Tweed, John W. – 68, Limestone, September 18, 2011. Arrangements are in the care of Giberson-Dorsey Funeral Home.
LIMESTONE — John W. Tweed, 68, husband of the late Gail J. (Libby) Tweed, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday evening, September 18, 2011, in Frenchville, as the result of an ATV accident.
He was born October 13, 1942, in Woodbury, New Jersey, the son of Donald and Doris (Betz) Tweed. He was a graduate of the Edgewood High School and served in the United States Air Force from 1963 to 1967 and was stationed at Loring Air Force Base, Limestone. He was married to Gail J. Libby on July 2, 1965. John was an electrician with I.B.E.W. Local 351 for many years and also was self-employed as a potato farmer in Limestone from 1978 to 1995. Mr. Tweed was a member of the American Legion O’Bar-Phair Post Number 127, Limestone, and a member of the Limestone Masonic Lodge Number 214 AF & AM for over twenty-seven years where he served in several capacities. John was also a member of the Scottish Rite Lodge of Perfection, Valley of Bangor, Maine Consistory, 32nd Degree Freemasonry, Valley of Portland, the Anna Temple Shrine, the Aroostook Shrine Club and the Oriental Band. John attended the Limestone United Methodist Church and wintered in Boynton Beach, Florida for the past several years.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Tweed was predeceased by his wife Gail on February 27, 2006. He is survived by four sons, Tyler Tweed and his wife Rhonda of Wells, Tim Tweed of Limestone, Brian Tweed of Northport, Brent Tweed and his wife Christina of North Berwick; one brother, Donald Earling Tweed and his wife Joan of Cape May Court House, New Jersey; one sister, Juanita Tweed of Berlin, New Jersey; four grandchildren, Brielle and Claire Tweed, both of North Berwick, Brandon and Blair Tweed, both of Wells; several nieces and nephews. John also leaves behind a special friend, Joyce Perreault of Concord, New Hampshire.
Friends called Thursday, September 22, 2011, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Giberson-Dorsey Funeral Home, 144 Main Street, Fort Fairfield, where a Masonic memorial service was conducted at 7 p.m. by the officers of the Limestone Lodge Number 214 AF & AM. The funeral service was conducted Friday, September 23, 2011, at 11 a.m. at the Limestone United Methodist Church, Main Street, Limestone with the Pastor Ellen Cleaves officiating. A time of continued fellowship with refreshments was held at the church reception area, immediately after the funeral service. Interment took place Saturday, September 24, 2011, at 11 a.m. at Webster Cemetery, Limestone. Those who wish may contribute in memory of Mr. Tweed to the Limestone Lodge Building Association, c/o John Hotelling, 206 Long Road, Limestone, 04750. Envelopes will be available at both the funeral and church.
