BREWER - Reginald Fremont Strout, 90, husband of the late Bernice M. (Rossignol) Strout, died Jan. 3, 2012, at his daughter's home in Bowdoinham, after a brief decline in his health. He was born May 1, 1921, in Bradford, the son of Fremont E. and Marian J. (Noyes) Strout. Reginald was a graduate of Brewer High School, he served with the U.S. Army during World War II, and worked for Eastern Fine Paper for more than 40 years retiring as the color boss. He enjoyed a lifelong interest in building and flying model airplanes, entering competitions and winning numerous awards. Reggie was also an enthusiastic square dancer and caller, gardener and an accomplished roller skate dancer. As a longtime member of Second Congregational Church, Brewer, he served in many capacities, including treasurer and deacon. A loving husband and father, Reggie was a quiet man who taught with his actions more than with words. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Reggie is survived by two daughters, Diana Mosher and her husband, Dale, of Bowdoinham and Pamela Grundvig and her husband, Daniel, of West Valley City, Utah; a daughter-in-law, Susan Strout of Murrieta, Calif.; nine grandchildren seven great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, in 1992; and his son, Clinton F. Strout, in October 2011. A service celebrating his life will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, at Second Congregational Church, C.C.C.C, 607 South Main St., Brewer, with the Rev. Richard Hyman, pastor, presiding. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery, Brewer, in the spring. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to Second Congregational Church or Salvation Army at www.bangor.salvation armyme.org. Arrangements by Kiley & Foley Funeral Service, 69 State St., Brewer. Condolences may be offered to his family at www.kileyandfoley.com.
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