Jose, Bion L., 93, May 10, 2015. Interment to be held in the Westmanland Cemetery. Arrangements by Mockler Funeral Home, Caribou.
CARIBOU – Bion L. Jose, 93, passed away May 10, 2015, at Caribou. He was born in Augusta on February 8, 1922, the son of the late Bion F. and Nellie (Stearns Lord) Jose.
Mr. Jose was a graduate of Stevens High School in Rumford and served with the U.S. Navy during WW II. He married Irene Louise Wedberg March 6, 1943. Mr. Jose retired from the Civil Service, where he was employed as a refrigeration technician for many years. Bion loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing golf with his family and friends. He was also a private pilot.
Surviving in addition to his wife of over 72 years, Irene of Caribou, are his son, Jeffrey A. Jose, his daughter and son-in-law, Judy Ann and Bryan Corrow, all of Caribou; four grandchildren, Eric Corrow and wife, Robin, of South China, Leslie Stevens and husband, Aaron, of Pittsfield, Jennifer Dickinson and husband, Adam, and Emily Jose, all of Caribou; one great-grand-daughter, Laurel Louise Dickinson; one brother, Allen Jose of Virginia; several nieces and nephews. Mr. Jose was predeceased by a brother, Norman; a sister, Nellie Valente; and a daughter-in-law, Louise Jose.
Private family services will be held at a later date at the Westmanland Cemetery. Friends who wish to contribute in memory of Mr. Jose may do so through the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by the Mockler Funeral Home, 24 Reservoir St., Caribou 04736. www.mocklerfuneralhome.com
