Montgomery, Jeffery L., 68, of Limestone, at Presque Isle, on November 16, 2011. Arrangements are in the care of the Giberson-Dorsey Funeral Home, Fort Fairfield.
LIMESTONE — Jeffery L. “Bucky” Montgomery, 68, husband of Mrs. Tamrah L. (Tinker) Montgomery, passed away Wednesday evening November 16, 2011, at a Presque Isle healthcare facility, after an extended illness. He was born September 11, 1943, in Fort Fairfield, the son of Josiah and Madeline (Hamilton) Montgomery. He was educated in the Limestone school system and had been employed for several years at the former A & P Processing Plant, Fort Fairfield as well as several area farmers. He was married to Tamrah L. Tinker on September 13, 1984, and was a wonderful and loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. Jeffery greatly enjoyed card playing, especially poker, and shooting pool.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Montgomery was predeceased by one brother, Hobert Montgomery; two sisters, Faye Phillips and Leversa Collins. He is survived by his wife of twenty-seven years, Tamrah of Limestone; one son and daughter-in-law, Scott L. and Cindy Montgomery of Caribou; two daughters, Brenda L. LeBlanc of Portland and Demerese E. Montgomery of Limestone; two sisters, Edna Obar of South Carolina and Shirley Degies of Chelmsford, MA; six grandchildren, Heather Montgomery, Stephanie Coussens, Samantha Sheffield, Christopher Montgomery, all of Caribou, Casandra LeBlanc and Zachary Smith, both of Portland; two great-grandsons, Riley Coussens and Owen Tetlow, both of Caribou. He also leaves behind his former wife and mother of his two eldest children, Francis Coutts of Limestone as well as numerous nieces and nephews and many card playing friends.
Friends called Sunday, November 20, 2011, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Giberson-Dorsey Funeral Home, 144 Main Street, Fort Fairfield. The funeral service was conducted Monday, November 21, 2011, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Charlie Campbell officiating. A time of continued fellowship with refreshments was held at the VFW, Paul Lockhart Post Number 6187, Presque Isle Street, Fort Fairfield, immediately after the funeral service. The committal service was held Tuesday, November 22, 2011, at 3 p.m. at the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Caribou. Those who wish may contribute in memory of Mr. Montgomery to the Jefferson Cary Foundation, P.O. Box 89, Caribou, 04736. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
