Harold W. "Hal" Look Jr. Obituary (1929

Harold "Hal" Walker Look, Jr, 83, husband of Sue Brother Look, died July 21, 2013, after a period of declining health. Born in Rockland on August 12, 1929, to Harold Look Sr. and Edna Simmons Look. Graduated Rockland High School class of 1947, National Honor Society. Attended Tilton Prep school, Tilton, NH; U of Maine Brunswick Annex; graduated with majors in English and Journalism from Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, OH. In Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. While at Ohio Wesleyan, he and fellow student, Sue Brother, fell in love and married on June 7, 1951. An officer in the US Air Force during the Korean conflict. Criminology training from Georgetown U in Wash, D.C. led to being Provost Marshall (police chief) of Foster A.F. base, TX. After service, joined his father in H.W. Look Inc. Lobster Dealers, later operating his own enterprise, Look Lobsters, until retirement. Civic activities: Active in Maine Jaycees, held offices on local and state levels, became honorary Senator. Very involved in Maine Lobster Festival : 5 years parade chairman; oversaw lobster boiler; even a pirate at King Neptune's court. Longstanding member of the Rockland Congregational Church, participated in various activities throughout the years, including choir. Involved in fundraising, such as Daffodil Days. Hal loved summering at "Looks Nook," the family cottage in Owls Head, and sharing his love of the ocean with all. Favorite pastimes included watching sports, playing games, studying Civil War history and art, painting, writing prose and poetry. Lifelong fan, through thick and thin, of the Boston Red Sox, finally rewarded with World Series wins '04 & '07. Held summer acting job with a professional stock company at Camden Opera House. Also in Knox County Theater Guild, starring as well as directing in several productions. Outgoing and social, his sense of humor, idealism, compassion and genuine interest in people won him friends wherever he went, and he enjoyed a variety of social groups throughout his lifetime. His survivors include Sue, his wife of 62 years, daughters Christie and Terrie, son Dan, grandchildren Jacquelyn, Samantha, Nathan, and Acadia, two great-grandchildren, his sister Joan Ramig, sister- and brother-in-law Fran and Ron Snider, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sister Eleanor Bonzey, daughter Deborah Look Mahler, and son-in-law Sam Mahler. The family is deeply appreciative to the Knox Center LTC, who provided such a comfortable and supportive environment for Hal in his final days. Hal will be lovingly remembered by his many friends and family members. Calling hours will be 5-7 PM Friday, Aug 9, at Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock St, Rockland, where a Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, Aug 10, at 10 AM. Reception afterward at 104 Limerock. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Rockland Congregational Church Abiding Memorial Fund, PO Box 554, Rockland, ME 04841, or the charity of one's choice. 2d:{"dateTime":"