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Genthner, Jr., Melvin C. "Jackie"., 77, of Waldoboro. April 3, 2005. Graveside funeral service, 11 a.m., May 5, Dutch Neck Cemetery, Waldoboro. Arrangements by Burpee, Carpenter and Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock St. Rockland.
Portland Press Herald: May 02, 2005.
WALDOBORO - Melvin C. "Jack" Genthner, Jr., 77, was found dead at his home, Sunday, April 3, 2005 after an extended period of declining health. Born at Dutch Neck here, he was one of ten children of Melvin C. Sr. and Alice Genthner. He was educated in local schools.
Prior to World War II, he was employed one year at the Camden Woolen Mill. From September 1945 to February 1947, he served in the European Theater with the U.S. Army, A Company 250 Engineer Combat Battalion
In earlier years of his career, Jack worked as a carpenter/mason on construction projects throughout the mid-Atlantic states. He later worked many years as a self-employed lobsterman, fishing out of Waldoboro.
He was a member of the Charles C. Lilly American Legion Post, Waldoboro.
Jack was pre-deceased by one brother, Charles M. Genthner; seven sisters, Idella Wentworth, Annie Condon, Goldie Light, Myra Richards, Alcada Stackpole, Sylvia McLeod and Barbara Winchenbach. He is survived by one sister, Esther Genthner of Waldoboro; two children he considered his own grandchildren, Savanah and Chance Swett of East Dixfield as well as many nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at the Dutch Neck Cemetery, Waldoboro. (Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins on-line)
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