Freeman A. Dudley Obituary (1926

ROCKLAND - Freeman A. Dudley, 79, died following a long illness, Saturday, August 19, 2006, at Penobscot Bay Medical Center. Born at Rockland, October 29, 1926, he was the son of Walter L. and Emma E. Young Dudley. Freeman was educated in local schools, he left school early to join the U.S. Navy. After serving his tour, he re-enlisted in the National Guard in Rockland. When that troop was mobilized he enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving overseas. Freeman was employed with many local business including the local fish factory, and Whitmoyer Laboratories. He was also employed by Alan Gordon at his "junk yard." He worked demolishing cars with a blow torch and also sold gas tanks. It was at this job that Freeman began his love of working on cars. In 1986 Freeman married Lena M. Alden in Belfast. The couple resided in Rockland all their married life. Predeceased by two brothers Henry O. Dudley, II, Walter Dudley; Freeman is survived by his wife Lena of Rockland; two step-sons, Randal Grover of Sweden, Henry Dudley of Rockland; one step-daughter Jackie Dudley of Thomaston; two brothers James Dudley and his wife Doris of Rockland, Leroy Dudley and his wife Beatrice of Lewiston; many grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews. A graveside celebration of his life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 25, 2006 at Seaview Cemetery, Rockland. Pastor Dennis Crocker will officiate. Arrangements are in the care of Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street, Rockland, Maine. Please take a moment to visit Freeman's Personal Online Guest Book. Sign Guest Book