Ralph Dunbar

Ralph Marden Dunbar
Ellsworth and Brewer

Ralph Marden Dunbar, 90, the husband
Of Jacqueline (Wescott) died Febuary, 25th,
2014 at a local nursing facility. He was born
September 22, 1923 in Trenton, the eldest
son of J. Marden and Caroline (Royal)
Dunbar. He graduated from Ellsworth
High, in 1941, and graduated from the
University of Maine with a degree in Civil
Engineering in 1949. Ralph joined the
service in 1941 proudly serving his country
and was a Veteran of World War II,
serving as a machine gun section leader
with the 78th Infantry Division. He was
severely wounded in Obergartzen,Germany
and spent months recovering and was awarded
a Purple Heart. He met his bride Jackie from
the Ellsworth area and they were married in
1947. Ralph was employed by the Maine
Department of Transportation for 30 years
retiring as a Division Engineer. He was a
lifetime member of the Masons for over 45
years and a past member of the First
Congregational Church of Brewer for many
years where he served as a Trustee and Deacon
of the church. In addition to his wife of 66
years, Ralph is survived by his two sons,
Bruce and wife Lisa of Chapin, SC, Michael
and his significant other Kathy Hall, of Brewer,
one brother, Harold of Ellsworth, two sisters,
Carolyn and her husband James Patten of
Ellsworth, Kathleen and her husband
Wesley Cook of York Beach, grandsons,
Ryan Dunbar and girlfriend Amy Chase of Peru,
Colin Dunbar of CT, grand daughters,
Kristi Santos and husband Nate, of Amherst,
Kami Dunbar of CA, Bethany McWade
and husband, Jay, Alyse Baillargeon and
husband, Ed, both of CT, one step grand
child, Laren Rosella and husband, Kevin, of NC,
seven great grand children, Jakob Paterson of SC,
Kylie, Katelyn, Trafton and Garrett Santos, of
Amherst, Landon Baillargeon and Molly McWade,
both of CT and one step great grandchild, Kadyn
Rosella of NC.
He is predeceased by his granddaughter,
Michelle Dunbar, of Brewer, a sister,
Mary Bedard of Ellsworth, and one
brother, Keith of Bucksport. Among Ralph’s
favorites pastimes was relaxing at Georges
Pond, flying his plane, playing golf, skiing
and snowmobiling. His happiest times were
spent with his loving wife and family at his
side. The family would like to thank Dr.
Vince Michaud, the staff of the Veterans
home and CHCS Hospice for the loving
compassionate care they provided during
his illness. A memorial service will be held 11am, Saturday,
March 1, at Brookings-Smith,
133 Center Street, Bangor. The family invites friends
and relatives for a time of refreshments
and celebration of Ralph’s life
immediately following the service
at the Family Reception Center of
Brookings-Smith, 163 Center Street, Bangor.
Interment will be at a later date at Woodbine
Cemetery, Ellsworth. Those who wish may contribute
in his memory to the American cancer Society, or the
charity of their choice. To leave
words of condolences and memories
for the family, please visit www.BrookingsSmith.com