WINSLOW – George H. Prentiss, Jr., passed away in Waterville on July 29, 2022.

He was born in Morristown, N.J., on March 23, 1923, the son of the late George H. and Edna R. (Koelsch) Prentiss Sr.

Following his schooling, George served with the Navy during World War II. His employment included working at Wyndotte Woolen Mill in Waterville for 10 years and retired from the Winslow School System as a custodian. He also worked part time delivering kitchens for Waterville Custom Kitchens.

George was a lifetime member of the Winslow VFW and was a member of the American Legion in Clinton.

He was predeceased by his first wife, Sally; his second wife, Leona (Crummett) Prentiss; and his sisters, Edna Cutler, and Beatrice Abrahams.

George will be sadly missed by his sons, George T. Prentiss, and Gary R. Prentiss; his stepchildren, Lorraine Sullivan, Lawrence Hall, and Kenneth Saucier; and two grandchildren.

A graveside service with military honors will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, August 16, at Pine Grove Cemetery in Belgrade.

Arrangements are in the care of Wheeler Funeral Home, 26 Church Street, Oakland, where condolences, memories, and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the website at http://www.lawrybrothers.com.

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