Frederic E. McCormick

    McCormick, Frederic E., 77, September 18, 2010.  Arrangements by Dunn Funeral Home, Houlton.  Interment to be held in the Littleton Henderson Cemetery.
        HOULTON – Frederic "Papa" McCormick, 77, passed away Sept. 18, 2010 at a local hospital. He was born Jan. 5, 1933 in Unity, the son of Alton and Sylvina (Curtis) McCormick.
    Fred, or Papa, as he was fondly known by many, served in the US Army. He was co-founder, co-owner and millwright at Katahdin Forest Products. He enjoyed his years working and spending time with friends in the ”office”. Fred had a great love for the game of golf and working in his vegetable garden. His greatest love was spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren. Papa was just an all around positive happy-go-lucky guy.
    Fred is survived by his wife, Betty (Grotton) McCormick of Houlton; his children and their spouses, Kathy McCormick-Astle and husband David, Brent and Susan McCormick, and Tony and Tammy McCormick, all of Houlton; one brother, Maynard of Newport; one sister, Eleanor Ward of Unity; six grandchildren, Kyle, Ian, Tessa, Duncan, Tom and Sam; several nieces and nephews.
    He was predeceased by his parents, four brothers and one sister.
    A graveside service will be held at the Littleton Henderson Cemetery 11 a.m. Wed. with Rev. Wayne Robertson officiating.
    Friends may make donations in Fred’s memory to the Houlton Community Arts Center c/o Dunn Funeral Home, 11 Park Street, Houlton, 04730. Online condolences my be expressed at dunn funeral.com