Lamoine

Maurice Emery Googins, Jr. , 89, died August 21, 2016 at Seaport Village, Ellsworth. He was born in Lamoine, May 25, 1927, son of Maruice Emery and Effie (McDonald) Googins, Sr.

He worked as a carpenter all of his life all over Maine. He worked for the government at the bases at Loring, Presque Isle and Winter Harbor. He also worked for Kenny Hutchins and Ray Builders. He was a Past Master of the Lygonia Masonic Lodge #40. A.F. & A.M., Past Commander of the Blanquefort Commandry #13, Ellsworth and member of Anah Shrine. He swam at the YMCA several days a week until the last few years of his life.

Maurice is survived by Suzanne, his wife of 65 years; son, Gary W. Googins of Ellsworth; daughter, Lori J. Googins of Mapleton; grandchildren, Jason, Arielle, Arianna, Jamie, Jodie, and Jordan and husband Mike; great-grandchildren, Savannah, Isabella and Maximilian; a son-in-law, Donald “Buddy” Wood; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by daughter, Deborah Wood; and sister, Maudie Libby.

Calling hours will be held 5:30-7:00pm, Thursday, August 25, 2016 at Jordan-Fernald, 113 Franklin St. Ellsworth where a funeral service will be held 11:00 am, Friday, August 26th. Interment will be at East Lamoine Cemetery.

Contributions in Maurice’s memory may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, 1404 Broadway, Bangor, ME 04401.

Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com