Carl Cole, Jr.
BERWICK, Maine - Carl "Gene" Cole, Jr., age 82, of Merriam Street, passed away Monday, November 18, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born in North Berwick, the son of Carl E. and Fannie Mae (Rose) Cole. He married Althea Mathews and they devoted their lives to raising a family. Gene was a welder at Hussey Seating Company in North Berwick for 42 years and served as a volunteer fireman for 22 years with the William Hill Engine Company in North Berwick. After his retirement Gene worked for the Town of Berwick at the Highway Department as well as the Transfer Station.
Gene was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying camping, hunting and fishing, but mostly he loved his family which was the center of his life.
Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Althea (Mathews) Cole of Berwick, son Brian Cole and wife Kristen of North Berwick; 3 daughters, Kathleen Lovejoy and husband Larry of South Berwick, Darlene Welch and husband Mark of Arundel and Jolene Colwell and husband Kevin of Lebanon, a sister, Irene Haskell of North Berwick and her family, 10 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, November 22, 2013 at 1 p.m. in the Evergreen Cemetery, Berwick, Maine. Friends who wish may contribute to the North Berwick Fire Dept. P.O. Box 230, North Berwick, Maine 03906. Arrangements are in the care of the Johnson Funeral Home, North Berwick, Maine. Condolences may be expressed at www.JohnsonFuneralHomeME.com.
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So sorry to hear about this. My thoughts are with the entire family.
Dave
December 9, 2013
Gene was a long-term and highly-valued employee at Hussey Seating. He was a "company" man, but he always had opinions about most everything. And not afraid to tell anyone!
So sorry for the loss - he was a good man, and I know he will be missed.
Tim Hussey
Tim Hussey
November 26, 2013
Irene and family, I am sorry to read of Gene passing. Prayers for you and your family. RIP Gene.
Gloria & Russell Horning
November 22, 2013
Althea and Family,
Gene was always so kind and willing to help. I can still hear his laughter. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Marie Forcier
November 22, 2013
I have many memories of Gene while we worked at Husseys together. May you feel God's comfort now and the days ahead.
H. Linwood Reeves
November 22, 2013
Dear Mr. Cole,
You always hated when I called you that because "That was my fathers name not mine, my name is Gene." Well Mr. Cole/Gene...Rest well my friend. It has been such an honor getting to know you over the years.
To Gene's Family,
May knowing that Gene isn't suffering and the quality man that he was bring you comfort during this difficult time.
~Ron Long
November 22, 2013
Althea and Family, We are so sorry to hear the sad news, he was such a fun guy to be with. RIP Gene. Your friends John and Eleanor
Eleanor Rollins
November 21, 2013
gene was a deligh to see at the tranfer station .Chet & Rachel Brooks
November 21, 2013
sorry to hear of your loss Brian and family prayers go out to you all.
Brian Gosselin
November 21, 2013
so sorry to hear about Uncle gene passing. It isn't easy to lose a loved one. Thoughts and prayers are with ya. Wish I could be there.
Love to all,
Trish & Steve
November 20, 2013
So sorry for your loss. He is in a better place and is no longer in pain. You are in our thoughts.
Jones Family
Justin Jones
November 20, 2013
Family of Gene Cole; I always associate Gene with #1 Shop at Hussey MFG. Co. when Linwood Reeves was Gene's Foreman. Every time I passed thru the shop Gene always had something to say! He was a really good person and I enjoyed his humor!
PETER HUSSEY
November 20, 2013
Brian & Twit, so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. You are in my prayers.
Love Nana Vancour
November 20, 2013
So sorry for your loss, Brian and Kristen. You are in our thoughts at this very sad time.
Doug and Elaine
Eliot
November 20, 2013
Sending our deepest sympathy from the Hannaford family.
Barbara Hannaford
November 20, 2013
Darlene and Family Sorry to hear of your dads passing..Take comfort in there is no longer pain..he is at peace.. Donna Merz
Donna Merz
November 20, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
November 20, 2013
Jody an Kevin sorry for your loss your dad was a great man. Tom and Deb
November 20, 2013
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Cory & Elaine Libby
November 20, 2013
To the Cole family. Thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
Julie Norton
November 20, 2013
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