BLUE HILL
Deborah L. (O’Hearon) Wing, 86, died Oct. 13, 2017, at Eastern Maine Medical Center. Deborah (“Debbie”) was born in Bangor April 16, 1931, the daughter of James and Ella (Bulmer) O’Hearon.
While growing up in Hampden she met and married her husband, Ernest G. Wing. They married in 1947 and later moved to Blue Hill with their four children.
Those who knew Debbie best knew she was an active community member. For many years Debbie and her husband, Ernie, were active with the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts. Debbie served as Den Mother and served on the Board of Katahdin Area Counsel of Boy Scouts. For the old time locals of the Blue Hill Fair, Debbie was known for her running of her Spin Paint Booth for over 20 years, bringing joy to many fairgoers. For over 25 years, Debbie volunteered at the voting booths in Blue Hill, thanking people for coming out and having their vote be counted. In addition, Debbie was a longtime member of the American Legion Auxiliary of the Duffy Wescott Post No. 85, serving as president for many years. She was also an active lifelong member of the Halycon Grange in Blue Hill. In her recent years, Debbie found comfort and friendship while participating in North Sedgwick Baptist Church.
Deborah is survived by her two daughters, Pearl Louise Gobel and Barbara Anne Eastman and husband, Robert, all of Sedgwick; daughter-in-law Laura Wing of Arizona; grandchildren, Gabrielle “Gabby” Savage and husband, Tom of Massachusetts, Sarah Falvey of Hancock County, Alexander Knight of Ellsworth, Brent and Ann Wing of Arizona; great grandchildren, Tevin and Tessa Falvey. Debbie was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Ernest Wing; their two sons, Paul and Garry Wing; sisters, Mary P. O’Hearon and Margaret McLaughlin.
A graveside service will be held 2 p.m., Oct. 28, 2017, at the Mountain View Cemetery, Blue Hill. After the service, a Celebration of Life will be held at the American Legion Hall in Blue Hill.
Contributions in Deborah’s memory may be made to the SPCA of Hancock County, 141 Bar Harbor Road, Trenton, ME 04605
Arrangements by Jordan-Fernald, 49 Main St., Blue Hill.
Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com.