Laurence “Larry” Frederick Reece

    Reece, Laurence F., 82, June 19, 2012.  Arrangements by Bowers Funeral Home, Houlton.  Interment held in the Evergreen Cemetery, Houlton.
    TRENTON – Laurence Frederick Reece, 82, passed away June 19, 2012, after a short illness. He was born July 10, 1929, in Houlton, the son of Laurel F. and Ella Rodgerson Reece.
    Larry was an avid bowler. At 14 years of age he was the state junior champion bowler. In 1965, he was a member of the World Candlepin Champions. He was a member of Houlton Elks Club and Houlton Dux Club bowling teams. He was the manager of the Hilltop Bowling Lanes and general manager of Skowhegan Bowling Lanes. In 1964, Larry was the sports editor for Houlton Pioneer Times, sports director for WHOU and announced ball games for WMKR, Millinocket and Bee Line TV. He was a member of Maine State Harness Horseman Association in 1982, and owned the top pacer horse in the state, named Two Score. Larry was president of Houlton Jaycees and chairman of the Fourth of July celebration in the 1950s. He was instrumental in getting the Gordon Manuel game management in Hodgdon and Glen Manuel Head of Fish and Game. He and his now deceased best friend, Buck Hastings, were co-owners of several harness racing horses. Larry and his wife, Norma, worked at Colonel’s Deli and Restaurant, Northeast Harbor, and the Tennis Club, Seal Harbor, for their son, Terry.
    Larry is survived by three sons, Rodney “Tommy” and his companion, Diane, Terry and his wife, Sherry, Ricky and his wife, Diane; a daughter, Dawn and her husband, Doug; 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife of 60 years, Norma J. (Hussey) Reece, in September 2011; a 3-month-old daughter, Tammy Jean, in 1959; and his brother, Paul Eugene.
    A graveside service was held at 3 p.m. Monday, June 25, at Evergreen Cemetery, Houlton. Arrangements made by Bowers Funeral Home, Water Street, Houlton.