Dale F. Huff

Sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please take comfort and hope in our Creators promise at Act 24:15.

Sorry to hear of Dale's passing. I was just thinking of him the other day while reflecting on where I ended up (Senior Technical Staff Member in IBM development) from where I started (all C's in the 2nd division in Middle School). I think Dale Huff had a part in turning my life around. I still remember him inviting me into the teacher's room in 7th grade to talk me into playing the tuba. The tuba for goodness sake! Well, it gave me an opportunity to connect to something I could do well and to experience success through his constant encouragement. I think that success helped me know what it was, and enabled me to translate the process to other things. That year was a real turn around for me, and I give Dale Huff some credit for making it happen. I wish I had the opportunity to tell him that.

Our thoughts and prayers to Jane and the Huff family. We lost a smiling face and a very nice man.

Bumpa you always knew how to put a smile on anyone's face. I remember he waved to everybody we drove by and I asked him do you know them. And he said idk I probably do but it I don't a wave still goes a along way. He also showed me how small of a world it really is because no matter where we were whether up in Maine or in New Hampshire he was always running into someone he knew. If I could leave even a quarter of an impact on this planet as he did I know that would be a life accomplishment. May you rest in peace Bumpa

So sorry to hear about Dale's passing. I enjoyed knowing him and hearing the band play when I worked in Millinocket ! Dale had a wonderful sense of humor and truly cared about his students. He was a dear friend during that time.

Scotty and Robin. We are deeply saddened to learn of Dales passing.He was a great friend.
Rich and Enid Harris Kapolka

Great band director and all around nice guy. Blessings to all who loved him.

Robin and Scott, sorry to hear about your Dad . Many nice memories of your family during our summer stays on Whetstone Pond. Rick and Nancy Page

Robin and Scotty.I am so very sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad.When I heard that he had passed I got to thinking about all the times that we spent together at the basketball and football games,all the dances at school.The Christmas Eve suppers at your house.And especially the sleepovers.We had some great times.I never saw your Dad without a smile on his face.He loved his music and he will never be forgotten.My thoughts and prayers are with you.Love you guys.

So sorry to hear of Mr. Huff's passing. He was my first band director when I moved to Millinocket in 78'. He passed his love of clarinet and music on to me while always encouraging me to play at my best. He was an awesome teacher and an even greater person. I will always get a chuckle remembering how when anyone forgot their clarinet during band class, he would lend them his! Needless to say, I used his a lot! To Scott and your family - my prayers are with you. Mr. Huff, may you be blessed for all you have given to all your students. Play on for all of Heaven, Mr. Huff! Paula Vaznis Graham

Dale will be sadly missed. Oh the stories and very special memories that Jim and I will always remember and share. Many laughs and there was a time we cried together. Dale spoke very highly of his children and family. A love forever in everyone's heart. Will think and speak of you often. Enjoy your new journey. Till we meet again. Love and prayers to your family.Happy trails Dale you will be missed.Jim and Valerie Farnham

Your life job well done Dale. Rest well. I'm glad I got to see you in Guilford.

Dear Huff Family,
I grew up in Guilford, back in the heyday of the George Himes bands at PCHS. I remember the Huff family and Dale's amazing talent as a trumpet player. The band trips and concerts hold such fond memories. Spending summers on Whetstone Pond was the greatest ....... RIP

So sorry for your loss. May he now RIP.

Dale brought so much to our community in so many ways... we shall miss him as a teacher, an involved citizen, and a friend. His influence clearly remains though we shall miss him.

Mr. Huff was one of my favorite teachers. I sometimes, 20+ years later, remember him saying to me, "You played the first eight measures like you owned 'em. Now play the rest that way!" Words to live by. Rest well, Mr. Huff. Very sorry for your loss, Scott...He talked of you often and proudly.

Scotty and Robin, so sorry to hear about your dad's passing. I'll always fondly remember Middle School Band, and especially the great fun we all had traveling with him and the rest of the Jazz Band. He was truly the cornerstone of Millinocket's phenomenal music program in the 1970s and 80s. You and your families are in our thoughts and prayers.

My deepest sympathies to the Huff family and friends.

Sincere condolences to Jane and the family. Dale was a remarkable man by any standard. Guy Gallagher

So sorry to hear of Dale's passing. As a music educator I looked up to him and valued his teaching wisdom. He was so influential in the Maine Music Educators Association, and many of his ideas and procedures live on. Rest in peace Dale!

Sending heartfelt thoughts and prayers to Mr Huff's family. He trully was an excellent Music teacher. May he RIP

So sorry to here about Dale. I didn't know him that well but use to wait on him at use to be Traftons in Abbot. Always a very friendly man. My Mom knew his brother Duane. Thoughts and prayers for the family.

We are so sorry for your loss. He was one of the greatest guys we have known

I am so truly sorry for your loss. Mr. Huff was an amazing teacher and once told me that I was creating a wonderful retirement fund for him someday .50 at a time going through the number of Clarinet reeds I did a week. I had a nasty habit of chewing on them.I truly hope your retirement years were wonderful and that those .50 reeds added up to something special.

So sorry to hear Dale has passed on.... I remember him from school. Such a wonderful, talented man.

I well remember Mr. Huff from band days at Fort Fairfield High School in the late 60's. His leadership and professional abilities inspired so many of us. Thank you ,Mr. Huff. You will not be forgotten.
Elaine (Bernard) Cummings FFHS Class of 1968

I'll always remember Uncle Dale for his great musical abilities and fun attitude toward life. Uncle Dale was known in the Morrell family for his famous jokes that everybody loved. I remember visiting him and Ann @ their camp on the pond for my 20th high school reunion. We had a lot of laughs as they showed me the holes in the walls of the camp where you could see outside! I remember sleeping on the porch of that same camp as a little kid.

Dale was a fun guy! We were at the Conservatory and played a few gigs together. I am sorry for your loss.

J

So sorry for your loss. Fondly remember your dad as our band teacher in junior and senior high in Fort Fairfield. May your fond memories comfort you.

Sincere sympathy to Dale's family. He was a wonderful man and will be sorely missed by all who knew him. Carol and Budd Tibbetts

A great guy gone to a better place,RIP Dale

Rest in peace Mr Huff prayers and thoughts for his family

Sorry for your loss..Mr Huff was a great band leader and mentor to many..prayers to family and friends..

My heartfelt condolences to you, Scott & Robin and your families. I have many fond memories of your Dad. I was very fortunate that our life paths crossed at MMS.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

My classmate for four years at Northern Conservatory of Music and a fellow dance band member. I mourn his passing.

Robin and Scotty, We are so sorry for your loss. You have our deepest sympathy.
Sincerely,
Bob and Louise Morang

Dale was a wonderful man. We are thinking of you all in this time of sorrow.

so sorry for your loss

I am so sorry to read of Dales passing He was a very special person Always enjoyed our conversations so much Will miss him Ruthie Conley