Ronald E. Brewer

Brewer, Ronald E., 81, January 12, 2010.  Arrangements by Dunn Funeral Home, Houlton.  Interment to be held in the spring in the Evergreen Cemetery.
Houlton – Ronald E. Brewer, 81, died Jan. 12, 2010, at his residence. He was born Feb. 13, 1928, at Houlton, the son of Walter P. and Isabel L. (Campbell) Brewer.
    Ronald graduated from Houlton High School, Class of 1947, and Hemphil Diesel Engineer School, Long Island, NY. He served in the US Navy during World War II and the Korean War on the destroyer USS Isherwood DD520. Ronald was a well-known mechanic having worked for J.K. McKay Chevrolet for several years and the Bangor & Aroostook Railroad, retiring after 25 years. He worked harder after retirement helping his family, friends and neighbor whenever he could lend a hand. He was an active member of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd and the American Legion Post 47.
    Ronald is survived by his wife of 58 years, Wanda (McBrine) Brewer of Houlton; two sons, Brent and his wife, Anne, of Alstead, NH, Dale and his wife, Ellen, of Cape Elizabeth; one daughter, Brenda Taylor and fiancé, Leslie Oliver, of Houlton; three grand-children, Kristie Taylor, Melissa and Eric Brewer; and great-grand-daughter, Jillian Taylor Moran; three brothers, Walter Brewer, Jr. of Kentucky, Floyd Brewer of Houlton and Maurice Brewer of Hammond; one sister, Mae Passardi of Vermont; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and two sisters, Lois Henderson and Ruth Caruso.
    Friends called Friday 6 to 8 p.m. at the Dunn Funeral Home. Funeral services were held Saturday 11 a.m. at the Church of the Good Shepherd, with Reverends Leslie Nesin and Jessie Drysdale officiating. Interment will be in the Evergreen Cemetery. Gifts may be made in Ronald’s memory to the Church of the Good Shepherd or the charity of one’s choice, c/o Dunn Funeral Home, 11 Park Street, Houlton, 04730.