Theodore Howard Ireland

POLAND — Theodore Howard Ireland passed away peacefully on October 27, 2011 at his home. He was born in Guilford, the family soon moving to Portland. He graduated from Portland High School.  He also served in the US Navy in the early 1960s. Before retiring he had worked for Bradlees and TD Bank, both in Lewiston. He was one of 12 children born to the late Hadley Ireland and Flora Nickerson Ireland and was the beloved husband of the late Jeannette Winslow Ireland for more than 24 years.

He will forever be remembered by his devoted brothers, Paul and wife Pat and Vernon; loving sister, Charlene Ireland and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents; brothers, Edwin, Joseph, Benjamin and Irvin and sisters, Eloise Nelson, Lilla Fruman and Marilyn Ireland.

Mr. Ireland is survived by beloved step-children, Melody Stevens and husband Mark Weinberg, Neil Winslow and wife Joanne and Sharon Greaton; treasured grandchildren, Leigh and Brian Stevens, Jenna Berry, Jake and Matthew Winslow, Jason Renchy and Duane and Darin Greaton; 11 great-grandchildren and countless other friends and family who were blessed to know him.

He loved listening to spiritual music, laughing, being with his family and having fun with friends. He attended Mechanic Falls Church of the Nazarene, serving as a Board Member. He attended numerous prayer summits and regional conferences. Being a faithful servant of his Lord, he was kind to all and served many through his efforts as a volunteer at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. He was greatly concerned about others and was always helpful and caring of all who crossed his path.

Friends and family are invited to attend visiting hours on Friday, November 4, from 5-8 p.m., and funeral services on Saturday, November 5, at 11 a.m. at Hall Funeral Home, 165 Quaker Ridge Road in Casco.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to The American Cancer Society, 1 Main St # 300, Topsham, ME 04086-1240 or the Jimmy Fund, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th Floor, Brookline, MA 02445-7295.

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Theodore Howard Ireland