BANGOR – Bernard J. Mann, 101, died peacefully April 26, 2011, in his home. He was born June 9, 1909, in Bangor, the son of Joel F. and Claire (Drinkwine) Mann.
Mr. Mann, “Doc” Mann, was a devoted father and teacher. He was a communicant of St. John’s Catholic Church and a fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus Pine Cone Council. He generously shared his time and enthusiasm as a volunteer in many organizations, including Bangor Senior Center, area nursing homes and hospitals. He held leadership positions in the Boy Scouts of America Katahdin Area Council. The Doc Mann Nature Lodge at Camp Roosevelt, named in his honor, is a learning center for the council ecology program. He was honored for his distinguished service to the Boy Scouts of America with the Silver Beaver Award. He was devoted to youth in many organizations, including YMCA, Camp Jordan and Camp Roosevelt, as a youth coach in chess and golf, and a religious educator. He taught for many years in the Bangor School System and at Eastern Maine Vocational Technical Institute. A lifelong learner, he loved to share with and teach people of all ages and fondly remembered many students and stories from his long career.
He was predeceased by his wife, Mary G. Mann. He is survived by his beloved son, Christopher Mann of Bangor; three nieces, Maggie Dutil, Shirley Cassidy and Mary Kimball; several great-nieces and great-nephews.
Friends may call 7-9 p.m. Friday at Greenlawn Memorial Funeral Home, 300 State St., Bangor. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Saturday at St. John’s Catholic Church. Interment will be in the family lot at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, friends may have Masses said for the souls in Purgatory.