Arthur Joseph Stebbins Jr.

1922 - 2022

Brunswick - Arthur J. "Stubby" Stebbins, Jr. of Lisbon Falls passed away Monday evening March 28th at MidCoast Hospital with family at his side.

He was born in Lisbon Falls December 7, 1922 to Arthur J. Stebbins and Ellen (Hill) Stebbins and was educated in Lisbon Schools. He was best known as Stubby and a life long resident in the community.

Stubby served in the military during WWII as a machinist in the U.S. Army from 1943-1946.

He married Gwendolyn (Huston) on September 25, 1948 and they were married for 74 years.

As a machinist he worked at U.S. Testing in New Jersey from 1950-1955. Then several years at Worumbo Mill in Lisbon Falls. Stubby retired from Bowdoin College after 20 years as head of the custodial department.

He belonged to different organizations throughout his life. Stub enjoyed fishing, camping and ATVing with family and friends. He also enjoyed dancing and bowling and was in a bowling league until age 96.

He will be missed but, "OH" he will be remembered in many hearts!

He leaves behind his wife Gwendolyn Stebbins of Lisbon Falls. Two daughters, Diane Yard and husband Michael of Bath and Pearl Scribner and husband Kenneth of Durham; Special son-in-law Gerald Jordan of Woolwich, plus others he put under his wing, 10 grandchildren, Judi, Joseph, Stacey, Devin, Kenneth Jr. Kristopher, Brian, Lee, Denise, Jennifer; 25 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Stubby was predeceased by his parents Arthur and Ellen, his sister Pearl Brooker, his grandson Gerald (Jaybo) Jordan, and a great-great grandson, Dusten McDaniels.

A grave side service will take place May 21st, Saturday at 1:00pm at Hill Side Cemetery, Lisbon Falls. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Stubby's memory to the Durham Congregational Church, 773 Royalsborough Rd, Durham ME 04222

A service of Crosman Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 40 Main St. Lisbon Falls, 353-4951