Harold Carlton Casey

WEEKS MILLS – Harold Carlton Casey, 95, beloved husband and father, died peacefully Thursday, July 29, 2021, at his home of 65 years. He was born March 5, 1926, in Augusta, the son of Harold A. and Thelma (Weeks) Casey.

Carlton attended Erskine Academy, South China, and was a World War II Navy veteran. On Aug. 4, 1951, he married the love of his life, Lorraine D. Casey, and together they raised four children.”Casey” was an electrician for many years, retiring from IBEW Local 1253. He was a member and Past Master of Dirigo Lodge #104 A.F. and A.M. of Weeks Mills, a member of the Scottish Rite, Kora Shriners, American Legion and South China Community Church.

He was an avid hunter and fisherman, with many fond memories of “upta” camp. He enjoyed dancing and traveling with his wife, and oftentimes with family and longtime friends, to such places as Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, the Grand Canyon, as well as other western states, including Oregon.

Carlton was predeceased by his wife of 69 years; brothers, Clyde and Kenneth; half brothers, Howard and Arthur Sevigny; and half sister, Beverly (Sevigny) Morang. He is survived by his children, Ginger Chase of South China, Linda Quimby and her husband, Stephen, of Orrington, Blane Casey and his wife, Kary, of South China and Lisa Stevens and her husband, Thomas, of Newcastle; nine grandchildren, Stacy Clark, Kari Begin, Matthew Quimby, Katie Eslin, Regan Solinksy, Galen and Teagan Casey, Casey Stevens and Sarah Ward; 18 great-grandchildren, Abbie, Emily and Simon Clark, Nathan and Samuel Begin, Liam O’Halloran, Kason and Caroline Quimby, Emma Eslin, Kaden Solinsky, Trever Jones, Elle, Emme, Nelsen, Braelyne and Reuben Stevens, and Corie and Owen Ward; brothers, Owen (Marion) and Glendon (Gwendolyn); sisters-in-law, Elaine Kay, Barbara Day and Donna Casey Woodard; many nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind many special lifelong friends.

The family would like to thank the caregivers, who took such great care of dad over the last few years, Adeeba, Melissa, Jean, Rose and Dot; as well as special friend, Denis.

A funeral service with Masonic services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7, at South China Community Church, with Pastor Paul Harwath officiating.

In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make a donation in Carlton’s memory to Shriners Hospitals for Children – Boston, Development Office

51 Blossom St.

Boston, MA 02114

or the

South China Community Church,

P.O. Box 33

South China, ME 04358


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