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Earl Laidlaw Obituary
SOUTH PARIS -- Earl S. Laidlaw, of Norway, passed away peacefully at the Maine Veteran's Home in South Paris on July 25, 2014, surrounded by loving family and friends.
Known to many as 'Bill,' Earl was born to Earl Chester and Alfreda (Small) Laidlaw on Sept. 11, 1929, in Oak Bluffs, Mass. Raised in Edgartown, on Martha's Vineyard Island he later moved to Portland. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1948 to 1952 as a weatherman and military policeman. After graduating from the Portland School of Law he became Chief Deputy Clerk of the United States District Court of Maine and subsequently Clerk of the United States District Court from 1974 to 1977. Earl then moved to Norway, where he continued to practice law at Dow's Law Office until his retirement in 2008. He was a lifelong Mason.
Earl achieved his childhood dream of flying in 1991 when he obtained his private pilot license.
He is survived by five children, Eric Laidlaw and his wife Aesook of Norway, Schonen Wing and her husband Marland of Westbrook, Morgen Silver and her husband Gregory of Phillips, Kristopher Laidlaw of Chicago and Sarah Benn and her husband Shawn of Westbrook. He leaves behind 24 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his oldest son Karl Laidlaw of Norway; and his great-grandson Kobe Huynh of Auburn.
A celebration of Earl's life will be held on Thursday, July 31, at 11 a.m., at the First Congregational Church, 17 East Main St., South Paris. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Chandler Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, 45 Main St., South Paris. Online condolences may be shared with his family at www.chandlerfunerals.com.
Donations can be made
in Earl's memory to The Homeless Animal Rescue Team of Maine
and Friends of Feral Felines.
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Detachment 1151 Marine Corps League
August 20, 2014
Our Deepest Sympathy In This Time Of Loss
Detachment 1151 Marine Corps League
August 20, 2014
Our Deepest Sympathy In This Time Of Loss
Julie Maxim
July 31, 2014
Growing up with Earl's granddaughter, Tara, I have many fond memories of times spent at his home. He was always a friendly and caring man, even when I would run into him places, as an adult. I know how much Tara valued her close and loving relationship with her grandfather, and I consider myself lucky to have known him. My sincere condolences to the family. I know he was greatly loved and will be greatly missed.
Brenda Russell
July 30, 2014
RIP Bill. We shared many laughs and many tears through the years. My condolences to family and friends.
July 29, 2014
Thank you for your service.
Maureen Kennedy
July 29, 2014
I worked with Earl for many years at Dow's Law Office. He was a caring person and helped a lot of people. He was also quite a character and there were many times when he had us laughing with his quick wit and funny stories. He was always looking to borrow a necktie so he would look "presentable" in Court. He loved animals and always had a house full. He had a big heart and will be missed. My sincere condolences to his family
Ernie Martin
July 29, 2014
I'll remember Earl as always having a smile and enjoying conversation. My wife and I checked in on Earl often during his final months at the Veterans Home. He was optimistic and full of conversation. It was so sad to hear of his passing. My sincere condolences to his family.
Ingrid Small
July 29, 2014
Bill will be greatly missed. I had the great pleasure of being his paralegal at Dow's Law Office. He was a wonderful person, full of life and fun to work with. You never knew what to expect with his wit. His love for animals was one of the highlights of his life. He shared many life stories and was a caring attorney and person to those who knew him. He will certainly be missed, and my prayers are with his family and friends.
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