Jere Huston O'Rourke

Jere Huston O'Rourke obituary, Mount Desert, ME

Jere Huston O'Rourke

Jere O'Rourke Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Jordan-Fernald Funeral Home - Ellsworth on Mar. 29, 2025.

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Jere Huston O'Rourke, 75, died in Bangor on March 16, 2025, with his daughter by his side. He was born on February 14, 1950, the son of Joseph James O'Rourke and Sylivia Ambrose Huston.
Jere graduated from Ellsworth High School in 1968 and then entered the U.S. Army serving his country with pride for 3 tours in the Vietnam War. After his tour he came back to Maine where he and a couple of friends went clamming. In the mid 80's he opened Dead End Gun Shop where he repaired guns. He also supplied the Hancock County community with vital services that will be greatly missed.
Jere loved the family camp on George's Pond. Jere loved to share tales of his past exploits and also watched low budget horror movies. He will be missed by his family and friends.
He is survived by 4 daughters; Shannon Moore of Portland, Amanda O'Rourke of Hancock, Maygen O'Rourke and husband Chris of Seal Cove and Renee O'Rourke of Alaska; 6 grandchildren, Colby, Mya, Anna, Caitlyn, Gemma and Maddex; He predeceased by his parents and sister Josephine "Jody" O'Rourke and close companions his whole life Ralph Grindle and Chippy the Wonder Dog.
Friends are invited to visit from 1pm-3pm, April 5, 2025, at Jordan-Fernald, 113 Franklin Street, Ellsworth where military honors will be presented at 1:30pm.
Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com

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