HOWARD ELLIOTT MOORE

PEMBROKE – Howard Elliott Moore, 93, passed away peacefully Jan. 16, 2011, with his son, Robert; and grandson, Brian, by his side at Calais Regional Hospital. Elliott was born Dec. 4, 1917, in Pembroke, to Howard William and Joycena (Gillis) Moore. He grew up in Pembroke graduating from Pembroke High School, Class of 1936. Elliott began working for Lane Construction after high school helping in the construction of Princeton and Eastport airports until he was drafted into the Army in 1942. Serving during World War II in Europe, Elliott worked as a surgical technician in an operating room. While on maneuvers in Waltham, Mass., he married Theresa Spear in September 1943; he was discharged in 1945. After returning from the war Elliott worked for several years at American Can Co., Lubec, and in a tomato greenhouse as a machine operator in Wellesley, Mass. Before his retirement in the 1980s, Elliott had cared for the town of Pembroke’s landscaping needs while he also owned and operated his electronics store, Morgan & Moore TV, Pembroke. Elliott stayed busy after retirement with small TV repairs and landscaping jobs, he enjoyed playing baseball, reading and spending time with his wife and family. Elliott was a member of Pembroke American Legion Post No. 59, the Happy Gang, Seniority Club, of Calais and Pembroke Historical Society. He was also a member of People’s United Methodist Church, where he sang in the choir. In addition to his parents, Elliott was predeceased by his wife, Theresa (Spear) Moore, in 1987; son, George Moore; daughter-in-law, Sandra Moore; four sisters, Evelyn Atkinson, Edith Large, Ruth Sprague and Bertha Burke; and grandson, Michael Agrillo. Surviving are two children, Howard Robert Moore of Pembroke and Mary Agrillo of Holden; four grandchildren, Brian Moore and his wife, Debra, of Pembroke, Brent Inman of Holden, Lisa Emerson and her husband, Stephen, of Monroe and Jonethan Moore and his wife, Susan, of Portland; several great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and his dear friend, Barbara Owen of Pembroke. A graveside service will be held in the spring at Forest Hill Cemetery, Pembroke. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.maysfuneralhome.com.