
Hancock
Andrew “Bing” Lounder Sr. passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Sept. 21, 2021. Bing was born on Jan. 31, 1937, the fourth of nine children to Harry and Lessie Lounder. Bing grew up on Hancock Point and continued to live there with his wife, Lillian, when they married in 1958.
Bing began his career at Cowell Diesel as a heavy equipment mechanic. He spent many years working for the company and created bonds that lasted a lifetime. Starting in 1981, Bing went into business on his own and would continue to work out of his home garage for many years. Through all of his endeavours, Bing would find that his true passion came in the form of a school bus driver for the Hancock School Department and RSU 24. He drove for many years and always loved the role of transporting the Sumner High School sports teams. He could often be found spectating from the sidelines. Bing also made a difference in his small community by serving as fire chief in the 1980s, becoming road commissioner and participating as an active member of the school board. Being named Hancock’s Citizen of the Year in 2014 was a celebrated accomplishment that made him and his family so very proud. Bing and Lillian, with their family, shared a love of camping and were able to enjoy beautiful places such as Tunk Lake and various spots in New Hampshire and Canada. However, they truly found their second home at Branch Lake Campground, where they would spend over 40 summers with their growing family. Friendships made during this time would prove to be long lasting and unforgettable.
Bing was an active member and past master of the David A. Hooper Lodge No. 201. He was also a 61-year member and past worthy patron of Irene Chapter No. 97 in Ellsworth.
Bing was predeceased by his parents and daughter, Sheila; his brothers, Arthur “Tookie” Page and Harry Lounder; nephew, Nick Lounder, and nieces Betty Sprague and Lisa Jean Lounder.
Bing is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Lillian; their three children, Andrew Jr. and his wife, Wanda, Diane Simmons, Sally Stanley and fiancé JR Bridges; nine grandchildren, Brandy and Scott Cleaves, Ashley and Justin Orcutt, Alissa Stanley and fiancé Derek LeConte, Hollie Stanley and Patrick Allen, Sarah Stanley and James Settpane Jr., Heather Barnes, Brandy Stanley, Alexander Simmons and Karley Black and Jessika Bridges; seven great-grandchildren, Lilly Hall, Wyatt Cleaves, Amy, Emily, and Timothy Orcutt, Conrad LeConte and Donald Simmons. He will also be missed by his siblings Ernest, Helen, Gertrude, Edith, Nancy and Pam along with their families, sisters-in-law Amelia Page and Annabelle Lounder and many other nieces, nephews, cousins and countless close friends, including Betty and Kerry.
Visiting hours will be held on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, from 4-7 p.m. at Bragdon-Kelley Funeral Home in Ellsworth. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, at 11 a.m. at Bragdon-Kelley Funeral Home, Ellsworth location.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hancock Grammar School Library.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Bragdon-Kelley Funeral Home, Ellsworth, where online condolences may be shared: at www.bragdonkelley.com.