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Carl Burbank Obituary

CARL G.
BURBANK

DAVENPORT - Carl G. Burbank passed away peacefully in his Davenport, Florida home on Sunday, April 24, 2016, while surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Hiram, Maine on January 1, 1931. He spent most of his childhood in Eliot, Maine and was a 1950 graduate of Eliot High School.
Carl enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1951, and served one full tour. In 1956, he began a long career working as an installer and line repairman for AT&T later known as NYNEX, he worked from both the Greenland and Dover-Somersworth locations and retired in 1986.
Carl met his second wife, Verna, while working with the telephone company and they were married in 1977. After retirement they spent their summers at home on Mousam Lake in Shapleigh, Maine and winters in Florida until relocating permanently to Davenport in 1997. Carl was recently awarded a 50 year service medal from the Grand Lodge of Maine for his dedication as a freemason and he loved playing cribbage with family and friends.
Carl was predeceased by his daughter, Brenda Lee Burbank; his brother, Lucian Burbank; as well as his mother, Olive Kimball Leavitt. He is survived by his wife, Verna Burbank; sister, Lucille Melhorn of Kittery, Maine; daughter, Diane (husband, Tom) Morse of Severn, Maryland; daughter, Carol Bradshaw of Tucson, Arizona; daughter, Susan LaChance of Merritt Island, Florida; daughter, Lisa (husband, Jeffrey) Thibeault of Las Vegas, Nevada; as well as his stepdaughter, Lynda (husband, Dan) Flynn of Sebastian, Florida; and a stepson, Albert Ferrin, III of York, Maine. Carl was blessed with 10 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews whom will also miss him dearly.
A celebration of life will be held in Maine at a currently undetermined date or location. Family and friends will be notified when arrangements are made.
In lieu of flowers, Carl would have been honored to have donations made in his memory to the Polk County Humane Society in Winter Haven, Florida or to any Shriners Hospitals for Children of the giver's choosing.

Published by The Ledger from May 1 to May 2, 2016.
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He was a true gentleman. We were neighbors in Florida when I was there and he looked after my trailer when I wasn’t. Had a lot of good times with him and Verna.

Beverly Hartford

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April 20, 2021

To all of Carl's family we wish to extend our deepest sympathy for the loss of Carl. Carl will be missed by many and Verna will always be a special "mom" to me (Linda) and will continue to be in our prayers as will all of the family.

Dave & Linda Gribbin, Davenport, FL.

Linda Gribbin

May 7, 2016

Lisa and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. I hope and pray that your memories will help you through this sad time. Remember to laugh, that is what the minister told our family just a few weeks ago. Sending lots of hugs!!

Kathy Blaisdell

May 4, 2016

to the family of carl burbank so sorry of his passing. from a old school mate

robert perkins

May 4, 2016

I am blessed to have called him "Dad". I will miss him more than I can express but, I will find comfort in the words and memories shared by others.

Lisa Thibeault

May 3, 2016

To The Family of Carl Burbank; My sincere condolences on his passing

Terry Wood

May 3, 2016

Verna
Sorry for your loss,Our prayers are with you and family, Worked with both you and Carl for many years.

ceddy crowell

May 3, 2016

Sue, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You guys were such a special part of my life growing up on Haley Road❤
Brenda is smiling "BIG" having her Dad!!! I hope that gives you some comfort❤I love you

Lori LeClair

May 2, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Patricia Sullivan

May 2, 2016

Dear Sue, Our deepest condolences on the loss of your father. You are in our thoughts.

Sue Albrecht

May 2, 2016

Thought and prayers for the Family.I have many fond memories growing up on Haley Road.I remember when he made the town pond twice as big for skating. I've not since seen a lawn mower do what he did with his!RIP Mr Burbank.

Kevin French

May 2, 2016

I will always remember Carl with great fondness. We spent several summers in Maine at Heavenlee Acres with Carl and Verna. Our Friday night poker games and endless rounds of cribbage are cherished memories, along with his suspenders and pipe! Heaven is lucky to have you! I surely will miss you.

Diane Desjardins

May 2, 2016

I will always remember Mr. Burbank. Growing up in Kittery with his children and being a close friend of Sue's I got to see him often. He always had a smile and remembered my name. My heartfelt condolences to all of the family. Loosing a Dad is such a loss. We as children often go to Dad for comfort, help and answers to our questions in life. Sue know I love you and all your family. He is with the Lord and free of any pain. We will see him again. I love you! ❤

sue legasse

May 2, 2016

My prayers are with the family

John Bowker

May 2, 2016

I was sorry to hear of Carl's passing. My husband and I enjoyed our time spent with him in Davenport. He helped us so much taking care of our mobile when we were not there. Rest in peace Carl and say hi to Kenny.

Beverly Hartford

May 2, 2016

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