HERSEY, Harlan M., 71, Bridgewater, Oct. 2, 2016. At Harlan’s request, there will be no services. Arrangements by Dunn Funeral Home, Houlton.
BRIDGEWATER — Harlan M. Hersey, 71, passed away Sunday, October 2, 2016 at a Houlton long-term care facility.
He was born August 10, 1945, in Island Falls, the son of the late Hallie and Phyllis (Patchell) Hersey. Harlan grew up in Smryna and then later moved to Connecticut. While living there, Harlan met Reta MacPherson and they were married on January 15, 1966. They made their home on the Packard Rd. in Bridgewater and had one son Joe. Harlan started his own painting business and later on had a greenhouse in Bridgewater, where he sold annuals and vegetables. He loved to hunt, fish, and trap. He will be remembered as a big haunt and tease as well as a good friend.
He is survived by his best friend and wife of fifty years Reta Hersey of Bridge-water, a son Hallie Joseph Hersey of Presque Isle, two sisters: Katy Sherman of Southington, CT, Hazel (Hersey) Kaiser of New Limerick, several nieces and nephews, and a special niece Nina Ladner of Bowdoin. He will also be missed by a special friend Rick Haines of Bridgewater.
At Harlan’s request there will not be any services. Arrangements in care of Dunn Funeral Home, 11 Park St, Houlton, ME 04730. Online condolences and guest book: dunnfuneral.com.
