Stewart M. Cousins, 75, died January 1, 2013 at Van Buren after a brief illness. He was born in Caribou February 13, 1937 the son of the late Louis and Mildred (Matthews) Cousins. He was a 1955 graduate of Caribou High School and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Business from Husson. He served with the US Air Force and was a lifetime member of the Caribou United Baptist Church. He married Harriett (Emery) Cousins and she predeceased him in 2005. Mr. Cousins was a retired educator with the Caribou School Department, having taught business classes at Caribou High School for over 33 years. He was a member of the Caribou Historical Society and the Maine Teachers Association. Stewart was a loving husband and father and truly enjoyed spending time with his family at their camp at Cross Lake. He is survived by one son and daughter in law Lewis and Kim Cousins of Woodland. One daughter and son in law Ellen and Dale Chamberland of St. Agatha. Three brothers and a sister in law; Donald and Helen Cousins of Vermont, Ralph Cousins of Millinocket and Carroll Cousins of Lubec. One brother in law Albert “Wes” Parlee of Orrington. Six grandchildren; Ryan and Shelby Cousins and Robbie, Kevin, Matthew and Joshua Chamberland. One great grandchild, Vance. Several nieces and nephews. Mr Cousins was predeceased by a son Leigh, a daughter in law Tina and two grandchildren, Cortina and Cody. Friends may call at the Mockler Funeral Home 24 Reservoir Street Caribou 6-8 pm Thursday. Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Friday January 4, 2013 from the Caribou United Baptist Church. Interment will be in the evergreen Cemetery. Following the service all are invited to a time of continued fellowship and refreshments at the church hall. Friends who wish to contribute in memory of Mr. Cousins, may do so through the Caribou United Baptist Church memorial Fund or the Caribou Historical Society.
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