FARMINGTON – Vernon Lane Dexter Sr., 91, passed away on Aug. 25, 2016, at Franklin Memorial Hospital in Farmington.
He was born on Jan. 25, 1925, in Kingfield, the son of Keith and Freda (Parsons) Dexter. Vernon graduated from Kingfield High School in the class of 1943.
He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II in the 10th Mt. Division ski troop, being stationed in Italy. On Nov. 17, 1957, Vernon married Barbara Nichols in Madison. Over the years, he worked as a lobsterman, as a woodsman with his brother, and as a carpenter.
Vernon was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed playing horseshoes, cribbage and weekly card games. But his family came first.
He is survived by his wife of almost 59 years, Barbara Dexter; his brother, Glendon Dexter; his children, Vernon Dexter Jr. and wife Tena, Valerie Mitchell and partner Gordon Grigsby Jr., Donna Parker, Brian Dexter and wife Gina, Laura Osgood, Sandra Michaels and husband Ray, Carole Greenman and husband Karl, Joanne Whitney and husband Chris; 11 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his parents; his brother, Edward; his son, Patrick; and a granddaughter and great granddaughter.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of one’s choice. Graveside services with military honors will be announced at a later date.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 488 Farmington Falls Road, Farmington, ME 04938.
Thinking of you, Laura, and wishing you comfort in the realization of all the blessings of being his daughter. We see how impermanent the things of this world are, and yet how everlasting the connection and the love. Peace and love to you!!
Susun
Sorry for your loss I have good memories of Vern and my thoughts and prayers go out to Barbara and all the fmily
Sincere condolences to the entire family. He was a fantastic man.
Condolences to Valerie and family.
Sorry to hear about your loss Brian and Gina. Our thoughts ants prayers are with you both.
So sorry to hear of Punks passing. I really enjoyed his visits with Richard and will remember him fondly. Thinking of you all in your time of sorrow Wendy
Sorry for your loss Barbara, Vern and I worked above Tufts Pond for Jay Winter in 63,
below zero many mornings, but a great man to work with.
Very sorry to hear of your loss. Condolences to the entire family.
Sorry for your loss. He truly was a wonderful man. Thought and prayers are with you.
Rest in piece uncle punk. Say hi to grandpa Eddie for me!
So sorry. Please make sure we know when services are.
Sorry for your lost. Condolences to the entire family. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
My condolences to the entire Dexter family…..he will be missed
Barbara and Family,
I am sorry to hear of Punk’s passing. My condolences to everyone. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
So sorry for your loss! I am one of your relatives. Vernon was my Dad’s nephew. My Dad, Ray passed away when I was only 11 months old. At that time we lived in Sanford but then we moved back to Jay. I remember visiting Uncle Keith and Aunt Freda when I was really young. My mom was Bernice Dexter. So sorry we couldn’t have seen more of the family years ago.
I am so sorry to hear about your loss! Your family is in our prayers. I am Jeanne Small’s nephew.