Claude “Bucky” W. Bell

BELL, Claude “Bucky” W., 73, MARS HILL, at Caribou, March 26, 2012. A private graveside service will be conducted at a later date at Marshall Cemetery in Westfield. Arrangements in care of Duncan-Graves Funeral Homes, Presque Isle.

MARS HILL – Claude “Bucky” W. Bell, 73, passed away Monday, March 26, 2012, at a Caribou hospital. He was born January 21, 1939, in Westfield, the son of the late Clarence “Jack” and Pauline (Fitzherbert) Bell Sr.

    Claude grew up in Robinson. He served in the U.S. Air Force 1956-1960, and afterwards worked in the civil service as a firefighter at Loring AFB, the postal service, and also owned and operated his own trucking business. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.

    He is survived by two sisters, Marilyn Cole and her husband, Morris of Monticello and Davenport, FL, and Marion Langley of Mars Hill; a brother, Clarence Bell of Presque Isle and Davenport, FL; and his former wife and friend, Glenda Bell of Mars Hill. He also leaves behind nephews, Duane Cole, Brent Langley, Carlton and Calvin Bell; nieces, Charlotte Carr, Deborah Whittier, Paula Reardon; and other great- nephews, nieces and cousins.

    In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother-in-law, William Langley; and a sister-in-law, Arlene Bell.

    A private graveside service with a military committal will be conducted at a later date at Marshall Cemetery in Westfield. Arrangements in care of Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, 30 Church St., Presque Isle. Condolences may be expressed at www.duncan-graves.com