Mr. Irving W. Groves, Jr.

POLAND - Irving W. Groves, Jr., 85, of Poland died Thursday, March 17 at Stephens Memorial Hospital.
     He was born at home in Auburn on October 18, 1919, the son of Irving W. and Fradaisey Pray Groves, Sr. He attended school in Auburn and had worked hard all of his life as a woodsman and chicken farming.
     He created his own universe in his mind, built it with his own hands, then opened his world to those who shared his love and passion for minerals and called it Poland Mining Camps. He enjoying mineral collecting, fishing and hunting.
     He faithfully served his country in the U. S. Navy in the South Pacific and Cuba during World War II. He will be missed by his family and many endearing and loving new and old friends. His legacy will live on through his mining camp.
     Mr. Groves is survived by his wife of 14 years, Mary Hopfe Groves of Poland; a daughter Joanne; grandchildren Samantha, Catherine and Patrick; several great-grandchildren; his siblings, Betty Williams, Jib Charlmer Groves, Mary Ella Jordan, Sisty Mary Madore, Vinney Ankatell, Virginia, Barbara and David Groves; nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his first wife of 54 years, Doris Brown Groves and a sister, Jean Anderson.
     A Home Wake was held all day on Sunday, March 20 in the Pavilion, 34 Groves Lane, Poland. A Memorial service will be scheduled in the summer. Arrangements are under the direction of Weston Chandler Funeral Home, 26 W. Dwinal St., Mechanic Falls.