PORTLAND- George E. Burnell, age 77 passed away on September 14, 2022. He was born in Portland, Maine on April 27, 1945 the son of the late George E. and Geraldine Burnell.
George graduated from Deering HS and University of Southern Maine, and served in the Air National Guard. George had a long career in Banking and was at Casco Northern Bank for more than 25 years. George was an active member of the Eagles Club in Portland and the Moose Lodge in Scarborough.
George was a longtime member of Willow Dale Golf Club in Scarborough and an avid Golfer. George loved to eat scallops from Bruno’s, clam chowder from Sue’s Seafood, and Sunday breakfast with bloody mary’s at the Moose Lodge. Most of all he loved having 2 beers and a shot with his friends at the Eagles.
George is pre-deceased by his wife of 50 years Susan Burnell, his sisters Barbara Millett, Sandra Purvis, and niece Debra McDonnell.
George is survived by his nephew Daniel Purvis and wife Beth of Connecticut, Jon Millett and wife Rachel of China ME, and Suzanne Bullett and husband Terry of Colorado.
A special thanks to Christine, Lindsay, and Jade for their friendship and care of George over the last 3 years.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday October 1, 2022 from 1-3 PM at the Fraternal Order of Eagles at 184 St. John Street, Portland, Maine. Dispersal of his ashes will be done privately with the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Fraternal Order of the Eagles at 184 St. John Street in Portland Maine for the lifelong friendships George held there.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Chad E. Poitras Cremation and Funeral Service, Buxton, www.mainefuneral.com
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