Melvin L. Griffin
CARIBOU – Melvin L. Griffin, 85, passed away May 26, 2020 at Presque Isle following a period of declining health. He was born in Burlington, VT, May 2, 1935 the son of the late Francis and Anna (Underwood) Griffin. Melvin graduated from Burlington High School, Class of 1954, and entered the United States Air Force directly following graduation. Mr. Griffin served in the USAF from 1954 to 1974, having numerous assignments throughout the United States and in Korea. Following his military service, he worked for Brunswick Lane’s as a bowling alley manager and for Dey Brothers as a computer programmer. Melvin was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1143, and was a member of the Gray Memorial United Methodist Church. He is survived by two daughters, Melonie Carlson of Caribou, Heidi Hicks Yarbrough of Huntsville, AL, three grandchildren, Erika Carlson of Caribou, Russell Yarbrough Jr, and Joshua Yarbrough both of Huntsville, AL, and two great-grandsons, Russell Yarbrough III and Tyler Yarbrough both of Huntsville, AL. Mr. Griffin was predeceased by his wives, a daughter, Deanna Griffin, and two siblings, Carl Griffin and Jean Biolchino. Graveside services will be held at the Northern Maine Veterans Cemetery, June 8, 2020 at 11 am, with Rev. Timothy Wilcox officiating. Arrangements by Mockler Funeral Home, Caribou. www.mocklerfuneralhome.com
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by
Eileen Underwood
In sympathy
My thoughts are with you. by
Tracy hallenbeck
so sorry
I want say I am so sorry I never got to talk to him, after finding his daughter Heidi after 20 something year of being apart,Uncle Mel was tall and strong man,but very quiet man,I would love my three daughters to have meet him just once, so sorry for your lost.we are together,
sitting down again
saying goodbye
to another friend
another one
too young to go,
another life
went too slow.
tears are hidden
when I hear your name,
but my heart
continues to feel the pain
knowing you
have come to an end,
knowing we have lost
another great friend.
look down,
you will see who really does care
after this poem,
can we have a minute to spare?
to think of our memories,
to realize you have gone away,
to realize you are not coming back,
to realize you are going to stay.
everyone in this room
is thinking of you,
we all know
you left too soon.
now you are with your best mate,
my your wife Aunt Rosemarie,
watching over
as our lives have crashed.
people cry themselves
to sleep,
others have pain
running too deep.
we need to realize
you have gone to rest,
we need to realize
it is for the best.
even though
we do not believe.
to us
you will never leave!
this is really hard
to get through,
but it is something
we need to do.
goodbye Uncle Mel,
I love you!
by
Wilma Griffin Brooks
To Melonie, Erica, and Heidi
It was very sad to read about dad's passing . He was a great guy and we always loved it when he came for a visit. Wished I had made it up to see him this spring but I guess it wasn't to be. Maybe Randy and he can play Sequence a few more times/ With love Wilma and the rest of our branch, Virginia, Ruthie, Luella, Betty, Forrest, David, Rose and Connie. by
Ruth mackinnon
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This is for Melanie and ErikaI'm very saddened to hear of your father and grandfather's passing. And am wishing you peace and comforting from your God and friends and family that He has seen fit to surround you with through this difficult time
May your Dad rest in peace surround by the love of those who have already passed and have been waiting for this reunion of spirit
My you take comfort in that knowledge
Love Ruth
by
Sheila Miner Spaulding
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My sympathies. by
Martha and Steve Rocheleau
With sincere condolences
Melvin was a sweet man who loved his family dearly. Time spent with him was always precious. God Bless you Cousin Melvin. So many loved ones are there to greet you. Submit a condolence See all condolences