Putnam, Joseph S., Sr., 78, Caribou, in Van Buren, March 25, 2008. Arrangements are in the care of the Mockler Funeral Home, Caribou.
Caribou – Joseph “Bumpy” Putnam Sr., 78, died March 25, 2008, at Van Buren. He was born in Presque Isle March 28, 1929, the son of Charles and Gladys (Bushey) Putnam. Mr. Putnam was employed as a farm foreman for many years.
He is survived by his wife Betty (Kierstead) Putnam of Caribou, three sons Timothy Putnam of Bath and Joey and Gary Putnam both of Caribou, four daughters Barb Putnam of Eagle Lake, Pam Dyer, Sherrie Weaver and Darcy Putnam all of Presque Isle, two step-sons Robert Long of Maryland and Scott Long of Caribou, one step-daughter Mechelle MacDonald of Masardis, two brothers Charles Putnam of Mapleton and Donald Putnam of Presque Isle, one sister Priscilla Fitzherbert of Presque Isle, several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held 3 p.m. Saturday, March 29, 2008, from the Chapel of the Mockler Funeral Home, 24 Reservoir Street, Caribou. For online registery please go to www.mocklerfuneralhome.com.
