Louis L. Doe, 90, passed away peacefully on the afternoon of May 1 at his home in Newcastle. Born in Sheepscott on Feb. 9, 1927, he was the son of Arthur and Estella (Leighton) Doe.
Louis grew up on The Kings Highway in Sheepscott, attending local schools and graduating from Lincoln Academy in 1945. He served in the U.S. Air Corps from 1947 – 1950, and upon his honorable discharge, attended and graduated from Husson University with his degree in Business.
He would later become a Master Plumber, and in the late 1960s started a plumbing and heating business on upper Main Street in Newcastle. While running his business, he hired Judith Lang, and the two would eventually marry. In 1970, Louis and Judy started Louis Doe Home Center, and together they perfected the formula for a successful marriage and business.
In 1973, he was one of the founding members of Damariscotta Bank & Trust, and served on its board for many years. He was a long-time member of the Damariscotta-Newcastle Lions Club, and was the last surviving original member of Jake’s Rangers.
Louis was an avid avid hunter well into his 70s. He enjoyed gardening, both vegetable and beautiful rose gardens, and he loved animals, particularly his labs. More than anything, he loved his time at the store, and enjoyed conversing and getting to know all of his customers.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Judy; brother, Arthur Doe; sister, Marjorie Huntley; and son, Phillip Bickford Jr.
He is survived by daughter, Ellen McFarland and husband Harvey; son, Mark Doe and wife Tara; daughters, Jennifer Mitkus and husband Jared, and Lisa Woodrow; grandchildren, Lindsey, Scott, Ben and Abi; two great-grandchildren; as well as several nieces and nephews.
A time to visit with the family will be held from 5-7 p.m., Fri., May 5 at the Strong-Hancock Funeral Home, 612 Main St., Damariscotta. A memorial service to remember Louis will be held at 2 p.m., Sat., May 6 at the Sheepscott Community Church on The Kings Highway, where Louis grew up. He will be laid to rest privately in the Sheepscott Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lincoln Academy Class of 1945, ℅ Development Office, 81 Academy Hill, Newcastle, ME 04553; or the Sheepscott Community Church, 8 The Kings Highway, Newcastle, ME 04553.
Condolences, and messages for his 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.