William Hobbs

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William Hobbs

TURNER — William L. Hobbs, 88, of Turner passed away on Sunday, April 3 at his home. He was born in Auburn on November 26, 1922 the son of William Henry and Annie Dunham Hobbs.

He graduated from Leavitt Institute in the Class of 1941. He faithfully served and retired after 22 years from the U. S. Air Force after serving during World War II and the Korean Conflict. He married Mabel I. Hodgman on August 2, 1946, she passed away on October 3, 1971. He later married Phyllis E. Twitchell on June 25, 1972. He was a Deputy Sheriff for Androscoggin County, a seasonal employee at Leavitt Orchards in Turner, sexton of cemeteries for the Town of Turner, where he also worked as a caretaker and he was the attendance officer for SAD #52. He was a member of the Nezinscot Lodge #101 AF & AM in Turner, Past Grand Master and Secretary of Blake Lodge #110, I.O.O.F.; President of Maple Grove Cemetery Association and Deacon and Trustee at Turner Village Church. He served as an umpire in the area high school softball programs and was a member of the Amateur Softball Association and the Maine Umpires Association. He also umpired Little League softball and baseball games for many years. He was a lifelong New England sports fan and lifelong animal lover.

He is survived by his wife, Phyllis of Turner; a son, William Frank Hobbs of California; two daughters, Catherine Dunlap of Sabattus and Audrey Hobbs of Turner; 7 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren. Online condolences may be shared with his family at www.chandlerfunerals.com

The family will receive family and friends at the Andrews Funeral Home 41 High St. Buckfield on Saturday from 4 to 6 p.m. Graveside services will be held Saturday May 21 at 10 a.m. at Maple Grove Cemetery, Turner. In lieu of flowers those who wish may make donations in his memory to Maple Grove Cemetery Association or Turner Village Church Roofing Fund.