Wright, Henry, 65, June 6, 2009. Arrangements by Bowers Funeral Home, Island Falls. Interment to be held in the Oakfield Cemetery.
OAKFIELD – Henry Wright, 65, died June 6, 2009, with his family by his side at his home. He was born April 9, 1944, in Island Falls, the son of Harry and Avis (Shorey) Wright.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during Vietnam. Henry loved puttering around the house, potato farming, going for rides, sitting in his recliner with his grandchildren and best friend, Molly. He will be greatly missed for his Saturday morning breakfast and church on Sunday morning. He enjoyed riding to the dump with his grandkids and his cup of coffee after work with Terry. Henry was a very loving husband, father and grandfather.
He is survived by his wife, Ann (Matt) Wright of Oakfield; four daughters, Avis and her husband, Terry Noyes, and Erin Wright, all of Oakfield, Lori and Malcolm Tucker of Beechwood, New Brunswick, and Leisha Beckwith of Perth Andover, New Brunswick; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Evelyn Morton of Mapleton and Joyce Tardie of Washburn. He was predeceased by his parents; one sister, Velma; and one brother, Robert.
Friends called 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Bowers Funeral Home, Island Falls, where funeral services will be held noon Wednesday with Pastors Andy Harthorn, Donald Morton Jr. and David Fox officiating. Interment will be at Oakfield Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made care of Bowers Funeral Home, P.O. Box 579, Houlton, ME 04730.