Waldo Merrill Tarbell

Pembroke – Waldo Merrill Tarbell, 106, passed away Friday, October 07, 2011 at Oceanview Nursing Home in Lubec. Waldo was born in Meddybemps on July 3, 1905, son of the late William and Florence (Connick) Tarbell. He married Kathleen Barnes on April 9, 1927 in Calais. They resided in Meddybemps for two years before relocating to Pembroke, where they have lived ever since. Waldo worked various jobs until becoming a trackman for Maine Central Railroad, retiring with over 35 years of service. After retirement, he worked part time doing carpentry and enjoyed gardening, woodworking and making latch-hook rugs. In addition to his parents, Waldo was predeceased by his loving wife of over 80 years, Kathleen Tarbell; three brothers, Harold, Alvin and Russell; his sister, Evelyn Cousins; and a son-in-law Wallace Brown. Surviving are his two children, Elliott Tarbell and his wife Joyce of Marshfield, and Helen Brown of Pembroke; six grandchildren, Brian and Wayne Tarbell, Cathy Farren, Colleen Smith, Cheryl Curtis and Jan Brown; twelve great-grandchildren; twelve great-great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be held 6-8 p.m. Sunday, October 9, at Mays Funeral Home, 26 Church St., Calais. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Monday at Clarkside Cemetery in Pembroke. Donations in Waldo’s memory may be made to a charity of one’s choice.