TRENTON and NEWPORT – Gregory W. Lancaster, 50, died unexpectedly Jan. 25, 2011, at an Ellsworth hospital. Greg was born June 18, 1960, in Bangor, the son of Wayne W. and Judith (McKenzie) Lancaster. He attended Newport schools and was a graduate of Nokomis Regional High School, Class of 1979. After graduation he joined the U.S. Coast Guard and served his country for 22 years, retiring in 2001. At the time of his death, Greg was employed at Hinckley Boat Yard, Trenton. He married Deatra Neal March 5, 2005, in Port St. John, Fla. Greg enjoyed the little things in life – working around the house, feeding the birds, walking on the beach and just being with his family. He was a loving son, brother, husband and father. He was predeceased by his father, Wayne W. Lancaster, March 7, 2009. He is survived by his mother, Judith N. McKenzie of Newport; his loving wife, Deatra Lancaster of Trenton; his daughter, Lauren A. Lancaster of Pittsfield; two stepsons, Joshua Neal and his wife, Heather, of Hartland and Chad Neal of Detroit; one brother, Timothy J. Lancaster Sr. and his wife, Lottie, of Newport; one sister, Julie and her husband, Dr. H. Joseph Thibodeau, of Lincoln; four grandchildren, Garrett, Joshua, Selina and Jaden; several, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He will also be missed by his pet cats, Smoky and Onyx. Private visitation and services will be conducted at Brown Funeral Home and Cremation Service Center, 34 High St., Newport. To sign an online guest book and leave written tributes and condolences, please visit www.PhilipBrownFuneralHome.com.
PETTY OFFICER GREGORY W. LANCASTER
