Our Maritime Ties
Hazel Hennessy Young
1899 - 1946 (46 years)1. Hazel Hennessy Young was born 13 Jul 1899, Albin, , Prince Edward Island, Canada; died 19 Feb 1946, Eddington, , Maine, United States. Hazel married Clifford Strang 18 Jun 1922, Brewer, Penobscot, Maine, United States. Clifford (son of Nelson Wilson Strang and Hannah Price) was born 3 May 1899, Newcastle, Northumberland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 9 May 1958, Brewer, Penobscot, Maine, United States. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Rev Homer James Strang was born 20 Sep 1925, Brewer, Penobscot, Maine, United States; died 20 Apr 2008, Bangor, Penobscot, Maine, United States.
- 3. Merle Michael Strang was born 2 Jul 1928, Brewer, Penobscot, Maine, United States; died 10 Jun 1998, Milwaukee, , Wisconsin, United States.
- 4. Wanda Myrtle Strang
Generation: 2
2. Rev Homer James Strang (1.Hazel1) was born 20 Sep 1925, Brewer, Penobscot, Maine, United States; died 20 Apr 2008, Bangor, Penobscot, Maine, United States. Other Events:
- Obituary: 26 Apr 2008, Bangor, Penobscot, Maine, United States; Bangor Daily News
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Obituary:
Obituary
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]
Children:
3. Merle Michael Strang (1.Hazel1) was born 2 Jul 1928, Brewer, Penobscot, Maine, United States; died 10 Jun 1998, Milwaukee, , Wisconsin, United States. 4. Wanda Myrtle Strang (1.Hazel1)
Generation: 3
5. Dr Steven Strang (2.Homer2, 1.Hazel1) Steven — Ayni ?. [Group Sheet]
Children:
Generation: 4
6. Elly Strang (5.Steven3, 2.Homer2, 1.Hazel1) 7. Marta Peimer Strang (5.Steven3, 2.Homer2, 1.Hazel1)