George E. Woodman, 77, born June 10, 1930 in South Portland, passed away quietly on June 27 at the Maine Veterans Home in Augusta.
He was predeceased by his father, Thomas Woodman and mother, Ida Mae Smalley Woodman; as well as his former wife, Wilma “Billie” Cunningham Woodman.
His many children and grandchildren include Richard and Sherry Kensell of Chester, N.Y., Thomas and Drucinda Woodman of Rockland, Glenn and Celine Woodman of South Bristol, Lori Storer of Madiera Beach, Fla., and Georgia Woodman of Bristol; grandchildren, Dustin and Chelsea Storer, Sarah, Thomas Joshua, and Hannah Woodman, Dana and Kyle Miller, and Keaton Gilbert, Richard Jr., Michael, and Timothy Kensell, Jeremy, and Diana DeGraw; and great-grandchildren, Michael, Shawn, and Ashley Kensell, and Chloe and Timothy Kensell Jr.
Much like his father, George was an avid gardener with a green thumb. When he was able, he dedicated many hours of labor to the fruit trees, yard and garden of his home. He was also skilled at cribbage, hunting, and storytelling.
George was very proud of his service in the U.S. Marine Corps and was a member of the Marine Corps League. He was a member of the Saint Andrews Society of Maine and had served as the quartermaster for a short time. He also participated in the annual Highland Games at the Thomas Point Beach in Brunswick.
George was a lifelong, highly skilled and experienced automotive mechanic in New York and Maine. He spoke fondly of the friends he made while working at Wiscasset Ford. He was also skilled at outboard motor and marine engine repairs and service, which he rendered much of the time at Coveside Marina in Christmas Cove. He made many friends there, including, Mike Mitchell and his family. He would often talk of his exploits there and the many celebrities he “happened to meet,” such as Walter Cronkite.
Memorial service 1 p.m., Fri., June 29 at Strong Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 612 Main St., Damariscotta.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Maine Veterans Home, 310 Cony Rd., Augusta, ME 04330.
Arrangements are entrusted to Strong Funeral Home in Damariscotta.
