BLUE HILL – Edmund B. Grindle, 75, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011, with his family at his side, at home on Angel Avenue. Edmund was born Sept. 5, 1936, son of Archibald and Katherine (Gray) Grindle.
Edmund grew up in Blue Hill and spent his career working as a diesel mechanic on heavy equipment and boat engines. He operated heavy equipment and drove over-the-road tractor-trailers for Paul Martin of Sullivan.
He is survived by his wife, Judith (Ryan) Grindle; sister, Joyce (Grindle) Gray and her husband, Maynard, of Deer Isle, and their four sons and their families; and his children, Russell Grindle and his wife, Rita, of Blue Hill, Nanette Grant of Orland, Yevette Grindle of Florida, Dennis Candage and his wife, Deborah, of Penobscot, Dana Candage and his girlfriend, Kristy Astbury, of Brooklin, Rusty Candage and his wife, Brandi, of Blue Hill, and Mary Nevells and her husband, Jamie, of Blue Hill. He leaves behind 16 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; and many friends, including a lifelong friend, David Cousins, who visited him every day throughout his long illness. He was predeceased by his parents; stepfather, Wallace York; and stepbrother, Richard York.
Friends and family are invited to attend a graveside service 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, at Seaside Cemetery. A time for refreshments will be held afterward at his home, 281 Falls Bridge Road, South Blue Hill.