STRONG – Carl Durward Chadbourne, 47, of Strong, died unexpectedly Sunday afternoon, July 19, 2009, the result of a motorcycle accident on Rte. 145, Strong.
He was born May 4, 1962, in Farmington, a son of Basil Ardain Chadbourne and Lorraine (Hinckley) Wallace. He received his education in Mt. Abram schools and was a self-employed woodsman-entrepreneur – “Jack of all trades.” He also was employed at Verso Paper in Jay.
Carl was a member of the NRA and the UBM (United Bikers of Maine). He enjoyed hunting, fishing, four wheeling,and snowmobiling with his buddies and particularly with his son, Carl Damion Chadbourne, whom he referred to as “The Boy” or as his “Little Man.” He also enjoyed car races and enjoyed his trip with the boys to the motorcycle rally in Sturgis. He will be going back to Sturgis with his friend, Frank Nile, at the end of this month.
His family remembers him as a man who lived every day to the fullest and truly lived for the moment. A favorite quote of his was “I’ll be back in a minute.”
He is survived by his son, Carl D. Chadbourne of Belgrade; his mother, Lorraine H. Wallace of Strong; two brothers: Basil Chadbourne and his fiancé, Patti Toothaker of W. Freeman and Mark Hovey and his companion, Cocoa of Strong; one nephew, Dylan Chadbourne of W. Freeman; one niece, Meika Toothaker of W. Freeman, aunts and uncles: Diana, Vangie, Connie, Beverly and Joanie; Norman, Darold and Harold; several cousins; longtime friend and companion, Barbara Norton of New Vineyard, friend, Tony Perone of Strong and many other dear and trusted friends and “little buddies.”
Carl was predeceased by maternal grandparents: Durward and Ruth Hinckley; paternal grandparents Mildred Knockwood and Clifford Chadbourne; two uncles Mickey Hinckley and Dickie Hinckley and his faithful friend, Max.
Private family visitation. Family and friends are invited to attend a public memorial service Saturday July 25 at 1 PM from the Wiles Remembrance Center, 137 Farmington Falls Rd., (Rtes. 2 & 27) Farmington. Gifts of remembrance may be given to the United Bikers of Maine c/o the funeral home. Condolences may be sent via e-mail to his family at info@wilesrc.com.
