George Edward Tuttle, Jr.

South Berwick, ME- George E. Tuttle Jr., 84, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on
Wednesday July 7, 2021.
Born August 23, 1936 in Dover NH, he was the oldest son of George E. Tuttle and Jessie E. (Fogarty) Tuttle.
He was raised on the family farm in North Berwick, Maine and graduated from Berwick Academy class of
1955.

George enlisted and proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force from 1955 to 1975. He served in the
Vietnam war during 1969-1970 and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. After over 20 years of service he
retired as a Senior Master Sergeant.

On September 6, 1959 he married Anne Caroline Varney of Berwick, Maine. They had three children and spent
38 wonderful years together before she died unexpectedly in May 1997. Anne was the love of his life and he
never married again.

After leaving the Air Force he worked for Tilcon Warren in North Berwick, Maine for several years before
changing jobs to work in the civil service at Pease Air Force base New Hampshire for several more years.

George was an avid sportsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing. During hunting season he enjoyed spending
time at his camp in Cambridge, Maine. During fishing season he liked being on his boat wherever the fish were
biting and was a member of the Pine Tree Bass Casters fishing club. He enjoyed watching sports and was a fan
of all the New England sports teams. He was a member of the Rollinsford, N.H. American Legion Post #47.

The Air Force gave George the traveling bug and he enjoyed traveling. His favorite place to go was Hawaii
where he enjoyed staying at Makaha Valley Towers on Oahu. He liked trips to Ireland, the Azores, and Mexico
plus, Japan and California where he visited his sons stationed in the United States Marine Corps. He also liked
visiting Alaska to fish for salmon and halibut. Moreover, he drove all across the United States in order to visit
with friends and family.

George is predeceased by his loving wife Anne, his parents George and Jessie Tuttle, his brothers Lawrence and
Paul Tuttle and Paul’s wife Janet Tuttle.

George is survived by his sons Michael E. Tuttle and his wife Mary of Phippsburg, Maine, Timothy J. Tuttle of
Berwick, Maine, and Christopher T. Tuttle and his wife Susi of Gardnerville, Nevada. He also leaves behind
his brother David Tuttle and his wife Lorraine of North Berwick, Maine, and his grandchildren Tyler E. Tuttle
of San Diego, California, and Desiree R. Tuttle, of NYC, New York.

The family would like to thank George’s caregiving team Katie Doody, Deb Devlin, Ulim Derby, and Jennifer
Gorham. They made it possible for George’s wish to stay in his home to the end. Also the Douglas Wentworth
hospice team for their excellent care and compassion.

A visitation will be held on Friday September 17, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at McIntire McCooey
Funeral home 301 Main Street, South Berwick ME 03908 followed by a Celebration of Life at the Rollinsford
American Legion Post 47 at 551 Foundry St., Rollinsford NH 03869 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, consider a donation in George’s name to a Veteran’s charity of your choice.