Slipp, Harold G., 87, died February 5, 2007 at the Maine Veterans Home, Caribou. Arrangements are in the care of Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, Presque Isle.
Presque Isle – Harold G. Slipp, 87, the only son of Robert R. and Ora (Trafford) Slipp, died February 5, 2007 at the Maine Veterans Home in Caribou.
He was a graduate of Fort Fairfield High School and of Acadia University in Wolfville, N.S. in 1942, and he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force immediately following graduation. He was active in flying and instructing in 4-engine aircraft, and following promotion, Major Slipp was commander of a B-29 crew stationed at Guam Air Force Base. After the war, he returned to Fort Fairfield where he was active in business and community affairs until 1967. He was then employed by S.A.D # 20 as a mathematics teacher at Fort Fairfield High School until retirement. He and his wife (Stew) lived in Florida and Portage Lake, and settled in Presque Isle in 1985.
Harold is survived by his wife Edith Stewart Slipp; one son, Robert and his wife Vica; a granddaughter, Laura; and a grandson Peter.
There will be no calling hours. A graveside memorial service will be held at Riverside Cemetery in Fort Fairfield at a later date. Anyone who chooses may contribute in Harold’s memory through a donation to The Alzheimer’s Association, Maine Chapter, 163 Lancaster St. Suite 160-B, Portland, ME 04101-2406. Arrangements are in the care of the Duncan-Graves Funeral Home. An online guest book is provided at www.duncan-graves.com.
