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Earl Wood Obituary
H. Wood, 88
SCARBOROUGH -- Earl 'Woody' H. Wood, 88, of Portland, died peacefully at the Maine Veterans Home in Scarborough on June 3, 2011.
Earl was born on June 13, 1923, in Cranston, R.I., the son of Henry Wood and Alice Fuller.
As a child age 12, Earl was put in the Civilian Conservation Crop in Connecticut. In 1941 Earl join the Navy where he served on the USS Tarazed and The USS Abbot, earning six medals: The Victory Medal, American Defense Medal, Asiatic Pacific Area, six stars, American Area Medal, Philippine Liberation Medal, two stars and the European, African, Middle East Area Medal. Earl was honorably discharged in 1946.
He married Irene, started a family and then began a long career at S.D. Warren as a pipe fitter. Earl retired in 1986.
Earl and Irene enjoy camping at Sebago Basin and Kokatosi for over 30 years.
After Earl lost his wife Irene, he and companion, Ruth Linsley spent winters in Florida and summers in Maine.
Earl belonged to the International Association of Machinists and Aero space workers, Stephen W. Manchester Post #62, Civilian Conservation Crops.
Earl was predeceased by wife, Irene L. Wood; his son, Richard Wood and companion Ruth Linsley; and 10 brothers and sisters. Earl is survived by sons, Henry Wood of Raymond, George Wood of Texarkana, Texas, Michael Wood of Casco; and his sister, Estelle Popeck of Springfield, Mass. Earl is also survived by nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Earl's family would like to thank Maine Veterans Home in Scarborough for caring for Earl and those who have served our country.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a time of visitation at Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St., Portland, on Wednesday, June 8, 2011, from 6-8 p.m. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, June 9, 2011, at 11 a.m. Interment with Military Honors will be at Woodlawn Cemetery, Westbrook. Please visit www.jonesrichandhutchins.com for additional information and to sign Earl's guestbook.
Donations in Mr. Earl Wood's memory may be made to:
MEDCU
380 Congress St.
Portland, Maine 04101
Earl 'Woody'
H. Wood
Jones, Rich & Hutchins
Funeral Home & Cremation Service
775-3763
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Memories and Condolences
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Stacy Wood-Spangler
June 28, 2011
Dearest Pepe, I am so saddened and upset that I never got the chance to say goodbye. I always think of the summers I spent in Maine and how much fun it was visiting you,especially the Italian sandwiches!. Thank you for the lasting memories. Love you always!
Michael Wood
June 14, 2011
We love you and will miss you.
Michael & Pammy
Alice Popec-Bichard
June 9, 2011
Uncle Earl, I remember all the great visits with you and Aunt Irene when I was younger; and the enjoyable times spent with Ruth, you, and your "big" sister Estelle these last ten or so years! You never got tired of beating her @ cards when you visited, and teasing her about the Red Sox!! I'll always think of you when I visit Maine, especially camping @ Sebago! My sincere condolences to your lovely family.
Joshua Wood
June 7, 2011
Grandapa- So very sorry I haven't seen you in so long. I'm saddened and ashamed of that. Thank you for all you did to contribute to my life for so long after dad passed. You will never be forgotten. I remember when you used to come visit like it was yesterday. I'd sleep in the cot next to my bed where you slept.
Estelle Wood-Popec
June 7, 2011
You will always be my "little brother"!
All my love forever,
Estelle
June 7, 2011
Rest in Peace Uncle Earl...I remember all the fun we had as kids with you and Aunt Irene and your kids, when we visited you at your campsite, the good visits with you when you stopped at my mom's in Springfield, and of course, our dinner together the time you and Ruth came to visit me when I was volunteering at Camp Sunshine. Thanks for the great memories...you will always be remembered. Sending my condolences to all the members of the family.
Mary Ann Popec Gormley
June 7, 2011
Thinking of Henry(Woody) and Sue at such a sad time. Thoughts and Prayers to you and your family. Miss you guys at MMC.
Sue Goodine
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