- Edward R. Mank, Sr., 91, of Wiscasset, died at his son Richard's residence, surrounded by his family.
Born in Bath, he was a son of Elmer and Hazel (Stevens) Mank, Sr., and attended Woolwich, and Bath schools. He was employed at Bath Iron Works as a carpenter.
On December 5, 1938 he married Frances A. Lewis.
Mr. Mank entered the United State Navy, and served during World War II. He returned to Bath Iron Work as a carpenter, and retired, after 44 years, on May 1, 1980. He was a member of the Masons; enjoyed gardening, and traveling, especially, the many winters he spent with this wife Frances in Arizona. Mr. Mank was predeceased by his wife, Frances A. Mank on May 28, 2003.
Survivors include two sons, Edward R. Mank, Jr., and his wife, Joan, of Damariscotta, Richard L. Mank, and his wife, Carolyn, of Wiscasset; one daughter, Brenda J. House, of Wiscasset; three brothers, Elmer Mank, Jr., of Woolwich, Vernon Mank, of New Mexico, and Warren Mank, of Florida; two sisters, Phyllis Dionne, of Connecticut, and Glennis Maxson, of Lisbon Falls; eight grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; many nieces, and nephews.
Interment at Grover Cemetery, in Woolwich.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1 Bowdoin Mill Island, Suite 300, Topsham, Maine 04086
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