Leland S. Ober Obituary (1932

ROCKPORT - Leland S. "Lee" Ober, 72, formerly of Islesboro, died Friday, February 18, 2005, surrounded by his family, at his home here after a brief illness. Born at Castine, he grew up at Islesboro, where he attended Islesboro Central School, graduating as Salutatorian of his 1950 high school class. After graduating he worked as a mechanic at Pendleton's Garage in Islesboro. On October 10, 1952, he married Joan A. Rival at Camden. They made their home at Islesboro. Mr. Ober served with the United States Army during the Korean War. Discharged from active duty November 30, 1960, he returned to Islesboro where he worked as caretaker for island summer residents. He often served as bartender for dinner parties hosted by summer residents. Long active in his island community, he served with the Islesboro Fire Department, Board of Selectmen and Board of Assessors. For several years until his retirement in 1985, Lee worked as a building contractor. He moved to Rockport with his wife after his retirement. Lee enjoyed fishing, gardening, playing Cribbage, making wooden toys and doing daily word jumbles in the newspapers. He was noted for and proud of the beautiful lawn he kept. More than anything, he was devoted to his family and loved family gatherings. Pre-deceased by one son, Donald E. Ober in 2001, a brother Gerald Ober in 1951 and a grandson, Adam David Ober in 2001, Lee is survived by his wife of 52 years, one son David L. Ober and his wife Janice, one daughter Diane Ober all of Rockport; one sister, Eunice Higgins and her husband Ralph of East Brunswick; three grandchildren, Catrina Ober and her mother Dee Ober, Hannah Ober, Cory Ober as well as many nieces, nephews and dear friends, all of whom he loved very much. A celebration of his life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 26, 2005, at Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street, Rockland. The Reverend Wayne Sawyer will officiate. Spring interment will be in Seaview Cemetery, Rockport. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Bob Gagnon Cancer Care Center, c/o Northeast Health, 22 White Street, Rockland, ME 04841, or Make-A-Wish Foundation, 87 Elm Street, Suite 206, Camden, ME 04843. Please take a moment to visit Lee's Personal Online Guest Book.