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Ivan Charles
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1942 - 2015
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Obituary for Ivan Charles Rawley

Ivan Charles  Rawley
ROCKLAND - Ivan C. Rawley, 72, died peacefully, Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston.

Born October 14, 1942, he was the son of Alfred and Frances Rawley. Growing up in Waldoboro and Warren, Ivan attended local schools.

Enlisting in the U.S. Army in 1961, he was stationed in Germany and was honorably discharged in 1964. In 1963 Ivan married Sharon Proctor. Together they resided in Rockland their entire married life.

Always interested in cars and engines, Ivan spent his career as a mechanic. For over 20 years he was employed as such for Dragon Cement. Following his retirement, he remained active in the automotive industry, delivering parts for the local Napa Auto Parts store.

He loved being outdoors and often took fishing trips to the local lakes. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Predeceased by his father and his wife; Ivan is survived by his children, Janet Ward, Julie Hanscom and her husband Steven of Otisfield, Jerel ‘Jerry’ Rawley and his wife Octavia of Rockland; his brothers, Raymond Rawley, Richard Rawley, David Rawley; a sister Florence Rawley; his step-mother, Dorothy Rawley of Waldoboro; six grandchildren, Charles, Nicki, Scott, Robbie, Jacob and Holden; as well as two great-grandchildren, Dominic and London.

Family and friends are invited to visit from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, Monday, February 2, 2015 at Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street, Rockland, where a celebration of his life will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, February 3, 2015. Ivan’s nephew, Pastor Tom Rawley will officiate. Interment will take place at Achorn Cemetery in the spring.
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