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Bernard Haskell Obituary
Haskell Jr., 68
PORTLAND -- Bernard Parker 'Buddy' Haskell Jr., 68, of Bradley Street, Portland, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2011, at a Portland hospital.
He was born in Portland, the son of Bernard and Ann Wilbur Haskell. Buddy worked as a property manager in New Jersey for 15 years. He was a former officer of the Sons of the American Legion in Hightstown, N.J. for many years. He was also a member of the Portland Eagles and the Maine Harness Horse Association.
Buddy had a passion for harness racing. After retiring he became a harness race horse owner and trainer. He loved playing shuffleboard, dancing and following his nephews band. He lived for his family and friends and loved spending time with them.
He is survived by his wife, Claire (Carrier) Haskell of Portland; his first wife, Marlene Hammonds of Portland; sons, James Haskell and wife Julie of Scarborough and Robert Haskell of Portland, daughters, Christine Esposito of Portland and Kathie Murphy and husband Patrick of Scarborough; step-son, Jason Winslow of Portland, Ore.; brothers, Michael of Buxton, Frank of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Patrick and wife Jennifer of Hightstown, N.J., his sister, Deborah Champagne-Dale and husband Danny of Hightstown, N.J.; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Friends and family are invited to a celebration of his life Sunday, March 27, at 2 p.m., at his son James Haskell's house, 19 Grandview Dr., Scarborough. Arrangements are by Blais & Hay Funeral Home, Westbrook.
Bernard Parker 'Buddy' Haskell Jr.
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Maine Harness Horsemen's Association
April 4, 2011
Our deepest condolences to the family.
Buddy will be missed by everyone in the harness racing community in Maine.
Missi Haskell
April 4, 2011
My heart is filled with grief at the loss of my husband and my best friend. And my heart breaks for him. He was active and strong and his precious life was cut short. There was so much left for him to live for.
My mind can barely think of how to go on without him. Over the years, we laughed together and cried together. We shared good times and bad times. Sometimes we agreed and sometimes we disagreed. Love held us together through it all.
I'm thankful for having been part of his life and for the times spent with his family and friends. Thank you all for your sympathy and prayers for Buddy.
I love you Buddy. You will stay in my heart until our souls can meet again.
Patricia Cain
April 2, 2011
"I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." ~ John 8:12 ~ You all have my deepest sympathy and love.
Melissa Stevens
April 2, 2011
Thank you all for sharing your kind words and memories of my Uncle Buddy, he was a wonderful guy who has touched so many lives along his journey...While we move on in this life with out him here physically, we have our memories to comfort us & Faith that someday we shall meet again. A time of loss is never one that a family heals from, but the love and support around is what we have to keep us going....RIP Uncle Bud, your memory lives on, and love is felt unconditionally.
Tasha Haskell
April 2, 2011
Endless amounts of memories flood my mind....No one is prepared for a loss so huge. Uncle Bud was a class act, one of a kind, and will be missed and is loved very much.
April 1, 2011
My deepest condolences to the family and friends.it was my pleasure to have gotten to know Bud and other family members along the way.You will be missed.
With deepest sympathy
Dale"Doc"Sheehan
patrick haskell
April 1, 2011
I would like to thank everyone for their kind words and compassion for my brother and our family. Words can not explain how much I will miss my big bro. We spent so much time together the past twenty or so years.I will never forget all the things that we went thru,I kind of feel selfish now that we will not be physicaly together,but we will always be together in our souls.
March 31, 2011
Prayers and thoughts are with you,B. Pike and Dave Prince famalies.....
Ricky & Irene McFarlin
March 31, 2011
We just found out today of your loss.Our Love and Prayers are with you all, Ricky and Irene McFARLIN
Mr & Mrs Jean Carrier
March 29, 2011
Even in our sleep pain which cannot forget falls drop by drop upon the heart until in our own despair against our will comes wisdom through the awful grace of God.
R Kennedy.
In Loving Memory of Uncle Bud
Crystal West
March 29, 2011
My fondest memories of Uncle Bud as a child would be the trips we took to Pompano Beach to visit my Aunt Missi and Uncle Bud. We spent time at the stables and beach. I felt like the luckiest kid in the world to share their compassion for horses and be a part of the work they did. I remember this one time i did not come with a bathing suit b/c the plan was to hang at stables for the day and we were able to go to beach. My mom had to buy me this funky thing made out of towel material that i ended up wearing and was mortified to wear it but i laugh now about it because of the good times we had there. My last memory would be the compassion and love he gave me when he came for my wedding. He stayed at my house and for the first time that I can remember I had one on one converations with him as an adult and not as his lil niece. Being a long distance relative, One on one time can be difficult to achieve so I treasure that. He would rag on me b/c sometimes I would forget and call my Aunt Missi and pronounce it (Ant) and he would say She is not an ANT, she is your AUNT, the northern way to say it. One of the many ways he made me laugh. Sending all my love to my ANT Missi, I love you and Uncle Bud, I will miss you dearly and loved you very much.
Your niece
Crystal
March 29, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
DAVIGNON
March 29, 2011
I believe it is true, that a man is measured by how many friends he has..and by the showing of those friends & family this past Sunday, Buddy was truly a gem. We all had a lot of good times together, especially these past few years as we grew closer. It was a pleasure knowing him.
Haskell Family, please know we will be keeping him and all of you close in our hearts...
With heavy hearts
Love, Arthur & Spring Davignon
Donna Sorenson Osleger
March 28, 2011
Remembering "Little Buddy" with fondness from our childhood years. Condolences to his family and to his brothers and sister.
Sincerely,
Donna - (cousin)
Jim Haskell
March 28, 2011
It's hard to describe how I feel after losing my young father. I am blessed to have known him and will have a deep sadness for a long time. By having a dad like him I was able to learn about love and life, and by having him as my dad I was able to meet so many of his great friends. I am a much better person because of him. Thanks Dad and to all his friends "thank you". See you again dad-love you forever.
irv mauran
March 28, 2011
I just found out about the passng of Buddy. A man of compassion and caring about everyone. He tried to see the good in everyone. I feel a agreat loss. A better friend, I never had. I'm still in shock and words cannot express my grief. During my sickness Buddy picked up the slack in my stable, because of the compassion he had. He refused to take any compensation for his work.He was a good friend a good horsmen and a caring man. Bud and I had several one on one talks. I know he knew the Lord and is in heaven. I hope to join you sometime my friend. May the Lord bless and comfort his family.
Christina Hamilton
March 27, 2011
Never forget you! and the fun times we had.... you will be missed by me and so many others RIP Uncle Buddy you will always remain in my heart and you touched my soul thank you...love you always It was my pleasure to have had you in my journey.
Tina
Chris & Ellen Pallotta
March 26, 2011
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Catherine Miller Loisel
March 26, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Donna Smith
March 26, 2011
Buddy,a wonderful man,remembering your jokes,laughter and even you keeping me driven to go out w/ the horses.If I was feeling a little sick or too cold outside.Thanks for the push,this week.You will be missed,my friend.Sincere condolences to all your family.
Nancy Lastra
March 26, 2011
Thinking of all of you at this time. Buddy had the biggest heart and always was willing to lend a helping hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Buddy RIP
NANCY and Jill
Mark Bowie
March 26, 2011
I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow.
Cindy Harvey
March 26, 2011
My sympathies to Buddy's family. Known to me as "Little Buddy", my big cousin would tolerate us younger kids when my mom & dad - his Uncle Neils & Aunt Pat - would visit my Uncle Bud & Aunt Ann and all the kids. I remember with fond memories when all us cousins were together at Nana & Grampa Haskell's camp at Bonney Eagle - swimming, rowing the boat, and playing into the dark of the night. It's wonderful that Buddy grew up to have children of his own who also gave him grandchildren & great-grandchildren. He must have been a fun Grampa Haskell himself :) He fit a lot into his brief 68 years. Best wishes to Buddy's family from his cousin, Cindy Sorenson Harvey & family.
Jeff & Kim Haskell
March 26, 2011
You will be missed terribly Uncle Bud, thank you for the wonderful memories. Always in our hearts.
Marianne Latini-Doucette
March 26, 2011
What a wonderful man, gone too soon. I remember you from the time I was just a little girl and I am so glad that I was able to have spent a wonderful evening with you and your family just over a week ago.
You will truly be missed.
Gilbert Wayne
March 26, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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