Lee B. Oxton Obituary (1918

Rockland - Lee B. Oxton, 86, died Friday, October 7, 2005, following a long illness at Penobscot Bay Medical Center.Born October 11, 1918 at Rockville, he was the son of Edmond and Susan M. Avrill Oxton. Growing up in Warren, he attended Warren High School. After his senior year Lee joined the Army National Guard. With the onset of World War II he enlisted in the Air Force, serving in many locations overseas including China and Tinia. Upon his return to the states Lee married Glendelyn D. Cochran on June 29, 1947 at Thomaston. The couple made their first home on North Haven. For several years they resided in Warren before settling in Rockland where they have been for the past 34 years.As a young boy Mr. Oxton was employed with several area stores. He made his career in the maintenance department at Marine Colloids (FMC). In 1985 he retired after 34 years of employment. His family remembers him as a very active man, one of many talents. He kept busy splitting and stacking wood even as his health was declining. Mr. Oxton was once quoted as saying that he had seen enough of the world during the war and was a homebody after that. He did however enjoy hosting guests in his home. For many years Mr. Oxton was a member of the Warren Baptist Church and the Warren Odd Fellows. Mr. Oxton is survived by his wife Glen of Rockland, two brothers David Oxton of Warren, Paul Oxton of Aiken, South Carolina; one sister Elizabeth Preston of Thomaston; and several nieces and nephews.A celebration of his life will be held, at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, October 11, 2005 at Patten Cemetery. The Reverend William Meader will officiate. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Warren Baptist Church, P.O. Box 249, Warren, Maine 04864.Arrangements are in the care of Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street, Rockland.Please take a moment to visit Lee's Personal Online Guest Book.