NORMAN R. BISHOP Jr.

TROY -- Norman R. Bishop Jr., 72, of Troy passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2012, at Inland Hospital in Waterville following a long battle with cancer.

Norman was born Aug. 3, 1940, the son of Norman R. Bishop Sr. and Lillian T. (Pease) Bishop of Troy.

Over the years Norman had been employed as a woodcutter, farmhand, and carpenter.

Norman enjoyed the outdoors, spending time with family and friends, picture puzzles and building miscellaneous items.

Norman was predeceased by his father, Norman R. Bishop Sr.; his sister, Edna (Bishop) Woodward; and his brother, Roger Bishop.

Norman is survived by his wife of 40 years, Carol (Raven) Bishop of Troy; his mother, Lillian Bishop, of Troy; his step-son, Pat Violette, and his companion, Mary Wisner, of Utica, N.Y.; his brother, Ralph Bishop, and his wife, Marie (Sylvester,) of Troy; his brother, Earl Bishop, and his wife, Susan (Shibles), of Athens; his sister-in-law, Thelma (Sylvester) Bishop, of Unity; his brother, Eugene "Gene" Bishop, and his wife, Sylvia (Pelton), of Windsor; his sister, Sadie (Bishop) Philbrick, and her husband, Peter, of Thorndike; his brother-in-law, Kenney Raven, of Norridgewock; and several nieces, nephews, and friends.

A celebration of life will be announced and held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to help offset funeral expenses. Send donations or messages of sympathy to Sylvia Bishop, 334 Windsor Neck Road, Windsor 04363.

Arrangements are by Mid-Maine Cremation Services, 453-6006.