Golding, Hubert, 87, April 11, 2008. Arrangements by Dunn Funeral Home, Houlton. Interment to be held May 31, 2008 at 1 p.m. at the Evergreen Cemetery, Houlton.
Houlton – Hubert "Jake" Golding, 87, died April 11, 2008, at a local hospital after a brief illness. He was born June 15, 1920, at Houlton, the son of Wilford and Verda (Helms) Golding.
Jake attended Houlton schools, graduating from Houlton High School, Class of 1938 and attended King’s College in Halifax, NS. He served in the US Army during World War II. Jake was employed with the Dead River Company in Houlton and Bangor and served as a Vice President and board member until his retirement in Nov. 1978. He was a member of the Houlton Lodge of Elks and the Houlton Odd Fellows, was a trustee for the Ricker College Executive Committee, a member of the Houlton Rotary Club and past president of the H.R.D.C.
Jake is survived by his son, Garvin Golding and his wife Linda of Lewiston; one granddaughter, Valery Golding of Lewiston; one grandson, Marcus Golding and his wife Lachelle of New Castle, ME; a great-grandson, Maxell Garvin Marschhausen; a great- granddaughter Riley Golding; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Hilda Golding in 1997; his sister, Muriel York; and brother, Wendell Golding.
A graveside service will be held at the Evergreen Cemetery 11 a.m. May 31st. Gifts may be made in Jake’s memory to the Houlton Community Arts Center, c/o Dunn Funeral Home 11 Park Street, Houlton, 04730.