He enlisted in the Army in February 1941 and served as an artillery Sgt. in the 82nd Airborne Division, 320th glider artillery during campaigns in North Africa, Mediterranean, and Europe from D-Day through war’s end in August of 1945. In recognition of his service he was awarded the Legion of Honor award from France and was inducted into the Christian IV Society in Denmark.
Espen owned and operated Yarmouth Market for many years retiring in 1973. He was a 50 year member of Yarmouth Lions Club, long time tool collector and member of EAIA, MWTCA and Maine Antique Power Association.
He was predeceased by his wife of 63 years Anna (Thomsen). He is survived by sons James and his wife Mary of Durham, Thomas and his wife Deborah of Bangor, 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. He is also survived by close friend Art Gaffer.
Services will be held on Saturday, December 22 at 10:00am at St Ansgar Lutheran Church, Portland. Committal service will be held on Monday December 24th at 10:00am at Brooklawn Memorial Park in Portland, 2002 Congress St.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Ansgar Lutheran Church, 515 Woodford St, Portland ME.
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