ROBBINSTON – Ernest E. Barnes, 82, died Sunday, May 23, 2010, at a Bangor hospital. He was born Dec. 25, 1927, in Calais, the son of Luther and Esther (Hill) Barnes. Ernest grew up in Calais and was a graduate of Calais Academy, Class of 1945, and Pittsburgh School of Watch Making. After high school he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. Ernest was a World War II veteran and a plank owner of the USS Saipan CVL-48. He retired as building maintenance supervisor of Washington County Community College, Calais, and operated Brooks Bluff Cottages with his wife, Barbara. Ernest is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Barbara (Brown) Barnes; son, E. Jeffrey Barnes of Bangor; and grandson, Aaron J. Barnes and his wife, Jessica, of Bangor. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a sister, Norma Ryan. A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, May 29, at Brewer Cemetery, Sherman Hill Road, Robbinston. Those wishing to remember Ernest in a special way may make gifts in his name to PAWS Humane Society, P.O. Box 182, Calais, ME 04619. Arrangements by Brookings-Smith, 133 Center St., Bangor. Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.BrookingsSmith.com.
ERNEST E. BARNES
