Drake, Kenneth E., 84, of Washburn, died September 10, 2007 at the Maine Veterans Home in Bangor. There were no calling hours. Arrangements in the care of Duncan-Graves Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed at www.duncan-graves.com.
WASHBURN – Kenneth E. Drake, 84 died Monday night September 10, 2007 at the Maine Veterans Home in Bangor. He was born in Washburn on January 7, 1923, the son of Evard and Irene (Madore) Drake.
Kenneth served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He worked as a plant steam operator for Maine Public Service for 28 years.
He is survived by his wife Pauline E. (Jones) Drake of Presque Isle, a son David Drake and his wife Diane of New Hartford, Conn., two daughters and their husbands, Janice and Stewart Adams of Easton, June and Alan Peters of Hampden. Four brothers and their wives, Allen and Phyllis Drake of Conn., Rodney and Charlene Drake of FL., Melvin and Janet Drake of Tenn., Wilbur and Georgia Drake of AZ. Four sisters, Marie Foote of FL., Lillian Curtis of Orono, Betty Berglind and her husband Albert of SC, and Helen Tompkins and her husband Fred of Wade. 5 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a daughter Linda Drake.
There were no calling hours. A graveside service was held 3PM Saturday Sept. 15, 2007 at the Riverside Ext. Cemetery, Washburn with Pastor Vaughn Martin officiating. Friends and family were invited to a reception immediately following the burial at the Easton Wesleyan Church, Easton. Those who wish may donate in memory of Kenneth to the Maine Veterans Home, 44 Hogan Rd., Bangor, ME 04401. Arrangements in the care of Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, Presque Isle. Condolences may be expressed at www.duncan-graves.com
