Cain, John Orr, 84, died April 3, 2007 at a Presque Isle hospital. Arrangements are in the care of Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, Presque Isle.
PRESQUE ISLE & MASARDIS – John Orr Cain, 84, died Monday, April 3, 2007 at a Presque Isle hospital. He was born January 30, 1923 in Masardis, the son of Dow J. and Alice (Orr) Cain.
John was a graduate of Ashland High School. After graduation he joined the U.S. Navy and served his country in the Pacific Theater during WWII. After the war John worked many years for the Bangor & Aroostook RailRoad. When he wasn’t working John enjoyed time woodworking and spending time with his family. He was a lifetime member of the V.F.W. Post #9699.
He is survived by his wife Mona (Cray) Cain of Presque Isle, three sons, Stephen Cain Sr. and his wife Margaret of Presque Isle, Warren Cain Sr. and his wife Barbara of Milo, John Cain II and his wife Ann of Yarmouth, eight grandchildren, Stephen Jr. of Portland, Warren Jr. and his wife Rita of Smyrna, Michael and his wife Karole of Sumter, S.C., Jason and his wife Ricia of Orono, Joey of Houlton, Nicole, Cody, and Cameron all of Yarmouth, four great-grandchildren, Jacob, Lauren, Kiersten, from Sumter, S.C., and Nolan John of Orono, two sister-in-laws, Gladys Cain of Presque Isle, and Arlene Fletcher of Mars Hill, several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents John was predeceased by his three brothers, Clair, Clifford, Frederick, and a sister Hazel McHatten.
Friends called 6-8 P.M. Thursday, April 5, 2007 at the Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, 30 Church St., Presque Isle. Funeral services were conducted 2 P.M. Friday at the funeral home with the Rev. Donald Morton officiating. Interment will take place in the Spring at Masardis Cemetery. Those who wish may contribute in John’s memory to the Masardis Pentecostal Church Bus Fund, in care of Rev. Donald Morton, 1306 Garfield Rd., Masardis, ME 04732.
