Berton Leland Ervin Obituary (1921

ST. GEORGE - Berton L. Ervin, 91, died Tuesday, May 8, 2012, at Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport, after a brief period of declining health. Born in Port Clyde, March 15, 1921, he was the son of Russell and Lena Black Reynolds. His early years were spent in Rockland before he moved to St. George. Bert attended local schools and was 1940 graduate of St. George High School. On August 1, 1942, he married the love of his life, Louise F. Kinney. Five days later he was inducted into the United States Army Air Corps. He earned certification as an Aircraft Engine Mechanic, from Embry Riddle School of Aviation and served in that capacity at Drew Field in Florida. He was honorably discharged November 29, 1945. For more than 42 years, he worked at Dragon Cement / Martin - Marietta in Thomaston. As director of Safety and Personnel, he often traveled to other divisions throughout the company to speak about safety issues. From the age of 40, he overcame many serious health issues and was lovingly referred to as being like a cat with nine lives. Bert was always thankful to have enjoyed such a long retirement. For ten years, with his wife, Bert enjoyed spending winters in Lady Lake, Florida. While in Florida, the Ervin's were privileged to meet people who became dear, longtime friends. Rare was the occasion that Bert and his wife went anywhere without the other. They greatly enjoyed eating out and attending public suppers, no matter where they were. Their children said it was not uncommon to get a call from their parents saying they were going on a ride to Vermont, or taking a bus trip somewhere and would be gone a few days. He was still driving until January of this year. Bert loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who lovingly called him 'Bumpa'. His family said that not only was he a beloved and devoted husband, but a wonderful father, father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather and loyal friend. He will be sadly missed, but remembered with love, by all who knew him. Throughout his life, Bert enjoyed fishing and was an avid golfer. A 32deg Mason, he was a member of the Eureka Lodge of Masons, No. 84, Tenants Harbor. Besides his wife Lou, of 70 years, Bert is survived by one son, Robert; his daughter Traci and her husband Kurt, their children, Ricky and Kelsey; a daughter Linda and her husband Jim, their daughter Rachel, her husband Doug and their children, Keagen, Calvin, and Killian; a daughter Debbie, her husband Bernie and their children, Katy, her husband Gary and their daughter, Makayla, and son Kurt and his fiancee Katie; as well as many nieces and nephews. Private family services are in the care of Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street, Rockland. Private interment will be in North Parish Cemetery, Wiley's Corner, St. George. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Eureka Lodge of Masons Building Fund, c/o James Barstow, P. O. Box 559, Tenants Harbor, ME 04860. To share a memory or story with Bert's family, please visit his online Book of Memories at www.bchfh.com .2b:[] 2e:{"t