WINTERPORT – Fred M. Riley, 84, husband of the late Ioma (Lang) Riley, died Feb. 10, 2011, at the Maine Veterans Home, Bangor. He was born Nov. 7, 1926, in Monroe, the son of Frank E. and Mildred (Evans) Riley.
He was a graduate of Monroe High School and went on to serve his country in the U.S. Army during World War II, stationed in Germany. Fred worked as a sheet metal mechanic and went on to own and operate Central City Sheet Metal, along with two other partners, until his retirement in 1982. An avid outdoorsman, Fred enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping. He especially enjoyed his fishing trips to Foley Pond and always enjoyed the family gatherings at his camp on Swan Lake.
Fred is survived by two sons, Donald Riley and wife, Nora, of Brewer and Ronald Riley and wife, Victoria, of Corinth; a daughter, Linda and her husband, Mike Riggleman, of Montana; a special friend, Alice Porter of Thorndike; two sisters, Edna Kenny and Eunice Palmer, both of Belfast; a brother, Lewis Riley of Belfast; a sister and brother-in-law, Janet and Dick Nakai of Bangor; three grandchildren, David Riley, Tracy Jordan and Michelle Faull; several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and his wife of 47 years, he was predeceased by six brothers and sisters. Fred’s family thanks the staff at the Maine Veterans Home for their kindness and excellent care.
A graveside service will be held this spring at Pilgrims Home Cemetery, Monroe. Gifts in his memory may be sent to Maine Veterans Home Activity Fund, 44 Hogan Road, Bangor, ME 04401 or to a charity or organization of one’s choice. Condolences to the family may be expressed at
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