Clinton D. Kaler, 91, of Nobleboro, died June 30 at Maine Medical Center in Portland.
He was born in Bath on Dec. 2, 1922, a son of Clinton S. and Margaret Campbell Kaler. He attended Bath schools and was employed at Bath Iron Works prior to entering the U.S. Navy during WWII. On Jan. 10, 1941 he married Gladys Rines and they resided in Wiscasset. Clint returned to Bath Iron Works, retiring after 40 years as foreman outside machinist. They moved to Nobleboro in 1977. He was a consultant for Western Gear, traveling around the world and retiring in 1995.
He was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Newcastle, the American Legion in Wiscasset, the American Legion in Damariscotta and a life member of the Bath Lodge of Elks.
Clint enjoyed sailing, fishing, golfing, watching the Red Sox and being very sociable throughout the community.
He is predeceased by his wife, Gladys G. Kaler on Dec. 30, 1995; brother, Jim Kaler; and sister, Anna Frost.
He is survived by daughter, Joan Kaler and companion Stuart Wright of Jay; sons, Dean Kaler and wife Gail of Milton, Penn., and Jim Kaler of Nobleboro; nine grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours are 6-8 p.m., Mon., July 7 at Daigle Funeral Home, 819 High St., Bath with an Elks service at 7 p.m. A memorial mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m., Tues., July 8 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Newcastle. A gathering of family and friends followed in the Parish hall. Burial will be at Maine Veterans Cemetery in Augusta with military honors at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1 Bowdoin Mill Island, Topsham, ME 04086; or to the American Lung Association, 122 State St., Augusta, ME 04330.
Condolences may be made online at www.DaigleFuneralHome.com.