George Hazen Stevens

Whiting – George Hazen Stevens, 79, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2013 at his home in Whiting. George was born in Machias on January 17, 1934, son of the late Glenn and Dorothy (Crosby) Stevens. After graduating from Dennysville High School, Class of 1952, he entered the U.S. Navy, serving his country during the Korean War. George returned home and worked at the Woolen Mill in Eastport until beginning his career with DiCenzos, where he worked for over 30 years. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and canoeing the Dennysville River.

In addition to his parents, George was predeceased by his wife Violet (Smith) Stevens; two infant children, Jerry Wayne and RaeAnn; a brother James Stevens; and two sisters, Jane Seeley and Mary Stevens. Surviving are four children, George “Mike” Stevens and wife Patty of Pembroke, Mary Jones and husband Scott of Perry, Terry Stevens and wife Kelly of Edmunds, and Dennis Stevens and companion Joan of Pembroke; his companion Lillian McLaughlin of Whiting; seven grandchildren, Gerry, Jillian, Bryan, Ryan, Derek, Amy, and Cassidy; numerous great-grandchildren; two sisters, Joyce Cox and husband Dana of Edmunds, and Anna Blackwood of N.C.; brother-in-law Kenny Seeley of Baileyville; and many nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours will be held Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at Mays Funeral Home – Flagg Chapel, 72 High St., Eastport, from 12 noon until the time of service, 1 p.m. Burial will take place in Dennysville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in George’s memory may be made to the Dennysville/Edmunds Congregational Church, PO Box 65, Dennysville, ME 04628

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