H.M. Cates Finemore

Bridgewater- H.M. Cates Finemore, 72, wonderful husband, father and grandfather, died January 20, 2008, at a Presque Isle hospital. He was born March 17, 1935 in Bridgewater, the son of Louis F. and Mertelle (Grant) Finemore.     He graduated from Bridgewater Classical Academy in 1953 and then attended Southern Maine Vocational Technical Institute. H.M served  in the U.S. Army after marrying, his wife of 47 years,  J. Patricia (Sargent) Finemore. He went home to Bridgewater where he made his living in the forest industry for over 40 years. He loved to socialize and especially enjoyed spending time talking with folks at the local bakery.
    Surviving him besides his wife is a son, H.M. Cates Finemore II and his wife Chris; a daughter, Helena Antworth; grandchildren, Louis Finemore, Katie Finemore, Rickey Antworth and Lauren Antworth all of Bridgewater and several nieces and nephews. Also special friends Murray Drisko and Richard Peasley.
     A graveside service will be conducted at the Smith Cemetery in Bridgewater later in the spring. Arrangements are in the care of the Duncan Funeral Home in Mars Hill. Condolences may be expressed at www.duncan-graves.com.