Searles, Edward J., 84, of Caribou, on January 2, 2013. Interment will be in the Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements are in the care of the Mockler Funeral Home, Caribou.
Caribou — Edward J. Searles, 84, died unexpectedly January 2, 2013, at his Caribou residence. He was born in Caribou December 23, 1928, the son of the late Herbert and Hilda (Walton) Searles. Mr. Searles was employed in construction for a number of years and then was employed by Fred Harmon Farms for over 25 years. He married Rose Devoe.
Surviving in addition to his wife, Rose of Caribou; are his daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Ronald Plourde of New Hampshire; one brother, Wendell Searles of Caribou; one sister, Christine Warner of Woodland; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Mr. Searles was predeceased by a daughter, Georgia Bowen Walker; a brother, Stillman; and two sisters, Geneva Skidgel and Lucy Nedeau.
Friends called at the Mockler Funeral Home, 24 Reservoir Street, Caribou Saturday, January 5, 2013, 12 noon until time of funeral services which were held at the funeral home at 2 p.m. with Rev. David Goupille, officiating. Interment will be in the Evergreen Cemetery. www.mocklerfuneralhome.com
