Arthur M. Creamer, 91, passed away peacefully at the Togus VA Medical Center on Thursday December 13, 2012. He was born on October 19, 1921 in Waldoboro the son of the late Millard and Lillian Roscoe Creamer.
Arthur served his country in the US Army during World War 2 and was a proud member of the VFW Post 4525 located in Waldoboro. Arthur had many interests in his life and a big interest was that of fishing. He enjoyed fishing both fresh and salt water. He always spent a lot of time smelting; some say he had a natural knack for it because people would often be left wondering how he was able to catch so many smelts. He spent many years as the Fish Warden and would help the alewives come up the river and over the rocks. He also spent some time as the Harbor Master in town as well as occupying the role of town constable. He was also a lobster fisherman for many years and was able to fish with his father and later on with his sons. He was very visible at town meetings and made sure that if he had an opinion it was heard. Some even said that he was the life of the meetings.
He was a member of the St. Paul Community Center on Dutchneck. He also raised laying hens for years. He enjoyed hunting and bowling at Depatsy Lanes and playing cards. Most of all he loved the family gatherings and clamming. He and his wife also were able to work alongside each other for about 10 years as the two picked crab meat together.
He is predeceased by his loving wife Beryle Creamer
Daughter Noreen Bridges
Son in Law Peter Bridges
Brother Carl Creamer
Sister Madelyn
Brother in Law Alfred Benner
He is survived by his sons Harlan Creamer and his wife Michelle of Waldoboro, ME
Millard Creamer and his fiancé Madine Callam of Waldoboro, ME
Arthur “Bay” Creamer and his girlfriend Debbie Herbert, ME
Daughter Wynona Cragg and her husband David of Spokane, WA
Sister Joyce Benner of Windsor, ME
Grandchildren Linda Bridges and friend Joe Henry of South Bristol, ME
Harlan “Spikee” Creamer and his wife Amy of Bath, ME
Toni Feltis and Jared Lagassie of Easton, ME
Adam Mathew of Washington State
Dana Creamer of Brunswick,ME
Great Grand Daughter Mia Feltis of Easton, ME
And many other children he thought of as his grandkids, Dale Griffin, Sara Callam, Carrie LaBranche, and Brian and Tom Weinkley
A time of visitation will be held from 10 to 11 on Friday December 21, 2012 at Hall Funeral Home 949 Main St Waldoboro with a celebration of life following to be held at 11am.
Should friends desire contributions may be made to the Waldoboro Food Pantry 1027 Main Street Waldoboro, ME 04572 or the St Paul Society C/O Eleanor Travis 1582 Dutchneck Road Waldoboro, ME 04572, Dutch Neck Community Center 916 Dutchneck Road C/O Don Thieme Waldoboro, ME 04572.
You are invited to share your condolences, memories and photos with the family by visiting their Book of Memories at www.hallfuneralhomes.com
Arrangements are entrusted to Hall Funeral Home 949 Main St. Waldoboro, ME 04572