Rasely, Edward Henry Jr., 69, Caribou, September 12, 2008. Arrangements are in the care of the Lancaster-Morgan Funeral Home, Caribou.
CARIBOU – Edward H. Rasely Jr., 69, died peacefully surrounded by his family Friday, September 12, 2008, after a long illness. He was born May 1, 1939, in Philipsburg, NJ, the son of Edward H. and Melvina (Huff) Rasely Sr. After graduating from high school Edward enlisted in the U.S. Airforce and retired as a Master Sergeant. He then went to work at Northrop Aviation as an aircraft mechanic. He also worked at Colombia Forest Products and went to N.M.T.C. at the same time. In his spare time he enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and camping. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and a man who truly loved his country.
He is survived by his wife Nicole (Leclerc) Rasely of Caribou, three daughters; Claudine Pufahl and her husband Christopher of Portsmouth, NH, Tarah Baxley and her husband James of Wichita, Kansas, Charlotte Bull and her husband Peter of Portland, a son; Sean Rasely of Gainsville, Florida, four grandchildren; Kyle and Riley Pufahl and Jacob and Skylar Baxley. He is also survived by a sister; Jean MacDonald and her husband John of Holden, Kansas; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased in death by his parents Edward and Melvina Rasely.
Friends called 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, September 16, 2008, at the Lancaster-Morgan Funeral Home, 11 Clover St., Caribou, ME. Funeral services will be conducted 11 AM Wednesday at the funeral home with Pastor James Morgan officiating. Interment with military honors will take place following the service at Northern Maine Veterans’ Cemetery in Caribou. Those who wish may make donations in Edward’s memory to Hospice of Aroostook P.O. Box 688 Caribou, ME 04736. Friends may express their condolences to the family at www.lancastermorgan.com.
