Steven — Ayni ?. [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 26 Apr 2008, Bangor, Penobscot, Maine, United States; Bangor Daily News

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BREWER - Pastor Homer James Strang died April 20 2008, at a Bangor hospital, three months after the death of his wife, Gwen "GeGe" Strang. They had been married for 63 years. He was born in Brewer, the son of Clifford and Hazel (Young) Strang. During World War II, he served in the Navy aboard the USS Hancock. A longtime man-ager of Mac's Market, South Brewer, Pastor Strang began his ministry in the mid-1960s, preaching at many area Baptist churches, including churches in Houlton, Cherryfield and Mar-iaville. For the past 28 years, he ministered to the members of Cardville United Baptist Church, where his wife was the music accompanist on the piano. During his ministry, he touched many lives. Surviving are one son, Dr. Steven Strang and his wife, Ayni, of Medford, Mass.; two grandchildren, Elly and Marta Peimer; a cousin, Gwen Tra-bold of Old Town; two sisters-in-law, Frances Comer and her husband, George, of Springfield, Mass., and Donna Joyce Nelligan of Hallowell; a niece, Barbilyn Church and her husband, Cony, of Augusta; nieces and nephews in New England and New York. He was predeceased by his parents; and by a brother, Merle Michael Strang. A graveside service for Homer and GeGe will be held 2 p.m. Friday, May 16, at Oak Hill Cemetery, Brewer, with the Rev. Dr. Foster Williams, presiding. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to Cardville United Baptist Church, Cardville Ridge Road, Cardville, ME 04418. Arrangements by Kiley & Foley Funeral Service, 69 State St., Brewer. Condolences may be offered at www.kileyandfoley.com.

Homer married Gwen B Foss CA 1945. Gwen was born , Hampden, , Maine, United States; died 13 Jan 2008, Bangor, Penobscot, Maine, United States; was buried , Oak Hill Cemetery, Brewer, Penobscot, Maine, United States. [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 15 Jan 2008, Bangor, Penobscot, Maine, United States; Bangor Daily News

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BREWER - Gwen B. "GeGe" Strang, wife of the Rev. Homer J. Strang, died Jan. 13, 2008, at a Bangor hospital. She was born in Hampden, the daughter of Loomis and Pearl (MacDonald) Foss. Gwen, affectionately known by many as GeGe, was a dedicated and devoted homemaker, wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She and her husband ministered to the members of Cardville United Baptist Church for the past 28 years, where the Rev. Strang is church pastor and GeGe was the music accompanist on the piano. She was a gentle, kind and giving spirit, who was a ray of sunshine to everyone. Surviving, in addition to her husband of 63 years, are one son, Dr. Steven Strang and his wife, Ayni, of Medford, Mass.; two grandchildren, Elly and Marta Peimer; two sisters, Frances Comer and her husband, George, of Springfield, Mass., and Donna Joyce Nelligan of Hallowell; a niece, Barbilyn Church and her husband, Cony, of Augusta; nieces and nephews in New England and New York. She was predeceased by her parents; a sister, Valerie McCraw; and a brother-in-law, Lt. Col. Bill Nelligan. A graveside service will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery, Brewer, in the spring at a date and time to be announced. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to Cardville United Baptist Church, Cardville Ridge Road, Cardville, ME 04418. Arrangements by Kiley & Foley Funeral Service, 69 State St., Brewer. Condolences to her family may be offered at www.kileyfuneralhome.com.

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• AltBirth: 3 May 1889, Newcastle, , New Brunswick, Canada
• AltDeath: 7 May 1956

Clifford married Hazel Hennessy Young 18 Jun 1922, Brewer, Penobscot, Maine, United States. Hazel was born 13 Jul 1899, Albin, , Prince Edward Island, Canada; died 19 Feb 1946, Eddington, , Maine, United States. [Group Sheet]