He was born in Norwich, Conn., on Oct. 20, 1960, the son of Ivan and Ilene (Burnell) Wing.
Ervin attended Winthrop High School and worked for the town of Winthrop Cemeteries Department for many years. He also worked for Dorothy Egg Farms.
He enjoyed doing mechanics and tinkering on his vehicles. He also enjoyed watching movies, hunting and fishing. He especially liked saltwater fishing on the coast.
He was predeceased by his parents; a sister, Iva Lund; a brother, Richard Higgins; and longtime companion, his dog Boo.
Ervin is survived by a brother, Andy Peters Sr., of Millinocket; three sisters, Thelma Dunn, and her husband, Craig, of Mount Vernon, Betty Welch and her husband, Roland, of Voluntown, Conn., and Anne Cook, of Michigan; also several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles, including a special aunt, Mabel, of Leeds.
Visiting will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 21, at Roberts Funeral Home, 62 Bowdoin St., Winthrop. A graveside service will be in Glenside Cemetery in the spring at a date and time to be announced.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Winthrop Credit Union, c/o Ervin Wing, 94 Highland Ave., Winthrop, ME 04364, to help with expenses.
Memories, condolences, photos and videos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the website at www.khrfuneralhomes.com.
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Sue Phillips
March 25, 2013
I was sorry to hear about Ervin. I worked with him has a patient in my physical therapy clinic in Winthrop and we struck up a friendship when we talked about his work in the Winthrop Cemeteries. I asked about an unmarked grave for Robert, the twin brother of Richard Higgins and he shared with me that they were his half brothers! We knew both and my sister and Robert had a special relationship until his most unfortunate accident January 3, 1961. We came summers and often had lots of fun at the farm as kids He told me that Robert was buried in the cemetery at the end of Narrows Pond Road in a marked grave. I truly think he was amazed that I knew the twins and even showed him pictures my mother took of them. Ervin was a hard worker and very pleasant man to work with. Because of the circumstances surrounding Robert's death, I wanted to place a marker on his grave and it was then that he told me Robert did have one in the Hamblin Family plot. What a coincidence for both of us.
Rena Higgins
March 22, 2013
So Sorry to see that Ervin passed away.Have a lot of childhood memories of him at Grammy Wing's house.
March 22, 2013
Hi,
Sorry to here about Ervin. He was a kind person.I know my Mom spoke of him often. Her and Keith were going over to visit him next week. Iam in Az. now and my health is alot better. My prayers are with you all. Love to you all Debbie Burgess Gortmans
Robin & Bones Lint
March 22, 2013
I'm soooo sorry to hear about Ervin's death. It just seems to be happening to often for all of us. If there is anything you need please let us know. Ervin was a kind and special man and will be missed I'm sure.
Betty and Roland Welch
March 21, 2013
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
We will always love and miss you.
March 20, 2013
So sad to lose anymore even a family member you haven't seen in years, makes us think about wasted time we could of spent with them...you will be missed and my prayers go out to the entire family God Bless you all and bring you peace during this difficult time..
March 20, 2013
Andy, Betty, Thelma ,and Ann: Please know my Thoughts and prayers are with you and your families at this time especially. So sorry for your loss mother called and told me today, sorry I can't be there with you I live in AZ.I think of our younger years often with fond memories. Love to you all Dana & Barb Burgess [email protected]
Cindy Savage- Brann
March 20, 2013
Will miss Ervin... He has been a neighbor & friend for a lot of Years.... Just spoke to him a little over a week ago & he was looking forward to warm weather & shaving off his beard.. Condolences to all of Ervin's Family....
eugene ellis
March 20, 2013
you as a good friend Ervin you will be miss byr all of use
Sandra Crocker-Burt
March 20, 2013
Andy, Thelma, Betty, and Ann. My condolences to you all in the loss of your brother. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Love to you all, Sandra
ILENE TESSIER
March 20, 2013
A BROTHER, UNCLE, FRIEND,
YOUR LIFE HERE WAS TO SHORT.
WE WILL ALL HAVE MEMORIES OF YOU SOME THE SAME SOME DIFFERENT,WE WILL ALL HOLD THEM CLOSE TO OUR HEART.
YOU'VE CALLED AWAY FOR BRIGHTER THINGS.
BE THAT STAR THAT SHINES. BE THAT ANGEL
ABOVE TO WATCH OUT FOR US HERE.
BE THE ONE WE MEET AT THE GATES WHEN WE CALLED AWAY.
REST NOW, UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN.
YOUR NIECE
debbie marshall
March 20, 2013
you will be miss Ervin
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