Gerald S. Staples

Staples, Gerald S., 91, died April 27, 2007 at a Presque Isle healthcare facility. Arrangements are in the care of Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, Presque Isle.     PRESQUE ISLE – Gerald S. Staples, 91, passed away on Friday, April 27, 2007 at a Presque Isle healthcare facility after a short illness. He was born August 30, 1915 in Presque Isle, the son of  David and Margaret (Sharp) Staples.
    He lived and farmed on the family farm in Presque Isle his entire life. Even in his later years he was always interested in the farm, what was happening and how the crop was. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his old friends. He loved sharing stories with family and friends about life as it was in his early years. He was a member of Trinity Lodge No. 130, Garfield Chapter #48 Royal Arch Masons, St. Aldemar Commandery #17 and Anah Shriners. He was a life member of Aroostook County Shrine Club.
    Gerald was predeceased by his wife Edna, Dec. 11, 2003. Also predeceasing him were five brothers; Ernest “Mike”, Wendell, Philip, Quenten “Kent, and Wesley and by a special nephew, Jim Hosey. He is survived by four sisters-in-law, Janet Staples of Palm Harbor, FL, Hazel Staples of  Presque Isle, Iona Staples of Mapleton, Joan Staples of Falmouth. Also surviving him are five nieces, Margaret Hosey, West Yarmouth, MA, Sheila Thompson and husband Michael of Presque Isle, Linda Lavway and husband Kendell of Mapleton, Debbie Rogers and husband Garth, of Bangor, Valerie Wendell of Presque Isle and three nephews, Richard Staples and wife Germaine, Mansfield Ctr., Ct., David Staples and wife Linda, Palm Harbor, FL, Gregory Staples and wife Connie, Presque Isle, plus many special great and great-great nieces and nephews. He will be missed by friends, Roger Hoffses, Ann and Bob Rice.
    Funeral services were held 1:00pm Monday at the Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, 30 Church St., Presque Isle with the Rev. Kevin Kierstead officiating. Interment will be in Fairmount Cemetery, Presque Isle. Relatives and friends called from 12:00 PM until time of service. In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, Anah Aaonms, P.O. Box 735, Bangor, Maine 04402-0735 or to C-A-N-C-E-R, P.O. Box 811, Presque Isle, 04769. The family would like to extend their sincere thank you and appreciation to all the wonderful nurses, doctors, care givers and friends who were there for him during these last few months.