Lester W. Hodgdon Jr., 89, of Westport Island, passed away March 25 at St. Andrew’s Village, Gregory Wing, Boothbay Harbor. Born in Wiscasset on Aug. 16, 1925, he was the son of Lester W. Sr. and Helena Higgins Hodgdon.
He served in the U.S. Army from September of 1950 until September of 1952. He was employed for 37 years at Bath Iron Works as a shipfitter until his retirement in 1989.
Lester enjoyed his flower and vegetable gardens (which he started from seed in his greenhouse) and he loved mowing the lawn. He was known by many for his delicious homemade ice cream. He not only liked making it, he loved eating it as well.
His other favorite activity, was taking long drives along “the scenic highways” as he called them or the back roads of Maine and New Hampshire.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife of 45 years, Ruth Blakely Kinney Hodgdon; brothers, Carl, Alfred, Paul, and Robert Hodgdon; and sisters, Genevieve James, and Lorean O’Hara.
He is survived by many nieces and nephews.
Per his request, there will be no service. A private burial will be in the family cemetery on Westport Island in early summer.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Lincoln County Animal Shelter, PO Box 7, Edgecomb, ME 04556.
Condolences, and messages 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.
