HAMPDEN and BANGOR -Gregory Manus Wentworth, 32, went to his heavenly home to be with his Lord and Savior, Aug. 26, 2011. He was born April 5, 1979, in Bangor, son of Ronald M. and Deborah (Cross) Wentworth.
Gregg was a graduate of Hampden Academy, Class of 1997 and was currently enrolled and on the dean’s list at University of Maine at Augusta, Bangor, in the drug and alcohol-counseling program. He worked many years in construction and over-the-road trucking. He was currently working at the Derek House and at the fitness center at UMA-Bangor. Gregg was an active leader and friend in the recovery community where he was dedicated to helping others find and maintain a life of sobriety. He was also committed to sharing God’s word and love. Gregg was baptized in November 2009 and July 13, 2011, celebrated two years of sobriety. He had become the most unselfish, loving, caring, giving, dedicated, spiritual man anyone could want to know. His family was, and will always be, so proud of him. Gregg had grown happy in knowing his purpose in this life, and nobody and nothing was going to stop him. God must have been happy with his work in this life and we know that God will continue to use him for eternity.
Gregg is survived by his parents, Ron and Debbie; fiancEe, Liz Hohhof, who brought back the smile to his face; brother and friend, Michael Wentworth; extra special nephew and friend, Mikey “Lil-Man” Wentworth; sister-in-law, Lisa Melendez; nieces, Anjelica Davenport and Nicolle Lugdon; great-niece, Mia Lugdon; aunts and uncles, Andrea “Nin” and George Dickinson, Karen and David Harrison, Shirley and Dennis Whitcomb, Sally and Charlie Gould, Carol Miller, Jim and Jylle Wentworth; special lady, Gram D.; special friends, cousin, Justin Crawford, Ryan Craven, Tina Morrill “Big Sister” and Robin Corey; as well as many other cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Manus and Christie Wentworth; maternal grandparents, Ed and Jackie “Nana” and “Papa” Cross; very special aunt and uncle, Don and Marilyn Hanscom; uncle, Clarence “Bub” Miller and aunt, Pauline “Lani” Desrochers. Special thanks goes out to cousin and God’s facilitator, Wanda Bean; Bill Rae of Manna Ministries and The Derek House; the vehicle God used to show Gregg “The Way;” Pastor Matthew and Darcy Ward; Charleston Pentecostal Church; Bob Brewer; and Eternal Vision, whose music helped him in life and helped Gregg to help others.
Family and friends may visit 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1, at Hampden-Gilpatrick Funeral Home, 45 Western Ave., Hampden, where a funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 2, with Pastor Matthew Ward officiating. Private interment will be at Lakeview Cemetery, Hampden. In lieu of flowers and in keeping with Gregg’s love for helping others, his family would appreciate memorial gifts be made to Manna Ministry/Derek House, 629 Main St., Bangor, ME 04401. Messages of condolence and memories may be shared through
www.hampdengilpatrick.com.