Millard Harris Urquhart Jr.

Millard Harris Urquhart Jr., 88, passed away peacefully at his home on March 31, 2013 while surrounded by his family. Millard was born in Bar Harbor Maine on January 11, 1925. He was one of the nine children born to Nellie and Millard Urquhart Sr. Millard spent part of his childhood raised with his brothers and sisters on Seguin Island while his parents worked as the lighthouse keepers off Popham, Maine.
He served bravely in World War II as a tank driver and upon his return home, married the love of his life, Millie (Alley)Urquhart. Millard and Millie celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary August 15, 2012. He started his family with Millie in Jonesport, and then later they moved to Bucks Harbor where he started many successful businesses. He was the proud owner of Bucks Harbor Lobster Company, Bucks Harbor Seafood with Alfred Polk, and Roamer Company with Jullian Colbeth. He retired in Bucks Harbor as a well respected member of the community.
Millard had many past times he enjoyed in his retirement including bowling, golfing, target shooting, and above all spending time with his family. He was a member of the Gideons, and a member of the Bucks Harbor Baptist Church .
He is survived by his wife Millie (Alley) Urquhart; son Dana L. Urquhart and wife Carolyn of Jonesboro; daughter Darlene U. Wood and husband Cecil of Machiasport; grandson Charles Ashton Urquhart and wife Tracy of Hallowell; grandson Christopher Harris Urquhart and wife Morgan of Bangor; granddaughter Amanda Sprague and husband Eric of Machiasport; granddaughter Natalie Boldeia and husband Mark of Merrimac. NH; grandson Elijah Wood of Machiasport; great-grandson Dexter Douglas Urquhart of Bangor; three brothers -Adelmar Urquhart and wife Beatrice of Jonesport; Carl Urquhart and wife Gracie of Wiscasset; Orrin Urquhart and wife Colleen of Marshfield; two sisters- Madie U. Seavey of Jonesport and Gracie Urquhart of Cherryfield. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by two brothers- Allen and Wendell, and a sister Mary.
Funeral services will be held 1pm Friday, April 5 at the Bucks Harbor Baptist Church with Pastor Donald Wood officiating. Following the service a brief communal gathering will be held at the church. Committal services will follow at 3:30 at the Greenwood cemetery in Jonesport . Both services are open to the public. In lieu of flowers a donation can be made to Bucks Harbor Baptist Church, or a charity of your choice. Condolences and memories may be shared with the Urquhart family by visiting their book of memories at www.mcclurefamilyfuneral.com

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