Freeman Albert Eugley

SOUTH CHINA -- Freeman Albert Eugley, 85, died Feb. 27, 2009, at his South China home with his family at his side, following a short illness. Freeman was a loving husband, father, brother family man and a great friend to all.

Freeman was born on March 13, 1923, in Warren, the son of Walter and Leila (Creamer) Eugley.

Freeman graduated from Cony High School class of 1943.

He became a dedicated state worker for the State of Maine as a x-ray technician and later as a health inspector until his state retirement. Freeman also worked at Hussey Hardware in Augusta until its closing. He also worked for Soule's Auto Supply until his final retirement in 2008 at age 85.

Freeman was always busy maintaining one of the best-looking lawns with the help of his wife Roberta. Freeman and Roberta have been married 37 years, enjoying the outdoors and the love of their dogs Chelsea and Shelby.

Freeman is predeceased by his parents, his daughter Pauline Dumas, and son Jerry, sister and brother-in-law Beatrice and Ernest McArthur, son-in-law Dale Sevigny, brothers-in-law Delbert Brann, Joseph Speck, Norman Allan, and parents Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Speck.

Freeman is survived by his wife Roberta, daughters Patricia Sevigny of Augusta, Priscilla and Jon Paul Thorpe of Texas, June and Francis Carr of Monmouth, Jane and Richard Dumas of Augusta, Jill Eugley of Winthrop, son, John Eugley of Oklahoma and son-in-law Roger Dumas. Freeman also has 17 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter.

Freeman is also survived by his brother, Walter and wife Dolores Eugley of Etna, sisters-in-law Martha Brann of South China, Edna Allen of Augusta, Norma Speck of California, and brother-in-law George R. and Grace Speck of Augusta, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Freeman had a large heart and was touched by many people who all became part of his extended family. His family wants to express their thanks to all that made his life complete.

At Freeman's request, no visitation or funeral service will be held. The family will have a private spring burial. A gathering to celebrate Freeman's life will be held March 4, 2-4 p.m. at the Boynton Webber American Legion Post 179 Hall on Route 3 in South China.

Arrangements are under the care of Plummer Funeral Home, 983 Ridge Road, Route 32, Windsor.