CUTLER – Ruben Huntley Sr. passed away peacefully June 6, 2011, surrounded by his loving family at Marshall’s Healthcare, Machias. He was born March 18, 1917, in Cutler, to Noyes and Gertrude (Ackley) Huntley.
He served his country during World War II in the European theatre. Ruben was a lifelong resident of Cutler and received the Boston Post Cane in 2008. He was also a member of Cutler Lodge. Ruben was a hardworking father and loved to fish, hunt and trap.
He is survived by his four children, Ruben Jr. of Machias, Danny and wife, Mary, of Springfield, Mass., Trudy Stotz of Cutler and Fred and wife, Patti, of East Machias; eight grandchildren, Lori, Chris Huntley, Corey Huntley and wife, Tamara, Calvin Stotz and wife, Johnna, Susan Albee and husband, Keith, Mirissa, Brian and Jacob; two stepgrandchildren, Darrell McGuire and wife, Pippy, and Deavan Brown and husband, Eric; and eight great-grandchildren. Ruben was predeceased by his loving wife, Lynette, in 1978.
Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. July 30 at New Cutler Cemetery, Cutler, with Pastor Bill Holmes officiating. Arrangements are in care of McClure Family Funeral Services, Machias and Lubec.