AUBURN – Kenneth G. Cramp, 94, died peacefully March 12, 2012, surrounded by his loving family at his daughter’s home in Auburn.
He was educated in Medway schools. On Sept. 30, 1939, he married the love of his life, Lena G. (Larlee) Cramp. Ken worked at Samples Shipyard, Boothbay, camouflaging war ships. He then proudly served his country during World War II in the Pacific Theatre in Okinawa. When he returned from the war he went on to work at Great Northern Paper Co. He was foreman of the wood room from 1946 to 1964 and was then foreman of the maintenance yard crew from 1956 to 1981. He retired in 1984. Ken was very active in his church. He was the last surviving founding/charter member of Calvary Temple Assembly of God Church, East Millinocket. He served the church for many years as an adult Sunday school teacher, treasurer and board member. He loved outdoor sports, including camping, fishing and hunting. Ken and Lena loved spending time at their camp at the lake. During the long days of the winter they could be found making homemade quilts for the kids and grandkids. He loved gardening in the summer and picking wild Maine strawberries, blueberries and raspberries. He also loved spending time in the kitchen making homemade meals and desserts from scratch. He made an especially delicious carrot cake and biscuits. He was a devoted father, husband, grandfather and great-grandfather.
Ken is survived by his son, James Cramp and his wife, Carol, of East Millinocket; daughter, Cheryl and her husband, the Rev. Donald Cougle, of Auburn; grandchildren, Kevin Cramp and his wife, Jill, of Poland, Kathy Grant and husband, Michael, of East Millinocket, Lori and husband, Gary Baillargeon, of Auburn and Timothy Cougle and his wife, Kara, of Auburn; great-grandchildren, Jasmine, Kaylene, Spencer Cramp, Landon Cougle, Michael, Allison Noddin, Trevor and Sarah Baillargeon; and sister, Naomi Clark of Vassalboro. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Lena; brothers, Wesley and Gerald; and sisters, Nina Luke, Iza Hale, Althea Quimby, Bernice Willette, Julia York and Tressa Wilson.
Family and friends are invited to visit 5-6 p.m. Friday, March 16, at Calvary Temple Assembly of God Church, 2 Orchard St., East Millinocket, with a service held 6 p.m. Burial will be in the spring at East Millinocket Cemetery. Arrangements by Funeral Alternatives Group, Lewiston. Condolences may be expressed at
www.FuneralAlternatives.net.