Burpee, Merle S., 93, October 25, 2014. Calling hours are Friday from 1-2 p.m. at Bowers Funeral Home, Island Falls, followed by services at 2 p.m. Interment to be held in the Oakfield Cemetery. Arrangements by Bowers Funeral Home, Island Falls.
OAKFIELD – Merle S. Burpee, 93, died Oct. 25, 2014, at his home with his family at his side. He was born July 5, 1921, in Oakfield, the son of Charles and Maude (Batchelder) Burpee.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in the South Pacific and a 56-year member of the American Legion Post #52, Oakfield. He retired after 36 years from Bangor and Aroostook Railroad in July 1981 as a mechanic and foreman. He also worked at the Portland Shipyard in his younger years.
He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Evelyn (Clewely) Burpee of Oakfield; three children, Sandra Holmes and David Burpee of Oakfield and Charles Burpee of Portland; a very special nephew, Roger Pelkey; nine grandchildren; twenty-one great-grand-children; and three great-great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents; one son, Merlin; a sister, Mary Labree; and one great-granddaughter.
Friends may call 1-2 p.m. Friday at Bowers Funeral Home, Island Falls, where funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Interment will be in the Oakfield Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Legion Post #52, Oakfield, c/o Kerry Bartlett, Oakfield, ME 04763.
