Gerald “Jake” Wright

    WRIGHT, Gerald “Jake”, 77, PRESQUE ISLE, November 11, 2013. Arrangements are in the care of Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, Presque Isle.

    PRESQUE ISLE – Gerald “Jake” Wright, 77, a loving husband, father and grandfather, “Papa”, passed away Monday evening, Nov. 11, 2013, at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Presque Isle on Feb. 22, 1936, the son of Edmund and Helen (Doody) Wright.
    He worked as a truck driver for Coles Express Co. and retired from McCain Foods in 1996. “Jake” was an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan. He was a member of the Masonic Trinity Lodge #130 AF & AM., and Temple Shrine Club.
    He is survived by his wife, Yolanda (Dumont) Wright of Presque Isle; two sons and their wives, Gerald “Gerry” and Karlene Wright of Franklin, Michael and Carol of Mapleton; a daughter, Beth Ann Lint and her husband, Craig of Presque Isle; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother, Rev. Manzer Wright.
    A graveside service was held 11 a.m., Saturday, November 16, 2013, at Fairmount Cemetery, Presque Isle. Online condolences may be expressed at www.duncan-graves.com.