Obituary for Ernest Alton Campbell Jr.
BASS HARBOR
Ernie A Campbell Jr, 73, passed away on January 8, 2024 after a courageous fight against kidney disease at the Bangor VA . He was born on April 10, 1950 in Bar Harbor, the son of Ernest Alton Campbell Sr and Helen Kelley Anderson.
Ernie served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam. Ernie worked for the Swans Island Ferry Service for many years before beginning his 30+ year long career at the Tremont School as the Head Bus Driver and Custodian where he retired. Ernie had the opportunity to have kids on his bus from kindergarten thru high school. He was able to influence and be a constant presence in the lives of many children. Ernie cared for his brother David Campbell and mother Helen for many years. Ernie spent every weekend with his grandchildren, he loved Westerns, I Love Lucy, Elvis, King books, cooking, gardening, his dog Coco and his favorite holiday, Christmas Eve
Ernie is survived by his first wife Terry Hopkins Mclaughlin and their 3 children; 2 daughters Dawn Johnson Gray of Palm City and significant other Howdy Goodwin of Tremont, Melanie Lemoine and husband John of Ellsworth and son Chad Campbell and wife Michelle of Lamoine; sister Brenda Harkins and husband Norman of Seal Cove. 14 Grandchildren, Samantha, Codie, Sarah, Mckenzie, Alexa, Matthew, Jared, Trevor, Jamie, Payton, Kilee, Evan, Suri, and Cooper, many great grandchildren, nieces, nephews & life long friend Kinny Corthell. Ernie is also survived by his current wife Linda Campbell of Bass Harbor. He was predeceased by his sister Nancy Litttlefield, brother David (Jed), mother Helen, father Ernest Sr and beloved companion Coco.
A graveside burial service will be held 1pm June 1, 2024 at Head of the Harbor Cemetery, 44 Marsh Rd, Tremont and following the service we will gather at the Tremont School in the gym were we will have photos and refreshments to celebrate Ernie’s life.
Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com
Ernie A Campbell Jr, 73, passed away on January 8, 2024 after a courageous fight against kidney disease at the Bangor VA . He was born on April 10, 1950 in Bar Harbor, the son of Ernest Alton Campbell Sr and Helen Kelley Anderson.
Ernie served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam. Ernie worked for the Swans Island Ferry Service for many years before beginning his 30+ year long career at the Tremont School as the Head Bus Driver and Custodian where he retired. Ernie had the opportunity to have kids on his bus from kindergarten thru high school. He was able to influence and be a constant presence in the lives of many children. Ernie cared for his brother David Campbell and mother Helen for many years. Ernie spent every weekend with his grandchildren, he loved Westerns, I Love Lucy, Elvis, King books, cooking, gardening, his dog Coco and his favorite holiday, Christmas Eve
Ernie is survived by his first wife Terry Hopkins Mclaughlin and their 3 children; 2 daughters Dawn Johnson Gray of Palm City and significant other Howdy Goodwin of Tremont, Melanie Lemoine and husband John of Ellsworth and son Chad Campbell and wife Michelle of Lamoine; sister Brenda Harkins and husband Norman of Seal Cove. 14 Grandchildren, Samantha, Codie, Sarah, Mckenzie, Alexa, Matthew, Jared, Trevor, Jamie, Payton, Kilee, Evan, Suri, and Cooper, many great grandchildren, nieces, nephews & life long friend Kinny Corthell. Ernie is also survived by his current wife Linda Campbell of Bass Harbor. He was predeceased by his sister Nancy Litttlefield, brother David (Jed), mother Helen, father Ernest Sr and beloved companion Coco.
A graveside burial service will be held 1pm June 1, 2024 at Head of the Harbor Cemetery, 44 Marsh Rd, Tremont and following the service we will gather at the Tremont School in the gym were we will have photos and refreshments to celebrate Ernie’s life.
Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com