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Obituary for Lawrence J. "Larry" Mills
South Thomaston - Lawrence John "Larry" Mills, 74, died Wednesday, October 5, 2005 at his home with his family by his side.
Born at Rockland, May 7, 1931, he was the only child of Lawrence E. & Artinse Moulaison Mills. Larry was educated in local schools, graduating from Rockland High School in 1950.
Upon graduation he enlisted in the Air Force. From 1950 to 1953 he served as a Flight Engineer on a B29 Bomber.
Following discharge from the service, he was employed at Smith's Garage in Rockport. He later worked as an industrial and marine steel fabricator. Larry then moved, working in both Connecticut and Vermont, assisting in the building of nuclear power plants. Returning to Rockland was employed at Spruce Head Marine for many years. His family remembers him as a "brilliantly clever marine fabricator." During his semi-retirement he established Larry's Welding and Fabrication. Along with his son Gary, he designed and built his own steel lobster boat in 1976. The boat was later sold, and is still fishing today under the name "Zephyr."
In 1977 Larry once again left his home town, making a cross culture leap to Saudi Arabia. Here he ran a maintenance garage, keeping equipment that was part of road development running.
In 1979 he built his home in South Thomaston.
Larry was a member of the American Legion Post No. 1 in Rockland for over 20 years. He was a former member of the Rockland B.P.O.E Lodge of Elks. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, shooting sports, gardening, camping and the outdoors. His family said his greatest love was his wife and sons.
Larry is survived by his wife, Ellie Mills of South Thomaston; three sons, Gary Mills & his companion Laurie Bateman of South Thomaston, Glen Mills, Kenneth Mills, both of Rockland; two grandchildren Whitney Kilton, Jamie Mills; and two great-grandchildren.
No services will be held.
Arrangements are in the care of Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street, Rockland.
Please take a moment to visit Larry's Personal Online Guest Book.
Born at Rockland, May 7, 1931, he was the only child of Lawrence E. & Artinse Moulaison Mills. Larry was educated in local schools, graduating from Rockland High School in 1950.
Upon graduation he enlisted in the Air Force. From 1950 to 1953 he served as a Flight Engineer on a B29 Bomber.
Following discharge from the service, he was employed at Smith's Garage in Rockport. He later worked as an industrial and marine steel fabricator. Larry then moved, working in both Connecticut and Vermont, assisting in the building of nuclear power plants. Returning to Rockland was employed at Spruce Head Marine for many years. His family remembers him as a "brilliantly clever marine fabricator." During his semi-retirement he established Larry's Welding and Fabrication. Along with his son Gary, he designed and built his own steel lobster boat in 1976. The boat was later sold, and is still fishing today under the name "Zephyr."
In 1977 Larry once again left his home town, making a cross culture leap to Saudi Arabia. Here he ran a maintenance garage, keeping equipment that was part of road development running.
In 1979 he built his home in South Thomaston.
Larry was a member of the American Legion Post No. 1 in Rockland for over 20 years. He was a former member of the Rockland B.P.O.E Lodge of Elks. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, shooting sports, gardening, camping and the outdoors. His family said his greatest love was his wife and sons.
Larry is survived by his wife, Ellie Mills of South Thomaston; three sons, Gary Mills & his companion Laurie Bateman of South Thomaston, Glen Mills, Kenneth Mills, both of Rockland; two grandchildren Whitney Kilton, Jamie Mills; and two great-grandchildren.
No services will be held.
Arrangements are in the care of Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street, Rockland.
Please take a moment to visit Larry's Personal Online Guest Book.
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