Freeman Ridge - Meldon H. Gilmore, age 84, passed peacefully in his sleep in the early morning of October 10 in the presence of his devoted wife of 61 years. He was born in Farmington, Maine on June 5, 1942, the son of Hugh L. and Bertha (Soule) Gilmore. He attended Kingfield schools graduating from Stanley High School in 1960 where he joined many activities and played baseball. Following graduation, he joined the United States Army as a mechanic stationed in Colorado and Korea. After his discharge he worked for Starbird Lumber and various other jobs before working for himself for decades.

He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, The American Legion Post #61 as well as I.O.O.F., and was on the first founding board of Kingfield Sno-Wanderers. He was a selectman in Kingfield and a county commissioner.

He is survived by the love his life, Regina Douglass Gilmore whom he married in 1965; a son, Wendall Gilmore (Dawn); his former son in law, Phillip Mitchell; grandsons, Daniel, Jonah, Jerrod, Everett, Jonathan, Alan; granddaughters, Amber, Anabel, and Abby; several great grandchildren; his siblings, Audrey Tague, William Gilmore (Cynthia)Michael Gilmore (Louise); and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents, two brothers and his beloved daughter, Tracy Haines.

Visiting hours will be held Friday, Oct. 16 at his home on Freeman Ridge from 5-7 PM. A funeral service will be held Saturday, October 17, starting at 11 am at the Freeman Ridge Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the care of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 488 Farmington Falls Rd., Farmington, Maine, where memories, photos and condolences may be shared at www.dsfuneral.com