Earl "Woody" H. Wood

Scarborough-Earl “Woody” H. Wood, 88 of Portland, Maine died peacefully at the Maine Veterans Home in Scarborough on June 3 2011.Earl was born June 13, 1923 in Cranston RI, the son of Henry Wood and Alice Fuller.

As a child age twelve Earl was put in the Civilian Conservation Crop in CT. In 1941 Earl join the Navy where he served on the USS Tarazed and The USS Abbot earning six medals: The Victory Medal, American Defense Medal, Asiatic Pacific Area, six stars, American Area Medal, Philippine Liberation Medal, two stars and the European, African, Middle East Area Medal. Earl was honorably discharged in 1946

He married Irene, started a family and then began a long career at S.D. Warren as a pipe fitter.

Earl retired in 1986.

Earl and Irene enjoy camping at Sebago Basin and Kokatosi for over thirty years.

After Earl lost his wife Irene, he and companion, Ruth Linsley spent winters in Florida and summers in Maine.

Earl belonged to the International Association of Machinists and Aero space workers, Stephen W. Manchester Post #62, Civilian Conservation Crops.

Earl was predeceased by wife Irene L. Wood his son, Richard Wood and companion Ruth Linsley and ten brothers and sisters.

Earl is survived by sons, Henry Wood of Raymond ME, George Wood of Texarkana, TX, Michael Wood of Casco, ME and his sister, Estelle Popeck of Springfield MA. Earl is also survived by nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Earl’s family would like to thank Maine Veterans Home in Scarborough for caring for Earl and those who have served our country.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a time of visitation at Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St., Portland on Wednesday, June 8, 2011 from 6-8 p.m. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, June 9, 2011 at 11 a.m. Interment with Military Honors will be at Woodlawn Cemetery, Westbrook.

Donations in Mr. Earl Wood’s memory may be made to MEDCU, 380 Congress St., Portland, ME 04101

Please visit www.jonesrichandhutchins.com for additional information and to sign Earl’s guestbook.