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Ernest Mayberry Obituary
Mayberry, 78
OAKLAND -- Ernest William Mayberry, 78, went to meet his Lord and Savior peacefully on Wednesday, March 3, 2010, at the Maine General Medical Center in Waterville, surrounded by his family.
He was born in Boothbay Harbor on July 25, 1931, the son of William and Alice (Peaco) Mayberry. He married Josephine DePeter of Portland on Feb. 13, 1951, and they lovingly celebrated 59 years of marriage together this year.
Ernest took over William's family construction company in 1966, which he owned and operated for 34 years. He passed Mayberry Builders Inc. To his son David in 2000 and had remained active in the business.
He enjoyed summer activities at his camp on Great Pond with his family and friends, including fishing, hunting and watching wildlife.
Ernest was President of the Full Gospel Businessmen's Fellowship for 15 years. He participated in several missionary works in South America throughout his lifetime and attended Calvary Temple in Waterville.
Ernest is survived by his wife Josephine; his daughter Deborah Schwep, his son David Mayberry; a grandson, Adam Schwep, and three granddaughters, Rebekah Schwep, Miranda Mayberry, and Emily Mayberry. He was predeceased by his parents, William and Alice; and a sister Ruth Tucci.
His family would like to give special thanks to the Maine General Medical Center Emergency, CCU, and Imaging Department for their compassionate care, and also all his church family at Calvary Temple for their wonderful, loving support and kindness.
A celebration of life open house will take place on Saturday, March 6, from 1-4 p.m., at the residence of his son David and his wife Debra at 10 Heritage Drive, Oakland.
In lieu of flowers memorial
donations may be made to:
The Maine General Medical Center Office of Philanthropy
P.O. Box 828
Waterville, Maine 04903-0828
Ernest William Mayberry
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Memories and Condolences
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Kathy Bach(Marden)
March 17, 2010
Dearest Josie and family,
May you find the never ending warmth and peace that only God can give during this time. I shall always remember all of you during my teens year in the church in Oakland. Ernest always was a kind and gentle man of God and although he was of few words, you knew that God was leading him in His ways. I keep in contact with Evelyn who keeps me informed of everyone that was a major influence on my life. Know that you will all be together one day and I have learned after losing my own husband, that you do not think about what you have lost, but what that person left behind in this world to influence others. May God Bless you all.
Kathy Violette
March 10, 2010
Jo and family -
I was with great pleasure that I was able to meet such a fine man as Ernest - he was courageous and I had great respect for him - You all are in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time and I hope the great memories you have of him will help you get through this loss
Michael J Denis
March 8, 2010
To the family -- my sincerest condolences to all of you. Rejoice in the good memories you have.
Bill & Letty Tucci
March 7, 2010
We recently were looking at pictures we took of Grampa Mayberry on his 77th birthay with our boys (Billy, Michael and Mark). We enjoyed a friendly visit that day with Uncle Ernest, Josie, Barbara and David. Barbara played a beautiful piano solo. Many years have passed since that time but Uncle Ernest will never be forgotten. He will always be remembered as an honorable, hard-working business man who kept God first in his life, and loved his family. The Bible says "a just man walketh in his integrity, his children are blessed after him"... Proverbs 20:7 our sincere condolences to Josie, Barbara, David and family...
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Inez MacKinnon
March 6, 2010
I have pleasant memories of Ernie and Josie. The help and encouragement Ernie and Josie gave to Carrie and I when we were young and starting the Pentecostal Church in Madison was so special to us. Josie, we will be praying for you and the family.
With love, Inez Sewell MacKinnon
Norman Lawrence
March 6, 2010
To the Mayberry Family May the Lord grant you comfort and peace in this time of mourning. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Ziggy & Kim
Amanda Sawyer
March 6, 2010
Mayberry Family, You're in my thoughts & prayers.
melanie sanborn
March 5, 2010
josie and family please know that even tho i didnt know u guys all that well u are always in my prayers. i was always asking sue and joe how u all are if i wasnt in church. if u need anything please let me know okay??
Richard and Margaret Crockett
March 5, 2010
We are so sorry for the loss of your husband and father...we have so many wonderful memories over the years...times when he preached and led FGB....he was truly a man of God with such a gentle spirit..we pray and may you sense God's sustaining comfort today and in the days ahead. Our love..
Ken & Lois Lajoie
March 5, 2010
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Pamela Hodsdon
March 5, 2010
Josie and family,
I want to convey my deepest sympathy to you all in the loss of Ernest.
We have not been in touch for a very long time but I still covet our friendship that we always had when I was in the Oakland area.
May God comfort you today and in the days ahead. May you feel His presence very close to you.
Sincerely,
Pam (Waltz) Hodsdon and family in Yarmouth, Maine
Reginald Peters [FGBMFI]
March 5, 2010
Our prayers and thoughts are with you in this time of parting. We know that God's grace will be more than enough to keep you. Just another reason to long for heaven and Christ's coming.
Blessings
Reginald A. Peters
Full Gospel Businessmens Fellowship
SHEILA STRATTON
March 5, 2010
JOSIE,DEBBIE,DAVID and family members I am saddened to read about the loss of Ernest, he was a man of God and a wonderful person. My love and prayers go out to you all during this most difficult time. May God Bless you all.
Alice Tucci
March 5, 2010
Uncle Ernest will always have a special place in my heart. His door was always open to welcome you in and he always showed his love and appreciation for you. He was down to earth and acceptance of all people. He will be greatly missed but never forgotten.
My prayers and thoughts are with my Aunt Josie, Cousins Debbie and David and their families.
Alice
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