Earl Robert Estes

Estes, Earl R., 78, May 15, 2008.  Arrangements by Thompson Funeral Home, Corinth.  Interment was held in the Corinthian Cemetery, Corinth.
    CORINTH – Earl Robert Estes, 78, died peacefully May 15, 2008, at his Corinth home.  He was born July 27, 1929, in Smyrna Mills, the son of E. Herbert and Florence (Pond) Estes.  He graduated from Merrill High School, class of 1947.   He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Economics and Farm Management from the University of  Maine at Orono in 1951 where he was a member of the Agricultural Club and the Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity.  He served with the 517th Medical Company, US Army from 1951-1953.  He received a letter of commendation for the highest average (99.4) ever achieved by any soldier of the Medical Soldier’s Course at that time.  He retired in 2001 from his brokerage business, Aroostook Produce Inc., Houlton.  He received the Maine Potato Board’s 2004 President’s Award in recognition of his service, friendship, long standing commitment and support to the potato industry.
    He is survived by his beloved wife, Dorothy (Drosehn) Estes and their five children, Bruce Estes and his wife Diane of
Winterport, Michael Estes and his wife Lynne of Hermon, Robin
Dewkett of Massachusetts, Scott Chaffee and his wife Robin of Glenburn and Mark Estes of Minnesota; a brother George Estes and his wife Sandra of New Hampshire; ten grandchildren and one great grandchild. Earl was predeceased by a brother, Carl and a sister, Phyllis Hagan.
    Graveside services were held for family and friends 3:30 p.m. Monday, May 19th, 2008, at the Corinthian Cemetery, Corinth with Pastor David Lassell officiating.  Those who wish may make donations in Earl’s memory to the Corinth Volunteer Fire Department in care of Fire Chief Scott Bragdon, 38 Black Road, Corinth, ME  04427.  Arrangements are in care of the Thompson Funeral Home, 17 Hudson Road, Corinth.