Caribou-Howard Wright, 78 passed away peacefully October 5, 2016 at his Caribou residence following a brief battle with cancer. He was born in Jerry City, Ohio, September 2, 1938 the son of the late Dean and Mary Anna (Davis) Wright. Mr. Wright served with the US Army during Vietnam and was a member of the Fort Defiance Post 3360 VFW in Ohio, as well as the Eagles Lodge #372. For over 36 years, Howard was employed as a maintenance technician for General Motors. He is survived by his son and daughter in law; James and Janice Wright of Caribou, with whom Howard made his residence the past nine years, and two daughters and a son in law; Cindy and Rick Upman of Rutledge, TN., and Carol Fleming of White Pine, TN. Seven Grandchildren, eight great grandchildren. Mr. Wright was predeceased by his wife Martha. Private family services will be held at a later date in Ohio. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the entire team at Hospice of Aroostook for the fine care and support given to Howard and the family these past few months. Friends who wish to contribute in memory of Mr. Wright may do so through the Visiting Nurses of Aroostook 14 Access Highway Caribou Maine 04736.
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