GARLAND – Joe Baldwin, 74, passed away Oct. 13, 2011, surrounded by family at his home.
We bid farewell to a mountain man and lifelong trapper. He was an avid outdoorsman, a lifetime member of Maine Trapper’s Association, and worked in Augusta to defend trapping for 20 years. He held many jobs in Garland, including fireman, selectman, and superintendent of cemeteries for 36 years. In his early years he served as a corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps, and also served as a Sunday school teacher in New Jersey.
He is survived by his wife, Lynda; two daughters, Amanda Valli and her husband, Ron, and their son, Caleb, and daughter, Rachel Hayden; grandchildren, Tasha Johnson, Destiny and Nathan Rider, and Serenity King; a brother, Dr. David Baldwin and wife, Mary, and family; also a special friend and “son,” Tony Nightingale. He was predeceased by his mother and father, Joseph and Myrtle Baldwin; brother, Billy Baldwin; his first wife, Sue Baldwin; and their son, Joey.
Graveside committal services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at Evergreen Cemetery, Campbell Road, Garland. Arrangements are by Crosby & Neal, Dexter. Those who wish may sign an online guest register at
www.CrosbyNeal.com.