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KENNEBUNK -- Roy A. Bither Jr., 87, died peacefully in his home on Nov. 26, 2013, at Atria Kennebunk.
He was born on Sept. 12, 1926, in Houlton, the son of Roy Arthur and Doris Orchard Bither.
Mr. Bither attended the Naval Academy at Annapolis, University of Maine at Orono and the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. He was Superintendent of Schools for several towns in Maine, most recently Milo, Vinalhaven, and Madison, as well as Shelburne Falls, Mass. He was active in many social and civic affairs including Kiwanis International, the Freemasons and Town Moderator.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Joan Harvey Bither. Survivors include a daughter, Susan Johnston of Myrtle Beach, S.C., two sons, Col. Mark Bither of New Market, Md., and David Bither of Kennebunk; a sister, Anne Shire of Scarborough, a brother, Thomas Bither of Scarborough; grandchildren, Sarah, Patrick, Corey and Mathew Bither; and adopted grandchildren, David, Nicole and Krissy Jakubowski.
A memorial service is being planned for family and friends in May. Interested parties may contact David Bither at 207-985-4799
for more information.
In lieu of flowers, donations in
Roy's memory can be made to:
The Ivan Calderwood Home
Neal Martin Administrator
18 Beaver Dam Rd.
Vinalhaven, Maine 04863
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Roy Bither
Jacie Jakubowski
December 7, 2013
Roy and Joan were both the best grandparents our children had and sort of foster parents to both Frank and I. They helped us through many good and tough times. Miss you both. RIP
You will always be remembered.
Christine (Jakubowski) Ferrant
December 6, 2013
Roy and his wife Joan, otherwise known as grammy and grampy B to me, left an ever lasting impression on me. Through some times, they both helped my family in more ways than most people know. Thank you Roay and Joan for the wonderful memories. And to his children, thanks for sharing your father (and your mother too) with me. I am sorry for your loss. I can only imagine he is giving someone hell, for something, somewhere....in a good way :)
Walter Haddock
December 6, 2013
Was my Windham Junior High teacher and baseball coach also our Pony League coach when we won the league championship in 1955.
Warren Nelson
December 4, 2013
My condolences to the family. Mr. Bither was the superintendent of schools in New Sweden, Stockholm, Woodland and Westmanland. My mother was his secretary and my father was the custodian and bus driver. My thoughts are with you all.
John Sherburne
December 4, 2013
I worked for Roy in Milo while he and Joan were there. Enjoyed him very much. You always knew where you stood with him. We made a trip to Bingham to move furniture. Great story, too long to tell here. Condolences to the family
Henry Ashmore, Ed.D.
December 4, 2013
Condolences to the family. I worked for Roy in Madison years ago.
Thelma Bradbury/Brackett
December 4, 2013
Mr.Bither was my teacher for 7th and 8th grades. That was in Orrington, Maine. He was the teacher who left the best memories for me.
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