Obituary of Carl E. Dudley

CARL E. DUDLEY, 83, passed away February 27, 2011 at his residence in Searsmont. He was born on July 17, 1927 in Jackson, Maine, the son of Fredrick W. and Eva (Cook) Dudley. Carl began working with his father in the woods at the young age of 6 peeling pulp which he continued for many years along with driving truck for his uncles. He was drafted into the Army during World War II and was stationed in Germany at Templehof Base as military police. One of his greatest accomplishments was standing guard for General Dwight Eisenhower. He was discharged and came back to Maine where he worked for his step-father doing a waste disposal business until going back into what became known as the Air Force during the Korean War. He was stationed State-side as an instructor for the military policy and truck driving. Carl was discharged after the War in the early 50s and began working with Dave Shibles driving truck and other jobs. He worked for Robbins Lumber until his retirement in 1989. He was best known for his keen eye as a log scaler. Some of Carl’s hobbies included gardening, cooking, reading and keeping his yard well maintained. He was predeceased by his parents and a brother, Paul Dudley. Carl is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Agnes (Harvey) Dudley of Searsmont; his children, Dixie Jones and husband Robert of Bar Harbor, Scott Dudley of Searsmont, Tina Monreal and husband Ray of Bucksport, Nina Robinson of Jefferson; his brother Francis Dudley and wife Elizabeth of Belfast; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Graveside services will be announced in the spring at Grove Cemetery in Belfast. Family requests donations be made to Hospice Volunteers of Waldo County, PO Box 772, Belfast, ME 04915. On-line condolences may be offered to the family at www.ripostafh.com.