper mill. Norman enjoyed hunting and fishing, woodworking, antiquing, painting, poetry and was a big Red Sox fan. He loved playing his guitar, but most of all he enjoyed gatherings with his family. In addition to his parents, Norman was predeceased by his granddaughter, Jennifer Kneeland. Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Ida; his six children, Dale Kneeland and his wife, Betsey, of Alexander, Norman Kneeland and his wife, Ella, of Baileyville, Cindy Bailey of Bangor, Bonny Slater and her husband, Andrew, of Calais, Cheryl Amber and her husband, Robert, of Baileyville and David Kneeland and his wife, Jennie, of Baileyville; a special friend, Bradley Bailey; a sister, Shirley Seavey and her husband, Neal, of Crawford; a brother, Norris “Bud” Kneeland and his wife, Barbara, of Baileyville; 13 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, at Mays Funeral Home, 26 Church St., Calais. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. Thursday, April 15, at St. James the Greater R.C. Church, Baileyville. A graveside service will be afterward at Woodland Cemetery, Baileyville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Community Health and Counseling Services Home Health and Hospice, 42 Cedar St., P.O. Box 425, Bangor, ME 04401. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.maysfuneralhome.com.
NORMAN R. KNEELAND
