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Wilbur Hyler Strang

Male 1920 - 1994  (74 years)


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  • Name Wilbur Hyler Strang 
    Nickname Bucky 
    Born 21 Apr 1920  Brewer, Penobscot, Maine, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3
    Gender Male 
    Military as a S/Sgt  [4
    Address:
    Camp Edwards 
    Misc had 3 children  [5
    Residence Nov 1963  North Dighton, , Massachusetts, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [6, 7
    Residence Nov 1980  Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [8
    Residence Nov 1984  Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [9
    Residence Oct 1994  Centerville, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Died 12 Oct 1994  Augusta, Kennebec, Maine, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 10
    Obituary Aft 12 Oct 1994  [3

    • Obituary

      WILBUR H. "BUCKY" STRANG - CENTERVILLE, MASS.: Wilbur H. Strang, 74, of Old Stage Road, died Oct. 12, 1994, at a Togus hospital. He was born in Brewer, April 21, 1920, the son of Charles T. and J. Maud (Stewart) Strang. As a staff sergeant in the U.S. Army, Mr. Strang served in the 152nd Field Artillery, 43rd Division, South Pacific Theater during World War II He was predeceased by three brothers, Charles Strang, Jr., Nelson Strang and Stewart Strang; and a sister, Louis Strang. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Margaret Strang of Centerville, Mass.; a son, John Strang of Livermore Falls; two daughters, Georgia Thorson of Jackson, Tenn., and Mary Jo Strang of Centerville, Mass.; three brothers, Richard Strang and Ross Strang, both of Hampden, and Tex Strang of Brownville Junction; two sisters, Ruby Matheson and Shirley Duncan, both of Bangor; four grandchildren, Erin Strang, Jessie Strang, Stacy Strang and Ian Strang; four step-grandchildren, Joanne Thorson, Joseph Thorson, John Thorson and Oscar Thorson; several nieces, nephews and cousins. A graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 14, at the Fr. LeClair Memorial Chapel at Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Augusta. Those who wish may make memorial donations to the Disabled American Veterans, VAMROC, Togus 04330. Arrangements are by Knowlton & Hewins Funeral Home, One Church St., Augusta.

      [provided by Gail Strang Stewart, 10 Feb 2014]
    Buried Maine Veterans Cemetery, Augusta, , Maine, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [11
    Person ID I43728  Arthur - Research
    Last Modified 16 Mar 2014 

    Father Charles Tupper Strang,   b. 29 Sep 1873, Tabusintac, Northumberland, New Brunswick, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 8 Apr 1969, Brewer, Penobscot, Maine, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 95 years) 
    Mother Jane Maud Stewart,   b. 5 Dec 1886, Newcastle, Northumberland, New Brunswick, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 5 Nov 1980, Brewer, Penobscot, Maine, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 93 years) 
    Family ID F7086  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Margaret Mary Knaide 
    Children 
     1. John Strang
     2. Georgia Strang
     3. Mary Jo Strang
    Family ID F15088  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 21 Apr 1920 - Brewer, Penobscot, Maine, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Nov 1980 - Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Nov 1984 - Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Oct 1994 - Centerville, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 12 Oct 1994 - Augusta, Kennebec, Maine, United States Link to Google Earth
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  • Sources 
    1. [S1314] Info: Mary Jo Strang, e-mail 13 Apr 2003 (Reliability: 2).

    2. [S1492] Info: Dianne (Strang) Clancey, Descendants of Charles Tupper Strang file, received 11 Oct 2004.

    3. [S1746] Info: Gail (Strang) Stewart, Wilbur Strang obituary, provided 10 Feb 2014.

    4. [S1746] Info: Gail (Strang) Stewart, Charles Strang obituary, provided 10 Feb 2014.

    5. [S1492] Info: Dianne (Strang) Clancey, Descendants of Charles Tupper strang file, received 11 Oct 2004.

    6. [S1746] Info: Gail (Strang) Stewart, Charles T Strang obituary, provided 10 Feb 2014.

    7. [S1746] Info: Gail (Strang) Stewart, Nelson M Strang obituary, provided 10 Feb 2014.

    8. [S1746] Info: Gail (Strang) Stewart, J Maud (Stewart) Strang obituary, provided 10 Feb 2014.

    9. [S1746] Info: Gail (Strang) Stewart, W Stewart Strang obituary, provided 10 Feb 2014.

    10. [S1492] Info: Dianne (Strang) Clancey, Descendants of Nelson R Strang, Strang Family File, PEIPA, viewed 4 Jul 05.

    11. [S1746] Info: Gail (Strang) Stewart, correspondence 10 Feb 2014.


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