Harvey, Mahlon C. “Bud”, 91, of Limestone, on July 15, 2012. Friends may call July 18, from 7 to 9 p.m. Arrangements are in the care of the Giberson-Dorsey Funeral Home, Fort Fairfield.
LIMESTONE – Mahlon C. “Bud” Harvey, 91, beloved husband of the late Sarah M. (Butler) Harvey, passed away Sunday morning, July 15, 2012, surrounded by his loving family at a Caribou nursing facility after an extended period of declining health. He was born March 16, 1921, in Patten, the son of Boardman P. and Cassie M. (Tompkins) Harvey. Bud was a graduate of the Patten Academy, Class of 1939, and moved to Aroostook County in the fall of 1945 working as a Maine State Potato inspector. He was married to Sarah M. Butler on March 16, 1946 and had been employed in the construction of the former Loring Air Force Base, working for Jim Buck Construction and Ward’s Construction and also served as a grade foreman for the construction of the runways and later worked as foremen at the Limestone Potato Growers for many years. An extremely civic-minded man, Bud had been involved in several Limestone organizations including the Limestone Volunteer Fire Department for twenty-nine years, serving as fire chief upon his retirement. Mr. Harvey was also a charter member of the Limestone Lions Club for a number of years where he served as president, a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Fort Fairfield Chapter where he served as Worthy Patron for fourteen years, and the Knights of Pythias for several years. One of Bud’s greatest pleasures was attending Masonic functions, being a Master Mason at Limestone Lodge Number 214 AF & AM since April 27, 1976, where he served in many positions including Worshipful Master in 1981-82, Secretary from 1985 to 2007, and serving as Assistant Secretary from 2010 to present. Bud had been awarded the Limestone Lodge twenty-five year service pin and the Simon Greenleaf Medal. Bud was also a dedicated member of the Limestone United Methodist Church for over fifty years.
In addition to his parents, Bud was predeceased by his wife of over sixty years, Sarah, on August 1, 2006; one son, Stanley Harvey; one grandson, Matthew J. Harvey; five brothers, Wendell, Boardman Jr., Gordon, Richard and Leonard Harvey; three sisters, Thelma Harvey, Greta Elizabeth Boynton, Joan Harvey. He is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Stanford “Buddy” and Pauline Harvey of Macclenny, Florida, Jeffrey and Carol Harvey of Cross Lake, Bruce and Jane Harvey of East Waterboro, ME; two daughters and sons-in-law, Jackie and John Irovando, Joyce and James Rolph, all of Limestone; four brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert and Joyce Harvey, Wallace and Jeanette Harvey, Waldo and Janet Harvey, Keith and Ester Harvey, all of Patten; two sisters and brother-in-law, Alice Sanford of Harwich, MA, Pauline and Richard Manus of Patten; thirteen grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends may call Wednesday, July 18, 2012, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Giberson-Dorsey Funeral Home, 144 Main Street, Fort Fairfield, where a Masonic Memorial Service will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. by the officers and members of the Limestone Lodge Number 214 AF & AM. The funeral service will be conducted Thursday, July 19, 2012 at 11 a.m. at the Limestone United Methodist Church, Main Street, Limestone with the Pastor Ellen Cleaves officiating. A time of continued fellowship with refreshments will be held in the church fellowship area, after the service. Bud will be laid to rest with his wife Sarah at Advent Cemetery, Limestone at a later date. Those who wish may contribute in memory of Mr. Harvey to the Limestone United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 2 Burleigh Street, Limestone, 04750. Envelopes will be available at both the funeral home and church.
