John Frank Bakeman, Sr.

John Frank Bakeman, SR., 68, died October 12, 2009 at a Boston hospital with his family at his side. He was born in Castine, July 18, 1941 the son of John FR., and Irene E. (Babson) Bakeman.

John attended schools in Brooksville graduating from Brooksville High School in 1960. He enjoyed lobstering and hunting. John worked for Doug Gott & Sons for many years and established a close relationship with Doug and his crew.
He was a member of the Cape Rosier Grange, Ira Berry Lodge #128 of Blue Hill and the IOOF Lodges of Blue Hill and Brooksville.

He is survived by his wife, Carol of Blue Hill; son, John, JR and wife Amber of Cape Rosier; daughter, Lori Dodge and husband Errol of Blue Hill; stepdaughter, Ramona Young and husband Kelvin of Sedgwick; step-sons, William Cousins and wife Linda and Robert Cousins and wife Teresa all of Blue Hill; four grandchildren; fourteen step-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; brother, Richard Bakeman and wife Doris of Brooksville; aunts, Katherine Clifford and Dorothy Bakeman both of Cape Rosier; uncle, Frank Snow of Brooksville and two nieces. John will be sadly missed by his special feline friend, Tempe.

A graveside service will be held 1:00pm, Monday, October 19, 2009 at Mountain View Cemetery in Blue Hill with Rev. Allen Myers officiating.

Contributions in John’s memory may be made to the ARK Animal Shelter, P O Box 276, Cherryfield, ME 04622

Arrangements by Jordan-Fernald, 141 South St. Blue Hill.
Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com