LIMINGTON- Alton H.(Cub) Gammon 1932 - 2022
LIMINGTON- Alton H. (Cub) Gammon, age 89, passed away on Feb. 21, 2022, at his home in Limington.
He was born in Limington on Nov. 9, 1932, a son of the late Lowell and Janie (Palmer) Gammon.
He married the love of his life Roberta Arlene Smith on July 8,1955.
One of Alton's 1st paying jobs was working at the Mill Pond floating logs
After that Alton worked for Norman Wansor for many years as a carpenter. Alton branched out and became self-employed in 1970.
He enjoyed and took much pride as a finish carpenter as well as framing. He built many beautiful pieces of furniture for his family, as well as for many customers.
He enjoyed the outdoors, especially snowmobiling, hunting, fishing, and gardening.
Cub was a member of the Limington Crankers Snowmobile Club where served as Trail Master for many years (Out until the wee hours grooming the trails) and was the President of the Maple Hill Cemetery Association.
He is predeceased by his beloved wife- Roberta (Smith) Gammon in 2006; and all ten of his siblings.
He is survived by his children- Darlene Gammon and her significant other Larry Davis of Porter, Cheryl Hannan and her husband Jeff Allen of Fryeburg, and Melody McKay and her significant other Shawn Speed of Standish; Grandchildren- Heather, Erin & husband Michael, Joshua, Ashley, Kayla and Kyle. Great grandchildren- Daliliah, Eli, Bella, and Daxx; Step great grandson- Brandon; and Step great great granddaughter- Rose.
Visiting hours will be held on Sunday Feb. 27 from 1 – 3 PM followed by a 3 PM funeral service at the Poitras, Neal & York Funeral Home, 71 Maple Street in Cornish. Burial will be in the spring at Maple Hill Cemetery in Limington.
Online condolence messages can be submitted at www.mainefuneral.com
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105