Erle Cameron Webber Jr., of Boston, Mass., lost his battle with the disease of addiction on Feb. 5 at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, with his family by his side. Erle was born in Portland on Jan. 4, 1951, the eldest son of Erle C. and Dorothy H. (Hartwell) Webber.
He attended Cumberland schools becoming an all-star athlete in basketball and baseball. While in high school, Erle became an Eagle Scout and won the paperboy of the year award sponsored by the Portland Press Herald.
Erle attended Northeastern University in Boston, Mass., where he earned his B.S. degree in Pharmacy. His employment included working at the family owned Falmouth Pharmacy, and later working for Chartwell Health Care in Boston, Mass.
Erle had many interests. He enjoyed all sports, including skiing, biking, golf, and racquetball. He was a diverse and avid reader with a keen interest in a good fiction novel of courtroom drama. Erle had very dear friends, old and new, with whom he shared many good times. He loved his family and spent holidays and other occasions enjoying visits. With an interesting sense of humor, he enjoyed making people laugh – which he did. He was a smart, handsome, charming man whom people felt drawn to.
He is survived by his favorite sister, Gayle W. Yost; brothers, Mark H. Webber and wife Dina, and David A. Webber and wife Lorie; aunts and uncles; cousins; and seven nieces and two nephews.
Funeral service 12-1 p.m., Sat., Feb. 20 at the Cumberland Congregational Church located in Cumberland Center, followed by a luncheon in the Parish Hall.
Gathering of family and friends, 10-11 a.m., Sun., Feb. 21 in the Old South Café (Chapel), at the Old South Church, 645 Boylston St., Boston, Mass., followed by the Festival Worship Service, 11a.m. – 12 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made toward a scholarship fund to benefit a Greely High School athlete pursuing education in the field of pharmacy. Please make donations payable to David Webber and mail to 1203 Larado Court, Riva, MD 21140.
Condolences for the family may be expressed by visiting www.StrongHancock.com.
Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Strong-Hancock Funeral Home, 612 Main St., Damariscotta.
