Obituary of Albert Edward Hubbard

Albert Edward Hubbard Sr. died peacefully September 15, 2015 at Harbor Hill Nursing Home in Belfast, Maine. He was born on April 21, 1924 to Charles and Alberta (Smith) Hubbard of Unity Plantation. Albert served in the U.S. Army during WWII and returned home where he married his sweetheart, Lilla Co,ok and they were married for 67 years. Albert worked at various jobs before deciding to raise poultry for a living which he did until his retirement in 1987. Albert and wife Lilla were devout members of the Church of Christ in Unity before he started to lead weekly services at his home in Brooks. Albert was a loving husband, father and grandfather and was always ready to help his family in any way that he could. Albert is predeceased by his parents Charles and Alberta, step-mother Katherine Hubbard, brothers Harry Hubbard and Alfred Hustus and two sons Richard and Albert Jr. Albert is survived by his loving wife Lilla, brother Charles Hubbard, sisters, Alice Brier and Stella Huff; five daughters Sally and husband Henry Kenny, Nancy and husband Ronnie Ray, Della Heath, Lori Hubbard and Linda Cunningham; three sons Carl and wife Pam, Phil, Chris and fiancé Diane Libby; grandchildren, Pat Dearborn, Sandra Gibson and husband Jeff, Karen Kenney, Arthur Kenney and wife Robin, Frank Ray, Kimberly Ray and boyfriend Anthony White, Mandi Thomas, Isaac Hubbard, Heidi Heath, Phil Hubbard, Albert Hubbard, Chris Hubbard and wife Carla, Nicole Hubbard and boyfriend Scott Swift, Joshua Hubbard, Amy Pease and Chris Cunningham. great grandchildren Arianna and Tony White, Dylan and Rowen Locke, Pearl Thomas, Zen and Emma Hubbard, Payton Hubbard, Victoria Hubbard and Meshia Cunningham; and special mention for niece Ruth and her husband Jack Ayer who were always there with a helping hand as well as many more nieces and nephews. There will be a military graveside service, September 23, 2015 11am at the Fowler Cemetery in Unity. Luncheon immediately following at the American Legion Hall in Unity. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Albert’s memory to Harbor Hill Activity Department, 2 Footbridge Rd. Belfast,ME 04915. Arrangements are under the care of Riposta Funeral Home, 182 Waldo Avenue, Belfast. Memories and condolences may be offered at www.ripostafh.com.