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Joseph Garland Obituary
OLD ORCHARD BEACH -- Joseph A. Garland, 82, of Old Orchard Beach, died on Monday morning, May 9, 2011, at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice in Scarborough. He was born on Aug. 18, 1928, in Sanford, the son of Albert and Florine Garland and came to Old Orchard Beach as a young child. He was educated there and also attended Portland Junior College.
Mr. Garland served with the U.S. Navy during WWII.
On April 26, 1952, he married Lucille Demeule at St. Joseph's Church in Biddeford.
He owned and operated Garland's Oil Service for 43 years from 1954 to 1997 and Garland's Cottages in Old Orchard Beach from 1963 to 2002.
Mr. Garland was a member of St. Margaret's Church. He was a life member of the Biddeford & Saco Elks Lodge #1597, the American Legion and the V.F.W Post 7997 in Old Orchard Beach. He enjoyed boating in Saco Bay and vacationing in Florida.
The family would like to express their appreciation to Mr. Garland's devoted caregivers Betty, Heidi, Jamie and Lori.
Preceding him in death was his sister, Eyvonne Tarazewich in 2007. Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Lucille Garland of Old Orchard Beach; one son, Steven Garland and his wife Evelyn of Cape Elizabeth, two daughters, Sharon Karalekas and her husband Charles of So. Elgin, Ill., Linda Bailer and her husband Paul of Scarborough; six grandchildren, Spencer and Thomas Garland, Peter and Michael Karalekas, Kelsey and Jillian Bailer; and two cousins, Ronald Labranche and Carole Bragdon.
Visiting hours will be from 9-10 a.m. on Friday, May 13, 2011, at Hope Memorial Chapel, 480 Elm St., Biddeford. A memorial service will follow at 10 a.m. on Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery in Saco. To share condolences online, please visit www.HopeMemorial.com.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Joseph's memory may be made to:
The Gosnell Memorial Hospice
11 Hunnewell Rd.
Scarborough, Maine 04074
Joseph A. Garland
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Kurt Muller
May 12, 2011
To The Garland Family,
We always enjoyed Mr. Garland's stories & visiting with Mr. Garland at the summer BBQ's & Christmas Parties. Hard to believe that time has passed by so quickly. Please accept our sincere sympathy. Kurt & Lynn Muller - Muller Heating & Plumbing
May 12, 2011
To The Garland Family,
I was so honored to get to know Joe.
He will be greatly missed.
With my deepest sympathy,
Heidi
Allen Holmes
May 11, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
David Simpson
May 11, 2011
I always saw Mr.Garland,growing up as a kid,working and dragging the hose from resident to resident,always taking the time to say hello,or giving a great smile.What a nice man.Im a sorry for your loss,Steve,Sharon,and family.Peace be with you.
Del Jakeman
May 11, 2011
I was very sorry to learn of Joe's passing. May God rest his soul and comfort his family and his many friends who mourn his loss.
Patty & Allan Johnson
May 11, 2011
Lucille, Steve, Sharon & Linda
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We remember all the wonderful times we had throughout the years vacationing at Old Orchard Beach with you. Joe is at peace now and is in heaven doing all the things he loved to do when he was well.
Love & Prayers,
Connie Brousseau
May 11, 2011
My deepest sympathies for your family in this time of sadness! May you all be blessed knowing your husband,father, friend is walking with GOD! many blessings-
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