Joseph A. Brandt

WINDSOR – Joseph A. Brandt, 94, died on Jan. 26, 2022, a proud member of the Greatest Generation.

Joseph was born on April 9, 1927 in New York City to Joseph Brandt and Elizabeth J. Brandt. Joseph enlisted in the United States Navy during WWII before graduating high school and was proud to have served. Joseph received several awards to include, Merchant Marine emblem, Pacific war zone bar, victory medal and Philippine Liberation ribbon.

Joseph was a huge supporter of the Second Amendment and a lifetime member of the NRA and enjoyed competitive shooting in rifle, pistol, and shotgun where he won numerous awards for his shooting abilities. Over the years, beginning in 1946, Joseph had been in 11 different Rifle and Pistol clubs, nine of which he served as president and help build and design ranges for up to 200 yards.

Joseph served as president of the agent’s advisory council while working in the insurance industry. He was once the president in the Whitefield Lions and served as president of W.I.S.D.U.M. where he met and fell in love with Margaret “Peggie” Whitehouse.

Joseph loved painting and art and was active until his death with the Harlow Art Gallery in Hallowell. Joseph had won many prizes for his artwork that he shared with his friends and family. Joe will be fondly remembered for his enormous sense of humor, quick wit and sharp tongue and eloquent use of the “F” bomb.

Joseph is survived by his long-time companion, Margret “Peggie” Whitehouse of Augusta; daughter, Elizabeth (Brandt) Cotrone; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and grandchildren. Joseph is also survived by his close friends Marty Baker and Tom Streznewski, as well as Nathan Beck and wife Jessica and Jonathan Richards and wife Marlene, all from Maine.

Joseph’s friends and family want to thank everyone at the Togus VA hospital for what they do every day, especially the front receptionists, the Special Care Unit and 3 North crews for all their kind, thoughtful and caring ways while taking care of Joe. We consider them angels on earth.

A celebration of Joe’s life will be planned in the spring.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta. Condolences, stories and photos may be shared at http://www.plummerfh.com.

In lieu of flowers or donations, Joe would love it if we all introduced a young person to firearm safety and the sport of shooting

and get our youngsters involved in a local gun club for a lifetime of enjoyment in a sport Joseph held near

to his heart.