Washburn-Galen E. Doody 66, died unexpectedly August 26, 2010 at Dyer Brook. He was born in Washburn June 2, 1944 the son of Herman and the late Sadie (Spooner) Doody. He marred Carol Curtis August 30, 1962. Galen was part of the crew that opened the Aroostook Center Mall in Presque Isle and was still employed there as operations manger, a job he truly enjoyed. He treated the employees, merchants and especially the mall customers with respect and a great concern for their well being. Prior to his employment at the Aroostook Center Mall he was employed by Cyr Brothers in Caribou as well as Coca Cola Bottling. Galen was a longtime faithful member of the Washburn Pentecostal Church, where he played the organ for many years. He was a talented musician and truly enjoyed sharing his music with many in central Aroostook, playing at countless weddings and funerals. He also played organ at the Castle Hill Advent Christian Church for a number of years. His music reverberated throughout downtown Washburn at the communities annual Gospel Concert. He always had a pocket full of M& M’s and always brought extra for the children at church, a ritual that many will remember. Galen’s warmth, sense of humor and his love for all was contagious. He was on a first name basis with everyone and he will be truly missed by all who knew him. Not a day went by that Galen couldn’t be found lending a helping hand to someone in need. After a long day at work, he would look forward to spending time with his family and his pets. On many summer evenings he would take his wife for a ride on his scooter. Surviving in addition to his wife and his father both of Washburn are a son and daughter in law Matt and Holli Doody of Caribou, a daughter Shelby Dobson and her fiancé Brian Ferrone of Caribou Two brothers; and sisters in law; Wendell and Joyce Doody and Wallace and Alice Doody all of Washburn. Eight grandchildren’ Justin, Jared, and Jaelynn Doody, Nickolas, Taylor, Chandler and Casey Dobson and Christopher Ferrone. One Aunt, Louise Peterson of Monticello, his mother in law Lillian Curtis of Orono, brothers in law and their wives; Ronald and Brenda Curtis of Caribou, and Jeffrey and Alice Curtis of Castle Hill. Several nieces and nephews and many close friends. Friends may call at the Mockler Funeral Home 24 Reservoir Street Caribou 6-9 p. Monday. Funeral services will be held 1:00 pm Tuesday August 31, 2010 from the Washburn Pentecostal Church with Rev. Bruce Blakney, officiating. Interment will be in the Evergreen Cemetery. Friends who wish to contribute in memory of Mr. Doody may do so through the charity of ones choice.
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