Guston, Alton A. Sr., 80, Fort Fairfield; in Fort Fairfield, November 19, 2008. Arrangements in the care of Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, Presque Isle.
FORT FAIRFIELD – Alton A. Gustin, Sr., 80, died peacefully at his residence on November 19, 2008. He was born October 24, 1928, in Fort Fairfield, the son of Henry C. and Myrtle (Fields) Gustin. 
Alton attended local Fort Fairfield schools before serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. In 1953, he started work at Aroostook Baking Company which later became LePage Bakery. He retired in 1986 after 34 years.
He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Dorothy (Getchell) Gustin of Fort Fairfield; his children, Alton (Sonny) Gustin, Jr. and his wife Debi of Fort Fairfield, Connie (Gustin) Gersteling and her husband John of Australia, Barry Gustin and his wife Glenda of Lewiston, Idaho, and Heidi (Gustin) Benn of Cape Elizabeth. He will be greatly missed by ten grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, three sisters and a very special son-in-law, Rodney L. Benn.
A private graveside service was held Monday, November 24, 2008, at Fairmount Cemetery with the Rev. Mark Babin officiating. Those who wish to donate in his memory to the Maine Heart Association, 343 Gorham Road, South Portland, Maine 04106 or to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements in the care of Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, Presque Isle. Condolences may be expressed at www.duncan-graves.com.
