Fred C. Tolman, Jr. Obituary (1925

ROCKLAND -Rev. Fred C. Tolman, Jr. 85, died Monday, April 12, 2010 at Togus VA Medical Center. Born January 9, 1925 in Rockland, he was the son of Fred, Sr. and Maude Webber Tolman. Mr. Tolman attended local schools. Enlisting in the U.S. Army, he served during World War II. On November 4 1944 Fred married Millicent L. Fowlie at the First Baptist Church Parsonage in Rockland. Together they made their home in Rockland their entire married lives. For many years Mr. Tolman was involved in the fishing industry. He participated in everything from running alewives in Damariscotta, working at the Green Island Fish Plant, and owning his own lobster boat. Ordained as a minister, Mr. Tolman felt most comfortable assisting the needs of many area churches. He filled pulpits in churches from Stonington to the Finnish Church in South Thomaston. Fred was very active in Living Waters Church where he sang every Sunday on their radio program for many years.Fred was well-known in his community for his musical talents. Self taught on a variety of instruments, sharing his gift was a passion. Fred was predeceased by two sisters, Vonie Drake, and Hazel Knight; a brother Carl Tolman; and two great-grandchildren. He is survived by his beloved wife Millicent, two daughters, Judy Malburg and her husband Daniel of Cushing, Patricia Tolman of Warren; three sons, Steven Tolman and his wife Carol of Camden, David Tolman and his wife Cindy of Rockland, Fred Tolman, III of Rockland; 16 grandchildren, Danny, Joey, Amy, Isaac, Tricia, Joshua, Terry, Debbie, Judy, Eddie, Jacob, Missy, Jennifer, Steven, Michael, Jessica; 35 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; a sister Daurice Wadsworth of Rockland; a brother Donnie Drake, Sr. and his wife Barbara of Lincolnville and a special niece Pam Chessman of Chelsea. Family and friends are invited to visit from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, April 15, 2010 at Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street, Rockland, where a celebration of his life will be held at 9:00 a.m., Friday, April 16, 2010. The Reverend David Ronco will officiate.