Nelder, Arthur T., 80, Presque Isle; in Presque Isle, November 26, 2008. A spring interment will be in the Fairmount Cemetery in Presque Isle. Arrangements in the care of Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, Presque Isle.
PRESQUE ISLE – Arthur T. Nelder, 80, died Nov. 26, 2008, at a local health care facility after 8 1/2 years of loving care at home by his devoted wife, Beverly, of 52 years. He was born May 20, 1928 in Houlton, ME, the son of Velma P. and Clarence “Shirley” Nelder.
Arthur was an avid outdoorsman, hunting and fishing nearly all of his life – at one time belonging to the Biggest Bucks in Maine Club. He was a veteran of the US Army and worked as an electrician for the U.S. government for 32 years. He was a great music lover and harmonica player as well.
He is predeceased by his parents and daughter, Bette Jean. Besides his wife, he leaves his daughters, Brenda Collins and her husband, Rob, of Londonderry, N.H., Dianne and her family of Lewiston, ME; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; a brother, Oscar; a sister, Mona; and their families.
Funeral Services with Military Honors were held on Saturday, Nov. 29. at the Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, with the Rev. David Williams officiating. A spring interment will be in the Fairmount Cemetery in Presque Isle. Condolences may be expressed at www.duncan-graves.com.
