Edwin G. Suitter

Suitter, Edwin G., 79, July 13, 2008.  Arrangements by Dunn Funeral Home, Houlton.  Interment to be held in the Evergreen Cemetery, Houlton.
    Clinton and Houlton – Edwin Gerald Suitter, 79, died July 13, 2008, at his home in Clinton surrounded by his family. He was born June 4, 1929, at Houlton, the eldest of 18 children of Bert and Hazel (Ellis) Suitter.
    Ed was a truck driver for Houlton Truck Express and Coles Express for many years, was a member of the Teamsters winning 1982 Driver of the Year and many honors including Safe, Accident-free driving award, Million Mile Club and Liberty Mutual Life Saving Award. He was a member of the Clinton Methodist Church, Oddfellows Lodge in both Houlton and Clinton, and a member of the Clinton Grange.
    Ed is survived by his wife of 60 years, Margaret Chambers Suitter of Clinton; six children, Linda Thorne of Clinton, who took wonderful care of Ed during his illness, Donna McGillicuddy and her husband Charles, Emily Reece and her husband Robert, Keith Suitter all of Houlton, Edwin Gerald "Jerry" Suitter, II and his wife Elizabeth of NC, Timothy Suitter of Houlton; nine grandchildren, Karri, Marci, Corey, Alison, Jonathan, Kristen, Michelle, Tamecka, Paul; eight great-grandchildren, Drew Ann, Brandon, Garrett, Ella, Molly, Alyssa, David, Shaylee; nine brothers, Robert, Ronald, Bert, Marvin, Glenn, Raymond, Darrell, Ervin, and Larry, four sisters Joann, Jeanette, Connie and Norma; and several nieces and nephews. Ed was predeceased by his parents; one brother, Kenneth; and three sisters, Donna, Maxine and Althea.
    Friends may call 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday July 18, at the Dunn Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Saturday 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Arthur Myers officiating. Interment will be in the Evergreen Cemetery. Gifts may be made in Ed’s memory to the Kennebec Hospice or the charity of one’s choice, c\o Dunn Funeral Home, 11 Park Street, Houlton, 04730.