He attended school in Winthrop. He served in the U.S. Army in the European Theatre during World War II.
On November 30, 1945 in Lisbon Falls, he married Hazel P. Clark. They were blessed with two children, Carol and William. Herbert worked as an auto technician at Bonefide Mills, Smith & McCarthy and the Brunswick Naval Exchange, retiring in 1976.
After his retirement he spent many years delivering Meals on Wheels. He was a member of the West Bowdoin Baptist Church where he had previously served as Deacon. Herbert was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening. He was always available to play cards with family and friends. Above all else though, he loved and enjoyed spending time with his family.
He is survived by his daughter and sonin law, Carol and Gene Ridley of Greene; and his son and daughterin law, Bill and Beverly Sawyer of Bowdoin; six grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren. His family would like to thank the Androscoggin Hospice Team for the compassionate care that was given to Herbert; a special thanks to Cindy, Mary, Kathy M. and Connie C.
He was predeceased by his wife Hazel Sawyer in 2009.
Messages of condolence may be sent to: www.finleyfuneralhome.com. A graveside funeral service with military honors will be held 2 PM on Monday, July 16th at Woodlawn Cemetery, West Road, Bowdoin, Maine. Arrangements by Bragdon-Finley Funeral Home, 707 Main Street, Monmouth, Maine 04259.
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