Donald E. Pomelow Sr.

Lisbon Falls – Donald E. Pomelow, Sr., 76 of Lisbon Falls passed away unexpectedly at the home of his beloved son and daughter-in-law David and Lori on March 31, 2010 where he has resided for the past year.

He was born on October 6, 1933 in Brownville, ME the son of John E. and Dorothy (Bulmer) Pomelow.

Mr. Pomelow served in the US Army during the Korean War and was honorably discharged in April of 1955. He worked for 23 years at Ken’s Auto Sales in Lisbon Falls prior to starting his own business. Together with his son David, they owned and operated Pomelow’s Rubbish Removal in Lisbon Falls for 16 years. He was an avid deer and moose hunter, enjoyed fishing, camping, four wheeling and spending time with his family and friends.

Mr. Pomelow was a long-time member of the American Legion Post #92 of Brownville Junction, ME.

Mr. Pomelow is survived by his estranged wife, Elaine Pomelow whom he married on June 1, 1958. He is also survived by one daughter Lisa and her husband Randy Small of Lisbon Falls, four sons, Donald Jr. and fiancée Amanda Rideout of Gardiner, ME, John and his wife Rodilyn of Lewiston, David and his wife Lori of Lisbon Falls, Russell and his wife Cynthia of Lisbon, 22 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and two canine pals, Harley and Tank that he leaves behind.

Visiting hours will be held from 2-4 & 6-8 PM on Monday, April 5, 2010 at Crosman Funeral Home, 40 Main Street, Lisbon Falls. A funeral service will be held at 11AM on Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at the funeral home with Pastor Robert Nailor of the Pathway Vineyard Church officiating. Interment with military honors will follow in Hillside Cemetery, Lisbon Falls. In lieu of sending flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Town of Lisbon Moxie Festival, c/o Rosie Bradley, 300 Lisbon Street, Lisbon, ME 04250 in Donald’s memory. You are invited to share your thoughts, condolences and fond memories with the Pomelow family by visiting Donald’s guestbook at www.crosmanfuneralhome.com.